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Second Chance Saturday: Week 402

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked."   -Carol Williams 

Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.  

Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Jacob Maslow 
Andrew Romines  
Andrea Lilienfeld  
Michael King  

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Becoming A Subject Matter Expert 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I See It..." 

Does Superstition Play A Role When Listing A Home For Sale? 
By: Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ 
"While scrolling through new listings in the Arizona Regional MLS today, one listing jumped out at me." 

In A Noisy World, One Idea Still Matters 
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
"In a time when our world faces profound challenges, social, environmental, economic, and political, this quote reminds us of a timeless truth..."
 
How Firm Is Your Inspection Report 
By: Bud Rozell, ACI 
" I don't mean to sound confusing, but some home inspection reports now show some deceptive verbiage. Allow me to explain..."   
 
Stop Waiting To Be Remembered  
By: Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP 
"Remember: This isn’t a sales call. It’s a wellness check"   

Yes, I Show My Listings  
By: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
"While many agents appreciate the convenience of lockboxes, I believe in the importance of a personal touch" 

Do You Really Need A Property Survey In The Colorado Mountains? 
By: DaCyn Walsh 
"From well locations and septic systems to sloped lots and snow loads, mountain homes come with unique considerations—and one of the most commonly overlooked (yet crucial!) steps is getting a property survey."  

How To Prevent Burnout In High-Stress Industries Like Ours 
By: Daniel Ramsey 
"In industries like ours — real estate, and adjacent ones like mortgage and financing, where urgency and high stakes are the norm, the pressure can feel constant." 

If I Could Cash In  
By: Bob "RealMan" Timm 
"The Noodle Ministry came about due to my friendship with a tiny little gal who would drop off her son at Headstart when I was also dropping off Timmothy" 

Can't Buy Me Love... Unless You Have ActiveRain Points  
By: Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI 
"I believe the Active Rain Store redeemable point costs for LOVE in the following categories are..." 

Stack Your Goals  
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 
"Growth doesn’t happen in giant leaps. It happens by stacking small, intentional goals, one on top of the other."  

The Mike McCann June 2025 ActiveRain Point Store Challenge 
By: Mike McCann 
"SO....AR points Gods!!!!  Take 'em if you want them or leave them and I will get that last 4,300 points or so to hit 1,000,000 points and become the 283rd member of AR to reach that plateau!"


This Month's Challenge:
ActiveRain Point Store - Open! Open! Open
Hosted by: Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell   
"The June ActiveRain Challenge is all about you, your dreams and what you would like to create in life and business."

Remember to check in on the AR Q&A section. We learn from each other every day. 

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Don't miss the upcoming Zoom meetings.  
If you don't attend these weekly sessions, you're missing out on one of the best benefits of ActiveRain membership!

11:00 a.m.    Pacific time
12:00 p.m.    Mountain time (Arizona, same as Pacific now)
1:00 p.m.    Central time
2:00 p.m.    Eastern time
   


June 24th - Roundtable Discussion
Hosted by: Debe Maxwell 

July 1st - Dick Betts 
NAR: The Good Stuff - Cool New Tools

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Also, be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:

Kathy Streib's Posts Just For You
(Published every Sunday) 

Bill Spears Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)

New to ActiveRain? 
Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!



#SecondChanceSaturday

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Carol Williams

"Information is FREE.
Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
Coaching, goal setting, and marketing consultant

Active: Golf & Travel Blogger
"Golf isn't a sport. It's a lifestyle."
SeniorWomenGolfers.com
TopTeamCarol@gmail.com
 

Whatever You're Doing, Make It Fun!



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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and Happy Saturday! Thank you for your post - I actually did pretty well in keeping up with new posts this week. Whoo hoo!

Jun 21, 2025 04:53 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Carol Williams - normally you'd be totally correct but there was a steady rain early this morning - we have to be there before 8, which means we usually arrive at 7:30am, which means we leave around 7am, which means we walk the dog around 6:30am which means I have to be in the shower by 6:15 or so. It was raining hard at that time and we decided to skip it. Of course, now it looks like it's clearing up. Oh well.

Jun 21, 2025 07:44 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday, Kat Palmiotti 
I suppose it's Farmer's Market day for you and Anthony, eh? 

Jun 21, 2025 07:16 AM
Carol Williams

Kat Palmiotti  😂

Jun 21, 2025 10:30 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Carol. Thank you very much for your recommendations.

71 degrees at 8 a.m. for Maryland golfers. They will want to play early because we will have a hot afternoon.

Jun 21, 2025 05:00 AM
Carol Williams

That sounds like perfect golf weather, Roy Kelley. But, if it's going to be hot and humid this afternoon, that's when you'll find me at the 19th hole. 😂

Jun 21, 2025 07:16 AM
Roy Kelley

Expecting 89 degrees at 3 p.m., feeling like 97 degrees. The 19th hole will be popular.

Jun 21, 2025 07:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol. Six for me today... so much better than last week! Wishing you a great weekend.

Jun 21, 2025 05:27 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Nina Hollander, Broker 
I hope you have a great weekend as well.

Jun 21, 2025 07:17 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Happy Saturday, Carol. Thank you for your weekly re-cap of great posts.

Jun 21, 2025 05:56 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Dr. Paula McDonald 
I send you an email Thursday. Did you receive it? Maybe I have an old email address. 

Jun 21, 2025 07:18 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. As usual I caught some and missed a few more the first time around. Thanks for your selections as is customary for me! See you next week if not before here in the Rain. Enjoy your day.

Jun 21, 2025 06:50 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday morning, Wayne Martin  
I hope you have some fun plans this weekend.

Jun 21, 2025 07:18 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I will have to check to see if I have already followed the newbies that you listed today.

Jun 21, 2025 08:10 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Brian England 
Thanks for checking in. We keep hoping the newbies will get active. So far, not too much luck. 

Jun 22, 2025 07:48 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Carol you found a lot of really interesting posts I haven't seen yet.  Thanks and enjoy your weekend!  Any golf plans?

Jun 21, 2025 11:31 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten 
I don't usually golf on weekends unless I'm in a tournament of some kind. I leave that to the working people that can't get out during the week. I'm actually kind of anxious to get out again, so I can see if my "breakthrough" with the fairway woods sticks with me. 😊

Jun 22, 2025 07:50 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Carol,

I'm just able to check in on your Saturday Series. Thank you for including one of my posts! I most appreciate it!!! Off to read some I haven't read!

Jun 21, 2025 12:56 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
It's a simple, yet profound, truth!

Jun 22, 2025 07:51 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Happy Saturday, Carol Williams! I'm chipping away at your list as best I can and am, as always, grateful you have curated such great reading. Thank you!!

Jun 21, 2025 01:32 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS 
Thanks for checking in on last week's SCS Selections. I'm always on the hunt for good stuff to give a second chance. 😊

Jun 22, 2025 07:53 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams I did pretty good this week, and as always good choice of blog to highlight.

Jun 21, 2025 04:27 PM
Carol Williams

Hi George Souto 
Thanks for checking in on my selections from last week. I'm always on the hunt for good stuff. 😊

Jun 22, 2025 07:55 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

I did manage t read some of your recommendations. As always, thanks for your efforts.

Jun 21, 2025 06:54 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 
Thank you for checking in on last week's selections. 

Jun 22, 2025 07:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- I saw two I didn't see! Thank you for putting this together every week. 

Jun 21, 2025 07:13 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kathy Streib 
Now it's time for me to go check on your weekly round-up. 😊

Jun 22, 2025 07:57 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Sunday Carol,  Had to come back this morning to see you Saturday list.  I had to make sure to keep hope of the hand rail coming down the stairs this morning.  Neet to take it each next 7 days.

Jun 22, 2025 07:36 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Will Hamm 
I'm glad to see you are up and around after such a scary fall !!! 

Take it easy and let your body heal.

Jun 22, 2025 07:58 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Once again you've found some great posts for reading...most of which I missed due to limited online time in the last week. Hope to read a few more today!

Jeff

Jun 22, 2025 11:55 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS 
You know we're always here whenever it is convenient for you! I hope you're having a nice weekend.

Jun 22, 2025 12:22 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you so much for the feature!  It's great being included in such an awesome list of posts. Read and commented on all!  

Jun 23, 2025 12:48 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

I love these weekly posts...thank you for your effort!!! Very much appreciated

Jun 23, 2025 01:48 PM
Daniel Ramsey
MyOutDesk - Sacramento, CA
MyOutDesk - Real Estate Virtual Professionals

Thank you for the mention and the link Carol Williams

Jun 25, 2025 08:43 AM