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Second Chance Saturday: Week 413

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I enjoy 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:
Note: I don't feature first-time blogs that aren't about real estate or appear to be spamming their own blogs. I consider that spamming the site. 

Veronika Mishchuk 
Nigel Johnson 
Laura Gill  
Mari Smith  
Carlo Finotti  
David Carter 
Shad Rockstad  

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Luck Starts With Preparation  
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..." 

Top Of Mind Stratgey 
By: Dee Toohey 
"Vary how you communicate with your database. Think outside the box."  

The Difference Between A Local Expert and a General Agent  
By: Laura Sellers 
"On paper, many agents look the same—but the difference between a local expert and a general agent can completely change your experience."  

A Parasitic Mentorship  
By: Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
"This post is strictly fiction but if broker Derderder in the story describes you, shame, shame!"   

My ActiveRain Colleagues, Here's Another Crazy Appraisal Story... 
By: JORGE VAZQUEZ 
"This one is a doozy"  

Because Is Not An Answer  
By: Richard "Richie" Alan Naggar 
"When "why" is employed in earnest, the answer requires more respect if the question is pertinent, deep & requires a moment to process."   

Make It Easy For Your Visitors On Your Website  
By: Joan Cox 
"Do you make it easy for those who find your website? 

4 Quick Quiz Questions About Labor Day 
By: MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900 
"Labor Day is one of the few truly inclusive American holidays. It acknowledges the value of anyone who works, or has ever worked, regardless of race, creed, color, age or sex."  

What Is Something You Wish You Knew When You Were Buying Your First Home? 
By: Londi Sutton 
"Drop an answer in the comments".   

This Month's Challenge:
Changing Seasons, Creating Connections 
Hosted by: Leanne Smith and Bob Timm 
“There are no strangers here (on Active Rain); Only friends you haven’t yet met.”

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
   


September 9th - Kat Palmiotti
Spotlight on Montana 

September 16th - Margaret Rome 
Curious Callers on the radio show 

September 23rd - TBD 

September 30th - Bob Timm 
Hosting a Podcast 

October 7th - Debe Maxwell 
Spotlight on North Carolina 

October 14th - John Henry 
The Mediterranean Diet


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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!



Comments(17)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol. Three for me this week. Oh well... then again, I have been busy. And you also featured some posts by people I don't follow or read anymore is they have never reciprocated.

Sep 06, 2025 05:17 AM
Carol Williams

Happy Saturday, Nina Hollander, Broker 
Reciprocation is certainly a major factor in building relationships here. I know a lot of members don't quite get that. 

Sep 06, 2025 07:24 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams many don't get it or don't care to get it no matter how many posts are written about it.

Sep 06, 2025 09:02 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Fine selection of posts for your series this week as always. Enjoy your day.

Sep 06, 2025 06:12 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Wayne Martin 
Have you recovered from your Labor Day weekend guests? 

Sep 06, 2025 07:25 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Some really good choices here. I had read almost all of them this week (I feel proud)...lol

Sep 06, 2025 07:15 AM
Carol Williams

Nice job, Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 
It's hard to keep up during the week.

Sep 06, 2025 07:25 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

We have a beautiful morning for Maryland golfers.

Sep 06, 2025 07:22 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Roy Kelley 
Our weather has cooled a bit, but now we have poor air quality due to smoke from fires in the region. Not a good day for golf. I am scheduled to play tomorrow, so hope it improves. 

Sep 06, 2025 07:26 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I actually read a few of your picks Miss Carol Williams - I've been writing the challenge post in my head since the day it was posted. I have my Feature and other photo saved on my desktop, ready to go - who knows, I may get that task done today.

Thank you for all that you do and for being such a wonderful YOU! 

Sep 06, 2025 07:34 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 
Thank you for such kind words. I'll watch for your challenge post. 

Sep 06, 2025 09:01 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That's a decent list of newbies this week, I might have to check them out and show them some love!

Sep 06, 2025 10:29 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Brian England 
I wish we could get some of them active! 

Sep 07, 2025 06:39 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Thank you for the effort you put into these weekly posts. I have read and commented on several and will return as time permits. 

Sep 06, 2025 11:31 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty 
Thanks for stopping by to check out last week's selections.  I hope your weekend is going well.

Sep 07, 2025 06:40 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol another good week for new members.  I hope the trend keeps going that way.

Sep 06, 2025 02:27 PM
Carol Williams

Hi George Souto 
I hope some of them get active. 

Sep 07, 2025 06:40 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this thoughtful post, Carol Williams. I really appreciate your dedication to giving good content a second chance and for creating a space where we can learn from each other. Your insights always add value. Thanks again for all you do!

Sep 06, 2025 02:42 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Lew Corcoran 
Thanks for checking in, as always, on the selections for last week. 

Sep 07, 2025 06:41 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Carol, thanks for including my post this week in your list.  If you have a website, you need to know.

Sep 06, 2025 05:51 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Joan Cox 
Making it easy for the prospects just makes sense.

Sep 07, 2025 06:42 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- thank you for doing this each week. I actually see two I missed. 

Sep 06, 2025 05:57 PM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kathy Streib 
I saw a couple on your post today that I missed during the week also. 

Sep 07, 2025 06:43 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

Busy times are ahead when I look at all the posts in your list of recommendations that I missed! Hope the golf game went well!

Jeff

Sep 06, 2025 08:06 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS 
The last golf game I played it was 100º and not really a lot of fun. I'm too old for that. 🤪 I'm supposed to play a match today, but I may beg out due to heavy smoke in the area. 

Sep 07, 2025 06:45 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I’m really glad to have this run down because I can really have some fun with these topics.

Sep 06, 2025 10:23 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Laura Cerrano 
Thanks for checking in on last week's selections. 
Have a great week.

Sep 07, 2025 06:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you as always for your weekly post! I always miss something!

Sep 07, 2025 04:52 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti 
Thank you, as always, for checking in on the week's selections. 

Sep 07, 2025 06:46 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Carol lots of great picks once again!  One of these days I'll be able to spend some serious time catching up and reading posts.  Sorry your golf day didn't go as planned Saturday......a fire up there?  Hope they got it out.

Sep 07, 2025 11:09 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Kathy,...I can present more AI on the September 23 slot..I wrote to George but I have not heard back

Sep 07, 2025 11:46 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Carol, I can fill the September 23 slot with AI training

Sep 07, 2025 11:47 PM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD 
I'll have Kathy contact you. I've penciled you in, but you two can confirm with the subject. 

Sep 08, 2025 06:40 AM