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WELCOME To November 2025 Challenge - Thankfulness For Fun and Points

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside

Welcome to Active Rain November 2025 Challenge!

Believe it or not, once again we are in the month of November and another year almost has passed into history.

 So, as Thanksgiving is the focus of November, here’s a Challenge to share expressions of thankfulness.  I am looking forward to hearing many, many wonderful stories from our AR community.  I'll read every submission and I'll respond to each participant. 


    Let's explore the path of gratitude together, Lynn


 Challenge topic:
 "Share a Client's praise and why it meant so much to you." ***

 Challenge Details:
Starting November 1 and continuing through November 30, share with fellow AR members (and the public if you choose to do so) a wonderful message of gratitude you received from a Client. I am sure that each of us will have experiences to share as we focus on the positive!

***  Thankfulness is the focus. In addition to the Client message idea, you might want to try one of these two other options:

  • Perhaps you’d rather share about YOUR thankfulness to a Client or an Instructor, Mentor or Broker from whom you learned a valuable lesson or two.
  • Or if you are NEW to real estate, please use this guideline for your posts:  For anyone who has not been in the business long enough to receive several Client praises, please share praise from an Instructor, Mentor or Broker that motivated you to continue to pursue a career in real estate. Explain why those comments meant so much to you.

Criteria for Participation:

Word Count:
Each post must be a minimum of 300 words and include specific details.
Such as…?  Why did the response mean so much to you? Give the backstory to the endorsement you received. Share an image of the Client response if it arrived in writing. Describe how you could replicate the success with other Clients. Or how you shared lessons learned from others going forward.  NOTE: If one expression of gratitude was so amazing that you already posted about it, revisit it by all means. Just write it up again as if you hadn't done it before!  

Include a Visual:
In addition to the FEATURED Photo, add at least one photo or graphic element to illustrate your message. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words!

Weekly Posts: 
Years ago, when these Challenges (or Contests) started, the goal was to provide incentive for more frequent posting. In that tradition, this month asks for four posts.
- - - - - Submit one post per week in November (Sunday 12:01 am to Saturday 11:59pm)  and the post will earn extra points up to a total of 2000 extra points.

  • 1st entry -  200 extra points
  • 2nd entry - 400 extra points
  • 3rd entry -  600 extra points
  • 4th entry - 800 extra points

Points based on number of entries.
For POINT CREDIT, as long as once per week, the entry will count.
Write as many of the four options as you make time to do.

 How to Submit Your Entries:

  • Add a Link to each of your posts in the November Challenge Post Comments.
    If you can, please paste the links to all of your posts in a single comment. If you cannot, when you write more,  just add further links as a "REPLY" under your own first comment. 
  • Groups to Choose:  In addition to your regular group choices - PLEASE be sure to post to the ActiveRain Challenges Group each time you post an entry.

Points

  • Points: All points awarded by late December 2025.
  • Timeline: Ends November 30, 2025, midnight PST.

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Lynn- it's always good to turn our thoughts to what we're grateful for, especially at this time of year.

Nov 01, 2025 01:25 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Kathy Streib 
You are one of my gratitude points in AR. If I only could remember which email address to use!!! Lynn

Nov 01, 2025 01:44 PM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 ,  What an inspiring idea for a gratitude post!  Looking forward to reading all of these!  Kathy

Nov 01, 2025 02:42 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

 Kathy Schowe Glad you stopped by. If you decide to participate and I may answer any questions - don't hesitate to contact me.
All the best - Lynn

Nov 01, 2025 03:09 PM
Patricia Feager
Currently inactive - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 - Thanks for the November 2025 Challenge. Let the stories begin!

Nov 01, 2025 08:56 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Patricia Feager And thanks for your input on the post. Lynn

Nov 02, 2025 02:12 PM
Patricia Feager

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 - it was my pleasure. Thank you for your confidence in me. 

Nov 02, 2025 02:29 PM
Patricia Feager
Currently inactive - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 

Here is my first November Challenge for 2025. I hope you like it!

Building Your Own Home Requires Trust

Nov 01, 2025 10:38 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Patricia Feager 
That is a wonderful story to remember OFTEN!
Thanks - Lynn

Nov 02, 2025 02:50 PM
Patricia Feager

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 - Here is my second entry for the November Challenge. Thanks for hosting.

AR November Challenge - Do The Right Thing

 

Nov 05, 2025 02:21 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

This is a very thoughtful challenge- I have a ton of gratitude for the client base I have, so it should be fun writing these. 

Nov 02, 2025 10:38 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Ellie McIntire 
Looking forward to reading your posts! I had lunch one day in Ellicott City - a mini-AR reunion with Andrea Bedard and Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 -- in a restaurant chosen by Andrea! It was delicious! All the best - Lynn

Nov 02, 2025 02:57 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you again for hosting this month's challenge, Lynn! I'm looking so forward to reading all of the entries!

Nov 02, 2025 02:32 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Debe Maxwell, CRS 
Yes - we will have a lot of happiness to read for this November Challenge.
Bye for now - Lynn

Nov 02, 2025 02:58 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 

Thankful November Challenge: My  First

Nov 02, 2025 03:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Lynn! Here's a link to my first one.I'm not sure how many I'll get done this month as we'll be in Portugal part of the month. I'm going to try to get some scheduled but, we shall see! 

Thank you again for hosting.

Nov 02, 2025 04:16 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Debe Maxwell, CRS Got it! And enjoyed reading it. Lynn

Nov 02, 2025 06:00 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 - this is an interesting point structure.  So if one misses week two, do the other weeks count?  Or do posts in week 1 and 4 do they count, or is it all in or nothing? 

You are an angel for hosting this challenge.  Thank you! 

I confess, I am with Brian England they do not all end well, at least not for the agent.  Yet that is the positive side of it ... it is over and done. 

Nov 02, 2025 04:25 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Thanks Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist for your question.

"Years ago, when these Challenges (or Contests) started, the goal was to provide incentive for more frequent posting. In that tradition, this month asks for four posts."
 

Do as many as you make time to do. 

Submit one post per week in November (Sunday to Saturday)
OR ONLY DO ONE OR TWO DURING THE MONTH!
Each post will earn extra points up to a total of 2000 extra points.
NOTE: If you submit multiple posts in any week, only one will be credited.

    • 1st entry -  200 extra points
    • 2nd entry - 400 extra points
    • 3rd entry -  600 extra points
    • 4th entry - 800 extra points

Points based on number of entries.
As long as once per week, the entry will count.

Bye for now!!! Lynn

Nov 02, 2025 05:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A cozy autumn scene on a wooden surface features a white knitted mug filled with steaming brown hot drink like coffee or cocoa. Surrounding elements include an orange maple leaf, dried flowers, pine cone, small orange pumpkin, scattered acorns, tied cinnamon sticks, and star anise pod. Steam rises from the mug, evoking warmth and seasonal gratitude.

Nov 03, 2025 08:25 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 

Here is my 1st entry for the November Challenge:  Thankful November- Celeste

Nov 03, 2025 09:55 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 - week one post is complete. 

Thankful for Probate Real Estate Agent Kathleen Daniels

Thank you for hosting this challenge/contest. 

Nov 03, 2025 10:37 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 
Truly enjoyed reading your post! Cannot wait for next week (if you have time!) when you post. Lynn

Nov 04, 2025 07:40 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.


Hello, Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Here is my first entry in the ActiveRain November Challenge - Thankfulness For Fun and Points

Gratitude That Hits You Right in the Feels - see https://activerain.com/droplet/JFqv 

Posted November 3rd

Nov 03, 2025 01:10 PM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist

Hi Lynn,

Thank you for putting on this challenge.  I'll have to put on my thinking cap to see what I can come up with for entering.

Nov 04, 2025 05:41 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Jeffrey Richman Your early start today allows me to hope that we will get a post from you soon! All the best, Lynn

Nov 04, 2025 07:42 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thank you Lynn, so many deals over the years but to begin this one came to mind from the past year.

Helping a friend can be challenging!

Nov 04, 2025 08:28 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
Certainly lucky you had a lot of experience for that adventure! Thanks for participating! Lynn

Nov 06, 2025 05:06 PM
Jeffrey Richman
Immediate Home Solutions - Myrtle Beach, SC
Creative Real Estate Specialist

Hi Lynn, 

There are actually so many.  Here's one that really stuck out to me.  A Letter That Changed More Than One Life

Nov 04, 2025 02:26 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Jeffrey Richman 
Very impactful story that you shared with all of us! 
Thanks - Lynn

Nov 06, 2025 05:04 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

You're going to make us work for it, huh? LOL Maybe November will give me some free time and I'll be able to participate. I look forward to reading entries and penning a few submissions. 

Nov 04, 2025 02:42 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty 
Looking forward to your posts if you have time to submit! Lynn

Nov 04, 2025 07:56 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Thank you for hosting, Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375. Here is my 1st post for the October 2025 Challenge. Saying Sorry Doesn't Always Work

Nov 05, 2025 09:23 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
As usual - your post contains both information and good advice! Thanks for participating! Lynn

Nov 06, 2025 05:04 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Lynn:

The November Thankfulness Challenges are always so special and fun to read each year. Thank you for hosting.

Jeff

Nov 06, 2025 03:23 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Jeff Dowler, CRS 
Looking forward to reading yours! Lynn

Nov 06, 2025 04:26 PM