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: We don't feature first-time blogs that aren't about real estate or those that appear to be spamming their own blogs. We consider that spamming the site. I also don't feature blogs that don't allow comments.
Alziro Escobar-Pruitt
Gloria Schmitt
Kip Wilkins
Jason Boni
Hannah Ehrenheim
Darin Kuvaas
Caleb Dobbs
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The Strength Of Perseverance
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
The Power Of Fit: Why I Sometimes Say "No" And Why It Matters
By: Renee Hahn
"Over the years, I’ve learned that success isn’t just about closing deals or collecting commission checks, it’s about alignment, trust, and respect between agent and client."
Reading the Land - What A Walk Can Tell You That A Map Can't
By: Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker
"You can study maps, review surveys, and analyze aerials all day long — but until you walk the land, you’ll never truly know it."
What Are ChatBots & SEO (And Why Should Real Estate Folks Care?)
By: Praful Thakkar
"Do you answer? Or do you risk losing a hot lead by waiting until morning?"
How To Re-Engage Cold Real Estate Leads With Email & Retargeting
By: Shad Rockstad
"You’ve got names in your CRM that went silent."
Fireplace Soot And How To Clean It
By: Kelly McGovern
"The funny thing is, sometimes you don't see it or see how bad it is until you take a picture of it. Those pictures exposed a lot of soot! Even the sellers were surprised. "
The Emotional Rollercoaster No One Warns You About
By: Ellie McIntire
"The sign’s in the yard. The offer’s accepted. You’ve mentally moved out — and then, suddenly, your buyer starts to waver."
Beware Of For Sale By Owner
By: Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
"While FSBO listings may offer tempting deals, the risks of misinformation and misrepresentation are real..."
The Inspection Report Is Dead. Long Live The AI Summary
By: Jason Boni
"I’ve done over 10,000 inspections. You know what I’ve learned?"
How Realtors Can Turn One Listing Into 20+ Leads
By: Shawn Cunningham, CRS
"You’ve got a new listing — congrats! 🎉 But before you rush to hit “Publish” on MLS and call it a day, let’s talk about how one property can actually become your lead magnet for the month."
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This Month's Challenge:
Welcome To November 2025 Challenge: Thankful For Fun & Points
Hosted by: Lynn B. Friedman
"Share a Client's praise and why it meant so much to you."
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 is back to Mountain time)
1:00 p.m. Central time
2:00 p.m. Eastern time
November 11th - Roundtable Discussion
Marketing 1st Quarter 2026 in your market - What is your picture?
November 18th - Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
Spotlight on Utah
November 25th - Praful Thakkar
AI Animation
December 2nd - Buzz Mackintosh
Spotlight on Maryland
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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!
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