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Second Chance Saturday: Week 423

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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:
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.

Bailey Battistelli 
Arnold Sinko 
Gilad Elian  
Abul Hyat Nurujjaman  
Richert Caldwell 

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Your Purpose and Direction 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..."


Selling Vacant Land Requires These Listing Actions 
By: Leanne Smith 
"Here in Mohave County, AZ., there is a lot of vacant land.  Golden Valley, AZ is over 300 square miles and well over 50% of those miles are vacant land." 

The Sting In Real Estate 
By: Kelly McGovern 
"I think we all have had an experience when a friend or family member chooses someone besides you to represent them in a real estate transaction.  It's been a while for me, but I know that sting can hurt."  

Marketing That Works For Real Estate Agents  
By: Shad Rockstad 
"If you’ve been posting, mailing, and emailing without a plan, you’re not alone. Many agents are busy but often remain invisible."  

How To Create A Real Estate Niche That Attracts the Right Clients 
By: Shawn Cunningham, CRS 
"But here’s the thing: when you try to serve everyone, you attract no one.

November Challenge 2: Listening Leads To Life Changing Solutions 
By: Jeffrey Richman 
"A few years before COVID, I had the opportunity to help an older gentleman who found himself in a tough situation."  

Using Picture Frames To Upgrade Light Switches  
By: Dick Betts 
"So much in newer homes is builder’s grade including lights, plumbing fixtures and the list goes on."   

Understanding the Five Types Of Homesellers In Madison County, KY 
By: Devin Todd Azbill 
"I’ve found that every home seller falls into one of a few categories, and knowing which you are helps set realistic expectations and pricing strategies."  

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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. Go to Q&A just before the meeting for the current link.  
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
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November 18th - Wanda Kubat-Nerdin
Spotlight on Utah

November 25th - Praful Thakkar
AI Animation 

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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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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."
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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

Thank you again for your weekly Second Chance Saturday! I did miss a few!

Nov 15, 2025 05:20 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kat Palmiotti 
As always, I appreciate you checking in on this week's selections.
Have a great weekend.

Nov 15, 2025 08:33 AM
Kat Palmiotti

You too!

Nov 15, 2025 10:13 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. I read the post of Lou Ludwig, as I do each week. I had commented originally. These days I read it to see who else commented and count the number of people who are no longer active for the memories. As for the rest let's just say "wipeout"! Keep them coming. Enjoy your day.

Nov 15, 2025 05:26 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin 
It is interesting to peruse through old comments. 
Thanks for stopping in to check out this week's selections.

Nov 15, 2025 08:33 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol Williams ,

A great list of posts to read this Saturday morning and see I missed some. Off to read and comment on.

Nov 15, 2025 05:55 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Have a wonderful weekend.

Nov 15, 2025 08:34 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... just three for me today. There are a couple I'll have to catch up on. Others... as you know, I don't read posts by people who don't read or comment on mine.

Nov 15, 2025 06:02 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 
Not everyone understand reciprocity, do they? 

Nov 15, 2025 08:34 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams ya think???? But not just reciprocity... engagement, as well.

Nov 15, 2025 12:02 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's been a while since I last checked in on the newbies, so I will have to give the list a look, haha.

Nov 15, 2025 06:25 AM
Carol Williams

Good idea, Brian England 
I'm sure they will appreciate it.

Nov 15, 2025 08:34 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Another fine collection of posts again this week, Carol Williams  and I even found the time to read one and see a title that deserves more attention. Thanks for your efforts.

Nov 15, 2025 06:58 AM
Carol Williams

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

Nov 15, 2025 08:35 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

A great group of posts as always. I did miss a few this week, so thanks for the second chance.

Nov 15, 2025 07:04 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 
I hope you have a great weekend. 

Nov 15, 2025 08:36 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

We have a chilly morning for Maryland golfers and now rain has begun.

Nov 15, 2025 08:03 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Roy Kelley 
We have some rain forecast for today, but none so far. It's a pleasant 70º here in Yuma, AZ now.

Nov 15, 2025 08:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, guess I only caught one of these this week, and thought I did better.

Nov 15, 2025 08:43 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thank you for sharing the second time around blogs with us on this Saturday.  Make it a great day!

 

Nov 15, 2025 10:24 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams hopefully everyone goes to the Q&A Section of AR to get the link for this week's ZOOM Meeting until a permanent link is created again.

Nov 15, 2025 12:33 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

HI Carol- Thank you for doing this each week. I saw one I'm heading off to read. 

Nov 15, 2025 06:10 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Good selection With some great points of view and  good insights overall!

Nov 15, 2025 10:22 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a gift this post is, Carol Williams, reminding us that timing matters and that good work deserves another spotlight 🙂. I really appreciate the way it lifts up voices that might’ve been missed the first time, and I’m grateful for the chance to learn from the insights shared here!

Nov 16, 2025 10:16 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you for the reading list, Carol Williams  It's a winner and I have a lot to catch up on!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Jeff

Nov 16, 2025 02:40 PM
Shad Rockstad
AmericasBestMarketing.com - Kansas City, MO
Lead Generation & Marketing for Real Estate Agents

Carol, thanks for pulling that one off the shelf and sharing it with everyone. Your Saturday features are like a shortcut to the good stuff. I’m honored you thought it belonged.

Nov 24, 2025 03:27 PM