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 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.
Kerri Naslund-Monday
Eric Kerfehs
David Santiago
Tammie Jungling
Evergreen Power UK
Cassandra Bickel
Denny Leroux
Heidi Yuen
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Keep Your Focus On What's Important
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
Texas REALTORS® Awards Commercial Transaction of the Year
By: Dr. Paula McDonald
"My sentiments to everyone who works in the Texas commercial real estate realm, submit your projects! It's rare in this industry to get this kind of recognition."
The Future Of Real Estate Is Online Bidding
By: Kerri Naslund-Monday
"Real estate has long struggled with a perception problem."
Psychological Pricing Strategies
By: Greg Brown, Sales Rep Toronto, Durham region
"These focus on how numbers feel to buyers."
AI Glasses Etiquette
By: Kelly McGovern
"Last summer, during an open house, an agent walked in and, pointing to her glasses, asked, “Is it okay if I tour your open house with my AI glasses?” "
How To Choose The Right Real Estate Niche
By: Abby Landvoice
"By focusing on a specific niche, you can become an expert in that area and provide better service to your clients."
Up, Up, and Away
By: Candy Stevens, EA
"16 years ago, I helped with a balloon rally and crewed for a pilot."
The One Phone Call That Can Add - Or Subtract - Six Figures From Land Value
By: Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker
"There’s a single phone call most Putnam County landowners never make."
We're Not Disrupting Construction, We Are Industrializing It
By: Ken Semler
"For over 100 years, construction has resisted change. Every other major industry: automotive, aerospace, and even agriculture, has embraced manufacturing and automation."
Why Pending Sales Do Not Belong On Social Media
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"In real estate, words matter. One of the most misunderstood phrases is under contract. It signals progress, not completion."
How To Master Past-Client Follow-up Without Sounding Salesy
By: Shad Rockstad
"Most real estate agents don’t lose repeat business because they did a bad job. They lose it because they go silent..."
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February Challenge:
February 2026 - AR Member Appreciation Month
Hosted by: Patricia Feager and Lew Corcoran
"This challenge gives you one, two, three, or four chances to shower gratitude on one AR Member per post".
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
1:00 p.m. Central time
2:00 p.m. Eastern time
February 17th - Negotiation Skills
Dick Betts
February 24th - TBA
March 3rd - Spotlight on Texas
Dr. Paula McDonald
March 10th - AI Tools For Posting Video Listings
John Henry
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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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