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Second Chance Saturday: Week 438

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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: 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.


Andrew Lemieux  
Jae Jo  
Forsa Property 
Equity Rich  
Leila Brady  
James Laker  
Todd Whalen 
Katherine Tait    
Cherif Yaya  
Michelle Baril  
Union Holding  
Dahee Han  
LJ Creapeau  

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You Are You  
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) 
"As I see it..."  

How Much Does A New Car Cost Per Pound? Or... 
By: Ken Semler 
"When you start shopping for a new car, do you ask the salesman, “How much do your cars cost per pound?” 

Your First Real Estate Transactions: The Moment It All Becomes Real  
By: Bruce Parker 
"After getting licensed, most agents expect their first deal to happen quickly."  

10 Effective Open House Ideas For Real Estate Agents 
By: Abby Landvoice 
"You can make the most money by number 10 on how to follow up with open house leads to get your biggest bang for your buck."  

A REALTOR's Guide To Buyers: How To Spot Listings That May Accept Under-Ask Offers  
By: Devin Todd Azbill 
"In today’s market, buyers often assume list price equals market value. As professionals, we know that’s simply marketing—not valuation."  

Recognizing Value Before Everyone Else  
By: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 
"Sometimes the market quietly presents an opportunity so extraordinary that people assume something must be wrong." 

Are You Struggling During Market Shifts?  
By: Carlos aka Don Carlos Contreras 
"Interest rates spike, inventory drops, or buyer demand shifts, and suddenly your proven strategies stop working." 

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March Challenge: 
To be announced tomorrow, March 1st.


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!

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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!

#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."
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TopTeamCarol@gmail.com
 

Whatever You're Doing, Make It Fun!



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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Another week of busy seeking for the overlooked gems. Thanks for your efforts

Feb 28, 2026 04:42 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I see quite a few newbies listed in your post today, so I will have to check some of them out, haha.

Feb 28, 2026 04:58 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

I have some reading to do! Thanks for your selections and Brian England is right..quite a lot of newbies listed to check out!

Feb 28, 2026 05:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol.. well, this is a first. Hadn't read a single one of your selections! I did have a very busy week, but still...

Feb 28, 2026 06:36 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Good morning! As always, thank you for the weekend reading choices.

Feb 28, 2026 06:39 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I remember this one from Lou Ludwig. It was such a great way to look at things. Too many of us think we are on a treadmill. 

Feb 28, 2026 06:50 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you as always for your weekly post! It looks like the Utah classes are now having their students set up an account and write posts (as opposed to Q&A). Only a few of the new posters will probably continue.

(In my opinion)

Feb 28, 2026 06:57 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

My week has been absolutely crazy, and I have a lot to catch up on here. Thankfully, your list helps me out. Thank you!

Feb 28, 2026 07:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Feb 28, 2026 08:07 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

There's lot of great reading here, and lots of new members to check out. Thank you.

Jeff

Feb 28, 2026 04:43 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- it's been a busy week so I was hit and miss with the posts. Thank you for doing this. 

Feb 28, 2026 05:42 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Holy Heavens ... the list of first-time bloggers 😮

I've been remiss with reading posts.  So many things are happening that have my time and attention Miss Carol Williams.

Thank you for all that you do here in the Rain!  

Mar 01, 2026 08:52 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams WOW we hit the jack-pot with new members this week.

Mar 01, 2026 11:17 AM