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Second Chance Saturday: Week 446

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I enjoy 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.

 
Sherri Echols  
Shelley Chappell  
Leandro Zutelman 
Christiano Sampaio  
Kiko Garcia  
Rick Fogerty   
Joseph Doxie  

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A Small Opportunity... Opens Big Doors 
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."

They All Use The Same Playbook  
By: Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
"The reply was almost immediate, that they wanted to use the husbands zoom link."  

Make Things Right
By: Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400  
"One of the truest things I have learned is this:"

Why My Builder Background Is the Best Thing I Bring To the Table 
By: Shelley Chappell 
"Most Realtors will tell you they're experienced. I'll tell you something more specific." 

Even a Small Fire Can Have Big Consequences 
By: Bob "RealMan" Timm 
"I was shocked by a story an Insurance Broker shared with me about a deck fire right here in Minot ND."

A New Tax Account For Kids Is Exploding In Popularity  
By: Candy Stevens, EA 
"Something interesting happened in the tax world, and it actually involves kids."  

Why Sellers Shouldn't Stay Home During a Buyer's Inspection 
By: Kelly McGovern 
"Leaving during the inspection isn’t about hiding anything - it’s about creating a neutral, comfortable environment that supports a successful sale."

Liberty Ships: A Story of Transformation  
By: Ken Semler 
"But then came World War II. The Allies needed ships—fast. Traditional shipbuilding methods simply couldn’t meet the demand. In response, Henry J. Kaiser reimagined the process entirely, introducing prefabrication and parallel assembly." 

Why Most Real Estate Agents Fail In Year One (And How To Avoid It) 
By: Greg Harrelson 
"Every year, hundreds of thousands of people get their real estate license excited about the income potential, the freedom, and the chance to build something of their own."  

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April Challenge: Last Week! 
Why Do You Love Where You Live? 
Hosted by: Margaret Rome and Carol Williams 
"This challenge is an opportunity to share the heart of the place you represent every day."  


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
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April 28 - Real Estate Marketing With AI 
John Palmer  

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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

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Knowledge, Experience & Integrity Are Priceless."

- Carol Williams

Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
Coaching, goal setting, and marketing consultant

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

Apr 25, 2026 04:14 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Roy Kelley 
I hope you and Dolores have a nice weekend.

Apr 25, 2026 06:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... five for me from your list. Not too bad... meantime, wishing you a terrific weekend ahead.

Apr 25, 2026 04:58 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Nina Hollander, Broker 
It's the first weekend of our 10-Day Apple Blossom Festival, so lots of activities going on around town. 

Apr 25, 2026 06:42 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Let me just say I have some reading to do based on your choices this week. Thanks! Keep them coming. Enjoy your day.

Apr 25, 2026 05:53 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin 
I'm 446 weeks in. I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. 😊 
Have a great weekend. 

Apr 25, 2026 06:43 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and thank you as always for your weekly post! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Apr 25, 2026 05:58 AM
Carol Williams

You too, Kat Palmiotti 
I hope you and Anthony have some fun adventures planned for the weekend.

Apr 25, 2026 06:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Great selections of posts and some I have not read so off to read and comment!

Apr 25, 2026 07:00 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I got all but one! Thanks for including me in your picks!

Apr 25, 2026 07:43 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Miss Carol Williams - another week with a healthy list of first-time bloggers! 

I also managed to read a few of your choices this week. More time is opening up as the construction project nears the end. 

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

 

Apr 25, 2026 08:16 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hit up some newbies last week, and I will continue to try to help them get active in the Rain, haha.

Apr 25, 2026 10:23 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Amazing, that's you!  Carol Williams ...WOW!

446 weeks. That's eight and a half years!! Thanks for including me in your weekly Second Chance!

 

Apr 25, 2026 10:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

So many interesting posts that I missed this past week - my online time continues to be somewhat limited but I hope to read a few of these today or tomorrow.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Apr 25, 2026 11:08 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams there were lots of really good blogs this week and highlighted a number of them.

Apr 25, 2026 01:54 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- good list this week!!! Thank you!!!!!

Apr 25, 2026 04:56 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Have been out of town this weekend, so I need to catch up. Thank you.

Apr 26, 2026 05:58 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Carol. Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Apr 26, 2026 10:14 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Caught a few of these posts, Carol. Thanks for creating the list!

Apr 28, 2026 03:18 PM