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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 10 to  May 16, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 10 to  May 16, 2026

  

Every day, there is something to learn here at ActiveRain.  With this series, I highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, a post about Real Estate or other professions, about a place, or a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!

 

VinceMay 10:  Vince Divarco     5 Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning  

This really can make a difference!

 

 

CodyCody Journeyman     How Agents Can Help Relocating Buyers Early  

Cody shares an excellent tip!!! And, let’s welcome him to

ActiveRain. 

 

KatMay 12:  Kat Palmiotti     What? No cell phone or GPS? 

I can so relate to this!  What about you???

 

 

 

JosephJoseph Doxie     Inspection Report Is Not a Deal Killer | Examples For Every Realtor

Let’s welcome Joseph to ActiveRain. This is an excellent post worth reading!  

 

DeniseMay 13:  Denise Lones       The Community Page Advantage 

More helpful information from Denise!!!

 

 

 

DarrylDarryl Davis     Are You Leaving Money on the Table — Or Just Leaving Yourself Behind? 

Good one from Darryl. No one wants to leave money on the table. 

 

 

JoanJoan Cox       I Have a New Country!

If you don’t follow Joan yet, you may want to. We’ve been with her through the decision to move, her planning, and the final few days!!! Her photos are beautiful 

William William Piotrowski     🔥 WHO KEEPS YOU REACHING? 🔥 

I love this!  So stop by and tell William who keeps you reaching!

 

 

 

RobertMay 14:   Robert Siciliano      Defending Your Legacy and Money from AI-Driven Deception 

We can’t be reminded too often about this. Did you build your Strategic Human Firewall yet? 

 

 

AdamAdam Chubbuck    The Hanover, MD Pre-Listing Checklist: Before You Call an Agent  

It’s a good list, especially #One !!!

 

 

JohnMay 15:  John Palmer      The Buyer Consultation Prompt Library: 10 Copy-Paste Prompts for Better Client Meetings  

Great tips to help you get prepared for your buyer consultation. 

 

 

 

JaneMay 16: Jane Luo    StageVibe Staging: 3 Rentals Leased on 1st Showing 

If you’ve not looked at Jane’s app, you might want to. Think of how it could help you sell your listings! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t forget this month’s challenge…May 2026 ActiveRain Challenge | Women Who Shaped Us hosted by Kathleen Daniels and Carol Williams

 

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New to ActiveRain?  Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!

 

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Thanks to Carol Williams for this Weekly ZOOM Schedule which she lets me copy and paste into my post. 

 

May 19th - How I Used ActiveRain Blog Posts and AI To Grow Organic Traffic
Ed Neuhaus   

May 26th - Tax Liens 
Candy Stevens

June 2nd - Lead Generation: The I Need To Sell Before I Can Buy Dilemma 
John Meussner 

 

 

Here is the ongoing link to each Zoom meeting

11:00 a.m. Pacific time

12:00 p.m. Mountain time  

1:00 p.m. Central time

2:00 p.m. Eastern time    


Please don’t forget to check out these very informative posts as well:

Carol Williams Second Chance Saturday-Carol highlights posts suggested by other members.

Liz and Bill Spear and the weekly Ask An Ambassador posts!

 


Thank you for letting me do what I love to do...learn something new every day. 

 

 

 

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Good morning Kathy, It seems like you’re discovering more members I haven’t come across before and glad you’re finding them!

May 17, 2026 04:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 thank you. I love searching for them!

May 17, 2026 11:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Just two for me from your list this week and I totally missed some that are on my blog roll. 

May 17, 2026 04:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker you've been busy!  Hope your Open House went well. 

May 17, 2026 11:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib thanks, Kathy... biggest waste of my time this year and even for last year!

May 17, 2026 12:41 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and thank you for including my post in your weekly summary. I found several I hadn't already seen!

May 17, 2026 05:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I don't like being without my phone!!  I can't imagine how you did it, especially so early in the morning. 

May 17, 2026 11:44 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, thank you for including my post of My New Country!   It is exciting, and still trying to navigate.   I didn't read but one other of these this week.

May 17, 2026 05:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner you're so busy, I doubt you'll have time to do much reading!  Hope this helps you. Good luck tomorrow. 

May 17, 2026 11:45 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Some great ones here...I really liked the one about cleaning air ducts. I need that now...lol

May 17, 2026 05:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I know someone who had it done in her home and she said the difference is amazing. Did you make the tortellini salad?

May 17, 2026 11:46 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kethy. Let's just say I caught a few the first time around, actually two. And, let's say I have done a lot of reading and commenting on many others you mentioned. Now I am going to get a second cup of coffee and move on! Thanks as usual. Enjoy your Sunday.

May 17, 2026 05:43 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin Second cups of coffee are always a good thing!!!  I hope you enjoyed reading the posts. 

May 17, 2026 11:51 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Always great selections, Kathy. Thank you for the good reads!

May 17, 2026 05:55 AM
Kathy Streib

Dr. Paula McDonald Thank you!!!   I've had my eyes on the ground on our walks...ugh snakes!!!

May 17, 2026 11:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, there is only one post in your list this week that I have read, haha.  I see faces of people whom I have tried to interact with, but have given up on, so I won't be reading their posts, haha.  I do see some new faces, though, so I will reach out to them and check out their post.

May 17, 2026 06:05 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I hope you discover some members who will reciprocate. 

May 17, 2026 11:53 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Kathy. Thank you very much for your recommendations.

Have an outstanding week.

May 17, 2026 06:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley thank you. Hope you're having a good Sunday. 

May 17, 2026 11:55 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning, Kathy.
I totally missed several of these, so thanks! Have a great day. 

May 17, 2026 07:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams It's cloudy and light rain on the way so I hope it's sunny and golfing weather where you are. 

May 17, 2026 11:57 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib these are very good excellent list of posts for this week at ActiveRain. I need to read the posts I missed.

May 17, 2026 11:58 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I see I missed several posts! Off to do some reading and commenting!

May 17, 2026 01:00 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy this is not two weeks in a row that I did not read several of your blog choices, so I have some reading to do.

May 17, 2026 02:31 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

great summaries as always!! Very much appreciated!!

May 17, 2026 08:28 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

The days are too short not that I don't have work to do and it is not all recreation. Thanks for your efforts.

May 18, 2026 05:57 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  The first time I think I read almost all your selections - see you on Zoom 

 

May 18, 2026 11:18 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Thank you again very very much! I’m learning so much from some of these picks and I really appreciate that. Great stuff!

May 22, 2026 11:56 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

 

Kathy Streib i’m noticing that some of the blog posts don’t have links on them. J

May 23, 2026 12:02 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Kathy Streib - I managed to read one of your picks this week. 

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

May 24, 2026 10:17 AM