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.
ziya yetis
Jon Hegreness
Edward Abbas
Savannah Hewitt
Ty Sasaki
Omer Ashkenazi
Kolton Nephin
Daniel Tomford
Angelena Cofield
Alice Hsieh
Raul Pavel
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Life Is One Experiment After Another
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
Motivational Monday... Leaving The Comfort Zone
By: Kathy Streib
"There’s nothing wrong or unusual with wanting to stay in our comfort zone. However, experiencing change and doing something we’ve never done adds a rich layer to our lives."
Your Silence Means Dollars For Me
By: Leanne Smith
"Again, my thanks to all those agents who fail to return telephone calls, emails and even texts. Your silence means dollars for me from more sales and less dollars for marketing."
Google Just Changed Its Search Box For the First Time In 25 Years
By: Florian Mopin
"So what does this mean for real estate agents?"
3 Things Listing Agents Must Verify Before Listing a Property
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"Many transaction problems begin long before a property ever goes under contract."
The Seller Conversation Nobody Wants To Have (But Every Good Agent Has)
By: Kerri Naslund-Monday
"That's not kindness. That's just a listing that's going to sit."
Buying a Home With a "Sale Contingency"
By: DANIEL PATTON
"In today’s evolving real estate market, many buyers across Hampton Roads are asking the same question: Can I buy a new home before selling my current one?"
Hello Future Buyers: Zillow Is Not the Answer
By: William Piotrowski
"The truth is…your best opportunities often come from working directly with a knowledgeable local REALTOR® who understands the market, the inventory, the negotiations, and YOUR goals."
Artificial Efficiency: AI Spent 5 Hours Writing An AI That Will Tie My Shoes
By: Bob McCranie
"Nearly every week I talk to agents who are neck deep in ignoring their business because they're focused on writing AI scripts to do tasks they could have already handled if they just did the work."
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May Challenge:
May 2026 ActiveRain Challenge / Women Who Shaped Us
Co-Hosted by: Kathleen Daniels and Carol Williams
"With Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, we are launching a special ActiveRain challenge… one that goes beyond just celebrating “mom” in the traditional sense."
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
May 26th - Tax Liens
Candy Stevens
June 2nd - Lead Generation: The I Need To Sell Before I Can Buy Dilemma
John Meussner
June 9th - Spotlight on the Emerald Coast of Florida
Peter Mohylsky
June 16th - The Secrets To Becoming the Neighborhood Expert
Jasen Edwards
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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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