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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 17 to  May 23, 2026

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Posts Just For You- This Week at ActiveRain May 17 to  May 23, 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!

 

ReneeMay 17:  Renee Hahn     Why Is the Real Estate Agent Always Expected to Cut Their Pay?  

Good post from Renee. Can you add anything??

 

 

Dr. PaulaDr. Paula McDonald      Spiritual Sunday ~ God's Viewpoint 

Want to lift your spirits???? This one will!

 

 

 

FlorianMay 18:  Florian Mopin     How Pulse Estate Was Born

Our Marte Cliff has joined with Florian to offer a service you’ll want to learn more about. 

 

 

DorieDorie Dillard       Reach for the Stars: A Message for the Class of 2026  

If you know of a graduate, this is a good video and message to share. 

 

 

JoseMay 19:  Jose Segarra       82% of Agents Use AI. 82% of Buyers Use AI. 

Jose shares how his business uses AI daily. Please share how you are using AI in your business. 

 

LiseLise Howe      Decluttering Is Important!

Excellent tips to share with your sellers about decluttering. 

 

 

 

PaddyMay 20: Paddy Deighan     When Buyers and Sellers Communicate Directly 

Paddy asks a question of the agents here and I hope you’ll stop by with your opinion. 

 

KerriKerri Naslund-Monday    The Seller Conversation Nobody Wants to Have(But Every Good Agent Has)  

Great post from Kerri!!

 

 

Gwen Fowler  SC Lakes & Gwen Fowler     3 Things Listing Agents Must Verify Before Listing a Property  

It sounds easy enough, but I wonder how many agents may have forgotten this. 

 

BobMay 21:  Bob McCranie    Artificial Efficiency: AI spent 6 hours writing an AI that will tie my shoes! 

Raise your hand if you’ve spent more time asking AI to do something that usually takes you half an hour. 

 

 

William William Piotrowski    💻 STAY VISIBLE WITHOUT BEING EVERYWHERE ONLINE  

If you’re figuring out how to work social media into your marketing efforts, read William’s post!

 

 

JohnMay 22:  John Palmer     From Voice Memo to Buyer Recap Email: A 4-Minute AI Workflow Every Buyer Agent Should Have  

You’ll thank yourself if you take the time to read this!

 

RobertRobert Siciliano   Defining the PDF Framework of Paranoia, Denial and Fatalism  

It’s not enough to have the latest software you think will protect you from scammers and hackers. You have to develop “sharp human detection layers.” 

 

 

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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 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 

 

   

 

 

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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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

May 24, 2026 04:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Happy Sunday Roy Kelley Enjoy your day and please tell Chef Dolores hello. 

May 24, 2026 11:28 AM
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!

Kathy, I always appreciate your reading suggestions. I read and commented on my usual posts but overlooked some others,

May 24, 2026 04:52 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 some may be new to you on the blogroll. 

May 24, 2026 11:29 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Maybe it is timing but I missed so many that I will have to come back later when I have more time for reading. We were walking in the Rain at different times this past week. Enjoy your day.

May 24, 2026 04:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin Did you have grandpa duties last week???

May 24, 2026 11:32 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... six for me this week from you list. I'll just have to accept it. :)

May 24, 2026 06:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I'll start working on next week's. Let's see how you do next Sunday.

May 24, 2026 11:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I've got two crazy weeks ahead of me, so not totally sanguine I'll be reading all that much. We'll see...

May 24, 2026 11:35 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's a good list, and I have read all of them that I have a desire to read, haha.  I hope that you are having a nice weekend!

May 24, 2026 06:16 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England That leaves you a lot of time to enjoy your Sunday.

May 24, 2026 11:34 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Some really great and DEEP posts this week. I see the world moving towards a more peaceful place, (slowly) I think it is time to reflect...so deep thinking is always a good thing. 

May 24, 2026 06:23 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty maybe people are finding the time to  turn off the outside noise and listen to what they know is right. 

May 24, 2026 11:35 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and thank you once again for taking the time to put this list together!

May 24, 2026 07:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Thank you. I always appreciate your stopping by. 

May 24, 2026 11:35 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Soe intriguing titles again this week, and I managed to read a couple as well. Thanks for your efforts.

May 24, 2026 07:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754  hope you enjoy reading the ones you do. And..hope you get some time in for golf. 

May 24, 2026 11:36 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

Wow, Kathy. That is quite a long list this week! 
I missed a few, so I need to get busy reading. 
Have a great day.

May 24, 2026 07:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Carol Williams I didn't realize how many I had until after I looked the list over. 

May 24, 2026 11:37 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Kathy,

Wow...what a selection of posts this Sunday morning. Thank you for including one of mine...most appreciated. off to read and comment!

May 24, 2026 08:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I was on a roll! LOL   Thank you and enjoy our weather...for now. 

May 24, 2026 11:37 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy Streib What a great line up of post. I may take a day off to read them all. Thanks for always sharing these outstanding Rainers!

May 24, 2026 10:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 You owe yourself a day off...period!!!   Relax...the posts will still be there. 

May 24, 2026 11:38 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your long Holiday weekend! Let's give thought on this Weekend, as we should never forget their sacrifices. Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

May 24, 2026 10:36 AM
Kathy Streib

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore I agree and don't forget the moment of silence tomorrow at 3 pm.

May 24, 2026 11:42 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Kathy. You are so sweet to include my post. That picture is still one of my favorites.

May 24, 2026 11:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Dr. Paula McDonald your post was uplifting!! Have a great rest of your weekend.

May 24, 2026 11:43 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy you must have done a lot of reading this week to come up with this many blogs.

May 24, 2026 11:52 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

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

May 24, 2026 08:26 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Kathy,  thank you for including me this week!!!!

May 24, 2026 08:55 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib  Great post as always! Had a busy week but managed to read a few of these posts 🙃

May 25, 2026 02:24 PM