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.
LuxSmart Realty
Stephanie Nava
Jason Crawford
Brent Dillon
Jeff Sorg (Welcome back)
Deborah Gladney
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Preparation Creates Confidence
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
Why Google and Zillow Are NOT Your Friends
By: Brent Dillon
"Google and Zillow aren’t real estate companies; they are massive tech monopolies running a sophisticated lead-interception racket that is systematically draining the profitability out of independent agents."
Is Your Website Holding You Back?
By: Florian Mopin
"But here is the issue: many of these websites are built on locked platforms, and that can quietly limit your visibility online."
How To Use Real Estate Questions Without Turning Study Time
By: Emma Smith
"The best workflow around real estate practice questions is usually the one you can still run on your busiest week."
The Home They Almost Didn't Buy (And Why It's the One They Love the Most)
By: Kerri Naslund-Monday
"Two architects. Which ... I will tell you right now ... is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to buying a home."
Doing Some Exploring
By: Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Let's follow Joan's adventures as she lives in Portugal.
This New IRS Tool Looks Helpful, It Can Also Hurt You
By: Candy Stevens, EA
"It sounds simple. Answer a few questions, get a solution and move on with your life."
Using Google Vids To Explain Real Estate Concepts To Clients
By: John Palmer
"Every real estate agent has a set of explanations they deliver on repeat."
Thieves Target Open Houses An Urgent Safety Alert For Sellers
By: Hannah Williams
"This isn't a hypothetical scenario. It actually happened right here in Montgomery County, where a pair of jewelry thieves successfully targeted open houses for six months before finally being caught. Their targets? Valuables, prescription drugs, and easily pocketed jewelry. And yes, they found plenty of it."
What Most Active Adults Get Wrong About 55+ Communities In Oakland County Michigan
By: Tom Gilliam | RE/MAX Classic
"What I Look For When Touring a Community With a Client"
Remote Buyers Agent: Are Home Buyers Losing Representation?
By: Deb Dahlberg - Rowland
"Legally? Often permissible. But professionally? That is where the conversation becomes important."
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June Challenge:
Ask Not What AR Support Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For ActiveRain?
Co-Hosted by: Debe Maxwell and Lew Corcoron
"Be the Difference. What Can YOU Do to Strengthen ActiveRain?"
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
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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