Second Chance Saturday: Week 310

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Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

Giving deserving posts more exposure is what Second Chance Saturday is all about.  If you see a deserving post, be sure to tag me in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.   

Mentors Bring Enormous Value To Your Life 
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see it..." 

AI Being Unbiased Is a Myth 
By: Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD 
"One of the most pervasive myths around AI is that the technology is neutral and unbiased."  

The Power of Transaction Process Visuals   
By: Denise Lones 
"As busy real estate professionals, you understand the ins-and-outs of a transaction and can operate one like clockwork. However, buyers and sellers are often unsure about the process, even if they just bought or sold a few years ago." 

What Is the Difference Between Condo and HOA Fees?
By: Bill Gassett 
"Understanding the difference between condo and HOA fees is crucial when considering living in a condominium or a community with a homeowners association." 

Motivational Monday By Titus (the guinea pig)
By: Bob "RealMan" Timm 
"Titus and Philemon would need to be very motivated to mow the whole lawn BUT their determination is the key."

Courage Has Guided My Future 
By: Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 
"When people say, "You can't." I have the courage to tell them directly, that Wanda Can!"

Lessons From (Before) the Grave 
By: Jim Paulson 
"In the wisdom of Monty Python . . . "But I'm not dead yet!"   

Double Feature:
Ask An Ambassador: Lessons From the Beeyard
By: Liz and Bill Spear 
"We're not into our bees as a business, but we've been doing it long enough to learn some important lessons along the way about whether we're rewarded with honey or stings, and those lessons learned apply to both life in general and real estate."   

Outside Feature:
95 Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
Published on: FactRetriever.com 

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August 15th -
Roundtable Discussion:
How Are You Dealing With Inflation in Work & Business
Moderator: Debe Maxwell, CRS 

August 22nd - TBA

August 29th - TBA 



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Posts Just For You (Published every Sunday)
By: Kathy Streib

Ask An Ambassador  (Published every Tuesday)
By: Liz and Bill Spear


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Retired: Real Estate Broker/Owner, Property Manager 
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Comments (20)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. It was only a matter of time before the "wipeout" would show up. And this was the week it did. So much info here in the Rain you can't catch them all. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Aug 12, 2023 05:01 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wayne,
Thanks, as always, for stopping by to check out this week's selections. Enjoy your weekend.

Aug 12, 2023 06:31 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for this week's posts - that outside feature is a fun read. Who weighed the sun? haha.

Aug 12, 2023 05:01 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Kat Palmiotti 
I know, right? 

Aug 12, 2023 06:31 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thank you.  i enjoy following Bill Gassett. Great information. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend! bill

Aug 12, 2023 05:09 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks for stopping by, Bill Salvatore - East Valley 
I hope you have a great weekend.

Aug 12, 2023 06:32 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Carol... just three for me today. And your list reminded me I need to write my post for the August Challenge. Happy Saturday!

Aug 12, 2023 05:51 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Nina Hollander, Broker 
I've been working on my own Challenge post. It's not as easy as I thought. I guess I've lived so long there are too many lessons to narrow down to one post. 😊

Aug 12, 2023 06:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams exactly... I have a feeling my post will be quite long!

Aug 12, 2023 06:39 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Nina Hollander, Broker and Carol Williams write more than one post!!  I'm thinking of doing another one as there as so many lessons learned!

Aug 12, 2023 01:24 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten hi Anna... it's going to be just one post from me, 
Anna... but a long one, I think, as I'm old and have lived for a long time.

Aug 12, 2023 02:49 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol Williams ,

A great variety of posts and see I missed a couple of them! Off to read and comment..thank as always for your Second Chance Saturday Series!

Aug 12, 2023 07:06 AM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Thanks, as always, for checking in on this week's selections.

Aug 12, 2023 07:41 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, great list of posts this week, and saw most of them, but missed a few.

Aug 12, 2023 08:24 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Joan Cox 
Thanks for checking in on this week's selections. Have a great weekend.

Aug 12, 2023 09:32 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thank you for your list today, I need to go back and catch some.  Make it a great day!

 

Aug 12, 2023 09:02 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Will Hamm 
I hope you enjoy this week's selections. Did you stay up for the end of the game last night?

Aug 12, 2023 09:35 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hello Miss Carol hope it's a lovely day in WA!  Lots of good choices of which I've read a few or so.  Enjoy your weekend!

Aug 12, 2023 01:25 PM
Carol Williams

It IS a lovely day. Not as hot as forecast. I had my car detailed so I'm happy about that.

Aug 12, 2023 02:21 PM
Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Another fine selection of post only 1 of which I have read, but that will change. Thanks for your efforts.

Aug 12, 2023 01:51 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754 
Thanks for stopping by to check out last week's selections. I hope you're having a great weekend.

Aug 13, 2023 05:51 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- thank you once again for putting this together every week. And I managed to find two that I'd overlooked. 

Aug 12, 2023 03:58 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Kathy Streib 
I'll pop on over to see what you've come up with this week.

Aug 13, 2023 05:51 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol sorry to find out you will not be presenting at the ActiveRain Weekly ZOOM Meeting this week, but I am sure Debe will do an excellent job filling in.

Aug 12, 2023 06:54 PM
Carol Williams

Hi George Souto 
I've had some other conflicts come up on Tuesday lately. All is well.

Aug 13, 2023 05:52 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hope all is well Carol Williams  that you cannot make George Souto  zoom meeting on a side note I see a lot of talk about the 'outside feature' need to check it out next, Endre

Aug 12, 2023 08:00 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. 
Yes, all is well. I've had some other conflicts come up on Tuesday lately. I hate missing the Zoom meetings.  Thanks for checking in on this edition of Second Chance Saturday.

Aug 13, 2023 05:54 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

OK I am back I checked the first 15 out some I knew and most I did not know:)Endre

Aug 12, 2023 08:02 PM
Carol Williams

Hi again Endre Barath, Jr. 
I'm glad we don't greet each other like the White-faced Capuchin Monkeys. 😂

Aug 13, 2023 05:56 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.

Carol Williams  isn't that the truth:)))) Endre

Aug 13, 2023 10:38 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I always look forward to your Second Chance Saturday list, Carol.  I hope you are having a pleasant weekend.

Aug 12, 2023 08:35 PM
Carol Williams

I'm glad you enjoy the series, Myrl Jeffcoat 
I hope you're having a great weekend. Any new adventures?

Aug 13, 2023 05:56 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Carol, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Aug 12, 2023 08:36 PM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Myrl Jeffcoat 
It's always fun to be a Featured "Old Fart". 😊

Aug 13, 2023 05:57 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you as always, Carol. I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend playing golf somewhere.

Aug 13, 2023 05:46 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Dr. Paula McDonald 
I don't usually play golf on the weekends unless I'm in a tournament, but I am in an event this coming Tuesday. It's forecast to be 101º, not exactly my idea of idea golf weather. 🤨

Aug 13, 2023 05:58 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

I see I have lots of great reading ahead...it was a busy week that took away from my online blog reading. Thanks for the list!

Jeff

Aug 13, 2023 03:55 PM
Carol Williams

No worries, Jeff Dowler, CRS 
We're always here for when you have the time!  I hope you got to enjoy some family time this weekend.

Aug 14, 2023 07:54 AM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

Thanks for the shout out!  I appreciate you Carol Williams 

Aug 13, 2023 09:53 PM
Carol Williams

You're welcome, Jim Paulson 
Your story is very interesting.

Aug 14, 2023 07:54 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Thank you for the tips.  I particularly enjoyed Jim's story.  I would have missed it if not for you.

Aug 14, 2023 02:10 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your recommendations. They are always appreciated.

Aug 19, 2023 10:26 AM