September CHALLENGE ~ Let's Get Serious About Writing a Blog Series

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

For those of us in the very HOT states, seeing September right around the corner has us envisioning cooler temperatures soon. As you anticipate the month of September, why not challenge your blogging skills a bit? This month, along with fellow blogger, Kathy Streib , we have a fun and rewarding challenge.

Creating a series of posts that identify you as a "go-to" person in your respective field is one way to drive business right to you. I've created several series over the years here in the Rain. My most current series is about health and wellness called, Saturday Soundness. 

Another series that has served my business very well is called, Slab to Shingles which is about helping guide homeowners through new construction.

Be creative and write about something you are passionate about, a hobby, an area that you specialize in, or something else. Here are the guidelines:

1. You must write at least THREE posts in your series between September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023, by midnight on the 30th

2. Each post must have at least 300 words, be your own content, contain at least one picture per post, and have a series title that identifies the series. Saturday Soundness~Toxins, or Slab to Shingles~Identifying a Builder. 

3. All THREE series post links MUST be placed into ONE comment on this post.

 4. IF all three posts in the series are written during this timeframe, each of the three entry posts will receive 1,000 points each for a total of a possible 3,000. **If only 1 or 2 posts are completed, those entries will receive 225 points per post. As you can see, it pays to play in this contest! 3,000 whopping points are cool!

OK, folks. Let's get those creative juices flowing! We cannot wait to read your series posts. READY - SET - GO!

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Comments (68)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Here are the links to all three of my entries:
Fore the Love of Golf:
Part 1: Bearable Awesomeness 
Part 2: A Winning Gamble 
Part 3: The Birth of Golf in Wenatchee, WA 

Thank you, Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib for hosting this challenge. It has inspired me to keep going with the series, so consider yourselves warned. 😂

Sep 19, 2023 07:47 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

I love the "Fore the Love of Golf" series. Cute, catchy, and full of great information.

Sep 28, 2023 07:37 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

THANKS AGAIN for hosting this month's challenge series, Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib! Here is the 1st one of 3 planned: Practicing The Golden Rule For Clients Sake!

Sep 19, 2023 08:26 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib, here is the 2nd of 3 planned: Neigh, neigh! I say.

Sep 20, 2023 08:28 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib, here is the 3rd of 3 posts planned: KISS my WHAT?!

Sep 21, 2023 10:48 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Wanda, for participating. Can't wait to read that 3rd one!

Sep 28, 2023 07:37 AM
TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA
TODD PICCONI REAL ESTATE - Dana Point, CA
Personal Engagement,Precision, and Professionalism

Hello Dr. Paula,

Here's my series for the AR September Challenge.  My series is called:  GAMING UP YOUR HOME STAGING.  Thank You Dr. Paula McDonaldKathy Streib, and Carol Williams for your encouragement.

GAMING UP YOUR HOME STAGING: INTERIOR OF YOUR RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOME

 

GAMING UP YOUR HOME STAGING: EXTERIOR OF YOUR RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOME

 

GAMING UP YOUR HOME STAGING: RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOME - GRAND FINALE!

 

Sep 19, 2023 11:15 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Todd, for participating. We are looking forward to reading these series posts of yours.

Sep 28, 2023 07:38 AM
Tracy Lee Parker
RE/MAX DFW Associates - Royse City, TX
Buy*Sell*Rent

Here are my entrys one, two, three. Thanks for the opportunity! 

Sep 20, 2023 08:55 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Tracy for getting after it and getting those three posts done.

Sep 28, 2023 07:38 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired
Sep 21, 2023 01:28 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Wayne, we knew you could and would do it. Thank you!

Sep 28, 2023 07:38 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
Sep 22, 2023 08:12 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Woo hoo! These look like a much-needed series for those who want to purchase a condo in your area.

Sep 28, 2023 07:39 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
Relocation to NW AZ with elbow room & more freedom

Thank you Dr. Paula McDonald for this challenge as it allowed me to share about historic Rt 66.

Get Your Kicks on Rt 66 Part One

Get Your Kicks on Rt 66 Part Two

Get Your Kicks on Rt 66 Part Three

Sep 23, 2023 11:34 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

Great title and an attention grabber Leanne. Jeff

Sep 27, 2023 10:16 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

I love this series for Route 66! Nice job and thank you for participating.

Sep 28, 2023 07:39 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hello there here are the three of my Land Series Posts in no particular order:  #1

https://activerain.com/droplet/HFqX

 

 

#3 :

https://activerain.com/droplet/HFQJ

#2:

https://activerain.com/droplet/HFwM

Sep 23, 2023 03:22 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Endre, great job on getting these done. Can't wait to read through them.

Sep 28, 2023 07:40 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dr. Paula McDonald  glad you inspired me to post in this series, and rarely do I get them done before the end of the month, Hope you get a chance to read them all Endre

Sep 23, 2023 03:24 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

I never thought you would do it Endre Barath, Jr. the clock was ticking. It was time to get off your folding chair of fthose lots you are selling and get to the computer....Just sayin...Good job. Jeff 😀

Sep 27, 2023 10:13 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

You bet, Endre. You did a sensational job with these.

Sep 28, 2023 07:40 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Edited 

I've completed two posts and the third is currently a working draft. At this point, I doubt I will complete the third.  I know the rules of the challenge. 

Probate Real Estate | What is IAEA?  

Probate Real Estate | Why Hire Kathleen Daniels CPRES? 

Thank you for hosting. 

Sep 23, 2023 03:58 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  now let's drop that attitude and start working on the 3rd post NOW!!! that is an order:)))Endre

Sep 24, 2023 12:43 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

Endre Barath, Jr. I am laughing so hard. I realize I got a little pissy about the no-follow issue. While there is no excuse, I have one.  I was not feeling my perky upbeat self yesterday. She is back today. I will get the 3rd post written.  

Sep 24, 2023 01:26 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

I love the comments between you and Endre Barath, Jr. 

Sep 27, 2023 05:02 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  how about that will have to check it out later tonight:)Endre

Sep 28, 2023 03:21 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Wow, and getting the challenge from Endre too! :)

Sep 28, 2023 07:41 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

We love you Miss Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 

Endre Barath, Jr. my third and final post was just published. 

Sep 28, 2023 03:11 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives
Sep 24, 2023 11:54 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you for your participation in the September challenges. These are wonderful.

Sep 28, 2023 07:42 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib 

I think there was a problem with my linking the last blog post. Here it is again:

Navigating through the Process to Increase Market Value. 

Sep 28, 2023 08:10 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Good Evening Paula & Kathy Streib! Thank you both again for hosting this month’s challenge! I had SO many ideas and truly had to narrow it down to these 3. Your challenge made me realize just how easy a ‘series’ is and that I need to get serious about them!! Thanks again!

 

Destination Excellence: CLT ✈️

CLT: A Mecca for Art Lovers & Sports Fans Alike 🎭🏈

The Dish on Charlotte: Exploring the Booming Foodie Scene  🍽️

Sep 25, 2023 09:03 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you so much for participating, Debe. Can't wait to read through these.

Sep 28, 2023 07:42 AM
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Paula and Kathy,

Thanks for this fun challenge. I am reading a lot of great articles.

Here are my entries into the September 2023 Series Challenge.

 

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Post #1

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Post #2

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Post #3

 

And just for fun, I included a bonus article.

 

Soundtrack of a Lifetime 2023 - Series Challenge - Bonus Post

 

Joe D.

Sep 27, 2023 11:03 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

I love these topics. Very fun and unique and a bonus one to boot. Nice job.

Sep 28, 2023 07:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib here are my 3 entries. Thank you for the challenge.

Minot ND's City Hall page 1

Minot ND's City Hall page 2

Minot ND's City Hall page 3

Sep 27, 2023 11:11 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Hey Bob! Thank you so much for your participation.

Sep 28, 2023 07:43 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi, Dr. Paula McDonald & Kathy Streib - Here are my three entries into the challenge.  

Thank you so much for hosting it. My series is "The Sedona Lifestyle."

 

Post 1 - Once in a Sedona Super Blue Moon - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5806140/the-sedona-lifestyle--once-in-a-sedona-super-blue-moon--- 

 

 

Post 2 - Do You Have Sedona Red Rocks Fever?  See What The Symptoms are… - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5808345/do-you-have-sedona-red-rocks-fever--see-what-the-symptoms-are---

 

 

Post 3 - Sedona Lifestyle - Why Visitors and Residents Enjoy the Weather - https://activerain.com/blogsview/5810076/sedona-lifestyle---why-visitors-and-residents-enjoy-the-weather--3

 

Sep 27, 2023 02:59 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Well done! I am looking forward to reading all of these.

Sep 28, 2023 07:43 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Margaret, for jumping in on the challenge. Great job.

Sep 28, 2023 07:43 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Paula and Kathy Streib and thank you both for hosting the Blog Series challenge. Here my 3 entries for my Real Estate Series SNOOZE YOU LOSE! It was a fun challenge and worth the effort.

1. SNOOZE YOU LOSE! RU Waiting to Time the Mortgage Market?

2. SNOOZE YOU LOSE! Backyard Improvement Wait 20 Years?

3. SNOOZE YOU LOSE! Don't Lose Home to MOTIVATED SELLER

Sep 27, 2023 10:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.

well Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI  like you never thought I would get it done, I did not think you would get off your Hammock to do the job:)) Congratulations! Endre

Sep 27, 2023 10:18 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

I love your topic and can't wait to read through all of these. Nice job.

Sep 28, 2023 07:44 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Here are my three blogs for this contest. I hike every Saturday and it was great to include 3 from September here:

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

Thank you for the suggestion and idea.

Sep 28, 2023 03:19 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Okay, I completed the Series Challenge. 

It is too late to update my previous comment listing two entries. 

I will post all three here which I hope will not create confusion. 

Probate Real Estate | What is IAEA?  

Probate Real Estate | Why Hire Kathleen Daniels CPRES? 

Probate Real Estate | Selling a Probate Home

Thank you for hosting. 

Sep 28, 2023 03:27 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC