Andi Grant's Blog - Everyday Real Estate with a Twist

It was VERY tough to choose.  I'm glad its over because it was actually kind of stressful.:)  Too many great blogs and at one point I found myself starting to let too much of what others would think play into my decision making. If I choose another women's blog, it will come off as girl power.  If I choose this one, it'll be a witch hunt because they already have quite a few features.  If this one, its because they are one of my consistent blog commenters" blah, blah, blah. But I had to quash all of the noise and go with my gut and feature blogs that I loved that were written to or from the perspective of the buyers, sellers, lender, agents and one off-topic AR blog that was very moving.

As I stated in the original blog:  I read and took into consideration the tone and spirit of each blog and the following factors: 

• Is this helpful? 
• Is it too self-glorifying?
• Does this represent our profession well? 
• Does it represent AR well (No I'm NOT on staff!)
• Are there already several blogs re this subject currently featured? 
• Will this strike a chord with locals, a home buyer or home seller? 

There were MANY variables to consider.  There were so many that were posted that would've made great features, but alas we have to settle for them being great blogs which is still a wonderful thing!  If you've read something you really liked, why not consider reblogging it and giving significant credit to the original blogger? 

The original 2nd CHANCE BLOG FEATURE challenge. Feel free to reblog original blog that had over 100 comments in order to pass on the many great insights, tips and advice to your AR and outside blog readers.

**2nd CHANCE WINNERS**

 "A Different Kind of Activerain Lead" a first time feature for her!

 WEDNESDAY:   Kristi DeFazio's

"Top 5 Vibes Given Off By Homes For Sale-Which One Brings in the Sale and Money?" Congrats Kristi - those things had to be said... and read... by many!

 THURSDAY:  Two-way tie: Gene Mundt and Greg Nino:

Gene Mundt's If You're a First Time Buyer & Looking For Advice .... Read This! 

and Greg Nino's Put My House On the Market, But WithOUT A Sign!

FRIDAY: Lenn Harley

THE LATEST WORD FROM LENDERS ABOUT SHORT SALES - OR WAS IT? READ THIS BLOG!  Print out the report.  Strategize how you will use this information to you and your future client's benefit.

 **Honorable Mentions**

Though you weren't featured, I just had to post that it was excrutiatingly close. 

Tony Grego's - A Lender's Appraisal Does Not Care About Your Upgrades 

Nyssa Smith" - Home Buyers' Frequently Asked Questions.

 Big thanks to all of you who took the time out to participate!