homerome: Not A Stuff Person
- 12/21/15 10:57 AM
Not A Stuff Person
Bridget McGee
made a comment on one of my blog posts that hit home. She stated she was not a 'stuff' person.
Lee and I always gave time to each other. Our gifts did not have to be on Hallmark days.
I remember getting a Tuesday present.
Our birthdays were special but we enjoyed the entire week or month.
Notes, words and time were the best gifts.
It did not need to be wrapped.
It needed to be from the heart and given with love.
Do not feel sorry that I did not get a wrapped gift on special occasions.
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homerome: Not Looking For Your Referrals!
- 12/21/15 10:45 AM
Not Looking For Your Referrals
This post was inspired by yet another telemarketing call promising me hundreds of referrals.
I would much rather earn my referrals rather than pay for them.
Don't get me wrong, I would be happy to help you, your family or your favorite client here in the Baltimore area but I am not looking for your referrals.
Buyers and sellers come from my blogging, from my networking, from my print media, from my past clients, from my friends & friends of my friends and from my radio show. My goal is to keep my own pipeline full.
What if the Internet went down? Would I still have … (19 comments)
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homerome: Baltimore Rosedale Home Coming On The Market
- 12/21/15 07:27 AM
Baltimore Rosedale Home
Coming On The Market
After the first of the year we are putting this home on the market.
Right now we are getting it ready for the photographer with a bit of paint and new carpet.
This 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath colonial is convenient to almost everything, including Franklin Square Hospital, Community College Baltimore County, Costco, Walmart, I 95 and Baltimore's Beltway 695.
If you are thinking about owning a home in the Rosedale area of Baltimore County, please give me a call.
410-530-2400
Baltimore Rosedale Home
Coming On The Market
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homerome: Time Is The Best Kind Of Present
- 12/18/15 10:02 PM
Time Is The Best Kind Of Present
And I get the best kind of presents from my beautiful daughter.
This weekend has been a special one. My driver, Erica, picked me up last night to drive to Towson to experience a lovely evening.
Music Director Tom Hall lead the chorus, orchestra and the audience in the singing of Handel's “Messiah.” We all enjoyed the surround-sound of this exhilarating experience.
Erica's love of music , as a vocal coach and accompanist, was shared with me. Fun evening , Mom, daughter, music and the gift of time.
Today was another gift of time. Together we spent the afternoon at Baltimore's Hippodrome for the production of The Nutcracker.
Can you … (13 comments)
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homerome: The Best Kind Of Present
- 12/18/15 12:23 PM
The Best Kind Of Present
A few months ago I wrote What to do with this tree?
Even asked for a few suggestions. The tree guy already had one idea before I got home..check out the chair.
This tree started as a weed when TLH used to snack on cherries on our patio. That was a few decades ago...look at the size of that trunk.
When Chet was visiting, he put one of the large tree pieces in his car and drove back to Florida. I was wondering what he was planning.
This week the best present arrived and I love it.
Look at this gorgeous … (17 comments)
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homerome: What To Blog Tonight
- 12/17/15 11:31 AM
What To Blog Tonight
So many times the question comes up...what to blog?
Fun posts, using pictures, can be interesting.
There are so many things that happen during our busy real estate days. If you keep alert and use your camera, there is no shortage of subjects.
To prove this point
I checked my iPhone this evening and came across a few cute signs taken inside various properties.
Believe me, I have many more.
So I took five photos and quickly made this collage.
Notice a couple were taken in a laundry room.
Love seeing the personality in homes.
What photos are in your iPhone that could
help you decide
What To Blog … (11 comments)
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homerome: She Was Just Being Nice
- 12/16/15 09:48 AM
She Was Just Being Nice
Arriving to show a home (I do occasionally have a buyer) we found the lockbox and the door open. Ringing the bell...there was someone showing the property.
I alerted the other agent that we would wait outside until the buyers were finished. No problem that gave me some extra time to talk with my client and check out the exterior.
When the other agent completed the showing, the key was handed to me, saying:
"I left it open to make it easier for you."
She was just being nice!
But..is this nice? Is this professional? Is this protecting the home owner? Is … (23 comments)
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homerome: Too Late For This Stevenson Rancher
- 12/14/15 10:02 AM
REPORT Too Late For This Stevenson Rancher
8113 Anita Road 21208
We found the perfect buyers for this beautiful Stevenson home located in Baltimore County with easy access to the Baltimore Beltway Exit 21.
Watch Slide show
This five bedroom home is a sprawling, brick contemporary, rancher on an acre of lush landscaping.
The eat in kitchen has granite counters, breakfast bar, plus washer and dryer.
The living room and dining room glass wall opens to the in ground pool.
The first floor has 4 bedrooms, a foyer with high windows, 2 baths , a lovely family room, large living and dining room … (10 comments)
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homerome: Blanca Lily And Yolanda..These Gals Need A Baltimore Home
- 12/14/15 09:18 AM
Blanca Lily And Yolanda..
These Gals Need A Baltimore Home
This Beautiful playful puppy named Blanca Lily, is looking for a Baltimore home. So is this playful kitty Yolanda, who likes to roll around on her back.
Do you have room in your heart and in your home for either one?
Please call the Baltimore Humane Society at 410-833-8848 to find out more information on adopting
Blanca Lily And Yolanda..
These Gals Need A Baltimore Home
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homerome: NOW Is The Spring In Real Estate
- 12/13/15 08:32 AM
NOW Is 'The Spring' Of Real Estate
It is the month of December but this is The Spring of Real Estate. Should you want to sell your house in April or May, it is time to get it ready to go on the market in December and January.
How long will it take you to do all the jobs you were planning in order to get your property ready show?
There is the cleaning and purging, the fixing and painting, the replacing and repairing. There is the paper work and preparation for photography.
This all takes time.
To get your house on the market by the first of … (29 comments)
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homerome: It Was A Glorious Day In Baltimore
- 12/12/15 09:59 AM
It was a glorious day in Baltimore
Since when do temperatures reach 70 degrees in December?
Today it did and I had the privilege of showing my favorite property called Sycamore Farms.
Click to read about and see photos of
1560 Blue Mount Rd. Monkton, MD. 21111
MLS BC 8511066
After touring the main house we took a walk to the river cottage and what a magnificent walk.
Take a look at the cottage, the views and the NCR trail where we met numerous bikers and hikers of all ages.
Just look at the beauty surrounding the little house we call
The River Cottage
This is all part of 34 … (6 comments)
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homerome: Where Did You Get Those Listings ?
- 12/10/15 08:54 AM
Where Did You Get Those Listings ?
Recently wrote How Did You Get That Listing?
After many comments, thought it would be of interest to share a few of my other listings and how they came to be.
So I took a look at this week's ad below.
Of the properties that I am featuring above...
here is how they came to me.
-One came from an impromptu open house.
-One came from someone I knew when working as a Registered Nurse.
-One came from a former bookkeeper who moved out of town a few years ago.
-One came from a buyer I met showing one of my condominiums.
-One came from a … (13 comments)
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homerome: A Lovely Evening With Friends
- 12/09/15 07:20 AM
A Lovely Evening With Friends
Last evening 13 friends got together like we do every month. I've known this group for a couple of decades. These gatherings are so much fun and the time just flies by. Each month one member hosts the dinner.
Take a look at the slide show to see how much love went into putting this dinner party together.
Click below to watch
Adjust your speakers for sound.
Last night it was our dear friend Dottie's turn. I was affectionately calling her Martha because of the perfection that surrounded this very talented host. We were welcomed into this beautiful home decorated to … (28 comments)
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homerome: Dana And Maeve Are Looking For A Baltimore Home
- 12/07/15 09:09 AM
Dana and Maeve Are Looking For A Baltimore Home
Do you have room in your home and in your heart for either of these sweet pets?
Dana loves her belly rubbed and see what Maeve does when you rub her head.
Please call the Baltimore Humane Society at 410-833-8848
if you have room in your home and in your heart because...
Dana and Maeve Are Looking For A Baltimore Home
Dana and Maeve Are Looking For A Baltimore Home
Dana and Maeve Are Looking For A Baltimore Home
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homerome: Sometimes There Are No Calls
- 12/05/15 02:22 AM
Sometimes There Are No Calls
On my weekly radio show ALL ABOUT REAL EATATE, there are times when no one calls in.
Like the real estate business, sometimes the phones don't stop and other times it is quiet and we are able to do lots of other things.
Some people ask if I am afraid of what questions will be asked.
Not at all....because we are used to answering the phone and never know who is going to be on the line and what information they will share or need from us.
Real estate prepares us for answering and for thinking on our feet.
We … (20 comments)
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homerome: Read The Contract But Not Literally
- 12/04/15 12:42 AM
Read The Contract But Not Literally
Some of the terms written in our contracts are not to be taken literally. Recently wrote a post about "broom clean".
If that term was taken as written... a big old push broom through the property would be all that is needed to comply with the contract.
How about the paragraph 7(d) in the Maryland Residential Contract Of Sale
'The purchase price less any and all deposits shall be paid in full by Buyer in cash, wired funds, bank check, certified check or other payment acceptable to the settlement officer at settlement.'
There are title companies that will only accept wired … (16 comments)
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homerome: Broom Clean And Then Some
- 12/03/15 04:51 AM
Broom Clean And Then Some
How a house is left after settlement says
a lot about the seller.
Our Maryland Residential Contract Of Sale.. states in paragraph 21:
'CONDITION OF PROPERTY AND POSSESSION: At settlement, Seller shall deliver possession of the Property and shall deliver the Property vacant, clear of trash and debris, broom clean and in substantially the same condition as existed on the Date of Contract Acceptance.'
Today's settlement went smooth as glass...starting with a final walk-through yesterday with the buyer.
The house was sparkling... the wood floors polished the kitchen and baths immaculate.
It was such a delight to walk into this buyer's new … (45 comments)
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homerome: Real Estate Is A Bit Like A Game Of Poker
- 12/02/15 07:27 AM
Real Estate Is A Bit Like A Game Of Poker
Easy to learn but hard to to master
It takes minutes to learn the rules but it takes a lifetime to master the game of poker. This is true of real estate and many other things in life.
Have you watched a professional ice skater spinning, twirling and gliding across the ice with, seemingly, little effort?
Have you watched an amateur skater trying those same moves with great difficulty?
It takes many years of practice, coaching and training before it looks easy.
Same with real estate.
Many past clients decide to take up this career after buying or selling their own home. It … (16 comments)
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homerome: When Does An Ad Do More Than Advertise A House ?
- 12/01/15 09:03 AM
When Does An Ad Do More
Than Advertise A House?
Answer:
When it includes the following:
My listings
My name
My designations
My Broker sign
My phone number (12 times)
My tag line
My email
My website
My radio show and call in number
My book
My "Too Lates"
My "Coming Soon''
My homes needed for specific buyers
When Does An Ad Do More
Than Advertise A House?
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homerome: Jenny And Sandman Need A Baltimore Home
- 11/30/15 03:06 AM
Jenny And Sandman
Need A Baltimore Home
Such cute names and faces for these pets.
Wouldn't it be fun having these pets in your home?
Take a good look at Jenny and Sandman.
Such cute faces to fall in love with.
If you have room in your heart and your home, please consider adopting.
If interested call the Baltimore Humane Society at 410-833-8848.
Tell them you found these guys on Margaret's blog.
Jenny And Sandman
Need A Baltimore Home
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