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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

November 19, 2010 03:51 PM

This past summer, a very special couple called from my print advertising asking to see one of my condos.

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome 410-530-2400

They were just starting to think about "right sizing". I like that term better than down sizing.

We spent a day touring new and resale condominiums, including several HomeRome listings. There was some interest, however their home was not sold. One of the options discussed...

Do I Buy or Sell First ? Reverse Contingency

We listed their home Summit Chase Townhouse-30 Stablemere Ct- Baltimore, MD. 21209 and we listed it with a reverse contingency.

Within a short time, they found a condo they loved and wanted to move forward with an offer and made the decision not to make it contingent. They wanted to make some kitchen changes, to the new place, and knew that could take a month or so. They opted for a quick settlement and started the construction.

So my work was cut out for me. The listing had to be sold!

Immediately, I removed the HOC (Home of Choice Contingency) from their property listing. Then we had a price adjustment and... I held my first ever.. Wednesday Night Open House.

And it was a success! The house sold that Wednesday night...three sets of buyers stopped by.

With the new sales price the buyer, along with the buyer's agent knew a good investment deal! A full price offer was received even before the Open House was closed. This open house was at night and in the real wet kind of rain. You may remember the First ActiveRain Open House Update!

Yesterday, we had the closing, a wonderful smooth settlement on 30 Stablemere.

Now I can take a deep breath. Both properties SOLD and the pressure is off the sellers and the pressure is off of me! This special seller also was responsible for The Hooker Broom...A New Invention!

One Phone Call, One Listing, Two Sales and a Whole Bunch of Blogs! Nothing to it!

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Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI

Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN

Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Margaret--You are a bonafide Super Woman!! I certainly hope your clients realize that things like this do not happen all of the time and it was due entirely due to your super efforts!! Congratulations! You are my new hero!!

Nov 19, 2010 03:55 PM

Catherine Ulrey

Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR

Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

That is awesome! I am going to hold my first "weekday" open house next week, so I thank you for the inspiration!

Nov 19, 2010 04:13 PM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Margaret, though my listing is in Metro Boston area, somehow, my weekday evening open house did not work. (May be, I need to advertise in print media....)

Nov 19, 2010 04:52 PM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Margaret, that is wonderful! I don't know how a weeknight open house would go over here, probably if it would work it would be only when it is still light outside!

Great work!!!!

Nov 19, 2010 10:06 PM

Charles Edwards Bentonville

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR

AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Margaret, Great work and happy clients all around. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Nov 19, 2010 11:27 PM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Margaret ~ I love to hear a success story!!! We have been holding "Twilight Tours" in our area on Thursday evenings from 5 pm to 7 pm. They have been pretty successful and it gives the adults a chance to stop by a property they've been eyeing on their way home from work sans children. Congratulations!!!

Nov 20, 2010 12:22 AM

Shelley Rowton

Move To Realty - Austin, TX

ABR, RSPS - (512) 507-5779 MoveToRealty of Austin

Alls well that ends well! I've kicked around the idea of a weekday open house...now I know I should do it. Congrats on your success!

Nov 20, 2010 12:44 AM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

That's a dream come true! I love it when a plan works out perfectly. I had that happen a few times in my career. It's like the roll of the dice and fingers are crossed that we can really pull it off in time. Luck can really be on your side sometimes. Congrats!

Nov 20, 2010 01:07 AM

Lori Bowers

La Quinta, CA

The Lori Bowers Group

Good job! Congratualtions! The Wed. night open haouse thinkin goutside the box really worked!

Nov 20, 2010 03:20 AM

Terrie Leighton

Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV

Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno

Great job Margaret. I have only held the traditional "Sat or Sun" open houses. So maybe looking into a week day or evening open house event is worth looking into.

Nov 20, 2010 03:26 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Terrie, Frequently do impromptu open house. When I aready have a showing on the property, I put it ing the MLS and put the Open sign up.

Lori, It did work.

Lizette, The harder we work, the luckier we get!

Shelley, Nothing works all of the time.

Tish, Congratulations to you on your Twilight Tours. Our goal is to get the right people into the houses.

Charles, Thanks for stopping by.

Andrea, That night was dark and rainy and it still worked.

Praful, I do not advertise my opens in print media. Bet that surprises you.

Catherine, Let us know how it works.

Pat, Do I get a new outfit to wear...love the title...Super Woman.

Deborah, Thanks for being my the first to comment.

Nov 20, 2010 04:03 AM

Gail C. Harris

Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

Congratulations, Margaret. I think what you do and how you do it works, and an inspiration to us all. :)Gail

Nov 20, 2010 05:26 AM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

Congrats Maragret! "Nothing to it" .... Really? It only looks easy because you're so darned good at it!

Nov 20, 2010 08:50 AM

Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

The Nines Team At Keller Williams - Stockton, CA

The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

Margaret - Wow - I'm so delighted that you have closed this opportunity! I am especially delighted to have followed your entire journey on this listing ... from contingency to close! Not only a great suggested success story ... but another illustration of the AR community at work .... Then too, I must admit, it was also the occasion of our first telephone conversation on your Wednesday Open House! So all around - something really special.

Nov 20, 2010 11:54 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gail, Thank you for always being available and supportive.

Karen, You are making me smile.

Jack, I remember that first conversation and appreciate your following this journey!

Nov 20, 2010 12:09 PM

Amber Boyd

Novus Real Estate - Wylie, TX

this is really a great post! i love success stories as it gives me hope and confirmation that you can be successful even in a down market

Nov 20, 2010 02:40 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Amber, Thanks for stopping by. There is a lot of business if you keep your eyes open and make the right contacts.

Nov 20, 2010 03:00 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Margaret There is no wonder you are the Belle of Baltimore Karen

Nov 21, 2010 12:49 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Karen, How clever. Belle of the Baltimore...love it!

Nov 21, 2010 11:51 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Karen, How clever. Belle of the Baltimore...love it!

Nov 21, 2010 11:51 AM

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