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Success Blamed On ActiveRain...What Do THese Four Have in Common?

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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

June 01, 2011 05:39 PM

Success Blamed On ActiveRain...What Do These Four Have in Common?

Stephen, Bridget,Kathleen,Margaret

Glad you asked. All four of us met because of ActiveRain.

Some time ago I wrote a post...Who Says Baltimore, Maryland Condos are Only For the Old Folks? ...a post read by Kathleen who was considering a condo purchase. Her Google search kept coming up with me and my condo listings. Kathleen said at the settlement table today "...every time I Googled a condo..Margaret Rome came up." So she figured I knew something about these properties and decided to call me.

We have been working together since last summer. Actually had an offer on another unit but it was not the right one due to language in the condo bylaws. During this year we have stayed in touch via email, phone calls and Kathleen's use of my IDX site to search properties.

For a while we even looked at single family homes. This was 'tree art' on one of those houses.

Tree Art ...HomeRome 410-530-2400

In mid March the perfect condo became available! We made an offer and the rest is history..a smoth settlement happened today! Kathleen is really happy to be signing while Stephen explains documents to the seller.

Settlement...HomeRome 410-530-2400

When we first started working together, I introduced Kathleen to Mortgage Mama aka Bridget McGee who stayed in touch with Kathleen during this time just to let her know we were both available to help when she was ready.

Trish Thibeault, with O'Conor and Mooney, was a delightful Realtor® to work with. Here she is with Bridget at today's closing.

Settlement...HomeRome 410-530-2400

This past April I did a seminar on blogging at GBBR and invited Stephen Cooper. Between the two of us, Bridget and I got Stephen blogging.

He even attended my HomeRome Garden Party on May 4th. To make it a true ActiveRain success we all decided to ask Stephen to do the settlement. His company, American Home Title Group Inc. was started by Stephen's dad.

Title Company

Success Blamed On ActiveRain...What Do THese Four Have in Common? All four met because of ActiveRain!

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To search the MLS , either to buy a home or to keep an eye on your own neighborhood, I have made it easy to sign up and search the Multiple List System for All Active Maryland Listings It is...Like Having Your Own Electronic Agent! You can find all the active listings in Maryland plus the five surrounding states.

Try it! It is a Free Service From HomeRome! Search the MLS just like Realtors®

Click to search All Active Maryland Listings You can narrow the search down to number of bedrooms, lot size, price range, zip code, etc. Be sure to sign up with your email address to ensure daily email updates of properties. These emails will include photos, address and price of the listed homes. This is a free service to make finding your special Baltimore home easier. I am available to answer any questions or concerns. mrome@HomeRome.com 410-530-2400

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

The Rain in Active is certainly a great fertilizer for business ! Blog on !

Jun 01, 2011 11:45 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Love the success story Margaret. Funny how things happen sometimes.

Thanks for the post

Jun 02, 2011 01:42 AM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

I eat up these great tales, Margaret! Thanks for sharing your latest AR success.

Jun 02, 2011 03:12 AM

Martha Brown

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD

Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Awesome tale of events. AR builds a network that is like no other. From clients to servicers connecting via AR makes life hum.

Jun 02, 2011 03:51 AM

Stephen G. Cooper

SGC Properties, LLC (Property Management) - Ellicott City, MD

(410 303 3344)

Margaret, thanks again for the opportunity to work with you. I really did enjoy it just like I enjoy reading your blogs. I just posted mine so take a look when you get a chance. Have a great day!

Jun 02, 2011 05:54 AM

Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee

SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 - Baltimore, MD

Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

Margaret, You are a treasure and a pleasure to work with! Thank you for entrusting me with your client's mortgage financing needs. It really is such a great job we have and these kinds of transactions make it all worthwhile! Wahooo Active Rain!

Mortgage Mama

Jun 02, 2011 11:03 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Anna, Gotta start somewhere. And it takes time, patience and the right people. I like starting and finishing a transaction.

Ellie, I met Bridget at my first AR get together. But it took Dr. Stacey to convince me with a blog about Mortgage Mama.

Brian, Always appreciate your comments.

Peggy, The environment is there for us to take advantage of.

Andrea, I blame it on the Rain!

Sally, I will blog on and on.....etc.

Tom, There are many of these stories to share..just need to take time and cultivate the friendships.

Irene, What a pleasure..

Martha, You are one of the treasures of ActiveRain!

Stephen, I am so proud of you for jumping in to ActiveRain, blogging, coming to the party and doing a fabulous job with yesterday's closing.

Bridget, I feel the same way!

Here are all three of our posts:

Success Blamed On ActiveRain...What Do THese Four Have in Common?

Another Active Rain Closing Thanks to Margaret Rome

THE MARYLAND ACTIVE RAIN TRIO!!!

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Jun 02, 2011 11:52 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

What a great story Margaret! I love how you think and how you pull people in to work together. Great job and congrats on the closing!

Jun 02, 2011 02:14 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Evelyn, Thank you. Pulling people in to work together makes for a smooth closing. Everyone wants to do their very best.

Jun 02, 2011 02:28 PM

Yolanda Hoversten

Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL

Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Hello, Margaret! This is truly awesome, you met through AR but you're the glue that held all together! Congrats on the closing and establishing more relationships. It's so inspiring!

Jun 02, 2011 04:33 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Yolanda, Thank you and congratulations on your featured post today! The Day ActiveRain Stars Shine On Me

I am so proud that you have continued to blog!

Jun 02, 2011 04:37 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Margaret

What a great success story to blame on AR. AR gets blamed for a lot of good stuff these days.

Jeff

Jun 03, 2011 02:02 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jeff, Nice to blame something, so positive, on AR.

Jun 03, 2011 02:12 AM

Emily Medvec

eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM

Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Margaret, it is so refreshing to see ActiveRain get blamed for all the great and good things it helps us make happen. ActiveRain is only as good as we make it. Thank you for all you do here everyday!

Jun 04, 2011 03:20 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Emily, There are so many good members making good things happen. You are one of the good ones!!

Margaret

Jun 04, 2011 04:06 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Good Morning Margaret...Great Success Story.

Thank for Posting it in our New Group Our Success Stories which you are Featured !!

Jun 13, 2011 03:39 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Margaret.....that was a great story.....you know how to make it happen....that's why you're so successful....and Fred created a good group.....it's already started growing....

Jun 13, 2011 12:27 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Fred, Thanks for starting this new group and thanks for the feature.

Barbara, This is a good group. You and I were among the first four members.

Jun 13, 2011 12:41 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Congratulations to you all, Margaret! What a wonderful story.

Jun 20, 2011 02:23 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Chris, Thanks for stopping by!

Jun 20, 2011 02:27 PM

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