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Congratulations, Margaret Rome!

By Praful Thakkar

Real Estate Agent with LAER Realty Partners

August 14, 2011 04:13 PM

Congratulations!

Margaret Rome.

It was July 2006, almost at the same time when ActiveRain took the first breath of fresh air, she started blogging on this platfom.

Since then, she has contributed many many posts and many new thoughts. I always wonder how she manages to save all these great ideas in her little head.

My blogging career is pretty fresh, as compared to many ActivePeeps. At many stages, I have learened a lot from her posts (and of course, many RainMakers.)

It was almost a year ago when I received a call from a number I did not recognize. Sure enough, it was Marga-Great (that's what I named her, for her greatness), congratulating me on my featured post where I had 'stolen' the idea from her post on how to promote your blogs to get more comments. The idea was -a gift of an autographed book to every 10th comment - and I was the winner. Not that I am a great reader of books, I finished it in one sitting!

You know the book, I think. If you have read her book 'Real Estate Rome Way', you'll know how different she is - and how different the Real Estate is - ROME WAY! (If you don't know, this book is in Trulia's Top 10 Real Estate books in 2008.)

Since then, she has helped me several times - including once where she helped me close a transaction when I was dealing with a difficult negotiation situation.

I am really lucky to be on ActiveRain and have found a great virtual friend (well, her voice is NOT virtual, BTW...) here at ActiveRain.

What more do I say, Margaret? Everyone knows you, here at ActiveRain and elsewhere, too.

This post is dedicated to your milestone of 1,000 very very useful posts on ActiveRain. I'll be honest, I have not read them all - but I know, each and every post delivers a unique message, be it print-ad or future sellers or these roses don't smell etc. etc. etc.

This is, what I think is her 1,000th post - A Last Minute Appointment - an interesting one. I liked her philosophy in this post --

''They may not make an offer if the house is not tidy....

However, they difinitely will not make an offer if they don't see it!''

Congratulations.

(You will be reaching 800,000 ActiveRain points mark soon - I hope you know that.)

CONGRATULATIONS, MEGA-GREAT.

Here's to your next MEGAPOSTS...

A MegaMarch Towards Next 'M' (as in Mega) continues....

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Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Praful. While I haven't read Margaret's book yet, I have been following her posts. She does have a lot to offer us in AR, and I gain something new whenever I read her posts. She is a Mega Star in Active Rain, and in this Real Estate industry.

Aug 14, 2011 03:08 PM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Margaret is a Rock Star in the Rain ! I have spoken with Margaret on the phone before, and she is as fabulous on the phone as she is in her blog :o) Nice spotlight Praful!

Aug 14, 2011 03:16 PM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

Just posted on her blog. I agree with sheldon a real rock star.

Aug 14, 2011 04:14 PM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm still learning of the STARS here on AR, and I will be on the lookout for Margaret. I've added the title of her book to my to do list for tomorrow. I will have to check this out. I'm always looking for a read on real estate.

Aug 14, 2011 04:16 PM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

What a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman Praful! Margaret is amazing isn't she? Truly a source of inspriation and encouragement for so many. Such a kind heart. And her book was great! Well done.

Aug 14, 2011 04:28 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Hello my wonderful virtual friend. I just reblogged this post and will call you tomorrow!

With a great deal of admiration and appreciation.

Margaret

Aug 14, 2011 04:32 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

It was Karen who really got me blogging with regularity. Karen started a 30 post in 30 days...I thought she had lost her mind. The rest is history. Thank you, Karen!

Aug 14, 2011 04:54 PM

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Praful - thank you for putting paying tribute to this great lady, Margaret Rome! I enjoyed learning more about her and plan to check out her book.

Aug 14, 2011 11:11 PM

Barbara Todaro

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

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Praful....that was a lovely tribute to Margaret Rome....I have her book and have read it....she sets the bar very high for everyone.....and you're the best, Praful.

Aug 15, 2011 12:07 AM

Gina Tufano

Ask Gina & Company with Pearson Smith Realty - Sterling, VA

Ask Gina & Company, Northern Virginia Real Estate

Congrats to Margaret! And, how thoughtful of you to give her a shout out!

Have a great day!

Aug 15, 2011 01:59 AM

Margie Kopp Sorrell

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA

Lake Oconee Real Estate

I doubt she ever imagined when she first began her journey here that a few years later there would be tributes such as this to her. Very thoughtful of you Praful! Like you, I feel fortunate to have people such as her to learn from on a daily basis.

Aug 15, 2011 09:39 AM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Thank you all for stopping by.

@Margie, believe me, we are fortunate to be amongst these experts who are there to help us - most of the time. What I forgot to mention that I could discuss my concerns on a negotiation well past 10 PM - and she was willing to help me at that time!

@Gina, thanks.

@Barbara Todaro, I named you a Blogging Queen - along with Margaret - you need no introduction and yes, I will come to you when I need help, after all we are almost in same market.

@Barbara Hensley, I also learn localism from your posts, too. (And I liked your Question Of The Week post)

@Margaret, This post is dedicated to you - Thanks for being my virtual friend. You are amazing.

@Karen, I think it was last August when I started blogging seriously - and if I remember, the contest was your brain-child. true? Margaret --- I call her Marga-Great - I wish my vocab was large enough to add many more adjectives for her...

@Dale, thanks.

@Debbie, start following ActiveGurus and you'll never leave this place because not only you learn from them, you become friends with these great minds.

@Alan, yep, you are right.

@Sheldon - that ActiveBrit has taught me an ActivePeep language, thanks man & you are right, Margaret is Rock Star (with many golden stars under her belt).

@Jerry, clue to get Margaret's book - write the 10th comment on her post and you'll get the book..(oooops Margaret, is that still a deal? or I am in trouble...). Yes, she IS a Mega Star - in every field of life, I am sure.

Aug 15, 2011 12:58 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I was hoping to talk with you today...to thank you personally and give you a great big over the phone hug. Hope your day was productive and fun.

Have a good night, my friend!

Good reminder to start that contest again. I did it for my listings...10th comment gets an autographed book. Must be meaningful...not just...'nice post'.

Margaret

Aug 15, 2011 04:52 PM

Hrisco & Associates

Hrisco & Associates - Roanoke, TX

Roanoke Homes for Sale - Roanoke Neighborhoods

Hi Praful, nice of you to pay tribute to a fellow Rainer, 1000 posts is indeed a great accomplishment, considering the time and effort it takes to do that many post. Also wanted to thank you for stopping by on my post about the ActiveRains True Power.

Aug 15, 2011 07:47 PM

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Margaret is special indeed, Praful and this is a great tribute to her!

Aug 18, 2011 04:43 PM