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The Formula: Becoming A Millionaire the Rome Way!

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

 

                                      The Formula: Becoming A Millionaire the Rome Way!

 

 

Back in 2006, when I joined ActiveRain, there were less than 1000 members. I was number 845. From the beginning, I was fascinated by this blogging platform. In all these years, I have continued to log on daily.

                                           

                                            1 Million POINTS

The daily blogging habit started with a challenge from another member...Karen Bernetti. She decided to post every day for a month. I called her right away, thinking she had lost it. No one has that kind of time if they are selling real estate or if they have any other kind of life.

To support Karen, I committed to commenting on her post each day. Some days it was almost midnight before she posted. I had to call a couple of times to remind her.

If I could comment every day on her post...why not take the same challenge and try posting daily?

It started with a month, then a contest to do another 30 days, and then another. It became a habit..one I have not missed in almost two years.

My other habit is calling an ActiveRain member each day, but I've never kept any records. No idea how many of these calls were made but the friendships and networking have been beyond belief.

We were doing meetups long before we called them meetups. Sometimes it was a simple let's get together for lunch, blogging about it and winding up with 10- 25 people. I have lost count of how many times we have gotten together.  I also will not name the people who have become so important inside my computer with virtual hugs and handshakes. You know who you are!

Calling a member when they write something that interests me when they get their first gold star, or for any other reason...I will have them say they enjoyed the outreach. Many times thinking I work for ActiveRain.

I don’t work for ActiveRain, but ActiveRain works for me!

The Formula: Becoming A Millionaire the Rome Way is pretty simple.

 Do what is necessary to list, sell, and settle real estate transactions—getting the most exposure for my listings for special clients. Making sure my clients are my number one priority.

Then...by posting daily, by commenting daily, by signing in daily, by calling members daily, by writing about my days in real estate, by answering questions that help others, by doing all the things that are important to me...in other words... Doing it the Rome Way.

What do I write about? Do you really want to know? Go to the top of this page, hit the search button, and type in my name or HomeRome.

Thank you ActiveRain. Thank you to everyone who has touched me, and thank you to those I have touched through this platform.

Note: That's doing it with no market reports, not following the SEO suggestions, and not asking for people to subscribe to me. Maybe my next million, I will do it another way.

The Formula: Becoming A Millionaire The Rome Way.

 

                                   

                                      

                                                                      

 

 

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
Broker/Owner/Realtor®

Baltimore, Maryland


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Comments (73)

Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Margaret: Congratulations on the million mile mark!  Thank you for your leadership and kindness! XOXO

Apr 07, 2012 01:35 AM
Joe Smith
NeNet - Tulsa, OK
Great SEO Services that you can afford!

Margaret,

You are an AMAZING and AWESOME woman! Such an inspration to SO many.. I have never heard a discouraging word come out of your mouth. Over the years, and many phone conversations even though I have never met you face to face, I consider you a dear friend. We wish ALL the blessings to you and Lee. Having been away from Baltimore for over 35 years now, I look forward to visiting my home town. When we do, you will be the FIRST call I make, and I am looking forward to us taking you and Lee out (maybe for some of those great crab cakes)... Ok, Im not going to be wordy here Margaret, this is your day!!!

We really love and appreciate you!

Joe, Gayle, and Kids

Apr 07, 2012 01:44 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Michelle, Thanks for your good wishes.

Elyse, Thanks for the email and great talking with you. You are always so positive.

Katerina, Thank you and proud to be in this club with you.

Cindy, Just trying to stay up with the likes of you.

Jennifer, Would love to meet you. Any chance you would come to Baltimore for a visit.

Lizette, We have come a long way and the journey has been fun. Congratulations on your 1/2 million mark.

Jason, The feeling is quite mutual!!

Yvonne, We make  time for what is important. Glad you came back and I look forward to reading more about you.

Roberta, Thanks for your kind comment.

Praful, You are very special and we have connected on many levels. You will be back when the time is right and your creativity will shine bright again.

Evelyn, I appreciate your comment.

Christine, Proud to be in the same club with you.

Cheryl, We have gotten to know each other through our calls and skyping. You have so much to teach us.

Kathy, Good to see you.

Tammy, 3/4 of a million is not so far away.

Joni, Thank you for always being so positive about life.

Joe, You are so right about our friendship and we've never met. Thank you for always being available. I am delighted you have jumped into the Rain. There is so much for you to learn and so much that you can teach us. Happy Easter to your entire family.

Apr 07, 2012 03:04 AM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Margaret, congrats on the milestone. One of these days I'll get serious about blogging and really get moving. Until then, I'll be happy to just be involved in such an awesome community.

Apr 07, 2012 10:28 AM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Congratulations Margaret.  It has been my absolute pleasure getting to know you through ActiveRain and then outside of ActiveRain.  Who know if we would have crossed pathes if it weren't for ActiveRain or not but I have aspired to be like Margaret Rome, I guess I want to be like you when I grow up or at lease a shadow!!  Have a wonderful Passover.

 

Apr 07, 2012 11:44 PM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

Good Morning, Margaret:

A belated but sincere Congratulations on reaching this impressive milestone!  I enjoyed reading all about your journey here on ActiveRain.  Even recognized myself as one of your "outreach" recipients ... I'll always appreciate that ... thank you :)

Apr 07, 2012 11:45 PM
Lori Mode
The Mode Real Estate Group - Elk Grove, CA
Real Estate Made Simple

Margaret, Congratulations on such an amazing milestone!  That is such an accomplishment and I love your formula!

Apr 07, 2012 11:51 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
You have become a once in a Million Active Rain friend, too.
Apr 08, 2012 01:55 AM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Congratulations on hitting the Million Mark, Margaret! You have well earned it! Have a Glorious Easter!

 

Apr 08, 2012 02:30 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Eric, It is an awesome community to be involved!

June, The feeling is mutual. You have been supportive from the very beginning and I so appreciate you.

Carie, It has a wonderful journey. I still remember your beautiful boots.

Lori and Bruce, You have a nice start at over a quarter of a million.

Cheryl, And without AR and your love of technology, we would never have met.

Apr 08, 2012 02:35 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Maria, Thanks fro your good wishes. Enjoyed your featured post today.

 

Apr 08, 2012 03:16 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

You are worth more than a MILLION to all of us for here on ActiveRain. You are truly an inspiration. Your book is a gift to anyone in real estate today. Your ideas are priceless. You walk your talk and frankly IMHO keep all of us who follow you here racing to catch up. Congratulations for making a difference and thank you for your friendship.

Apr 08, 2012 07:05 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Emily, Take a look at this post when you joined us without being here. You made such an impression on me!

Being With ActiveRainers Without Being With ActiveRainers!

Apr 08, 2012 08:32 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Congratulations, Margaret for reaching the Million Point Club. You have been an inspiration for many of us. I love your commitment to blogging, commenting, and making those phone calls. I know I was personally thrilled when you called me last year about my first Contest in Active Rain. Keep on doing it the Rome Way!

Apr 08, 2012 09:54 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I missed your million points mark, Margaret.  Congratulations.  I can attest to you reaching out any time you can.  You are so kind and are definitely one of the AR stars.

Apr 08, 2012 10:40 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Erica, I am proud to call you friend. You are very easy to reach out to!

Jerry, Thanks for taking my call. You are a pleasure.

Jane, I feel the same way about you. You are well over the 1/2 million mark.

Apr 08, 2012 11:37 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Margaret, I must have been asleep at the switch for missing this. I think a Belated Congratuations is way past due. You are such a wonderful role model for all of us here in the Rain ( and in life too! ). Besides that are also sweeter than a candy bar but with no calories, :-) 

Dec 28, 2012 08:13 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

William, I learn so much from you. Thanks for all your tips and advice. Great speaking with you tonight. Welcome to the Millionaire club!

Dec 28, 2012 10:16 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Thanks for putting this link on your post about William so that I could come and see it since I missed it too. What a great formula and your commitment to call a member every day is unbelievable. It definitely made my day when you called me. I like you already. 

Dec 28, 2012 10:28 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Shar, And I like you. I loved this post written by you.The Most Meaningful Project of 2012. Home Staging Minneapolis MN

Dec 28, 2012 11:18 PM