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This Was Not Tonight's Planned Blog

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This Was Not Tonight's Planned Blog

Today, Sunday, was another wonderfully busy day. A fun radio show with the topic of photography in real estate and the many ways we use it from MLS photos, to advertising, to home inspection photos, to sharing with a buyer who is not present, to sharing with someone who has mobility issues by previewing home via photos, to blogging photos and neighborhood localism photos.

My special guest was Dave Sandler aka Detour Dave and we discussed aerial photography. My radio show All About Real Estate is recorded and can be heard via podcast  WCBM.com 

Had an appointment after the show, needing a signature from my seller who does not use a fax or email.

And then we were on the road to meet family in Delaware for dinner.  

Driving home, there was a loud noise, my car hit something in the highway.

Immediately  these two yellow icons appeared ( photo below) showing the tire and the emergency light. 

Emergency tire light

 

 And then there was noise, instability but I was able to pull the car off the dark highway into safety.   I made a call to roadside assistance but while on the phone, there appeared a tow truck in front of me. Wow that was fast! But I didn't even say where I was or the problem.

This very nice man named Jason asked if he could help and saw that my front left tire was flat.  Within a short time Jason had the flat tire removed and a spare in place. No need for me to even get out of the car.

I asked how much I owed him and he said we didn't discuss a price. How much I asked again. His response...I saw you needed help and I was here.

I folded up some bills and gave it to him, asking is this enough? He put it in his pocket without even looking and said thank you. He then watched us until we were back onto  the highway and waved. 

This Was Not Tonight's Planned Blog!

Margaret Rome

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HomeRome Realty
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Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Margaret, what an unlucky and lucky day all at the same time.  I thought for sure you were going to say the gentleman wanted several hundred dollars.  How wonderful was it that he was an "act of kindness" Wow.

Apr 14, 2013 09:41 PM
Alan Gross
PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD
Loan Consultant

It's good to know that there are still Jason's left in the world. Glad you arrived home safely.

Apr 14, 2013 09:45 PM
Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD

Margaret ~ I'm so glad Jason, the road side angel, was there to help you. It's clearly karma at work. You help so many people and this time someone was there for you. I'm sure this won't be your last blessing.

Apr 14, 2013 09:52 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Jason...the right place at the right time and his gentle and giving nature will be rewarded over and over...he truly gets the meaning of "roadside assistance " !

Apr 14, 2013 09:54 PM
David Brandschain
Long & Foster - Blue Bell, PA

Margaret, Glad to see you are safe.  Goes to show there are decent people everywhere.  Take care!

Apr 14, 2013 10:05 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Margaret. Wow, what a story. Some people are just a surpring gift. Sounds like you were fortunate enough to meet one in Jason. Glad you are safe.

Apr 14, 2013 11:07 PM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

Wonderful story Margaret and so glad that you not only are safe but that you got first rate service the Rome way from someone else!

Apr 14, 2013 11:50 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
Thank you all for stopping by. Jason was so special and his timing was absolute perfection.
Apr 15, 2013 07:43 AM
Anonymous
Jimmy Waites

That makes me smile.

Apr 15, 2013 09:03 AM
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Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
I would need to check that the cash was really gone and you were not dreaming.
Apr 15, 2013 11:51 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

It's so nice to hear that there are still a few good men out there Margaret.  A dark road is not the place to be left stranded for anyone.  Successes come in many packages wouldn't you agree? 

Apr 15, 2013 11:53 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
Jimmy, I would like to get in touch with Jason. I have the licence number of his vehicle..took a photo of it.
Cheryl ,I have the damaged tire for proof.
Kevin, I would agree
Apr 15, 2013 12:49 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Beautiful post Margaret. This random act of kindness made me smile, too, in more ways than one. I'm so glad Jason was at the right spot at just the right time. And I also smiled because you immediately thought to take a picture of the lights :-)

Apr 15, 2013 01:11 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
Andrea, I also took a photo of the license tag.
Apr 15, 2013 01:29 PM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Wow! Kudos to Jason whereever you are!! Margaret this is such a great thing!! I am glad you are safe and glad Jason appeared. Yes, we know you will Pay It Forward

Apr 16, 2013 03:18 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Margaret -- what a blessing to close out your Sunday.  It is nice to know there are people out there who are not just trying to rip everyone off!

Apr 16, 2013 05:14 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

He appeared as an angel and to help you out at just the right moment. I know you were thankful.

Apr 16, 2013 12:12 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

You were so lucky, Margaret.  When you said you got stuck on a dark road, you had me worried.   Jason sounds like a really good guy, but I think you bring goodness to all those around you.  

Apr 16, 2013 12:44 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566
Time to crank out a blog post Ms. Rome. The iPad is always available for a new post. Bug, bug, bug.
Apr 17, 2013 12:41 PM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Such an inspiring story.. we have to be on the alert as to how we can help every day.. thank you Margaret for again showing us the way through your blog!  Have a safe weekend! 

Apr 19, 2013 08:49 AM