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My Goodness It's Only A Phone Call A Day

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

My goodness It's Only A Phone Call A Day

 

 

It started back in 2006.  Talking to members was the perfect connection while   spending time in hospitals in Baltimore, New York or Boston.

It became a habit...talking to at least one AR member a day.

 

Beaded phone from the ACC in Baltimore 

 

 

 

There is no rhyme or reason how I decide who to call. Sometimes it is an interesting blog topic. Sometimes it is a comment that is meaningful or maybe a different point of view.  Sometimes it is to ask or answer a question. Sometimes I see a member who disagrees with a certain concept. Sometimes  to congratulate or recognize or just say Happy Birthday. Sometimes it to reach out to a member in trouble or who is  going through an illness or loss.

 

 

My goodness it's only a phone call. 

 

Everyone who is a  successful Active Rain member reaches out.

It may be a member who sponsors contests or highlights members  weekly or monthly.

It may be the member who so freely shares technical ability, copyright infringement, marketing brilliance,  tips on iPads or how to take better photography.

It may be the person who has started one of the numerous groups and consistently features those who participate.

It may be the member who writes to educate us about real estate or inspections or forestry or farms or floors or legal issues or education or staging.

It may be the person who shows us how to make our world better through their children or how to give back or how to handle a toxic client. 

It may be a person who writes about motivation or pet friendly real estate or starting your own brokerage or helping a new Realtor.

 It may be the member who shares recipes or just knows how to make us laugh with everyday humor.

 

How do you reach out?

 

 

This post is about two of the following AR guidelines of Weltanschauung

  1. We understand that the value of the ActiveRain community rests entirely with its members. We admire the spirit of real estate professionals and believe our goal is to fully engage their talents and knowledge for the benefit of all members of the real estate community.
  2. ActiveRain believes that it is in the best interests of real estate professionals to build a community that is focused on educating one another. ActiveRain believes its future depends on members of all experience levels openly sharing their experiences and best practices with others in the field. This communal dialogue offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and is the way to share in the dynamism and excitement that constitutes the modern real estate business.

 

My goodness It's Only A Phone Call A Day

 

Margaret Rome 410-530-2400

 

 

 

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
Broker/Owner/Realtor®

Baltimore, Maryland


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Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

As a recipient of a few of your calls, I know I'm happy you decided to reach out like that. However, it can be dangerous to call fellow members. I was on the phone today with another member for two hours. I have a sore eat tonight.

Jan 07, 2015 01:10 PM
Jaretta Buckholtz
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC - Manassas, VA
Passionate-Professional-Patient

Thank you for the motivation.  I learn something new every day and though I used to preach 'communication, communication, communicaion' is the only way for us, as a team, to be successful, I have neglected to bring that into my real estate business.

Jan 07, 2015 07:47 PM
Keji Ogunleye
Fairfax Realty, Inc - Greenbelt, MD
GRI, SFR, KejiYour Realtor

Always a delight to read your blog.. Thanks for the encouragement today!!

 

Jan 08, 2015 04:29 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Reaching out and touching is the best way to get to know someone and there is so much to hear in the voice!  Thanks Margaret, great post!

Jan 08, 2015 12:58 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

We will not bite over the phone. Many members are afraid to call one another. Make the Call was my motto on the radio.

Jan 09, 2015 01:40 AM
Susan Jacobsen
The Alliance Group Realty - Hilton Head Island, SC
20 Years Providing WOW Real Estate Service

Margaret - you already know that I am so appreciative that you reached out - I think sometimes I wonder if I'm bothering someone, or won't know what to say - I have a bad feeling that this same nervousness follows me when I'm supposed to be doing 'cold' or 'prospecting'........With your encouragement I'm going to commit to doing a better job and between your post and Debbie Reynold's challenge - I'm going to do it!

Jan 11, 2015 06:57 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Harry F. D'Elia Tell me more about YOUR radio show.

Susan Jacobsen Reaching out and talking to other members is not bothering them. If busy they will tell you. Endre and I did several telephone tags before we caught up. So glad we were both persistent. So glad to see that the two contests are helping you. Let us know whenever you need a bit of a nudge.

Jan 11, 2015 08:06 AM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Great post! I love it and intend to re blog it tomorrow as I've already done a re blog today. But this should definitely be shared.

Jan 13, 2015 01:25 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks John DL Arendsen , I just left you a message.

Jan 13, 2015 03:40 AM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland Got it! Big Thanks! I'll call you back soon.

Jan 13, 2015 05:56 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Hi, Margaret,

 It is not heard to see why you are closing in on the double million mark. You certainly go the extra mile. Very impressive!

Jan 25, 2015 08:35 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

John DL Arendsen Still waiting for that call.

John Juarez Thanks for stopping by.

Jan 25, 2015 09:27 AM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland Haven't forgotten about ya. I'll definitely be in touch so I won't be outa touch. You're great!

Jan 25, 2015 12:00 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

John DL Arendsen still waiting.

Jan 31, 2015 09:45 AM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland Ha! I'll bet you've got one of the best closing % of all time. I will call you tomorrow! You're great! Gotta get to know you!  

Jan 31, 2015 12:46 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

John DL Arendsen I will be doing a live radio show at noon.

Jan 31, 2015 01:00 PM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland We'll be on the road until the Superbowl starts. I'll call you sometime after 12pm Cali time if you're off the air by then.

Jan 31, 2015 01:30 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

John DL Arendsen Show is on from 12 - 1PM   East Coast Time

Jan 31, 2015 02:17 PM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland I'll be on the road from about 9am to around noon PST. I'll call you as soon as I get checked into our hotel. Probably between 1-3 depending on when they allow us to check in. But it will definitely be before the Super Bowl. Looking forward to it.

Jan 31, 2015 11:21 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Still waiting for that call.

Feb 16, 2016 10:57 AM
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Hi, I can't believe I missed this post, great read on todays hot topic. Thanks for sharing.

Apr 15, 2015 12:34 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

And I can't believe I missed commenting.

Feb 16, 2016 10:58 AM