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How Do You Know If It's A Qualified Buyer Or A Neighbor?

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

 

How Do You Know

 

If It's A Qualified Buyer Or A

 

Neighbor? 

 

Today after my live radio show from noon to one, I had an impromptu open house at

 

 

3300 Timberfield Lane 21208

 

Open House Margaret Rome

 

 

 

There were already two scheduled appointments at 2 PM on  this same property.

 

 

Good use of time, why not open it up?

 

No big deal...put it in the MLS, announce it on

my live radio show,

put a few signs up and open the front door.

 

 

Last week there were seven groups that came through.

Today there were seven more. Not bad for a couple of cold Sundays in February.

But how can you tell if they are qualified buyers or just  neighbors?

 

 To me it does not matter.

There were visitors from the neighborhood who stopped by.

One was thinking of moving the in-laws from out of state, the other has married children  and they would love to have their grand-kids near by.

 

Did I sell the house?

Not yet!

 

 

But fourteen showings at two impromptu open houses is a success. 

 

 

How Do You Know

 

If It's A Qualified Buyer Or A 

 

Neighbor? 

 

 

Margaret Rome 410-539-2400

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
Broker/Owner/Realtor®

Baltimore, Maryland


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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

David Shamansky It is about this sale and ALSO about opportunites gained. You really do understand.

 

Feb 08, 2015 09:13 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Neighbors are great Margaret, at my open house today the "most likely" couple that came thou were referred by their best friends... the neighbors!

Feb 08, 2015 09:16 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Bob "RealMan" Timm Neighbors can be great. Thanks for pointing that out.

Feb 08, 2015 09:19 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland ...and all this after a live Radio show ....I can see where neighbors can be a big help ...I know I would want to try and pick ours if the home next door ever goes on the market.

I know you will have a great week!

Feb 08, 2015 09:37 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

garaughty, abstract art, graphic design, WordPress consultant

Feb 08, 2015 09:38 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Good turn out.  In my area if we get one or two couples we are doing flips.

Feb 08, 2015 09:55 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

 

Marti Garaughty Thanks for the feature. Hope you are doing well!

William Feela It is not usual to have this kind of turn out but I am not complaining. I can do an impromptu one hour any time.

Rob Thomas Neighbors can be a big asset when selling a home.

Feb 08, 2015 10:00 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I totally agree that sometimes just curious neighbors can the the source to lead to a sale. 

Feb 08, 2015 11:57 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I'm of like mind. Who knows maybe one of the neighbors is interested in selling as well?

Feb 08, 2015 12:12 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Interesting, my first thought when I read your title was "does it matter?"  It will be wearing a TOO LATE sign very soon.

Feb 08, 2015 07:16 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I agree, I don't feel it matters.  I want as many people to see the place as possible.  Even if they aren't qualified buyers, they might know people that are and might tell them about it.

Feb 09, 2015 09:12 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland Knowing you, it will have a Too Late sign soon enough.  

Feb 11, 2015 08:52 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for sharing your successful marketing ideas.

Feb 12, 2015 01:33 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks for all the comments  My internet has been down for two days and I am just getting a bit caught up.

Feb 12, 2015 11:17 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Margaret

There is ALWAYS opportunity at an open house. You just never know what ight happen

Jeff

Feb 15, 2015 01:19 AM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

Fourteen is fabulous. Good for you! That ever ready Open House sign is a winner.

Feb 23, 2015 01:08 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jeff Dowler CRS That is so true.

Cheryl Ritchie the open house is always available. 

Apr 23, 2015 09:26 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Timberfield is under contract !!

Apr 23, 2015 09:27 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Congratulations. Things are moving in your area, too, I see. Best wishes for a smooth closing

Apr 24, 2015 12:23 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks Jeff Dowler CRS 

Apr 24, 2015 12:33 AM