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You Are Entitled To Your Opinion But Not on MY Posts

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

 

 

Of course I look forward to engaging and reading your comments on my daily blog posts.

What I do not want is your honest opinions on a specific property.

 

 

 

 As many of you know, I specialize in unique, unusual  and even hard to sell real estate. They are certainly not for the average buyer and it takes a while to find the right buyer for these homes that are a far cry from "cookie cutter'. 

If I am featuring  a mid century modern rancher, a Deck House, a farm house, a gingerbread Victorian, a historic home or one with 2 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms... I do not want these kinds of 'honest'  opinions...

 

  • I could not live with that wallpaper.
  • No one wants a purple bathroom.
  • What were they thinking when they mirrored all the ceilings?
  • I would hate to clean all those bathrooms.
  • That's a weird addition and going to be hard to sell.
  • I would not want a house that big.
  • That's not my style.
  • I would never buy a house with a cemetery in the back.

 

My property posts are written to enhance my special listings, to make them appealing to the public and to show marketing skills to my sellers.  Think about your comments. Are they adding to the writer's goal of putting the property in the best light?

 

If not, please refrain and write your own post about your own  dislikes and your own personal style.

 

Margaret Rome HomeRome 410-530-2400

 

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Baltimore, Maryland


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Comments (105)

Paula McDaniel
The Paula McDaniel Group with Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC - Chattanooga, TN
Voted Best of the Best Chattanooga Realtor 9 Years

Great post Margaret. I deal with a lot of unique homes as well and experience this a lot. It is frustrating, disappointing, and something that I would not do to anyone else. There is always that perfect buyer for every home. I appreciate you bringing this topic up. It has been something that I have been thinking about a lot lately. I hope you have a wonderful day and a very positive week! 

Aug 23, 2016 05:56 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Paula McDaniel Love to hear about other unique properties. I am going to check out your posts. Glad I brought this topic up...lots of  comments.

Aug 24, 2016 01:35 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thank you Paula McDaniel I really enjoy the unique homes and appreciate your comment. 

Aug 23, 2016 08:21 AM
Janice Zaltman
United Realty Group - Boca Raton, FL
Energy Efficient And Eco-Friendly Homes in Florida

Hi Margaret: Don't know if their intention is to be negative. Sometimes... a remark from another professional could work in your favor when the seller is unwilling to listen to advice on ways to improve showings to get the best price.  I do agree with you that we want to promote our listings to find the "perfect match" so tactfullness is of the utmost importance. 

Aug 23, 2016 01:45 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Janice Hope Zaltman LEED AP I agree that feedback  can be  constructive but not on this kind of  listing post.  Thanks so much for taking time to comment.

Aug 24, 2016 01:32 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-939-2727

Janice Hope Zaltman LEED AP 
May I add my ENDORSEMENT of Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland 's point of view in the post?

Any post promoting a Listing is a PR piece. PERIOD. It is how we earn our livings. A suggestion for better selling? Something negative to say? Tell the Listing Agent but PRIVATELY.


Supporting one another is the AR way.  Learning and communicating on AR are basic to the community.


ActiveRain provides message interaction options within the community and there is always the opportunity to communicate by phone or email. All the best - Lynn

Feb 05, 2017 06:26 PM
Jon Quist
REALTY EXECUTIVES ARIZONA TERRITORY - Tucson, AZ
Tucson's BUYERS ONLY Realtor since 1996

This cracks me up. The comments you listed that were made were (1) very funny, and (2) should have never been left for you. Jeez!

Aug 23, 2016 05:11 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Jon Quist I have many more that are even funnier. Glad you are smiling.

Aug 24, 2016 01:33 AM
Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

Maybe when you post you should consider not allowing feedback on those homes that a quirkier than usual....   Just a thought....

Aug 23, 2016 11:21 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Nancy Robinson Ranked #111 by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal Never want to block feedback. Many of my properties are unique. Thanks for stopping by.

Aug 24, 2016 01:28 AM
Doyle Davison
Hawaiian Beaches Hawaii - 714-968-6767 - Huntington Beach, CA
30 years as your Concierge services listing broker

In today's world one word can start a firestorm.. Everybody thinks there opinion is better. there house is better. there house is worth more money... its exhausting... 

Aug 24, 2016 03:58 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Doyle Lee Austin Davison Iv We REALTORS® know everyone thinks their house is the best. They even have heavy duty nails. Thanks for the comment.

Aug 24, 2016 06:26 AM
Kathy Goldman
REVA Online | SEO Boost For Real Estate, Social Media Marketing for Real Estate and Real Estate Blogging Expert - Waukesha, WI
Social Media & Marketing for Real Estate

You Go Girl! I, too, believe in what you are saying. I'm sure you had your eyes open when you listed the property and nothing anyone says is going to be able to change what the property is. You have a special market and you are a special lady to be marketing in that niche! Congrats and well said!  

Aug 24, 2016 05:34 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy Goldman I do know my unique properties and love this special niche. I appreciate your comment.

Aug 24, 2016 06:28 AM
Mary Jo Quay
H360homes.com - Minneapolis, MN
I Move You Home

I couldn't agree with you more!  Last year I had an historical landmark 4 plex listed that I had to show because it was very complex.  A 'seasoned' agent asked for a quick preview.  I met him there, he brought his client.  They took 2.5 hours to review every nook, crany, staircase, and built in.  After all that he called me back to say that he couldn't recommend it to his client because he didn't like the housekeeping of the tenant on the first floor.  Then his client tracked down the seller, who had gone west for the winter to tell them he thought it was overpriced, and offered them a low ball offer.  Grrrrrrrrr!

Aug 25, 2016 12:20 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-939-2727

Mary Jo Quay 
I really want to read that Blog Post myself! All the best - Lynn

Feb 05, 2017 06:29 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Mary Jo Quay You could make a stand alone blog out your comment.I have said Grrrrr to myself many times in your same situation.

Aug 25, 2016 12:30 PM
Mary Jo Quay
H360homes.com - Minneapolis, MN
I Move You Home

I apologize for being snarly, but some agents are just slow.  On a total rehab the agent told me that it was overpriced, it would have to have all new windows for justify the price. 

I asked him if he didn't notice the blue stickers on every window?

Another one told his client that the rehabber didn't do anything to justify that price.  

Says me, "The previous mls showed 3 bds, 1 ba, 1000 fsf.  The current mls shows 3 bds, 2 new baths, new kitchen, new driveway for $7000, den, family room, new furnace and hotwater heater and 1800 fsf."

Agent,"Why did they do an all blue bathroom?
Me, "Because they like blue?"

 

Aug 25, 2016 12:54 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Mary Jo Quay Reminds me of a total rehab. One agent stated no one wants  blue front doors especially a double one. I had also read that same statement. I didn't have the heart to tell the seller. Our buyer bought the house because he loved....you guessed it...blue doors. 

Aug 25, 2016 08:09 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

 

Oh, Margaret!  This is why God invented CSS and Showtime with feedback requests that you may or may not want to share with your sellers.  But when it's unsolicited feedback on a blog post, that's not so polite!

Aug 28, 2016 02:14 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Patricia Kennedy Always like your take on a subject. Going over to go check out your weekly post. 

Aug 28, 2016 06:25 AM
Liane Thomas, Top Listing Agent
Professional Realty Services® - Corona, CA
Bringing you Home!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 

If you cannot say something nice....

It takes a gifted agent to look at unique listing and find a way to properly market it. Hats off to you. 

Aug 29, 2016 02:57 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Liane Thomas - Corona & Riverside Real Estate  I really enjoyed talking with you today. Look forward to your future blogging success. 

Aug 29, 2016 04:10 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Very good point and probably a posting lesson for many.  We're here to help sell these listings, too!

Aug 29, 2016 04:49 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jan Green Always good to see and hear from you.

Aug 29, 2016 06:45 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Those comments are only valid if you are in a private conversation and specifically asking for negative feedback. Otherwise, thanks but no thanks.

Why would anyone think something otherwise?

Sep 12, 2016 02:40 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thanks. Claude Labbe good way to think about comments on a specific listing  

Sep 12, 2016 09:51 PM