margaret rome: Lee Rome Award 2018 - 05/30/18 08:06 PM
It was an honor and a priviledge to make  the following presentation, today May 31,2018, at Franklin Square Hospital.
From a grateful wife.
 
Ten years ago I wrote a book. The dedication read.  
''To Lee: I made a wish and you came true”
 
 Yesterday would have been our 50th Anniversary! 
 
  17 years ago he got a big diagnosis. His cancer was very rare,
  usually found in extremities of younger people...
not in the abdomen touching every major organ and not in someone his age..
Prognosis nil. No chance of survival.
One of the biggest
 hospitals in world wanted to do radiation and chemo immediately. With such a poor diagnosis why would … (57 comments)

margaret rome: I got Lisa To Join ! - 05/21/18 08:26 PM
 
Recently wrote a couple of posts about a smooth settlement and a
special agent and her buyer.
 Thinking Lisa might enjoy our ActiveRain Group...I sent an invitation.
 
 
WOW...she actually joined today!
 
Over the past dozen years I have encouraged, mentored and invited at least a gazillion people to join.  
 

 
 
Many signed up...almost none are blogging.
 
What's the chance of Lisa getting the blogging bug? 
How long before she writes her first blog post?
Let's put a tiny bit of pressure on her.
 
 Please take a minute to welcome this brand new AR member
 Lisa Gambino-Lescalleet 
 
For me, it is easier to get a new listing than a new dedicated blogger.
Have you invited other professionals to join?
How … (11 comments)

margaret rome: Just Go For It ! - 04/14/18 08:50 PM
 
 Please take a few moments to read
Going Against The Grain
 Karen was asking for advice about a new marketing idea that she was excited about.
 
But... 99% of the responders gave negative feedback. So glad she followed her gut!
 
 
Here was my comment ...
 
''Well look at you go!! So glad I was that 1% that said go for it. With your passion and energy...there is no way to fail.
No one can tell you what is the right or wrong thing. You just know it and run with it. Everything works sometimes. Nothing works all the time!
Anytime you can get face to face … (19 comments)

margaret rome: Homes For Sale In Baltimore - 04/10/18 07:41 PM
Thinking of buying a home in Baltimore?
Thinking of selling a home in Baltimore?
 
 
I have buyers looking to purchase right now in and around Baltimore.  All types of properties and all prices. If you are thinking about buying or selling and have any questions...please give me a call 410-530-2400 
 
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margaret rome: A True Story: The Power of a Blog Comment on Activerain - 01/30/18 05:36 PM
This is the post  where it began.
 Emily made a comment, I made a phone call and  then it all came together.
Please take some time and read Emily's post below.
ActiveRain is once again fun.
A comment turned into a  conversation and the power of a connection was discovered.
 
 
 
 Here is a true story about how my comment on a blog turned into a radio interview. I'm sitting in front my laptop screen in my home tuned into the Activerain web site browsing for a blog to read. It is January 28th 2018 at 4:28 am MST. Sipping my 2nd cup of coffee, this blog … (15 comments)

margaret rome: ' Cause You Got Personality - 12/19/17 06:06 PM
Realtors®, real estate, buyers and sellers have a personality.
Some are very strong some even clash.
 
Some of you might remember this oldies song
sung by Lloyd Price  PERSONALITY 
 
What do I mean by personality in Real Estate?
There are agents who would not touch an historic home, a Frank Lloyd Wright contemporary, a former church with a cemetery or a 2 bedroom 5 bathroom house on the beltway. 
There are agents who only take a house they are 100% sure will sell quickly, with multiple offers...a sure thing...the "right neighborhood" with perfect comps. 
There are others who deal with land and new construction. There are agents who have … (5 comments)

margaret rome: My Favorite Words - 12/07/17 05:16 PM
mrome@homerome 
Some of the sweetest words I've heard in real estate...Clear To Close!
I got that phone call today from the lender. It was not a loan I was worried about but still those are mighty nice words.
It doesn't mean that your house is sold but it is certainly reassuring. The first thing I did was call the buyer to explain what this means. The next call was to the seller, who was in the midst of moving.
I shared those three words 'Clear To Close" and proceeded to explain why this is an important step in the transaction.
The home inspection … (11 comments)

margaret rome: This One Went Lightning Fast - 11/16/17 08:09 PM
 
3306 Timberfield Rd
 Pikesville 21208
Too Late
 
 
This one went lightning fast!
It was sold as the sign was placed in the ground. Such a desirable area in  Pikesville being
located on a cul de sac, close enough to Pikesville school fields to throw balls every day. 
How exciting that this home has everything this lucky family wanted.. the perfect location, four bedrooms on the first floor, big eat in kitchen with adjacent laundry, lower level to finish, a big level backyard and needing enough updating to be in their price range. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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margaret rome: There Is Room For A Solo Broker - 05/25/17 01:24 PM
 
 
 
 
 There is a lot of talk  in the industry today about “teams” and how dominant they are in this market.
Will the sole practitioner move into the background?
Maybe..
But I think there is room for a solo broker and weekly radio host.
 
 
 
Here is my way
The  Rome Way.
 
• Communicating with clients and making all appointments. 
• Outsourcing tasks that take  time away from interacting with  clients. 
• Choosing to work with clients I like and respect.
• Having a full pipeline with a waiting list for new clients.
•  Keeping a daily real estate journal also known as blogging.
 
There Is Room For A Solo Broker.
 
 
 
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margaret rome: Your Blog Does Not Have To Be About You! - 04/01/17 09:32 AM
 
 
Young in years but not in experience, I am so proud of my friend Nick Colvin.
 
 
For the past 14 years, Nick has resided in Hoboken, N.J with his wife, Carrie, starting out as renters, and now as homeowners & investors.
Today, they share a mutual love for this town, along with their two  beautiful young daughters, Skylar & Mikayla.
Throughout his 17‐year career in residential and commercial real estate, Nick has excelled in management, marketing, leasing, and sales.
 
I love hearing about Nick's success!
 
 
 
If you are buying, selling, renting or investing in the Hoboken area, please give Nick Colvin a call.
 
 
Your blog … (8 comments)

margaret rome: Right Sizing In Baltimore - 10/25/16 09:56 AM
 
If you follow me, you know that I choose not to use the term
downsizing.  You may want to watch this  Right Sizing Video done with Carra Riley and Kathy Streib last year. 
 
Look around at the big house you have called home for the past 20,30,40 or more years. How much of the house are you really using?
If you are like most people, you are probably using only a few rooms.
When making the decision to move, it is those spaces  you need in the new place.
You can still have a gourmet kitchen. You can still have a dressing room. You can still have a patio or … (13 comments)

margaret rome: Another TOO LATE Sign In Pickwick - 09/18/16 12:00 PM
 
 This one is too late!
 
This Pickwick Home Was For Sale 
  6509 Glenwick Ct. 21209 
 
Large entry foyer with stained glass, welcomes you into this 4 Bedroom  3 full bath Pickwick home in Baltimore County
 
BC 9736862
 
 
 Pride of ownership shows with the updated systems, roof and replacement windows.. Large dining room opens into the 22' living room.  Spacious kitchen with bay window gas cooking, double ovens and door to driveway.
 Huge finished lower level  recreation room with sliders to patio,  4th bedroom and full bath. There is plenty of space for even more bedrooms.
Replacement windows, security, recent roof, central air, gas heat and cooking.
Brick raised rancher has easy … (3 comments)

margaret rome: Selling Your House In 2016 - 09/14/16 12:40 PM
 
Are you are thinking of  selling your home?
Are you are thinking of selling in the 2016 calendar year?
Do you  need help making a decision?
Do you have questions about selling your house?
 
 
Now is the time to have it on the market.
 
If you would like to talk about your home...
Please call Margaret Rome
410-530-2400
 
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margaret rome: Another Too Late Sign in Summit Chase - 04/25/16 02:24 PM
 
 
Yesterday I wrote If It Works Repeat.  
  Well it worked and I now have another 'TOO LATE' sign to put up in the morning!
 
 You missed this beautiful townhouse
12 Chasemount Ct
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congratulations to my very special sellers who were so cooperative in getting their home ready to go on the market.
 
They did a wonderful job and we are now under contract.
 
If you want "TOO LATE" on your home
Call Margaret Rome
410-530-2400
 
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margaret rome: In Case You Miss My Live Radio Show - 04/21/16 03:13 AM
 
 
 
People say they want to hear ALL ABOUT REAL ESTATE. But life gets in the way.  They are just too busy or forget to tune in  or have a client or a showing or an open house or are enjoying family time or just have something much more important to do.
 
 
 
You can now listen to my previous radio shows and even fast forward right through the commercials.
 
Happy to  share this link
 
 
  Listen to 'All About Real Estate'
 
 
Today's show will not be available until later in the week but you can listen to previous recording by going to the link above.
 
 
 
 
 
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margaret rome: Bill Gassett Makes Us Proud - 03/10/16 09:51 AM
Bill Gassett Makes Us Proud
 
 
RISMedia's Real Estate magazine came today.
Take a minute and check out  page 47 
 'Why Blogging for Your Real Estate Business Can Be a True Advantage. '
 
 
 
The article originally appeared on RISMedia's blog, Housecall.
The author is our very own  Bill Gassett.
 
Please take a moment to congratulate our Bill. He does make us proud!
 
 
 
 
 
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margaret rome: Feng Shui In Baltimore - 03/06/16 08:03 AM
Feng Shui In Baltimore
 
Laura Cerrano 
What a treat meeting  you today, having you on my radio show answering questions about Feng Shui and then spending time with you at lunch. The mish mosh looked wonderful and you seemed to really enjoy it. I think this was your first matzoh ball.
 
You are beautiful, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Mom would be so proud of you. I know I am.
 
 
Thanks for taking time to stop in Baltimore.
 
Listen to Laura and Margaret
 
I am so fortunate to work with clients I like, meet lots of interesting  people and talk to an audience each week about real estate.
 
 
Feng Shui … (14 comments)

margaret rome: How To Sell Houses In Baltimore - 03/03/16 09:28 AM
 
 
How To Sell Houses In Baltimore 
(or anywhere else)
 
 
 
1. Start by giving - make it easy for anyone to get information. This means that my web site allows any visitor to search all listings, not just mine, without having to give personal information first. Buyers can see what's available in the areas they are interested in.
But savvy sellers also use this to see what's going on in their neighborhood. And then I make it easy for a visitor to get in touch with me by email or phone.

2. Be available - having the listing agent available to take phone calls saves time and … (7 comments)

margaret rome: Type E Personality - 02/12/16 08:39 AM
 
 Type E Personality
 
In 2008 my book Real Estate The Rome Way was published and in the first chapter, I talk about Type E Personality.  A recent conversation made me realize how long  it's been since Type E  Personality was discussed.
 
Below is the Type E Quiz
 
 
Type E Results
 
Type E Personality
 
 
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margaret rome: David Wiggs On Inman Connect Live In New York - 01/26/16 06:10 AM
 Inman Connect Live In New York
 
 
Last week I talked about being with Seth Dailey for a Mastermind MeetUp. 
 
Today I am watching Inman Connect Live New York.
 
 
That's Seth above... second from the left. Way to go. So proud to know this dynamic  Baltimore Realtor®
 
 
Look at the next speaker on a panel, our very own

David Wiggs,
 
 
from ActiveRain.
 
 
 
 
Now I am going back to listening.
 
 
 
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