mls: Rent Your Own Room In a Baltimore Luxury Condo...$800 Includes Utilities!
- 09/06/11 03:52 PM
Rent Your Own Room In a Baltimore Luxury Condo....$800 Includes Utilities!
I received an email from one of my very special clients who found me through ActiveRain!
I affectionately call her Marvelous Marva. She was letting me about know her daughter's rental and advertisement on Craigs list. Marva asked if I had any suggestions where she might advertise? My thought...right here on ActiveRain!
A few years ago, I sold a wonderful condo to a delightful young woman and was so proud when Briana graduated.
Here is an opportunity to share this gorgeous condo if Briana accepts you.
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mls: My Daughter Coined the Phase MargaretSmart...
- 09/05/11 01:57 PM
MargaretSmart™
First off I should point out that my daughter has coined the phrase MargaretSmart as a universal term in our family, i.e. even when she does something "MargaretSmart," it's not "EricaSmart;" she keeps my name in it. ( Erica has given her OK to write this blog, in fact suggested it.)
So what is MargaretSmart? These are ideas or actions that are not things learned in an academic setting or in nursing school, but things that make life a bit easier. I … (16 comments)
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mls: Loving My New Toy! First Outing With My iPad!
- 09/04/11 02:46 PM
Loving My New Toy! First Outing With My iPad! This afternoon I stopped by the Suburban House to check our reservation for our ActiveRain MeetUp Thursday 9/8. It was pretty neat showing photos from our February gathering to the Suburban House owners. Earlier today I was showing this Charming Home In Parkville..2523 Wentworth Rd 21234. I picked up the paper brochure and put it right back down. The sellers have moved and I wanted to show how the home looked furnished. Within seconds, I had my website up on the iPad showing the furniture on the front porch, the master bedroom, the … (35 comments)
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mls: Here's Looking at You!
- 08/30/11 03:53 PM
Here's looking at You!The night before Hurricane Irene, we were trying to figure out what was flying around a lamp post. It was diving and very sporadic. Just seemed too big to be a moth, too small to be a bird, and definitely was not superman.For a while the thought...maybe a cute little bat that likes all those yummy insects drawn to the light.And then a quick landing on the dark pavement..it posed for me as if to say:"Here's looking at You!"
Here's looking at You!
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I am available to answer any questions or concerns. mrome@HomeRome.com 410-530-2400 … (15 comments)
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mls: Caution ....When the Traffic Lights Are Not Working...Treat Like a 4 Way Stop Sign!!
- 08/29/11 03:24 PM
Caution ....When the Traffic Lights Are Not Working...Treat Like a 4 Way Stop Sign!! The Baltimore area along with the entire east coast has felt the effects of Hurricane Irene. We were fortunate there was not more damage. Lots of trees and debris all over our city and most has been cleaned up. What we are finding is power outages...not only in homes, condos and business but in our traffic lights. There has been an increase in accidents at intersections with non functioning traffic lights. Do you know the procedure when approaching a light that is out? … (21 comments)
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mls: The Morning After...Good Night Irene!
- 08/28/11 05:43 PM
The Morning After...Good Night Irene!It was a long Saturday following the reports of Hurricane Irene..how high the winds, how many inches of rain and the entire preparedness for the worst. I finally went to bed about 3AM...to be awakened at 5:30 AM with that booming sound alerting us that the power has just been lost. No problem...we have a backup gas generator.Waiting a few seconds I hear it trying to start, a few seconds more another try and then another few seconds...and I realize three strikes and you are out...out of power that is. A call to the company who tells … (20 comments)
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mls: Good News..Winds From Irene Expected to be 85 MPH Not 100 !
- 08/27/11 04:41 AM
Good News.. Winds From Irene to be 85 MPH Not 100! Just secured my porch furniture and removed the hanging bird feeders when I heard the Good News..Winds From Irene Expected to be 85 Miles Per Hour Not a hundred! Our governor is calling it a 'monster storm". I am ready for more good news! ''The waiting game. As Hurricane Irene swirls our way, the East Coast prepares for a hard hit of heavy rain and whipping wind. Fortunately, Irene weakened slightly on Saturday and the winds are expected to be 85 miles an hour and not the 100 mile an hour winds....''
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mls: A Quick Smooth Short Sale is No Big Deal!
- 08/25/11 03:39 PM
A Quick Smooth Short Sale...No Big Deal!The contract offer was written on June 18, the contract was accepted on July 7, bank approval was given on July 13, and closing today, August 25! A Quick, Smooth Short Sale is No Big Deal...as long as you have the right team. Our team consisted of a terrific listing agent, Robert Ellin, title attorney Jeff Margolies, Margaret Rome, and Mortgage Mama. We also had the most cooperative and pleasant seller, plus excellent buyers!The team worked harmoniously, keeping each one updated and promptly getting everything the bank wanted.In my opinion, the listing agent's relationship with … (19 comments)
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mls: How many people can say they sold a home on Baltimore's Earthquake day?
- 08/24/11 02:39 PM
How many people can say they sold a home on Baltimore's Earthquake day?
This is a day that will not soon be forgotten.. August 23, 2011 My favorite stone rancher is under contract! We found the right buyers for 8820 Greens Lane located in the Fieldstone neighborhood of Randallstown. These wonderful sellers thought about selling before their beautiful daughter was born.
This is the house about six hours after the Baltimore eathquake. How many people can say they sold a home on this day? I took this photo before presenting the contract last evening.
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mls: Organized Garage...A Lot Of Stuff!
- 08/22/11 04:06 PM
Organized Garage...A Lot Of Stuff!
You can have a lot of stuff and still be organized. Here are some photos of a garage and how many items were stored for easy access. It was a pleasure to show. Everything had a place. And this is the the right house that my buyers my future sellers have under contract! They were so impressed with how much this house could hold. They cannot wait to start filling it with their stuff.
So it is not always the cleanest uncluttered home that sells. This organized garage with a lot of stuff helped close … (19 comments)
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mls: Good News! Super Walmart Opening in Randallstown
- 08/20/11 02:34 PM
Good News! Super Walmart Opening in Randallstown!
Received a comment on my beautiful stone 5 Bedroom Rancher in the Fieldstone Area of Randallstown, Maryland 21133 saying: "...we belong to the Fieldstone Community and we can give you some info about what's planned for the area in 2012.... Then this same commenter, who is the proud owner of one of my listings, sent an email with the attached flyer below!
This super Walmart is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012. Not only will the development create about 100 construction jobs and 350 or more permanent jobs but it is also expected to attract … (19 comments)
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mls: Yes I Still Make My Own Appointments!
- 08/16/11 03:57 PM
Yes I Still Make My Own Appointments!
One reason.... It is my way of servicing my clients and staying in touch.
Had an agent email me at 1:00 AM wanting to show one of my listings at 10AM, this same day!
When I checked the email...it was still too early to call the seller. Before 8:00 am the agent calls, asking for the 10:00 AM showing.
I was able to reach the seller but could not arrange the showing until 12noon. That was not acceptable to this agent. "I have lot of showings."
Out of curiosity, I … (43 comments)
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mls: Yes... We Found the Right House!!
- 08/13/11 04:59 PM
I have been working with a wonderful young couple for quite a while...even door knocked for them last May. Showed them a house a few weeks ago that Did Not Smell Like Roses!!
What most of you call buyers, I refer to as future sellers! Whenever the opportunity arises that I help with the purchase of a property, I want to make sure that the home is one I would be proud to represent as a listing agent. This makes me look at houses in a different way.
I tour the home with the buyers as though I was … (18 comments)
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mls: To Or From The Baltimore Airport...Take Time to Have The Best Crabcake At G&M
- 08/12/11 04:50 PM
Have to catch a flight or have to pick someone up from the Balitimore airport? Save some extra time and stop in at G&M Restaurant. If you like our Maryland blue crab delicacy, you owe it to yourself to try one of these scrumptious crabcakes! I am not sure you will find better anywhere. Try going at an off hour, they get really busy and the wait can be quite long. Last week when we picked Chet up from the airport we stopped for a late lunch. Around 3 PM was idea plenty of diners but we were able to … (18 comments)
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mls: I Am Signed Up...Are YOU? RainCamp Online...September 8th FREE!!
- 08/11/11 04:46 PM
Thursday, September 8th, 12-4 pm Baltimore Time will be the first-ever live RainCamp webinar.
RainCamp online is FREE to attend, but only for 1000 people! Don't miss out. Register now and reserve your spot today!
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To search the MLS either to buy a home or to keep an eye on your own neighborhood, I have made it easy to sign up and search the Multiple List System … (34 comments)
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mls: Another HomeRome Listing Under Contract 6202 Ivymount Rd 21209
- 07/31/11 03:45 PM
Another HomeRome Listing is Under Contract 6202 Ivymount Rd. Baltimore 21209 Contemporary White Brick Rancher
You know I Really Like Saying 'Another HomeRome Listing is Under Contract'.
This rancher is in one of my favorite areas of Baltimore City... named "Pill Hill" because of the all the doctors and pharmacists who originally lived in the area. I took the listing in June after it had been on the market, without success, for the prior six months. I really like this home and what it had to offer and did not think it was overpriced. I felt The Right … (5 comments)
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mls: When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!
- 07/20/11 04:04 PM
Busy, yes, very! There's a lot to do every day and all day but one of my sayings...When Opportunity Knocks...Don't Complain About the Noise!
I have had an entire month already with two smooth settlements, a short sale approval (after only a few weeks), five new listings in the pipeline, arranging for inspections, offers on two of my latest listings, multiple showings, and a canceled listing. This is in addition to all the personal stuff in my life... and writing a daily post.A call from an agent starts a discussion... telling me how slow … (38 comments)
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mls: It is Like Having Your Own Electronic Agent!
- 07/16/11 02:01 PM
I remember about a hundred years ago...(well maybe I exaggerate a bit) when looking for our home, a call to an agent got me bombarded with questions. I just wanted to know the price or number of bedrooms and instead... I got interrogated.
'How much do you does your husband make? What's your credit score? What's your phone number? Where do you live? What's your social security number? What's the name of your first born?' This information was then used to call me at dinner time for harassment...get the picture? After awhile, I would make up a name and transpose … (14 comments)
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mls: Two Thoughtful Ole Buzzards....
- 07/13/11 02:21 PM
Two thoughtful ole buzzards greeted us today as we did the walk through prior to settlement. Well they didn't exactly greet us..they were very busy with lunch. Cannot say what they were dining on but for sure it was a feast!
Unnoticed until we went down to the patio level... I wanted to get some close ups. Darn, we must have scared them away. If only they had waited. Would have been good to get them in flight.
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mls: Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome..Time For New Signs.
- 07/10/11 02:52 PM
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome!
Time for new signs. I took the photo of an older sign with me to FastSigns on Friday afternoon and a proof was emailed the next morning. They are working on them over the weekend and should be ready for pickup on Monday. I think the signage is clear and easy to read. Look forward to hanging them on all my new listings. If you are thinking of selling your home and want one of these new signs in front...please give me a call.
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To search the MLS , … (20 comments)
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Rent Your Own Room In a Baltimore Luxury Condo....$800 Includes Utilities!
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