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It Doesn't Always End At Settlement

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

 

In Maryland, final settlement is defined as the time when the buyer gets the keys to the property and the seller gets the proceeds.

Pretty simple.

Back in June, we were involved with

a wonderful transaction..great buyers, great seller,

great inspector, and even great Realtors® including yours truly.

I've kept in touch with the seller and with the buyer's agent. 

Yesterday there was a text from the other agent about a concern with the property. They were just asking for an older repair receipt.

Remember it has been six months since we went to final settlement and we all know the definition of final.

 

I contacted the seller and right away he responded.

This seller, instead of just sending the receipt, made arrangements for his contractor to return to the property.

There was no legal obligation to do this but my wonderful seller did the right thing.

Without good rapport with all parties...not sure this would have been the case.

So thankful for working with such fabulous sellers. It makes all the difference in having a smooth transaction...almost final,  and a wonderful real estate experience.

Can you see why I love real estate!

Thinking of  buying or selling a home

Think Margaret Rome...

 

Margaret Rome

 

 

 

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
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Baltimore, Maryland


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Anne Corbin
Long and Foster - Lake Anna - Spotsylvania, VA
Serving Lake Anna & Central Virginia

It's wonderful when everyone works as a team before, during and after settlement. Nice reminder.

Nov 13, 2018 07:22 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Anne Corbin Nice meeting you in the Rain. 

Nov 13, 2018 08:19 PM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Margaret,

This does not surprise me at all. Since you treat everyone very professionally, maybe your clients follow that example. Plus, the old contractor is likely familiar with the property & situation, so might not be all that expensive.

Nov 13, 2018 08:41 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland it's always satisfying to know the seller you worked with used common sense and The Golden Rule when a problem needs to be addressed.... 

Nov 14, 2018 03:57 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That was a wonderful seller, Margaret.  Not all are like that, but I wish they were.

Nov 14, 2018 05:36 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Dörte Engel Very fortunate to have clients with such integrity.  Being kind and respectful during a transaction is just the right thing to do. The buyers were also very kind during the process. It leads to a win-win for everyone! 

Nov 14, 2018 06:42 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Barbara Todaro Those two things, common sense, and the golden rule,  make all transactions go better.

Nov 14, 2018 06:44 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Myrl Jeffcoat A truly wonderful...one of a kind seller!

Nov 14, 2018 06:45 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Margaret, sounds like eveeryone owes a big thank you to the contractor who came back!  

Nov 14, 2018 05:32 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Patricia Kennedy The thank you goes to the seller for making it happen!

Nov 14, 2018 05:40 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Good for you for going the extra mile and maintaining that relationship.  So vital to a solid business and relationships with your clients. I'm sure the new owner appreciated it as well.  Congrats on this feature!

Nov 16, 2018 01:06 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jan Green It was a great transaction and good friendships were formed. Not only with the client but also the other agent!

Nov 16, 2018 04:04 PM