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That's My Plan And I'm Sticking To It

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

 

January Challenge

 

My 2025 plan started back in November, my favorite for listing and selling homes. I've learned that by building inventory in November, you set yourself up for a head start when the new year begins.

Many agents tend to take a break before Thanksgiving and don't really get back into the swing of things until January or even February. This often leaves a Realtor® scrambling to build inventory since theirs is low or non-existent.

There's a common myth that nothing happens in real estate during November and December, and many people believe spring is the only time to sell. But the reality is that homes sell year-round because the best time to sell is when you and the house are both ready.

My plan for 2025 is all about consistency. I have four scheduled settlements in January, which will help me manage my inventory effectively. For every home that closes, I plan to take on a new listing. So far, it's looking promising—I already have four closings lined up for January and two new listings, and it’s only the fourth day of the new year!  Starting strong in November will set the tone for success in the year ahead! This approach has always worked for me.

That's my plan and I'm sticking to it.

 

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Call Margaret Rome

Thanks to Will Hamm and Leanne Smith for hosting the January Challenge

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Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Smart that you began planning for 2025 third quarter of 2024.  Peaks and valleys over time show us myths can be busted.  You are living proof.

Jan 04, 2025 06:45 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 

For sure, RE is not always a smooth ride. When you make your predictions, they seem to come true

Jan 04, 2025 08:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Margaret, for sharing your experience and advice.

Best wishes for continued success.

Jan 04, 2025 08:51 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

A great plan when it works, I have some sales lined up for 2025, but at the moment, nothing since my last settlement in December so I am working to develop and create some business.

Jan 04, 2025 09:25 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543. Always good to see you on the Zoom/ Congratulations on your 2025 sales

Jan 07, 2025 01:14 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Margaret, I like the way you think and you have a great start for 2025.  Good Job and keep it up.

Jan 04, 2025 10:02 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you, Will Hamm. You are doing a good job with the January contest! You've gotten some good entries!

Jan 10, 2025 05:07 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

That is a darn good plan Miss Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 

I could not agree with you more.  

Jan 04, 2025 10:10 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you, my friend, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 

Jan 10, 2025 05:08 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

You are one smart cookie Margaret! You're kind of like the energizer bunny!  Never a dull moment and I love this!  

Jan 04, 2025 10:49 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Anna "Banana" Kruchten,

Now, I want to see how a smart cookie and the energizer bunny would turn out with AI. 

Jan 10, 2025 05:11 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 You are my hero...one truly amazing woman!  

Jan 04, 2025 12:08 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

And you are a sweetheart, Elyse Berman, PA!

Jan 10, 2025 05:12 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, for sharing your insightful strategy for real estate success in 2025. Your dedication to building inventory and planning ahead is truly inspiring and a valuable lesson for all in the industry!

Jan 04, 2025 12:53 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Lew Corcoran,

I appreciate you and always enjoy your insightful comments!

 

Jan 10, 2025 05:15 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret you are very wise to not take a break at the end of the year, and ensure you are off and running on January 2nd.

Jan 04, 2025 02:09 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

George Souto, Thank you.

Not taking a break at the end of the year has made January much better.

Jan 10, 2025 05:18 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Margaret:

That's an excellent plan and the proof is in the successful execution.

Jeff

Jan 04, 2025 04:06 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you, Jeff Dowler, CRS 

Jan 10, 2025 05:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Margaret- THIS is why you have been so successful in whatever you do!!! Your pipeline is always open and consistently being fed. 

Jan 04, 2025 04:37 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

And Kathy Streib, I have fun keeping the pipeline open!

Jan 10, 2025 05:19 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Hello Margaret - Congratulations! Thanks for the lesson in planning. Lynn

Jan 04, 2025 09:20 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Good to see you, Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 

How are you doing as the snow blankets Atlanta Please stay safe.

Jan 10, 2025 05:24 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD
http://www.medicalandspaconsulting.com - Vail, CO
Paddy Deighan J.D. Ph.D

Margaret..that's a great plan and I love the images too!!

Jan 05, 2025 12:38 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

We appreciate your support in bringing excitement and enjoyment to the world of AI!

Jan 10, 2025 05:26 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Consistency is the absolute best practice no matter what your goals are. Happy New Year to you, Margaret.

Jan 05, 2025 02:25 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Dr. Paula McDonald 

Here’s to a year filled with happiness and productivity! Let’s make it happen!

Jan 10, 2025 08:06 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Sounds like a plan and I agree with your analysis about November and December. 

Jan 05, 2025 05:25 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Charles Stallions,

The end of the year has always been my favorite time to list houses. 

Jan 10, 2025 08:21 PM
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

"the best time to sell is when you and the house are both ready."

The answer that proves the end of the year is great for buying and selling real estate. Thanks Margaret.

Jan 05, 2025 06:21 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kris Collis, Associate Broker

And the best time to sell is always when you are ready. 

Jan 10, 2025 08:24 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Good morning, I love the forth quarter for all the reasons you mention. 

Jan 06, 2025 06:11 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Good to see you Doug Rogers 

Jan 10, 2025 08:24 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Central CT Real Estate Broker

Having a system that works and puts one in demand is always a positive. You will do whatever you wish just because of that.

Jan 07, 2025 10:37 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hello, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754  A pleasure to see you!

Jan 10, 2025 08:25 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400  good for you as you are a very wise lady 

Jan 10, 2025 11:40 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Hannah Williams,

Having more than a few years under my belt brings a bit of wisdom.

Jan 10, 2025 08:27 PM