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Stress-Free Home Showings The Rome Way

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

 

Stress-Free Home Showings The Rome Way


This is a safer and more comfortable way to show your home. Selling a home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially if you live alone. One of the biggest frustrations I hear from sellers is the
waiting game: an agent makes an appointment, the seller prepares
the house,
and then... nothing. They show up late, much later, or
sometimes not at all. Meanwhile, the owner is stuck at home,
unable to make plans and wondering what’s happening.

I knew I needed to find a better solution for sellers who also needed peace
of mind and security during showings.


Here’s the system I've put in place—and it works
beautifully.

The appointment is confirmed with instructions to call me for access. 

When the showing agent arrives at the property, I am notified and
immediately call my seller. She knows right away that the agent is at her front door and is ready to come in.  


With permission, I stay on the phone during the showing. This allows me to guide the agent through the property virtually and gives my seller

 reassurance. This will not work for every situation, but for sellers who
feel uneasy about strangers entering the home, it is a wonderful solution. Most agents have been very accepting of the process, and more importantly, my seller feels safe, secure, and respected.


At the end of the day, selling a home should never mean
giving up comfort. My job is not only to market and sell your
property but also, to make sure you feel taken care of every step of
the way.

Thinking of selling your home

Call Margaret Rome

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
Broker/Owner/Realtor®

Baltimore, Maryland


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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

This does sound like a good system. This is also a great reminder of how the business of real estate is conducted differently by market. Listing agents in Manhattan are generally expected to be present for all showings. Generally, the rare exception is with a vacant apartment in a doorman building- where the buyers agent would get access to the apartment with keys left with the doorman. 

Sep 27, 2025 11:10 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Adam Feinberg

This system is beneficial for both me and the client. Staying personally in touch cannot be stressed enough. From what I have heard...New York real estate differs significantly from that of the rest of the country.

Sep 27, 2025 04:58 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Rarely are agents at a showing here in my area Margaret.  Although I do think this is a great idea for a seller is a bit unsure of showings.  I like it!

Sep 27, 2025 12:11 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Anna "Banana" Kruchten ,

 This is working extremely well, and the seller appreciates the personal touch.

Sep 27, 2025 05:03 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret waiting is not one of my strong points, so your system would definitely help with that.

Sep 27, 2025 02:11 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

George Souto

It has made the showings, for sellers who need this, a pleasant experience. Since I know the agent was present, there is no need for a feedback follow-up.

Sep 27, 2025 05:09 PM
Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Hello, Margaret. This is a brilliant, client-centric solution! The 'waiting game' frustration and security concerns are huge stressors for sellers, especially those living alone. Implementing a high-touch system like this, where you stay on the phone, is a true differentiator. It showcases a dedication to service and provides peace of mind that no tech solution alone can offer. Great job!

 

Sep 27, 2025 02:44 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Thank you so much, Dennis Neal.

This approach addresses my clients' concerns about who and when buyers and agents show up. I plan to use this as a topic on my radio show tomorrow.

Sep 27, 2025 05:15 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - regardless of the situations, selling a home is not "easy".  Going away or outside your comfort zone can be upsetting.  You have a system has worked well for your clients.  As Adam Feinberg commented, local differences come into play and can even differ between practitioners in the area.  

Sep 28, 2025 03:08 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Michael Jacobs

There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to how we handle the various situations in Real Estate.

Sep 29, 2025 11:29 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I know that I would really enjoy looking at homes to purchase with Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, the Rome way is the way to go, especially when selling a home!

Sep 28, 2025 05:17 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Brian England,

Lovely comment! Thank you, 

Sep 29, 2025 11:30 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

That is such an incredibly thoughtful and proactive system, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400! It's absolutely brilliant how you've found a way to virtually guide the agent while giving your seller crucial peace of mind during showings. Thank you for sharing this truly unique approach to providing top-notch client service!

Sep 28, 2025 06:29 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lew Corcoran

I am on the radio in just a few minutes and will be talking about this way of contacting the agent and making the process better for my seller.

Sep 28, 2025 09:03 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Margaret,

Your showing system just reminds me of how all real estate is local and systems and ways of showing very! it sounds like you have found the perfect set up in your market place.

Sep 28, 2025 05:59 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Dorie Dillard Austin TX ,

It takes a lot more time than the typical '' go and show" to talk to each agent and give them the reason why we are doing the showing this way. I have had positive reactions to the buyer agents when I explain my reasoning!

Sep 29, 2025 11:34 PM