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Talking Ethics and Active Rain in Baltimore

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

The place was packed. Real estate people wall to wall at Chestnut Hill Country Club for a three-hour CE seminar on Code of Ethics. Sure, it's the end of the year and agents need to get their credits. Plus, the price was right - bring hats, gloves, scarves - presents for children. Thanks to Martha Lessner for organizing this seminar.

I did not need the credits because I already took this class while at MAR in Ocean city, but it was convenient, and a break was needed from my featured post that just hit a 100 comments!

Tom DreschlerThe class was sponsored by WCR(Women's Council of Realtors) and REMDA (Real Estate Million Dollar Association), and taught by Tom Drechsler who I knew from the settlement he did for my favorite young couple. After an early morning stop at Target (it opened at 8:00 and the class was at 8:30...no problem) for the admission items, I joined the crowd.

Margaret Rome and Aaron RiceThere were agents from all over including some from my former Floyd Wickman mentor group: Amy Ruth-Remax and Barb Fiertag-Keller Williams, and a number of agents from my former Coldwell Banker company.

As I was waiting for my CE certificate, someone called my name and said,

 "You commented on my Active Rain post." Yes, it was Aaron Rice-Keller Williams. A fellow Active Rainer from Baltimore?

Of course, I commented! I asked if he was going to do a post - he hadn't thought about that. So I handed my camera to someone who snapped this photo of Aaron and me. I had taken one of Tom during the session,

and voila - we have a short  Active Rain post!

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Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Margaret, thanks for this post. I love it when fellow Active Rainers meet up especially famous ones like you that we get to meet. Glad Aaron recognized you.

Dec 03, 2008 08:04 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Margaret - what makes meeting other Active Rainers even better is sharing the photos with the rest of us!  Thanks.

Dec 03, 2008 09:04 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Margaret..These class are also social networking opportunities, If mine weren't so far away I would go just for the face time.

Dec 03, 2008 09:08 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gary, It was exciting to meet Aaron and be recognized by a fellow Rainer.

Sharon, So thankful for the small digital camera that we never have to be without.

Steve, The networking is one of the best parts of most seminars. Otherwise, we could get our CE credits on line.

Dec 03, 2008 11:13 AM
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Aaron Rice

Margaret it was great chatting with you on Tuesday.  I see your name everywhere from print advertising to the MLS.  It was an honor meeting you in person.  I love it when icons like yourself are willing to share and help younger agents raise the bar of this profession.  I can't wait to read your new book Real Estate the Rome Way!  Make it a great day!

Dec 03, 2008 11:15 PM
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Raylene Lewis
Century 21 Beal, Inc. - College Station, TX

Thanks for the post! Those classes are really great to go to!

Dec 04, 2008 12:52 AM
Jon Wnoroski
America's 1st Choice RH Realty Co., Inc. - Green, OH
Summit County Realtor

Margaret - Thanks for the post.  It's always a pleasure to meet other Active Rainers personally.  I have met two already and will meet with another before long.

 

Dec 04, 2008 01:45 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Aaron, It was a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for introducing yourself. You look so professional, I am sure that you will have much success. Don't forget to sign in when you comment.

Raylene, Thanks for stopping by.

Jon, You are welcome. Tell us about the Active Rainers you have met.

Dec 04, 2008 03:52 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Margaret, none of my Maryland continuing ed was this much fun!

Dec 04, 2008 02:42 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Patricia, If the Maryland Rainers get together for  CE, we would make it fun. Would love to meet you in or out of a class!

Dec 05, 2008 12:35 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Margaret - I, too, enjoy my CE classes. I often get to catch up with Realtors that I know but seldom see. I haven't had the opportunity to meet any AR members but anticipate that changing in 2009! Once again you remind all of us to keep the faithful camera handy!!!

Dec 07, 2008 01:26 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Connie, Don't forget to keep that camera battery charged if you don't keep it with you.

Maybe the Rainers need to have something special to be recognized. Any ideas?

Dec 07, 2008 08:05 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Margaret it is great that you had the chance to meet a fellow Active Rainer. Your post is a good reminder that I need to get my education credits finished up:)

Dec 08, 2008 12:38 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Bill, It seems that Active Rainers are everywhere. By going to the classes and networking events, the opportunities are limitless. Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 11, 2008 06:41 AM