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February And Love Is In The Air

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

 

 

Home Sweet HomeRome

 

 

Lisa Von Domek is hosting the February Contest...Love Is In The Air.

The challenge is about choosing a transaction that made me feel good.

 Picking just one transaction is not so easy, but here it is.

It was a home that I was listing for a family who had bought and sold with me over many years. This time it was a parent's home and one that was in disrepair.  With the owner well in her nineties...the entire family decided to do an " AS IS " sale.

The condition was not even appropriate for interior photos. When the property was mentioned to my professional photographer,  he wanted to buy this house.

He reminded me of my promise to find the perfect home for his beautiful family. Again he told me this was the right house.

My advice: I felt it needed too much work for this young family and was afraid they would get in over their heads and pocketbook.

Still insisting this was the right home, the seller accepted their offer and we lined up several inspectors. The contract also gave them the opportunity to withdraw.

They went in with eyes wide open and could not stop thanking the sellers and me for making their dream come true. 

 

 

Love Margaret Rome

 

Here is a note from this family.

"..This is the BEST home ever! We are so grateful to have found so many positives we always wanted. I truly NEVER thought I would be able to have all in one. We feel like we won the lottery. We love the cul de sac, beautiful back yard, excellent street, next to a park, a ranch, gorgeous basement with so much light, and such good people lived here. It makes a difference. The home is so PERFECT!

Mrs. Rome, we can’t thank you enough! We go to sleep and wake up so happy!''

 

This transaction was so smooth that this young family helped the owners clean out and even pack up the home. They felt it was a privilege to help and the sellers thought that angels had been sent to buy Mom's special home.

 

Whenever I see the buyers OR run into someone who knows them...they talk about living in their dream home!

 

Love was definitely in the air. 

 

Margaret Rome 

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
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Baltimore, Maryland


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Marte Cliff
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That makes it even more wonderful. I love that the seller knows her home is in good hands.

Feb 02, 2019 07:54 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland wow...that's a story to remember... and I hope the previous homeowner has a great appreciation for the deal you delivered to them!!

Feb 03, 2019 03:43 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. What a great story for a true Win-win situation. Enjoy your day 

Feb 03, 2019 05:00 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Wonderful, goose-bump generating story Margaret, perfect for Lisa's entry. I love hearing "We love our house".. it's the biggest thank you there is. 

It's also more proof that there is indeed the just right buyer for every house. 

Feb 03, 2019 06:59 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Barbara Todaro The sellers were very happy with this transaction. Good luck today. Go Pats!

Feb 03, 2019 07:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Wayne Martin It was the best kind of win-win. Always good to see you.

Feb 03, 2019 07:07 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Andrea Bedard " We love the house" is the best form of appreciation and what we work so hard for.

Feb 03, 2019 07:09 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Margaret,
What a wonderful story.  Over the course of a career, real estage agents get to be a part of many wonderful "stories", don't they?  

Feb 03, 2019 07:58 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Carol Williams    Yes we do and this contest, hosted by Lisa Von Domek 

   is perfect to share these happy stories.

Feb 03, 2019 08:13 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I had a similar sale a couple years ago.  I listed a duplex that needed work.  There were several siblings who owned it.  And, they weren't getting along.  It was I who suggested that we didn't know who their buyer would be, and the grief of trying to have the brothers and sisters agree on how much to fix the place up to market it might not be worth the effort.  Right away, we found a buyer who was a contractor, who offered full price, and an easy close.  Everyone was happy at the end of the sale.

Feb 03, 2019 02:09 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

A light bulb went off in my head Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland  You have inspired me again as you do so often. wonderful story

Feb 04, 2019 08:07 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland what a lovely entry for our Love Contest.  I know that the seller's are thrilled that the new family in the owner's previous home are so in love with it and will be making new memories for years to come.

Feb 04, 2019 08:44 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat As Is can be the perfect solution and so glad it worked for you!

Feb 04, 2019 09:50 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Lisa Von Domek Thanks for hosting this contest!

Feb 04, 2019 09:50 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Hannah Williams Cannot wait to read your inspiring light bulb moment!

Feb 04, 2019 09:52 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland  Have written #1 this is for #2 have to thank you for inspiration now to start #2

Feb 04, 2019 10:19 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Just read the #1 and look forward to the second one. Thanks.

Feb 04, 2019 10:51 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland I got goosebumps reading your story.  What a wonderful letter and story.  Don't you just love happy endings?

Feb 05, 2019 03:45 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Elyse Berman, PA Love happy endings and just wrote another real estate love story.

Feb 10, 2019 07:59 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Margaret, Your photographer had an eye for his dream home and you were the vehicle to get him to see that home.

Feb 26, 2019 02:16 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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He is so happy and so proud of his beautiful dream home Gloria Todor 

Mar 05, 2019 07:00 PM