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The More Unique The Longer on The Market

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

Properties with a smaller buyer pool are more likely to spend more time on the market.And this is true of unique and unusual properties. There are fewer buyers for these homes, and we must dig deeper to match them up with the right buyer. These listings take much more time to find the right buyer from that limited buyer pool.I have always enjoyed the challenge and hide nothing when describing these houses. Always explaining the unique feature, whether built in the 1700s, has cantilevered decks, is attached to a cemetery, is adjacent to the beltway, or is upside down (not financially), but the bedrooms are on the lower level. Maybe the house is on the railroad tracks, has no basement, has more bathrooms than bedrooms, an indoor pool, a funky custom design, a converted barn, or an unusua... 02/02/2023

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Moving Can Be A Catch 22

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

Thinking of selling but where are you going to move? Baltimore does NOT have a large selection of condos, accessible homes or 55 + housing. When it is time to sell..there is a great deal of pressure on a seller who has lived in the same home for 15, 20 or even 50 years. It feels like a catch 22. Here is the dilemma. If we find a place we like, we can't buy until our house is sold. We need the proceeds to move forward. If we put our house on the market and it sells right away, we don't have a suitable place to move. Help! Be careful about being 'talked into' a real estate situation. List right away...it is the best time! Put an offer on this condo you love.You have a really good house and it will sell right away. Doing the above may lead to a meltdown. Let's try to alleviate thi... 07/22/2018

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Too Late But No Too Late Sign

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

This perfect condo went on the market Saturday and we have a ratified contract. But there is no TOO LATE sign! Why? Because this is a condo and no signs are allowed. That will not stop me from using a Too Late sign here.. Stevenson Village 14 Stonehenge Circle #12 Baltimore County 21208 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath MLS 1002001306 Located at the Baltimore 695 Beltway Exit 21 and easy access to I 83. Easy commute to almost anywhere. Perfect top floor condo with 2 bedrooms and an updated master bath/shower, walk in closet and lots of built in storage. Wood floors and a spacious open floor plan has French doors to the glass enclosed balcony that adds a bit of extra space and light. Eat in kitchen with 3 pantry closets, white cabinets, washer and dryer. So bright and so ready to move right in n... 07/09/2018

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When Is A One Hour Open House Not One Hour ?

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

When does a ONE hour impromptu open house go for almost FOUR hours? It's when you take a well priced home and the first day it hits the market, you have a scheduled showing. You take that showing and turn it into an open house. Put it in the MLS and announce the open on the radio show. The open is 4:30-5:30. You don't leave because the hour is up...you wait until the showings are done.And that's how you wind up with an open house that is way longer than your planned one hour.I'd call that a success!But the real success is to see if there are contracts submitted.Stay tuned 07/08/2018

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Tell Me About The Quarry

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

Quarry Lake is located in Baltimore County off Greenspring Ave. just south of Beltway Exit 22. As you can see from the map above...Old Court Rd is to the north and Smith ave to the south.Also convenient to I 83 and Falls Rd. Check out the club house below The mid rise condos are in a gated community with covered balcony and a private garage. Check out some of the shops and restaurantsas of July 2018 If you are thinking about living in Quarry Lake Call me for information. 07/02/2018

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Home Inspection Simple Preparations

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

When we are busy selling properties, the home inspection plays a big part.It is so important to let the seller know what to expect. With a smile, I say it is similar to a root canal and a colonoscopy at the same time. Here are a few things to help sellers get ready:First have the sellers leave the house!Let them know it could be a number of hours. It could be 1-2 or it could be 5-6 but let them know you will stay in touch. They do need to be available by phone especially if there are any questions. Suggest they have clothes in the washing machine and in the dryer, dishes in dishwasher and the appliance set to "start". You've now made it easy for the inspector ...who does not have to "figure out" your appliances.Make sure all the windows and doors open and close and are not blocked.Make... 06/19/2018

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Quick Smooth Closing On Eleven Slade Coop !

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)

Eleven Slade Sold and Settled This was one of the fastest closings. Just a few papers to sign, including the proprietary lease, exchange of keys and in less than 20 minutes there were new owners for 11 Slade Avenue # 609 Baltimore, Maryland 21208 Eleven Slade Cooperative2 Bedroom2 Bathrooms MLS #BC10198870 Click To See Photos The right buyers fell in love with this cooperative! Located in the elegant Eleven Slade address with the Baltimore County location. Bright and spacious two bedrooms... could be 2 masters, guest room office or den. Well located on sixth floor of this luxury high rise co-op. This home is conveniently located near the elevator. Wide windows bathe the rooms with light. Enjoy the tree top views from the large balcony and the spacious bedrooms living and dining... 06/15/2018

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