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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
If you've been a blogging member for a while, you can read and "hear" the voices come through. You can recognize the writing pretty much as you can identify a person when you hear them speak. We each have a style, and there are just as many styles as writers.  Some open up their personalities and allow you to get to know them personally and professionally. Others keep it hardcore business only. If not about RE, it's not relevant. Others share and combine their blogging with many topics, including family milestones, accomplishments, travel, and success with listings, buyers, and interesting settlements. There is no set rule as to when, how often, or what you choose to post. It's yours and yours alone.   My topics range from how I can expose my unique listings to the broadest audience to ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
A CEO had a unique style of hiring his top employee.  He would do his final interview at an upscale restaurant. And one, he was very well known. Before the entree, he excused himself to make or take a phone call. When the waiter served drinks, he "accidentally" spills a drink directly on the job applicant.  Oh no, the suit was now wet and stained, and he is reacting to this OOPS. The CEO was watching how they responded to this situation.Was this person, being interviewed, gracious enough to the server who apologized profusely, offered to pay for cleaning, etc.? Or did they lose it and berate the waiter because this was such an important meeting? This reaction played a big part in whether he secured the new position or not. Using this technique, the CEO could tell if he wanted this perso...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
She would be 80 on her next birthday, and she called me to help sell her condo. She told me what she owed, plus there was a considerable assessment she was responsible for and had borrowed a "few dollars" from her brother. He was considering it a gift and not expecting anything. So as always, when listing a client, I knew her bottom line. She only hoped to break even-no more. How did she find me?  It turned out that I had sold a unique home for her brother-in-law after a family member had the property for a year with no success. She also asked a neighbor about me and got his response, "You can't do any better than her." So we met, and  I listed her condo. Even though it needed work, we were getting contracts.  Each offer would have cleared her debt, but that was not enough for me. With ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 We found the right buyer for this Pikesville Townhouse located at16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208    They were waiting for a beautiful brick townhouse condominium in a private location surrounded by lush landscaping in Baltimore County? Take a look at16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208 MLS# MDBC 485792  Enclosed private patio with grill  16 Lamplighter Ct. feels like a separate home but with the convenience of maintenance-free living, outside the gate, of Annen Woods.  The popular community is close enough to walk to Trader Joes', Starbucks, The Essen Room, Ruth's Chris, Life Bridge Health and Fitness, and the Woodholme Shopping Center in Pikesville.Minutes to Wegmans and the 'Gucci' Giant!This two-level brick home has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a gas fireplace, skylights, and n...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
The perfect buyers had been waiting for this Quarry Lake condo and their patience paid off.We have new owners in this beautiful condo! 7500 Travertine Drive #402Quarry Lake Highlands3 Bedrooms2 Full bathroomsMLS MDBC452098  Click For PhotosandMore About Quarry Lake at Greenspring      Rarely available! Dogwood model is the largest unit in The Highlands with 1900 square feet, three bedrooms, and two baths. There are nine-foot ceilings in this top floor luxury condo and a private balcony off the den. A convenient attached garage accessed from the elevator or the stairs.   With so many windows, I counted fourteen, it's like living in a greenhouse. Enjoy gas heat and gas cooking. Take a look at the granite gourmet kitchen with a breakfast bar, matching granite breakfast table, wood cabinets...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 The perfect buyers found their dream home and went to settlement this past week.  2117 Burdock RdGreengate 21209MLS #MDBC504412SOLD & SETTLED   Mid Century Modern Design. Great use of space and space planning.A bright, gourmet custom kitchen makes use of every inch: Viking gas cooktop, double ovens plus a warming drawer, granite counters, and backsplash.   A disappearing wall of sliding glass opens into the curved wall Sunroom addition, with a second kitchen and room for a hot tub. Sixteen-foot ceiling with seven skylights and half penny tile flooring... this is a terrific space!  Originally four-bedrooms, now three since the master is a two-room suite with a luxury marble bath, heated floors, and walk-in dressing room and closet.   A dream lower level could be a separate apartment, ho...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
   We found the right buyer for this Pikesville Townhouse located at 16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208    They were waiting for a beautiful brick townhouse condominium in a private location surrounded by lush landscaping in Baltimore County? Take a look at16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208 MLS# MDBC 485792$231,944  Enclosed private patio with grill  16 Lamplighter Ct. feels like a separate home but with the convenience of maintenance-free living, outside the gate, of Annen Woods.  The popular community is close enough to walk to Trader Joes', Starbucks, The Essen Room, Ruth's Chris, Life Bridge Health and Fitness, and the Woodholme Shopping Center in Pikesville.Minutes to Wegmans and the 'Gucci' Giant!This two-level brick home has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a gas fireplace, skyli...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  2117 Burdock Rd Greengate 21209 Baltimore County MLS #MDBC504412     SOLD & SETTLED       We found the perfect buyers for this Mid Century Modern Design home in Greengate. Great use of space and space planning... bright, gourmet custom kitchen makes use of every inch: Viking gas cooktop, double ovens plus a warming drawer, granite counters, and backsplash.          A disappearing sliding glass wall opens into the curved wall Sunroom addition, with a  mini kitchen and room for a hot tub. Sixteen-foot ceiling with seven skylights and half penny tile flooring... this is a terrific space!         Originally four-bedrooms, now three since the master is a two-room suite with a luxury marble bath, heated floors, and walk-in dressing room and closet.          A dream lower level could be a se...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  Seek, and ye shall find by googling.Looking for an article in the TRS magazine,  I typed in my name and came up with this page of stuff about yours truly.   Surprised, there was so much, but then when you think about being in Real Estate since 1990, blogging since 2006, and all the other things that go into this wonderful career, it made sense. Most of the articles lead back to ActiveRain.Have you checked out what is online about you lately? Thinking about selling your home? Call Margaret Rome  
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  It's not unusual to hear this statement, 'Let Me Know If You Get An Offer.'   Do I need to stay in touch with you to see if you are ready to write on one of my properties?My suggestion, let me know you are prepared to write, and I will let you know if there are other offers. I refuse to take the blame when your buyer loses out on the perfect house because they did not move quickly or decided to wait, or their REALTOR® did not follow up with the listing agent.  Another statement, "Why did you accept another offer when you knew my buyer was interested?" Again not my job to stay in close contact with you. Since I show my properties, it is unnecessary to call the agents to see if they showed up, what they think, ask them for feedback, or ask if they will offer. I was there; I answered que...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 SOLD & SETTLED We found the buyer for this beautiful mid-century rancher.4 Green Heather Ct 21208Modern Contemporary Unique   4 Green Heather Ct Baltimore, Md.21208MLS MDBC499154 5 Bedrooms5 Full Baths  Luxury abounds in this ultra-sleek livable sculpture on a private cul de sac.  Five full baths, gourmet kitchen, wood floors, a couple of whirlpool tubs, a gym, a sauna, a three-car garage, 11 skylights, and 13 sliding glass doors,    The open floor plan lets your furniture define the interior spaces. Positioned on two acres in the Stevenson area of Baltimore County, this six thousand foot mid-century modern white brick rancher features an outdoor pool, tennis/basketball court, and extensive decking. This unique contemporary home has undergone an exquisite interior renovation and is an ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Today was settlement day for the property at 25 Lighttown Ct in the Pikesville area of 21208.This is a lovely all brick end of group townhouse backing to wide-open land and a stream. Wonderful sized deck off the living room, gleaming wood floors, a granite kitchen with a pull-out island was move-in ready.  The finished lower level with a level walkout is perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the surrounding beauty.   Harriet CharkatzAbove, the listing agent was an absolute delight, always kind, knowledgeable, and extremely professional.  The settlement was quick, lasting about 20 minutes,The sellers were out of town and had already pre-signed. The lucky buyers did not need a mortgage, so 1-2-3 we had a fast, smooth, and done closing!Congratulations to everyone. Buying or selling a ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208  Have you been waiting for a beautiful brick townhouse condominium in a private location surrounded by lush landscaping in Baltimore County? Take a look at16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208 MLS# MDBC 485792$231,944 Enclosed private patio with grill   16 Lamplighter Ct. feels like a separate home but with the convenience of maintenance-free living, outside the gate, of Annen Woods.  The popular community is close enough to walk to Trader Joes, Starbucks, The Essen Room, Ruth's Chris, Life Bridge Health and Fitness, and the Woodholme Shopping Center in Pikesville.Minutes to Wegmans and the 'Gucci' Giant!This two-level brick home has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a fireplace, skylights, and no basement. This spacious eat-in kitchen boasts white applia...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Easier than asking the neighbor When you buy a home in Baltimore County, it's pretty common to ask the seller or the neighbors about the trash schedule. There is a simpler way.  Go to Baltimore County, It's easy to put in your address and find when waste, recycling, and yard clippings are picked up.   When asked when is the trash day, there is no need to ask the neighbors.At least...not in Baltimore County. Do you know about trash pickup days in your neighborhood?     
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Living in a home for many years, we tend to not look at it the same way. Maybe we go into a side door off the kitchen or go straight into the garage. I suggest you stop. Look at your house from the street. Can you even see it? Is it overgrown? Is it still inviting?   Look at the walkway, the front door, the mailbox, the yard, the garage doors, the shrubbery. We are talking by drive by and curb appeal.Remember that old saying; you only get one chance to make a first impression. When listing a home, I ask the owner to walk around their house with me. How do the windows look? The gutters?  Condition of trees? The siding? What does a buyer see when they first drive by or approach your main entrance?This is a good exercise even if you are not quite ready to sell.If the yard has been neglect...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 46 Bellchase Rd 21208 Is Sold & Settled   Is it possible for one home to have it all? Maybe this one!A gorgeous four-bedroom brick colonial in the gated community of Valley Gate!  46 Bellchase Ct 21208Valley GateMLS MDBC49872 This one has it all and then some!Huge master suite with high ceilings 2 walk-in closets, a luxurious new bath with granite, a walk-in shower, and a jetted tub.Gourmet granite kitchen with 6 burner gas cooktop plus a grill, three dishwashers, and a subzero refrigerator. A sunken family room with tigerwood floors and a fireplace.Bright bay windows in the dining room which can be expanded into the living room for larger gatherings.First-floor office/music room/or bedroom.A full lower level with high ceilings is ready to custom finish for your needs.Wine connoisseur?...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208   Have you been waiting for a beautiful brick townhouse condominium in a private location surrounded by lush landscaping in Baltimore County? Take a look at16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208 MLS# MDBC 485792$239,944 Enclosed private patio with grill   16 Lamplighter Ct. feels like a separate home but with the convenience of maintenance-free living, outside the gate, of Annen Woods.  The popular community is close enough to walk to Trader Joes, Starbucks, The Essen Room, Ruth's Chris, Life Bridge Health and Fitness, and the Woodholme Shopping Center in Pikesville.Minutes to Wegmans and the 'Gucci' Giant!This two-level brick home has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a fireplace, skylights, and no basement. This spacious eat-in kitchen boasts white appli...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
   New listings, multiple showings, and promises of offers are not for an amateur.  Sizing up seven showings,Sizing up the agent,  sizing up the buyer, and sizing up the motivation of both is crucial. There are some smooth talkers. Are you listening? Who has requested disclosures? Who has verbally "convinced" you of an imminent forthcoming offer. How you handle the "Do you already have offers." "When are you presenting contracts." "We'll have our offer in before 10 pm." "My buyers love the house already lost another" "Our terms will be cash, non-contingent, with $200K EMD, and flexible dates for the seller to vacate.'' Sounds wonderful.  Remember, in Real Estate, if not in writing, not signed and initialed by all ...it is NOT a contract. Please don't be naive, don't count your chickens ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
   Have you been waiting for a beautiful brick townhouse condominium in a private location surrounded by lush landscaping in Baltimore County? Take a look at16 Lamplighter Ct. Annen Woods 21208 MLS# MDBC 485792$239,944 Gas fireplace flanked by two sets of sliding glass doors leading to fenced patio.  16 Lamplighter Ct. feels like a separate home but with the convenience of maintenance-free living, outside the gate, of Annen Woods.  The popular community is close enough to walk to Trader Joes, Starbucks, The Essen Room, Ruth's Chris, Life Bridge Health and Fitness, and the Woodholme Shopping Center in Pikesville.Minutes to Wegmans and the 'Gucci' Giant!This two-level brick home has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a fireplace, skylights, and no basement. This spacious eat-in kitchen boasts w...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Have you been waiting for a beautiful brick townhouse condominium in a private location surrounded by lush landscaping in Baltimore County? Take a look at16 Lamplighter Ct.  Annen Woods 21208 MLS# MDBC 485792$231,944 Gas fireplace flanked by two sets of sliding glass doors leading to fenced patio.  16 Lamplighter Ct. feels like a separate home but with the convenience of maintenance-free living, outside the gate, of Annen Woods.  The popular community is close enough to walk to Trader Joes, Starbucks, The Essen Room, Ruth's Chris, Life Bridge Health and Fitness, and the Woodholme Shopping Center in Pikesville. Minutes to Wegmans and the 'Gucci' Giant!This two-level brick home has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a fireplace, skylights, and no basement. This spacious eat-in kitchen boasts w...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 It's not a typical Baltimore County home.Oh, it's pretty enough from the outside, a brick rancher with a double driveway.  But then you enter into a Jay Jenkin's designed interior.   Mid Century Modern Design. Great use of space and space planning. A bright, gourmet custom kitchen makes use of every inch: Viking gas cooktop, double ovens plus a warming drawer, granite counters, and backsplash.   A disappearing sliding glass wall opens into the curved wall Sunroom addition with a second kitchen and room for a hot tub. Sixteen-foot ceiling with seven skylights and half penny tile flooring... this is a terrific space!  Originally four-bedrooms, now three since the master is a two-room suite with a luxury marble bath, heated floors, and walk-in dressing room and closet.   A dream lower lev...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 4 Green Heather Ct 21208Modern Contemporary UniqueYou deserve the best! 4 Green Heather Ct 21208MLS MDBC499154 5 Bedrooms5 Full Baths  Luxury abounds in this ultra-sleek livable sculpture on a private cul de sac.  Five full baths, gourmet kitchen, wood floors, a couple of whirlpool tubs, a gym, a sauna, a three-car garage, 11 skylights, and 13 sliding glass doors,    The open floor plan lets your furniture define the interior spaces. Positioned on two acres in the Stevenson area of Baltimore County, this six thousand foot mid-century modern white brick rancher features an outdoor pool, tennis/basketball court, and extensive decking. This unique contemporary home has undergone an exquisite interior renovation and is an exceptional example of Mid Century Modern architecture.Yes, a real W...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
7500 Travertine Drive #402Quarry Lake Highlands3 Bedrooms2 Full bathrooms TOO LATEMLS MDBC452098$474,944 Click For PhotosandMore About Quarry Lake at Greenspring      Rarely available! Dogwood model is the largest unit in The Highlands with 1900 square feet, three bedrooms, and two baths. There are nine-foot ceilings in this top floor luxury condo and a private balcony off the den. A convenient attached garage is accessed from the elevator or the stairs.     Take a look at the granite gourmet kitchen with a breakfast bar, matching granite breakfast table, wood cabinets, and wood floors.  We found the perfect buyers, and this Highlands top floor condo at Quarry Lake Beauty is too late!                                                            
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