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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Listening to various buyers, I started listing what they said was important when buying a Baltimore home. These things come after selecting the right location, condition, style and of course price range.Here are a few, and they are in no particular order.Kitchen: open floor plan, white cabinets; double ovens; center island; gas cooking, stone or quartz counters; a single large sink; and a walk-in pantry.Parking: two-car garage, carport, but, at the minimum, definitely off-street parking.Butler's pantry for those who like to entertain.Main-level primary suite and laundry on bedroom level. Mudroom or a suitable place to unload groceries, packages, and hide shoes and coats with lots of hooks and storage.Wood flooring/or high-quality engineered wood.Double vanities and at least one bathtub....
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Three things that keep an agent going no matter what the market is doingONE:The Need For LearningNot only through our compulsory (CE) education, but each transaction is another opportunity to learn and share what you know. Great agents and professionals want to give information to other agents so that we are all better informed. When I speak with a colleague or a professional, including Realtor®,  lenders, inspectors, or a title attorney, there is always the opportunity to get a new idea, learn about new rules, change, or even new forms. And we know from our clients when they ask questions. Each day I am asked to clarify items in the contract. When working with buyers and sellers, the contract agreement addresses most concerns, but you, the professional, must know that contract and abou...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
First-floor bedrooms are the most requested feature in homes. Whether for aging in place, accessibility, in-law suite, adult privacy, or just plain ole convenience. I receive more calls, texts, emails, and radio inquiries asking for main-level living primary suites than any other feature. And for so many reasons. And not just for the aging population. Think of a new mom, a sports injury, or a guest suite, and that room does not have to be a designated bedroom, but the versatility makes many a home desirable when this feature is needed.A home office on the first level makes it very convenient when the primary bedroom and kitchen are also on this level. There are other solutions when I often visit home because they think they must have a first-floor boudoir.And many times, I have been abl...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 8205 Tama Court Stevenson 21208 MLS MDBC2011878     This  3000’  all brick and stone rancher is a contemporary gem with one entire floor of gracious living…one level with no steps.   Click To See The Slideshow Photos   Check out this  Stevenson move-in-ready rancher with five bedrooms, two and a half luxury baths, an in-ground fenced pool, and a cul-de-sac location.   Notice the beautiful curved stone wood-burning fireplace in the living room. And gleaming wood floors shows the quality of this recent renovation. The custom-designed twenty-seven-foot kitchen includes clean lines with lots of granite, ceramic tile, and an abundant amount of custom wood cabinets and is ideal for the gourmet cook. Enjoy easy living with the stainless three-door refrigerator, double wall ovens, five-burner ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Is your agent strong enough?I see aggressive behavior, making the listing agent feel inadequate because they are not accepting their offers. They use tactics like the market is changing, the seller will regret this decision, and interest rates are going up, so you will never get that price.  And all of those things could happen, but it is not the agent running the show.Offers are presented to sellers. The seller makes the final decision but relies on the Broker's expertise they hired.  Trying to strong-arm the listing agent or have your buyer contact or write a letter directly to the seller is just plain wrong. And I have had the same agent's buyers mail correspondence to the seller trying to negotiate without the agent.Is your agent strong enough?
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
3433 Philips DriveBaltimore, Md. 21208 MLS MDBC2042610Click For More PhotosCheck out this spectacular mid-century modern one-level immaculate living with wood floors, high ceilings, white Cambria quartz gourmet kitchen, induction cooking,  glass tile backsplash, and an open floor plan for easy living.The above photos show an oversized garage, air-jetted tub, induction cooking, open entertaining areas, and storage galore 45 drawers in the gourmet kitchen. Three to four bedrooms with an oversized garage measuring 30' x19' with storage rooms. Gorgeous relaxing landscaped pond and waterfalls. Huge patio areas with retractable awning.  Stone floors, a sexy shower, a heated towel rack, and a  smart Toto.   Porcelain heated bath floors, tankless hot water, pocket doors, clerestory windows, a b...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Inspired by a question in the Q & A asking if we were hands-on or hands-off.My answer is I am 100% hands-on. Buyers and sellers don’t need me to do the 3 Ps when listing their houses. Place a sale sign Put it in the MLS  Pray Not even in a seller's market when there are more buyers than homes to sell. They need me to stay in touch with them, screen the showings, and qualify the agents and buyers as to what the seller needs. Maybe it’s a later closing date; perhaps they need to find another home first. They need a professional to answer questions when others have doubts. They need calm and an explanation of the workings of a transaction, publicity, the showings, the negotiations, the inspection, the appraisal, the lending process, clear to close, and the final settlement. They need me a...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  Happy 4th of July  old"Buy a Fifth on the Third for the Fourth." No, I am not promoting drinking, but this reminds me of my mom, who always said with a smile: "Don't forget to buy a Fifth on the Third for the Fourth." There is only one day that the saying makes sense.And that day is today, July 3rd.  I hope everyone enjoys this holiday week with friends and family.   Mom, I am thinking about you!  
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Photo above-mini kitchen with granite counters in the media room.   8525 Mountainholly Dr. Baltimore County Pikesville 21208   This home has it all! The first floor includes the owner's suite, a second bedroom and bath, library, sunroom, gazebo, huge deck, laundry, granite kitchen, gas fireplace, and a two-car garage. Check out the extensive decking with a private screened gazebo. The loft with a  bedroom and full bath is a perfect guest suite. And then WOW, there is the lower level that looks like "Vegas" with room for the pool table, poker room, fabulous media room, kitchen, bedroom, wine room, cedar closet, full bath, and walkout to bluestone patio and wooded views. Click to CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS 8525 Mountainholly Dr. Pikesville, Md 21208 MLS MDBC527248 For information on any home  ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Hand-delivered, it doesn't get any better! It's been a couple of years since I sold a home for Myra; I affectionately call her my "Admyra." She makes me feel so special, like when she hand-delivered this beautiful poem along with flowers. Myra did not want to disturb me, so she left them on my front porch and texted me. I have been trying to think of a way to show my appreciation for this work of art which is so much more than a thank you note. It had folds upon folds and so many verses. If you read it, you will understand the amount of time, kindness, thoughtfulness, love, and appreciation that went into the hand-making and hand printing of what I will call my most excellent paycheck ever. Yep, my Lee used to say I worked for thank you notes. And here is one that proves it.    Since t...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
I have had buyers looking for large condos for a few years. They come from large single-family homes and are ready for easy one-level living. These buyers are right-sizing, not down-sizing. They want space for entertaining, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, a lavish spa bath, and room for guests and family to visit. They want the convenience of shopping, gyms, and restaurants. What have I found? These patio homes and condos do NOT exist in our Baltimore area but are plentiful in other states. But these buyers want to stay in the Baltimore area for business, friends, or family. Check out this solution. Look at this stone mid-century modern rancher with everything mentioned above and much more. 8200 Stevenson Rd 21208Need time to sell your home? We can wait.Move-in ready. And there are n...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
8200 Stevenson RoadPikesville, Maryland 21208MLS MDBC2038224  Click To See More PhotosExquisite architecture and mid-century modern luxury come together with a guest house and pool in this Stevenson Stone and glass Rancher.One level of living at its best!Take a look at the granite flooring, high ceilings, and entire wall of glass doors. Textured granite island in the open gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Six burner gas cooking with commercial hood. Here is a kitchen for the serious cook and entertainer. Maybe one of the most excellent kitchens I've seen!    The primary bedroom with porcelain "wood" floors has direct access to the pool. And the suite has "live edge" custom counters. The luxury rain shower has no walls.   Check out the entertaining outdoor oasis. Inground ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
It is not time to tell the seller.If you don't want to get, a seller excited and set up for disappointment, wait to tell them about verbal offers. An offer is only an offer when it's in writing with dates and terms and conditions, EMD and lender letters, proof of funds, exclusions, disclosures and signatures, and a few more points in our 40-plus page Maryland contract. Some agents will tell you the buyers are interested and try to negotiate a price, date, and terms but do not write a formal offer.Some agents say they don't want to waste their time and want to run it by you verbally. And yes, I appreciate the agents asking questions like when would your seller prefer the closing date. Some people negotiate verbally and then put the offer together.  Know your sellers; for some, It's not a...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
If you are in the position to wait, I have homes for you. Why the wait? Sellers with great houses are not ready to move. One is retiring at the end of the year. One is having a house remodeled with completion as long as November, and one is still looking for their dream home. When they retire, when their home is complete, and when they find a home, their present home can and will be sold. I'm reaching out to buyers who have had a stressful time trying to purchase in this market and getting your offers accepted.Are you flexible enough to give sellers the time they need to move on? With this kind of elasticity, finding that elusive dream home may be a lot easier.Thinking of buying or selling a homeCall Margaret Rome 
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
There are many stages and decisions when considering selling a home. I have spoken to many sellers over the years, and this process can be overwhelming. After you decide to move (and I have had people take years), you need to know where you are going and what you must do to get your home on the market. Now some people keep such an organized home they could move in a week's notice. That is NOT the case for the majority. Decades of collecting, living, raising kids...you always find places to "hide" the stuff, especially when your home has unused rooms, lots of closets, an attic, a basement, or a garage. Yes, I have seen all those spaces filled up. Here is a home where Martha Stewart did not live.How do you get started? Good question. Glad you asked. If you are one of the people who have n...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  What an honor 'Best Real Estate Agency' winner by the Baltimore JT.The magazine is dated June 17, 2022. I never thought of myself as a cover girl, but what a privilege to be in this article for doing what I love to do.My Lee and My Mom would be so proud.Thank you, Baltimore Jewish Times.
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
The photo above is from Prime Tv.Here is an example of how to help buyers purchase in this market. Look at this text from a father looking out for his family. "Hello Margaret, Good morning. I spoke with you last week regarding my two daughters, that are looking for their first home to share. You asked them to write down their wish list for today's show. I hope it's not too late. It was a very busy week, but here's what they put down:''Two sisters looking for a first home in the.Location: Baltimore County (Rosedale/White Marsh/Perry Hall area)*Budget: Up to/around $350,000*4 bedrooms*At least 2 FULL bathrooms – (master room with en suite)*At least 1,800 square feetSingle-family or Town Home (Town Home preferred)Yard space with deckFinished basement*Moderately sized kitchenLess than ten y...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 You have a buyer, you know what they want, but it is not on the market. What to do? Find it!  And that is just what happened. I have buyers with specific needs. I have put the word out on my radio show and got a call from a trusted agent that a new listing was ready to go on the market in a few weeks. Let me know when it goes live and is ready for showing.A few days ago, I got a text late afternoon that the new listing was available. It was going live the next day. I asked if I could show it that evening. It was already 6 pm. I changed my plans, called my buyers, and told them to drop everything and meet me at 6:30. We came, we saw, we contracted!  Know what your buyer wants. Let others know what you need. Be prepared to write. In other words: Be ready to strike when the iron is hot! T...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 If you are selling in one area and moving to another, please ensure an agent or someone knowledgeable and responsible knows about each transaction.Just think about a situation where I was selling a home here in Baltimore and a " trusted friend" took charge of the purchase in another state. Our transaction was going so smoothly. Qualified buyer, set settlement date, and the buyer agreed to allow the seller to remain, at no charge, for up to 30 days giving this seller time needed to find the next home. It was a dream transaction in the making.That is until this "friend" helped my Baltimore seller purchase another property during this brief time. They were so happy to find the right property!Only one small problem  They scheduled the closing date on the new purchase BEFORE settlement on t...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Here is a way to repurpose a previous blog. I wrote this post describing how one of my sellers made the buyers feel welcome along with me, the Real Estate Broker. I took that post and repurposed it into this write-up below. Have you thought about going back to previous blog posts and using the same idea but differently? Thinking about buying or selling a homeCall Margaret Rome 
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 11 Slade Ave. Coop Pikesville, Md 212082 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Unit 404#MLS MDBC 037954 You can have the elegant Eleven Slade address and a Baltimore County location.How would you like a turn-key, elegantly furnished two-bedroom and two-bath coop in Eleven Slade?Click To See More Photos You will love this exquisite gourmet kitchen for all your entertaining and cooking needs. Bright white cabinets, quartz counters, mirror backsplash, a smooth five-burner cooktop, and Jenn Aire appliances fill this meticulous space. Built-in microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer on the bottom, and a breakfast bar. Such a pretty kitchen space.  A large 22’ covered balcony runs the length of the living and dining areas. Enjoy the elegance and perfection in this two-bedroom co-op. The Primary 20’ x ...
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