Margaret Rome's Blog

As Realtor®, one may say that I sell houses. But what I do is give out information and educate. Our contact info is on just about anything: websites, blogs, signs, business cards, flyers, a park bench, grocery carts, billboards, car wraps, magnets, for sale signs, and some have the info on their ...

An ActiveRain First  When we started blogging on ActiveRain, many were motivated by POINTS and that elusive gold star that announced your post was featured. Today, I see that one member has hit 1000 featured posts! That is not a number that one can achieve without some fanfare.Congratulations, Ka...

More and more, I am hearing from buyers, and some tell me they are giving up. They have a fear of buying a house.  One couple visiting my open house said they stopped looking more than six months ago after five rejected offers. They were strongly encouraged to waive inspections and appraisal cont...

  When working with a real estate agent, you want to see only the homes that meet your needs. Time is one thing we cannot get back. Research with your Realtor® to rule out the properties that will not work, whether it is style, location, or proximity to work. Questions about finding that right ho...

.So what does one do when something works? You, of course, REPEAT! Since I have a scheduled showing on 8502 Tema  Court in Stevenson at two today, I am doing an Open from 2:30-3:30.Yesterday I did the same only from 12-1. Since I already had a scheduled appointment, I turned it into a one-hour op...

  How Not to Show the Wrong House  Showing the wrong house to a buyer wastes time for everyone. Knowing your buyer's parameters is very important.When working with buyers, I have them make out a wish list. You can narrow down the showings when you know your buyer's preferences.Research and Ask Qu...

Open House 1-23-2022 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 Photos8205 Tama CtStevenson 21208MLS #MDBC2011878Check out this  Stevenson move-in-ready rancher with five bedrooms, two ...

7520 Seven Mile LaneBaltimore County 21208MLS# MDBC2003390 Seven Mile and Smith Ave Desirable location!7520 Seven Mile Lane Too LateOne lucky buyer has found an excellent opportunity to own this single-family home set up as two living units. The second floor has a private entrance from the large ...

 Bigger May Or May Not Be Better In Real Estate Is it better to purchase a smaller house in an exclusive neighborhood or a larger home in a less desirable area? Is there a correct answer? Well, it depends. Some only want a specific community and are comfortable with that smaller home in what they...

 We met for an early dinner just this past October 2001, and it was so good seeing both Gary and Lauren. They were in town for the Baltimore Boat Show. And we had a few precious hours to catch up. Gary was  Floyd Wickman Sweathog Master Trainer, guru, teacher, confidant, and above all, a dear fri...