Margaret Rome's Blog

  Love Letter written by the owners of1805 By Woods 21153MLS# MDBC2111702   "In 2000, I was scanning the “for sale” house listings, looking for what was proving to be impossible. I wanted a house that both my husband and I could fall in love with. We’d been living in a traditional brick home for ...

Eleven Slade Penthouse #906Baltimore, Maryland 21208Sold and Settled This rarely available 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 9th-floor penthouse at Eleven Slade is a beauty.  The bright and spacious St Charles eat-in Kitchen has a delightful skylight that fills the space with natural light.  The living room ...

This Sunday, the second Sunday in March, we will "Spring Forward" at 2 a.m. Make sure to set your clocks ahead one hour.  Remind your Sunday appointments about the time change.Remind your Sunday appointments about the time change. Adjusting all devices is pretty important for tomorrow's 12-noon r...

Some people make it sound so easy: You can buy a neglected property cheap, fix it up, and sell it for a huge profit. That's what first-time rehabbers think.When flipping a house, it’s important to plan your timeline carefully. Depending on the amount of work needed, renovations can take anywhere ...

It's Just a Phone...Pick It Up Real estate thrives on relationships, so talk with anyone interested in buying or selling. Find a way that is fun for you. You might be in the wrong field if it feels like a chore. An eager agent wanted to boost their income with a tight budget and sought ways to at...

 Years ago, before I entered real estate, I dealt with a recurring issue with "Swarmers," or flying ants, which signal possible termite activity. After each swarm, we found countless wings. We hired pest control companies for treatments—drilling around and inside the house, lower level, and garag...

 Always Reduce the price... But not always!We've been trained to set property prices low and keep reducing them until someone buys. If a house doesn’t sell quickly, we immediately drop the price. When there are few showings, we think lowering the price will help. The belief that “the first offer ...

Seeing A Home from Different Angles2322 Sugarcone Rd photos Sometimes, it’s important to have a different perspective. Looking at a house from various angles can reveal distinct features and qualities. For example, viewing a home from the street allows you to appreciate its curb appeal. You can e...

What makes my day is receiving appreciation in the form of a beautiful letter from clients who let me know how thankful they were for my help in selling their home of almost fifty years. "Dear Margaret, my wife and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts and tell you how much we appreci...

Negotiation is like poker, where you try to figure out what others think and how to get what you want. Two ways to do this are bluffing and telling untrue things, but they’re different!Bluffing is like pretending you have a super strong hand in a card game. Imagine saying you’re ready to leave th...