Randallstown, MD

How many blogs does it take to get to the settlement table?

The home was listed January 22nd. The contract was ratified January 30th.

And today February 29th... yes it is leap year, we had a perfect settlement. Thirty eight days but who's counting.

In the photo above, Leroy McLean(buyer agent), the excited new home owners the happy sellers Jimmy and Dan with me. Dan is holding the check and I am passing the keys. This transaction was perfect from the beginning. Great sellers, great buyers and a very competent professionals all working together.

Thanks to Tom Shea, Sr. Loan Officer 1st Mariner for getting this FHA loan through in record time and we appreciate Kim Gavlin Owner, KG Title Inc. for accomodating our schedules. It is the definition of TEAM...together each accomplishes more!

Below are the NINE blogs that got us from listing to settlement.

Blog #1 ...Too Busy to Blog

Blog # 2 ...10 Reasons to Live at 8930 Church Lane 21133 Baltimore, MD -

Blog # 3 ...Baltimore County's Newest Historic District

Blog #4...The Community of Fieldstone Blog #5...The First Showing Blog #6... Appreciative Sellers Blog #7 Clear To Close' Are Meaningful Words! Blog #8 Final Walk Through AND THE FINAL... 9 Blogs From Listing to Settlement..The Rome Way

How many blogs does it take to get to the settlement table?

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'Clear To Close' Are Meaningful Words!

Here are some meaningful words that I like to use. NEXT , WIN= What's Important Now? and I Don't Do Upset!

Today's favorite line is Clear to Close. We had our Final Walk Through at 8930 Church Lane 21133 and settlement scheduled for Wednesday at 2PM. Last minute follow up with lender and title company for updates... these were not the words I wanted to hear, "We are waiting for a "couple more bits of information from the buyer"!

Uh oh.. red flag! Can we close on time?

A quick call to my sellers to alert them of a possible delay. Why wait til the last minute to share bad news? They are prepared but not thrilled. About 5:06 (but who is counting) an email arrives with a final approval and those very special words..Clear To Close.

The funds have been wired to the title company and I have a preliminary settlement sheet. I will feel better when I have a final HUD1 but for right now... ''CLEAR TO CLOSE'' are meaningful words.

What are some of your meaningful words?

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Final Walk Through the Rome Way...8930 Church Lane 21133

You all know that I have the best sellers. We choose each other and we are 100% Sure we want to work together. My favorite clients said there were 10 reasons to use Margaret Rome. I think they liked my blogging and I did sell their home on the first showing.

Today was the final walk through at 8930 Church Lane. We all met at the property... myself, the buyer's agent, the excited buyers and the homeowners.

Our Maryland contract allows for a final inspection within five days of closing. Most times this process is very short. There is a checklist to make sure any needed repairs are done. The buyers go around and turn on the water, the stove, the dishwasher, disposal, flush a couple of toilets, sign the addenda saying everything is satisfactory and say ''see you at the settlement table."

This was not that kind of walk through. It started at 2:00 PM and finished after 4:00 PM. We had the most fascinating tour of the lush landscaping or as lush as it can be in the winter. Everything planted on this half acre lot was done using specimen plants, trees, shrubs or flowers. The buyers got a preview of their gardens and are anticipating the beautiful spring season in their new home. This is such a perfect time to move.

They continued sharing info on the items in the backyard oasis...from the Tiki bar (and location of the extra fuel for these torches) to how to change the filter on the pond and where to purchase the fish. The plantings all had a reason...to give privacy, to give color, to add fragrance but most of all to share nature's beauty!

When it was time to go inside, the home was toasty warm from the gas fireplace. Each item was explained. These sellers had taken time to make up Three Ring Binders...one contained all the manuals and the other all the documents for 8930 Church Lane 21133 Baltimore county's Newest Historic District . Everything in one place and so convenient.

My seller, being a horticulturist took time to point out each and every tree, when they bloomed, what color, described the flowers, how /when to trim, and even the fragrance of each tree or shrub. One he said smells like cotton candy... another was lemon scented. There were chairs and benches to relax and take in the aroma and solitude of the gardens.

The tour continued, inside,on all four levels sharing the various features and upgrades and answering any and all questions. The buyer was taking notes writing as fast as possible.

And the last thing the buyers saw..a wine cooler installed with a sign that read "Welcome Home" a gift from the sellers. The last thing I saw were big smiles on the happy buyers!

Final Walk Through the Rome Way

My Sellers Made This For Me !! Top 10 Reasons to Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome.

For anyone who thinks they are too busy to blog, this could be the results of your efforts. My wonderful clients and now friends sent this to me yesterday. Of course I have been too busy with An Impromtu Open House to post until now.

Do I have the best sellers or what?

Thank you Daniel Simpson and Jimmy Waites for taking time to put this together. I could not think of a better gift or one that I would appreciate more!

Since you are so creative, I am going to send you an invitation to ActiveRain and the gift of blogging.

My sellers made this for me!

Hernwood Heights in Baltimore County... a Community of Custom Homes! And a new HomeRome Listing!

A new listing will be coming on the market soon in this established neighborhood. This brick four bedroom rancher has a sunroom, 2 car garage, finished lower level, a lovely large landscaped lot of (.64 acres), a large eat in kitchen, two fireplaces and hardwood floors. Stay tuned til I have photos for you.

Hernwood Heights is in Baltimore County northwest of Baltimore and a bit south east of Owings Mills.

It is not far from Virginia's Rose... in Eldersburg, MD This is a good place to De-Furnish or Re-Furnish your home.

My job as a REALTOR® and Broker is to bring buyers and sellers together, to find that perfect home to fall in love with. (We wrote about that, you'll recall.)

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Community College of Baltimore County CCBC

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Minutes to Liberty Reservoir and Soldiers Delight Park is a few minutes away.

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Like sports? Raven's Training Camp is also nearby

Hernwood Heights in Baltimore County... a Community of Custom Homes! And a new HomeRome Listing!

Call me for information on this Rancher coming soon in Hernwood Heights Zip code 21133.