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By Helene Kelbaugh, REALTOR, Internet Marketing Specialist, eXp Realty
(eXp Realty)
10 Staging Tips To Get Your Home Soldby Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Legacy Metropolitan Ready to sell your Baltimore house? Here is a few staging tips to get your home prepared for the market. When listing a home that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, you want to make sure it's presented in the best light. You wouldn't buy a $50,000 dollar car if it was filled from top to bottom in someone's personal content and trash. This is the same mindset you need to carry into selling your home that will be worth well over a $100,000. 1. SAY BYE TO CLUTTERThe best thing you can do for your home for sale is to get rid of all of your clutter! Make a rule for your home that for every new piece that comes in, one must go. One of the biggest factors to a cluttered home is t...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Today we had a smooth closing for very special first time home buyers. It was because of ActiveRain that I met Winnie and Joseph.    A couple of month's ago, John Meussner  asked me take on these qualified buyers. I was sure he knew them personally and only after our home inspection, did I find out it was through blogging that they connected. John writes some wonderful information about mortgages and Joseph, following his blog, decided to call him. Joseph asked if he knew of an agent in Baltimore, where he and Winnie had just been offered jobs. That's where I came in. I'm in Maryland, John is in California and Winnie and Joseph were in Rochester, New York. And we all came together because of ActiveRain.Not only did they buy the perfect home...who says there is no such thing?I have foun...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 It seems that everyone I speak with is saying these words. If you are in real estate and NOT busy, at the end of June, I would worry. The problem is these words are an excuse. Things are not getting done because " everyone is so busy." As a consumer, this is not what you want to hear.  You want to feel special, that time is being made for you.I like to use the term "wonderfully busy" but never TOO BUSY. This past week I had a home inspection with Joe Brandli. I know he is busy...he is guaranteeing next day inspections. When Joe came to the property he made everyone feel important. He took time to greet the buyers,  taking their picture in front of  the new house. He brought along a color fan and a big tape measure for the  buyers to use. Nice touch, Joe.  This was done in addition to g...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
This special home will be featured on Sunday's Radio show and the seller will be in the studio talking  with Margaret Rome about their custom two story contemporary.  click to seeLots of photos      Join us at the OPEN HOUSE from 2:30-3:30 Sunday June 25th 3422 Old Walnut AveOwings Mills 21117 Directions:Garrison Forest to Walnut Ave to 3422 OLD WALNUT AVELook for the white fence...only 3 houses on this street.   
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
This beautiful home will be featured on my Sunday radio show All About Real Estate. The owner has agreed to be a guest in the studio. This is a way to highlight the many features, allow the seller to tell what he loves about this home and why he was drawn to such an exciting unique contemporary. Following the radio show, we are going to have an impromptu open house from 2:30- 3:30. If you are interested in this private quiet magnificent property you have a few ways of checking it out. You can click below for the slide show, you can listen live at WCBM 680 AM at noon, you can call and ask me any question and you can show up at the one hour open house 3422 Old Walnut Ave 21117 Open HouseSunday from 2:30-3:30.   3422 Old Walnut RoadOwings Mills 21117MLS# BC982841$674,944  Take a look at th...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 I have been fortunate to work with clients that I like and respect. As most of you know, I love this whirlwind life of real estate. I love the challenges of unique properties and I love getting things done.I am a listing agent but occasionally will get a request (from a friend or colleague) to take on special  buyers like Winnie and Joseph. In town only for a few days, we needed to find a home for the end of July. We saw the house Monday night, wrote a winning  offer and had the home inspection this morning. Mission accomplished This is the beautiful note received today after our home inspection.  
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
It is very late, well actually it's very early...almost 2 AM  and these first time home buyers submitted an offer at midnight.  I will blame this on AR because John Meussner asked me to help this couple. Our plan... buy a home in the next two days.We made appointments to see four houses this evening.  We only saw one, it felt like the right home.  Running a bit late, we met the sellers and played with their adorable baby. Instead of keeping the other appointments, we stopped for a quick dinner to discuss writing an offer. Spoke with listing agent who already has an offer but was willing to give us a chance to submit. My promise was to get it to her prior to midnight. Spoke with John Meussner who emailed me an updated approval letter. Contract offer was written, reviewed, signed and subm...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 This is not just a home. This is a beautiful, unique,  tranquil, private preserve with a custom pond, gardens  and more that 50 trees planted by the owners.    Bright contemporary sits on a private  acre  with limited, but easy, access. No traffic...there are only 2 others homes on the street.  If  you are looking  for calm peaceful privacy...    This is YOUR Lifestyle!      To see photos pleaseClick the slide show   
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Went to settlement two weeks ago with a very special family after selling this wonderfully unique property.   Below is the note I received after our dinner this past weekend. "Sadly, the time had come for me and my sister to sell the house where we had shared a deep rooted bond with our parents. This was more than a piece of real estate-it was our home-our sanctuary-a special dwelling filled with much love and countless happy memories. Our parents were so proud of this house their long awaited Shangri-la, designed and built especially for them. This wooded property with with its songs of nature, brought them many smiles.My sister and I began our search for that person who would guide us through this real  estate journey. After several exhausting and disappointing experiences we were in...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 What an enjoyable hour on Sunday when my recent seller came on as guest to discuss some of the details of listing and selling a property.   We talked about how we met and his experience with a former listing agent. We talked about the feedback from all the showing appointments. We talked about three different home inspectors with findings from a good sound home  to another inspector on the same property calling almost everything "marginal" including the new roof, new appliances, new oil tank, new radon system and new septic system. This was done in a 94 page home inspection. Four calls came in ...3 were from practicing home inspectors and  continued after the show and into Monday. It was a lively discussion. It was a pleasure having a client talk about the transaction from the listing,...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
    Final closing happened today. Everyone left with smiles. The sellers, the buyer and the real estate agents. Sandie Langrall, with BHHS, is a very knowledgeable and most professional  Realtor® and a pleasure to work with. Sandie was on top of everything and made sure communication flowed easy.   Thank you Sandie Langrall. This was a special transaction and  I really appreciated working with you!     2502 Caves Forest Road is a beautiful contemporary home, custom built by Howard Rodman, and we found the perfect buyer!        Click to see photos   2502 Caves Forest Rd.Owings Mills, Md. 21117 Sold   Directions : See map above.  Park Heights Ave  (north of Greenspring Valley) turn left on Velvet Ridge to 2502 Caves Forest Road If you are interested in a unique home Call Margaret Rome410-...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  2502 Caves Forest Rd.Owings Mills, Md. 21117 Beautiful recently renovated contemporary home built by Howard Rodman is move in ready. Sitting on a 2 acre wooded lot, there is no grass to  mow.      Click to see photos    Listed at $524,944MLS BC9767670   Directions : See map above.  Park Heights Ave  (north of Greenspring Valley) turn left on Velvet Ridge to 2502 Caves Forest Road If you want to tour this home Call Margaret Rome410-530-2400  
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Here is the local Market Insight for Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. Looking at the chart below you can see new listings, those under contract and closed sales in this Baltimore County area.   Listings and sales are up in the 21117 zip code of Baltimore County. If you are thinking of selling a homePlease 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)
   2502 Caves Forest Road is absolutely perfect for contemporary lovers.  Lots of light, 9 foot ceilings, gleaming wood floors, 2 way fireplace, brand new kitchen and 3 1/2 new baths plus so much more! Sitting on a 2 acre private wooded lot with a 2 car garage. This is a special home MLS# BC9767670$524,944      Click to see photos of 2502 Caves Forest  For more information or to see another 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)
   2502 Caves Forest Road is perfect for contemporary lovers. Lots of light, 9 foot ceilings, gleaming wood floors, 2 way fireplace, brand new kitchen and 3 1/2 new baths plus so much more! Sitting on a 2 acre private wooded lot with a 2 car garage. Is this the special home you have been looking for? MLS# BC9767670$524,944      So much to describe...just... Click to see photos of 2502 Caves Forest  For more information or to see this 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)
 Take a look at this great room that has space for a lot of living- including the gourmet granite kitchen,  bar island, separate breakfast area, custom wet bar, big screen TV, fireplace and sliding glass doors to the deck. Love the finishes of the hardwood floors, granite, custom cabinetry and multiple skylights.  3422 Old Walnut Road Owings Mills 21117MLS# BC982841$674,944  To see more photosClick the slide show  For more information on this beautiful contemporary 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 is going to a new listing at 3422 Old Walnut Avenue 21117 and I am looking forward to sharing this very special home with you. From the minute you step into this two story contemporary, you know you have arrived at a home that is just loaded with personality.    Look at the open spaces, the sky lights, the brightness, the high ceilings, the angles, the whimsy and the exciting architectural details. This foyer is inviting and  promises to show  even more visual excitement.This the perfect home for living  and entertaining. For more information on this 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)
    Beautiful Baltimore Contemporary Home 2502 Caves Forest Rd 21117     Take some time to stop by   Click to see photos    Listed at $524,944MLS BC9767670   Directions : See map above.  Park Heights Ave  (north of Greenspring Valley) turn left on Velvet Ridge to 2502 Caves Forest Road For more information on this home Call Margaret Rome410-530-3400  
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
One Hour Open House  2502 Caves Forest Rd 21117  Open Saturday11/26/162:30-3:30   Take some time to stop by the one hour impromptu open house.   Click to see photos   See you at the open house. Listed at $524,944MLS BC9767670   Directions : See map above.  Park Heights Ave  (north of Greenspring Valley)  left on Velvet Ridge to 2502 Caves Forest Road For more information on this home Call Margaret Rome410-530-3400  
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