Another Baltimore Home Listed, Sold and Settled

Today I am one key lighter and a very lucky family got keys to their very first home.

Here are a few links showing how...

 Another Baltimore Home was Listed, Sold and Settled.

You Got the Listing...Now What? 

Lots of Photos For 6811 Cherokee Dr ...

Another TOO LATE Sign

                

If you want SOLD on your home...call Margaret Rome!

Another Baltimore Home Listed, Sold and Settled

                                                          
                                            

Another TOO LATE sign To Make Mickey Happy

It has only It has only been three weeks since I posted You Got the Listing...Now What?  

 And that same week I posted Lots of Photos 6811 Cherokee Dr 21209.

                           

This past Thursday during the actual  RainCamp, listening on my iPad and taking photos of the notes...I wrote the offer!

Yes I missed quite a bit of RainCamp but am thankful it was recorded. At the time someone was talking about how to make the best use of my time.

(Two days earlier we had a very successful ActiveRainers MeetUp in Baltimore, Maryland ) 

The offer was signed by the buyer and signatures from the seller ratified the contract today.

While leaving the house today, I placed my rider on the post.

                Another TOO LATE sign To Make Mickey Happy

Lots of Photos For Greenspring Smith Ave Listing 6811 Cherokee Dr 21209

Lots of Photos For Greenspring Smith Ave Listing 6811 Cherokee Dr 21209


MLS #BC7906351
$394,944

This is a very special open floor plan, split level,  with a wonderful addition done in 2006... including a great room, dining room and luxury master bedroom suite. The top floor master bedroom addition has 650' including a sky lit walk in closet room with custom built ins. (This room is  even large enough for a nursery.)  A pocket door divides this space  from the master bathroom which has a corner soaking tub, separate shower for two and double sinks. Gleaming hardwood floors cover the entire first floor and cathedral ceilings are a plus in the living room. A sliding glass door from the dining area to the deck and fenced rear yard allows for a great deal of outside entertainment. Gourmet kitchen has granite counters, breakfast bar and is open to the living room, dining room and family area. Stainless steel appliances, a double oven and gas cooking make this a perfect place for the serious cook.  Four finished levels with an amazing amount of space!  One car garage! Excellent curb appeal on a quiet street convenient to Greenspring Ave, Smith Ave and Beltway Exit 22. Immaculate move in now..WOW!!...

Lots of Photos For Greenspring Smith Ave Listing
6811 Cherokee Dr 21209
MLS #BC7906351
$394,944

You Got the Listing...Now What?

You Got the Listing...Now What?

So today I am going on a listing appointment. I have spoken at length with the seller, taken copious notes  and gained lots of information about her need to sell, the condition of the home, a description of the home, including recent updates, why she bought the house and the reason for selling.  I ask for a copy of the deed, title policy and a spare key for me. This is all done before I meet the seller.

I have a list of every home on her street, when it sold, how long it took, what it sold for and comps for the neighborhood.  I have all the public records, assessor's map, the listing history, tax records etc.  When I arrive, bond with the seller I need two questions answered before I will consider taking on a client.

Are you 100% sure you want to sell your home?

Are you 100% sure you want to use me?

When I get positive answers to these questions, my work begins.  Because of the stress in selling real estate I incorporate counseling  and here are a few posts on the subject.

There Are No Emergencies in Real Estate.

There is Stress Selling a Home.

High Stress When Selling a House!

 

Moving Can Be An Emotional Roller Coaster!

Photos and measurements are taken at this time while the listing is being signed and initialed.

Suggestions on how  to get the home ready is discussed. Very few home are show ready at this stage. Here is a simple suggestion to get started...De-CowPie Your Home the Rome Way .

I spend enough time with the seller to make sure their questions are answered and they know how I work.

Within the next 24 hours, the listing is placed in the Multiple Listing System (MLS). I  write a "Coming Soon" post and do the copy for my weekly advertisement. I will call a few agents who may have buyers for this home.

.......a few hours later

  I GOT THE LISTING

Had to leave to go on this listing appointment and I do have a signed agreement! We bonded and my two questions were answered. Oops left my camera and when I called the seller...she asked : "Is my house sold yet?"

It is after 11:30 pm and the contest is over in a few hours. My temporary sign is in the ground and I will order a full post sign holder. I took some preliminary photos for my "coming soon" post, will be going back for better photos when the light is better and there is more time. I am writing copy for my advertising, placing the home in the MLS and sending this photo for my weekly ad.

                            

                                     

6811 Cherokee Dr. Baltimore MD 21209

 You Got the Listing...Now What?