REAL ESTATE THE ROME WAY - MARGARET ROME

Having spoken with Jill about a referral to her area in New York, I was so pleased that she enjoyed the book. You can read it on Kindle. Jill  really identified with the Type E personality...one of the main reasons for writing Real Estate The Rome Way! Thank you, Jill!

Via Jill Sackler, Realtor Long Island's South Shore Expert (Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. "Said and Done!"):

REAL ESTATE THE ROME WAY - MARGARET ROME
The core concepts in this book are every bit as relevant today as the day it was published. Good taste never goes out of style.
For those new to real estate sales and for seasoned professionals, this easy-to-read, comprehensive guide to building a successful business encompasses solid, insightful, common-sense advice.
I started the book with no expectations. It's about real estate, after all; not a topic that normally lends itself to unusual excitement. By the last paragraph, however, I was absolutely convinced that Margaret Rome completely understands the psychology behind not only human behavior, in general, but the buying and selling of real estate, in particular. As such, she has developed and tailored her award-winning style to meet unique individual needs and has done so in a most pleasing and lucrative way. 
For 22 years, Margaret Rome has been a top producer in sales. She's developed a following based solely on referrals and repeat business; a real estate's agent dream.
Thank you letters from Margaret's past performances speak for themselves. She's accomplished her goals with integrity, creativity, good humor and a little chutzpah thrown in for good measure.
The ability to balance home and professional life, a common undoing for the average agent in what just happens to be an all-consuming career path, is a critical component of the book.
A "must read" if you wish to lay a strong foundation for your real estate business. The sound advice of a "consummate professional" will help you navigate the roller coaster ride of our current economy.

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC.  *****  "SAID AND DONE"  *****

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Jill Sackler, 50+ Market Specialist

cell (516) 395-8376

As a long-term resident of Long Island's south shore, I serve all communities from Queens to western Suffolk, south of the L.I.E.

If you're thinking of buying or selling, please give me a call.

 My goal is to make your real estate experience as painless as possible. From start to finish, I will be there to guide you.

There is something new to learn every day. Learn it from Margaret Rome

Here it is four years later and this gracious man has written a review just this week.  I was excited when  Real Estate the Rome Way  came out and I am excited to see this write up now.
Thank you Roger for taking time to recommend the book.

Via Roger D. Mucci Lake, Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties (Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092):

If you haven't read it yet, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Real Estate the Rome Way.  You won't be disappointed.

It is written by one of ActiveRain's own.........Margaret Rome.  The book is a quick read, informative, witty and filled with ideas that can make you an even bigger success than you already are today.

You will enjoy how Margaret tells of her personal experiences and secrets that have helped her to become one of the top agents in the country.

I'd recommend "Real Estate the Rome Way" whether you are just getting started in the business or whether you are a seasoned agent.  

                                           

There is something new to learn every day!

 Learn it from Margaret Rome!

Make it a great day! 

Please visit my website at www.shakenwithatwist.com or e-mail me at roger@shakenwithatwist.com

Do You Do Real Estate the Right-Rome Way

In 2008 I wrote a book  Real Estate the Rome Way.
Fred pre ordered and received one of my first autographed copies. Here it is four years later and this gracious man has writen a review just this week.  I was excited when the book came out and I am excited to see this write up now. Thank you Fred for taking time to share this post! 

Via Victoria Realtor Fred Carver ACRE 250-598-2963 Accredited Consultant (Re/Max Camosun Real Estate):

DO YOU DO REAL ESTATE THE right ROME WAY

I know many of you Old Rainmakers know about this...One of our Very Successful Members Margaret Rome Decided to Share her Business Model.

Margaret wrote a 200 page Book called “Real Estate The Right Rome Way”.

When she had time to do this I’m sure we’ll all never know.

For Those of you that have read Margaret's Book, you know what I’m talking about.

For those of you that at looking for a Fresh and proven way to Build Your Real Estate Career Order Margaret’s Book and Enjoy her down home Success Story. She makes it a easy and fun Read and tells us all how to sell Real Estate the Rome Way.

I ordered her book when it First Came out and Margaret kindly autographed my Copy. Order her Book Here and she’ll Autograph your copy too

Pay attention to Margaret’s Book Cover...it was designed by our Own Marti Garaughty..Many of you know Marti, he Created the Very popular Group in Active Rain “The Art of Marketing You!”

If you also go to Amazon. com and order her  book “Real Estate The Right Rome Way” in Paperback!

Thanks again for Sharing Your Real Estate Success with us All Margaret!!

HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2012 !
           


 



Cheers
Fred Carver
Re/Max CamosunAccredited Consultant in Real Estate®
Direct 250-598-2963
  
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Active Rain Meetups-One Of My Favorite Things To Do

Active Rain Meetups-One Of My Favorite Things To Do

 This is the best recap of a MeetUp and the meaning of relationships formed on ActiveRain.
From my first  Open House Weekend, Bridget has always been there for support. Never once asking for business but alway earning it with her  knowledge, efficiency, caring and special touch that my clients appreciate. 


                                                 

Via Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee (CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. 410-960-2061):

Active Rain Meetups-One Of My Favorite Things To Do

If you haven't been to or scheduled to attend an ActiveRain Meetup, WHY NOT?  You don't know what you are missing!   
We are very lucky in Maryland to have some of the most prolific, intelligent, professional, kind, funny, open, honest, beautiful, friendly....well I think you get the idea....ActiveRain members around. 

OK, I know that most of the folks that are ACTIVE ActiveRain members don't come to the party if they don't have something going on, but these people are truly amazing on and off the computer.  I bet if you attended one (or more) of these meetups, you found the same!
I attended my first ActiveRain event a few years ago, when Margaret Rome held a very special Open House.  I have attended every one in the area since.  Many of these folks have become business associates, all of them have become mentors, and most of them have truly become friends.  Each meetup is different, but there is always a common thread...sharing, friendship, positivity, laughs, and lots of pictures!
 

 These are not folks that are complaining about not being busy enough and don't have anything better to do.  These are folks that have been and are very successful (SUPER BUSY) in real estate and in life.  They come from different companies, but they don't try to recruit each other or poo poo the others business model.  They celebrate each others successes, refer business, ask and answer questions....They care about each other, having gotten to know them first by reading their posts here on ActiveRain.  They are authentic.  What you see is really what you get.

Margaret Rome said "It's not about the company, it's about the person.  We don't care where they hang their license, but how they treat their clients and our referrals."  

 
I am a loan officer.  I don't attend meetups to solicit business, although over time many of these folks have referred clients to me, and I have referred business to them.  I don't go with a rate sheet or reasons why they should use me.  Every lender touts "great rates and great service", my goal is to meet folks and get to know  them in person, share a laugh (many laughs, really), good food and great conversation.  If there is a good fit, the business will come.  When it does, I am grateful and do everything in my power to ensure that the referrals are well taken care of.  When it doesn't that's OK too.
 
I made the mistake of telling Margaret that I didn't get a chance to post this yesterday because I didn't "have time".  As soon as it came out of my mouth I realized what a silly thing that was to say (especially to Margaret who somehow finds time to call members, mentor, post daily, AND sell a ton of Real Estate.  No one has any more or less time than I do.  We all have business, family, life... but everyone who is ACTIVE realizes the importance of this forum, of the connections.  
 
I have fallen down a bit on my blogging of late.  The meetup was a great way to reconnect.  The online Boot Camp will help too.
Take the time to get out from behind the computer monitor and connect, truly connect.  Blogging is a form of social media.  I think sometimes we're so caught up in the media, we forget the social. If there wasn't a meetup scheduled in your area, pick up the phone and invite someone (or a few someone's) for lunch or for coffee, or for a cocktail or a walk.  We are blessed to have folks (Margaret Rome and Martha Brown so far) who have been willing to take the lead in our area and the group is growing.  


I am proud to say that several folks I personally invited joined in the fun:

• Andrea Bedard (Fabulous and caring Montgomery and Anne Arundel County Realtor...specializes in military buyers and sellers-a lifestyle she is intimately familiar with) 
• Diane Phillips (a sweet, hard-working Carroll County and PA Realtor-, both wonderful people and bloggers whom I would highly recommend you follow if you are not already. 
• Denise Litzau of Property Title & Escrow (She was kind enough to take the group pictures, unfortuately I missed capturing her)-I have worked with these folks for years and re-connected recently....I sent Denise an AR invite, I will let you know when she starts blogging. She was impressed with this group!  They are offering $295 plus title insurance on purchases over $300K.  They also offer free tax assessment appeals.  Try them, you won't be disappointed. 

Margaret's client Lucy Clark was there too.  She is not only the previous owner of the Chocolate House...
http://activerain.com/blogsview/2124363/this-is-a-reblog-by-c-tann-starr-you-missed-the-bixler-church-open-house
she has started a business that includes custom floor plans and custom maps for Real Estate.  Lucy has a ton of ideas and will Floor You (and your clients).  This is pretty cool stuff that would fit really well with the Single Property Websites I offer to my realtor partners to add to their marketing of their listings.

All in all, there were 15 of us...we had a few more who RSVP'd, but were unable to attend.  Ellie McIntire (and a few others) managed to scoot before the group picture, but I got to catch her with Diane and her newly signed copy of "Sell Your Home the Right Rome Way." 


I bet the next Maryland meetup will be even bigger.  Martha Brown is already planning one in Annapolis for May when Jeff Dowler is in town.  You know I will be there, won't you join us?
In the meantime...anybody want to have lunch?
ActiveRain Meetups-One of my favorite things to do!

Warm Regards,
Bridget McGee  Maryland Mortgage Mama  NMLS# 196068  CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.   410-960-2061 EHO
If you are considering purchasing a home in Maryland and want to be sure you are mortgage ready, my brother Tony and I will be happy to help! We help to make the mortgage process a pleasure!
If you already own your home, we are happy to provide a no-cost mortgage review to help you to determine if refinancing may be in your best interest.  Please contact me at 410-960-2061.

Kick Butt Listing the Rome Way works!

 Kick Butt Listing the Rome Way works for me!

Being a solo broker and listing agent,  THE MOST AMAZING KICK BUTT LISTING PRESENTATION CONTEST was right up my alley. Since most  listings are from past clients and referrals, I have a steady stream of sellers to choose from and the luxury of interviewing the potential listings to make sure I want to take them on. I love what I do and give so much to each transaction, I need to make sure it is a good partnership.

When I get to the actual listing, there are only 2 questions my sellers  answer.

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

2.Are you 100% sure you want to use me?  

If they answer yes to both, a listing agreement is signed. And that would be my actual listing presentation. The End!

However...the judges would all say that is just too short for this contest.

Starting at the beginning...

Information is obtained long before I get to the house. I know who the owners are, what they paid for the house, how much they owe, why they are selling, what they think their home is worth and a list of the improvements made over the years. I give them a list to have ready for me...There is a Lot of Paperwork When Getting Ready to Sell!  

I am a one stop lister.

Being prepared  with all the the homes that are active, under contract and sold in their neighborhood is a must. This information is all on my iPad but I  have hard copies to pass around. We can all add plus and minus signs comparing the comps to their home. 

The benefit of blogging

Potential clients are already aware of my social media presence.

Most questions are answered in one of my 1200 + blogs.

For me, other than the fun of connecting with so many bright and creative minds,  blogging  gets exposure for properties and finds buyers.

Who has the buyers?

Other agents, other people, other real estate professionals, others who are related or connected, friends, family, etc…and not just in my Baltimore area.

Answering Questions..

With my phone interviews and the use of email prior to listing, most questions and concerns can be addressed prior to going on the appointment.   Here are just a few of the articles depending on what questions they pose. There are a myriad of topics...ranging  from reasons to use me, how appointments are made, commission concerns, staying in touch, how a solo broker works and my advertising. Very rarely does a question come up that has not been addressed.  

 Top 10 Reasons to Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome 

Listing the Rome Way...Not Just Cloneonials 

How I Use a Waiting List..Making Room for a Better Listing

Are You 100% Sure?

A New HomeRome Listing

Why I Chose Real Estate.

Real estate commissions – you get what you pay for! 

Real Estate Commissions Are Negotiable

Being a Solo Broker With a Team.

When An Ad Is More Than An Advertisement

Can Using Color Help Sell Homes in Baltimore?

Yes, I DO! and Yes, I DO...Part 2

Where Do Listings Come From? 

It only takes a phone call to keep a seller happy!

Real Estate the Rome Way,

Top 10 Reasons to Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

There is no reason to send a pre-listing package, there is no reason to leave work behind unless it is the signed copy of the agreement. I do leave a copy of my book Real Estate the Rome Way  with a promise to autograph at settlement.

My screen shots are all over my iPad showing my website with all my active listings.

              

Having a copy of my advertising available is important along with showing similar sold properties and examples of my marketing.

               

 At the bottom left is a Zillow button showing my active listings along with  testimonials.

So with this one post...a Kick Butt Listing the Rome Way works!

Maybe the Rome Way is the Right Way

What a lovely way to start the day. Tom, who is a General Contractor writes a really good blog. He writes with humor and facts and we are able to learn so much from this professional's expertise.
Do yourself a favor and follow Tom's  posts. At the very bottom is a list of his recent posts..take a moment to check them out.
Thank you Tom for taking time to share Maybe the Rome Way is the Right Way with ActiveRain!

Via Tom Arstingstall - Dry Rot, Water Damage General Contractor in Sacramento (Dry Rot and Water Damage in Sacramento ):

Maybe the Rome Way is the Right Way

As a General Contractor, I find that I can learn from those of you in the Real Estate Industry. This includes publications on how to market your properties, branding yourself, and tech savvy. Many of the things that your industry uses can be applied to other trades, so I like to read about what you do.

Recently, I was reading through a few posts by Margaret Rome and the corresponding comments. I heard Margaret mention something about the “Rome Way”. A little later I read something that she had commented on that mentioned her book, “Real Estate the Right Rome Way”. I like the things that she writes, so I asked where the book could be purchased. In her own “Rome Way”, she said that she would mail me one.

Sure enough, the book arrived in the mail this weekend. As if that weren’t enough, she included a hand-written note inside the front cover. How special is that? The personal touch sure made an impact on me, that is certain. I couldn’t wait to get started. Looking at the Table of Content, there were topics like Type E Personality, Brand Building, Marketing Matters, and much more. This is going to be something that I may be able to apply to my business.

The book appears to be written in a clean, friendly language that a contractor could understand. I’m looking forward to diving in deeper soon.

There was one more thing. Margaret included a business card size magnifier; she must  think that I need help in reading clearly.  J

Thanks Margaret for the book, and an early example of Real Estate the Right Rome Way

I’m looking for a few brave souls. 

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