Real Estate the Rome Way [Paperback]

Margaret Rome (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 2008

Starting with no real estate sales experience but lots of enthusiasm and a thirst to learn, Margaret Rome had her first listing and first sale almost before the ink was dry on her license. The story of how she did that - and all that has followed - is what you'll find in her new book, Real Estate the Rome Way.

After successful careers as a pediatric nurse and a ceramic artist, Margaret Rome found her niche in real estate in 1990. It was not a good time to be a new agent - the real estate market was slumping and there were horror stories swirling through the industry of how long it was taking to sell a house. (Sound familiar?) Since she was new and didn't know better, she ignored what "everybody" knew about the market and proceeded to start listing and selling.

Real Estate the Rome Way is the ultimate guidebook for new agents and seasoned professionals alike. Here you will find stories that illustrate success strategies, and some that were learning experiences about what not to do. You'll learn the core principles that are the basis of success, and you'll see how they have worked in real life to build a highly successful and rewarding career as a solo agent. You will see that while you cannot automate success, you can use tools that will help you become a success - a lasting success - in real estate.

During booming real estate markets, many people jump into real estate seeing quick, easy money. When the market turns - as it always does - the agents who have taken the time to learn their businesses and build relationships are the ones who not only survive but continue to prosper.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: The Silloway Press (November 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980205794
• ISBN-13: 978-0980205794
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roaming with Margaret with Bring your Real Estate Career Home !, May 13, 2009

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Sally K. Hanson "Experienced Realtor" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Real Estate the Rome Way (Paperback)

Margaret Rome tells it like it REALLY is in real estate...this book is timeless in that it gives insight to those who have been in the industry as well as some refresher information. For those who have just started or are thinking of a career in real estate, Margaret is the best example of straight forward talk in an easily understandable and practical, conversational tone. She knows...she has been there....and if you look in Baltimore...you will know she IS there...read it, enjoy it, use it as a refresher or a beginning...you'll be glad you did !

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Estate the Rome Way, December 19, 2008

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Stephen L. Warrene "www.WesternPArealestate.com" (Cranberry,PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Real Estate the Rome Way (Paperback)

REAL ESTATE THE ROME WAY



Today I have received the new and highly talked about book by Margarat Rome called--REAL ESTATE THE ROME WAY.

Before I ordered the book I went and looked at her AR page, to see her blog posts, points etc.. . I have found alot of good posts by her. She seemed very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of real estate. So I was impressed and ordered the book.

I cant put the book down. This book is ALL informative and professional, there is no filler BS in it. This book is for everyone; the beginner, and the seasoned pro.

THIS SHOULD BE A MUST READ TO START OF 2009

Real Estate the Rome Way has everything you need to know as a real estate professional. The beginning-- not just the beginning of your real estate career but the beginning of " change" in your already established career. Dealing with todays Sellers and Buyers. The listing presentation ( which everyone should read because I dont care how successful you are, you can always see a different approach to the listing presentation and get a new idea or look at making a slight change here and there that can take you to the next level.) There is the Branding of yourself called Brand Building 101, and you all know that people cant buy what they dont know is out there, so we as real estate commission salespersons have to get our name out there. The more you are out there in the public eye, the more you will make , its that simple ( you cant be a secret agent). My example I like to use is; Whats brings more business, 100 people knowing and trusting your name, or 1000 people knowing and trusting your name. There is a part that I am big on, its the " Tech Top Tools" which is what we all HAVE to have in todays real estate world.

I would really like to get feedback on to what all of you that bought the book think?

If you didnt get the book I highly recommend it. This book is not a "system" or "formula" book of outdated information. This is true experience that comes from the "real deal".
Steve Warrene
Remax Select Realty
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rome Way Is The Way To Go, January 4, 2009

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Josef Katz "Marketing Maestro" (New Milford, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Real Estate the Rome Way (Paperback)

I may not be in "Real Estate Sales" but the information in this book is timeless and crosses many industries. I highly recommend this book to anyone involved in Real Estate but also to anyone who is involved in consumer marketing and sales. The stories and examples used to highlight the points make everything seem so easy and attainable. You will highlight sections to reread again and again.