Monday, November 18, 2013

Helping Keep the Kemp Mill Community Clean


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It has been in the works for a little while, and now it's official because a sign was put up today.
 
It is important to give back to the community and I'm proud  have adopted Lamberton Drive
in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD. 
 
Not only do I live in Kemp Mill, I live on Lamberton Drive. What a match!
 
Life is good :-)!
 
Adam:  (301)943-4370
(301)469-4700 - ask for Adam

 
Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

information deemed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

My Linkedin Profile is referenced by a social media expert in his workshops!

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A couple of years ago I attended a LinkedIn Training Workshop run by Chip Leakas, an expert in social media, was very impressed, learned a lot and am very flattered that he thinks so highly of my LinkedIn Profile.  Below is a short piece from a note he sent me this evening.

 Find Chip on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/cleakas
I highly recommend you connecting with him and looking for one of Chip's workshops in your neck of the woods.

Whenever you or somebody you know is looking to make a move, has a real estate question or is looking for great connections, give me a call.  I always appreciate and have time for your referrals.


Life is good!

Adam
Call:  (301)943-4370
(301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed


Monday, November 4, 2013

What do realtors do during weekdays?

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One of the reasons to list or buy a home with a full time realtor is to deal with important, yet what many consider to be mundane details in a real estate transaction.

Some people wonder what real estate agents do during the day.   At around noon today one of my buyer's home inspectors called me for help.  There was an issue with a showing code that the seller's realtor gave him for opening a lockbox to the home. He was at the home to retrieve the radon test and he was having trouble reaching that agent.  I told the inspector that if he could wait a half an hour, I would be happy to run over to the home and open the lockbox for him.

So, I got in my car and headed out to the home.  When I was about 5 minutes away from the house, the inspector called.  I was sure he was going to ask how far I was from the home. No, he called to tell me that the seller's realtor just connected with him, the lockbox issue was resolved, he was able to pick up the radon test and didn't need me to come to the home after all.

After mumbling to myself for a few seconds about making a drive out for nothing, I said to myself that one of the many reasons I am a full time agent is so I could be there for my clients in a pinch.  That is why people want to work with me. 

The most important thing is the result, namely,  in this case, the inspector ultimately being able to retrieve the radon test, so he can now send the test to a lab and get the results for my buyers within the contingency period.

Whenever you or anyone you know needs a realtor who will be there every step of the way in a home sale, please think of me.  Real estate is a full time job and your realtor needs to be prepared for all situations.

Thank you very much,

Adam Bashein
Call:  (301)943-4370
(301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Friday, November 1, 2013

A tip on lowering your monthly electric bill and being environmental








 Here's a tip, courtesy of a home inspector, Ed Williams, who I met yesterday.

 Read below if you are interested in lowering your electric bill and being environmental.  

If there is a consistent time frame when you are out of the house, it might make sense for you to purchase and install (or hire a qualified person to do to so for you) a water-heater timer.  By definition, such a timer enables you to set specific on and off times for water-heater operation. Efficient and environmental.  Why have a system running if it doesn't need to be on all the time?Using such water-heater timer could add life to your water-heater. 

I am not a contractor, much less an expert on hot water heaters, so please talk with your local contractor to verify and ask him/her if it would be a good move for you to install a water-heater timer.

If you have any home tips, please share.

And, whenever you hear of people who are  thinking of making a move or have real estate questions, please share my contact information with them.  I'm happy to help and greatly appreciate your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam:  (301)943-4370
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info
(301)469-4700-ask for Adam

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed