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Hi David, I own him and several others that are not 30 ft tall like PD but they are very effective.  The cost was $3400.00 but the traffic and listing gernerated paid for him on the first listing and the till just keeps ringing with one of these guys like PD.  I also own 4ftx8ft portable signs to advertise my open houses before I have them.  These may or may not require permits in your area they do mine.  $40.00 for the permit.  Good for 5 days.   Kiss the days of low open house traffic good bye with this type of marketing.  Thanks for the comment David.  If you want a contact for purchase let me know.  I thought of a PINK elephant but it would confuse to many drunks on Sunday morning!

Thanks for the comment Paul, it is a bit unusual but it does create traffic!  Thanks again for the comment.

Hi Joseph, yes.....If I were you I would have an inspector with a big magnifying glass make to put in front of the home during my inspections.  The other option is to create a vehicle that is very unique.  This may be the best option because you do not have to get the home owners permission to use it.  They do amazing things with fiberglass that can be added to vehicles.  The other good option is a vehicle wrap that cover the vehicle, make sure you use someone that has done many wraps.  The cost for a van is approximately $3400-4000 which you can write off as a business expense.  Now you have a rolling billboard.  Send us a picture once you make a decision.  Thanks for the comment Joseph.

Hi Gary, this is one of my post cards.....this is for "Just Listed"  here is a "Just Sold" version.  Look at what the family thought of the Gorilla.........here is my clients wife and little girl in front of the home.  They thought I was nuts until the offer came.  Thanks for the comment Gary.

Thanks for the comment Bill, it also can be fun at the same time.  The extra publicity never hurts either.  I had my photo in the local paper with this one.  The caption was, "Local Realtor Uses Gorilla Marketing, literally to sell homes!  I could not have purchased a better spot in the real estate section.  I taking PD on the road to a new community to see if I crate another stir....Thanks again for the comment Bill.

Hey Mike get a permit or go to the city and see what a permit costs....you will be shock if they said $40.00 or 35 dollars for 5 days.  Tell them it is a blow-up promotional inflatable.  The permit asks for measurements in some cases.  I write in yard size....it fits on the front lawn between the house and sidewalk with not problem.   They usually say OK.  after I get the permit I go to the police department and tell them what I am doing.....so if they get a call they can tell people they know about it and I have a permit it is OK.   The neighbors gasp and so does the seller when PD hits the yard!  People stop and take pictures, I get more open house traffic with him than anything I have ever used.  I advertise my 30ft gorilla will great you at the door!  They think I am kidding until they show up.  People just can not stop talking about PD.  The other issue is I get listing from him too.  Thanks for the comment Mike.  Hope this helps.

David share what you come up with once your head hones in on an idea.  Thanks again for the comment.

You can do this too Melissa with an inflatable Bank with the "purchase" or "lending funded by Melissa Olson" and a phone number.  It could sit in the yard for 5 days.....I wonder how many call you would get from something like that?  Thanks for the comment Melissa.

Well Mike how do you look in feathers?  It wouldn't cost you as much for the promotion and I bet you would make the front page!  Give it a shot, let us know how it works for you.  Thanks for the comment Mike.

Hi Brian, let yourself go on the wild side!  If it increases your listings and open house traffic why not?  I do have to tell you your sellers will be a bit embarrassed when you put it up in their front yard!  They get over it when the home sells........real fast!  I have another photo of this family where they were making fun and posing like Gorilla's when they accepted the offer.  I have had nothing but great response, with the exception of a few neighbors because of the road traffic.  I have even had people stop with their kids and take pictures in front of JD.  My direct mail post card says, Tired of the average Realtor?  Want to find about Gorilla Marketing?  The card has more detail but the photo is so unbelievable they call....I think just to see if I really use JD.  When I say "Yup" he goes in your front yard 3 days before open houses.  They always say "you are kidding"?  When I tell them if it helps them sell faster would they mind and they say NO!  I also have 4'x8' lighted sign trailers that I plug in and sit in the front yard for open houses when JD is to big to fit.  I also have a Tube man.....he shimmers and shakes with the word "Open House" on him, he is 20 ft tall.  You would be surprised how quickly you will become known with this type of marketing.  Your sales will jump dramatically.  It is not for everyone I must admit you have to have a sense of humor and enjoy people because you are going to meet lots of them!  Why else do this?  I get listings for just having JD in the yard....they noticed and asked what is going on...just an "Open House" is my response it is a great property would you like a tour?  I do have to have more than myself for open houses but it is worth every penny!  Brian, just send money......when it rolls in I can put it in my Gorilla fund!  Thanks for the comment Brian.

Hi Ray, check your area for permits, I am not sure about the Aurora area.  Power lines are and issue so be careful.....I use nylon twine and tent stakes to hold JD in place.  I also do not put him up in more than 20 mile per hour winds.  I did not want him visiting the neighbors!  They are kept filled with air by a blower system.  The other thing if you are going to use one over a several day period make sure you have security of the blower.  I use an alarm system that sounds a loud horn if anyone unplugs him.  I also have a mercury switch sensor that sounds the horn if JD is tampered with near the blower.  The power cord and alarm are housed in a metal tackle box with warning information concerning security.  I have not had one taken but car dealers lose theirs all the time.  I am not sure what parents think when they open a bedroom door and a gorilla face is looking at them!  I just thought I would mention some of the other issues you will face with this type of marketing.  It is unusual and works.  Thanks for the comment Ray.