I was reading an article in the New York Times She's the One Holding the Keys about Mary Kay Gallagher, an icon in the real estate business. She lives in Dimas Park in Brooklyn and is gatekeeper of a 2.5 square mile bordering Prospect Park, Ave. H, Coney Island and Ocean Ave. This is her turf and they call the mayor of the neighborhood!
At 90 even after a double knee replacement she is going strong, making up for last year's dismal figures. The price range appears to definitely fall in the $1 million range or above.
I was intrigued with her comment concerning signs in the yard. For Sale Signs, according to Mary, "are a sign of desperation." She is not interested in what she refers to as "drive-by gentrifies who might be seduced by location and curb appeal. Signs attract attention wasting voyeurs, not serious buyers."
There are certain areas and price ranges that agents do not erect For Sale signs. I'm sure Sandra Bullock would not entertain a For Sale sign on her property on Lake Austin. For the market I work in this would not be the case. Our signs are a constant reminder of the dominance we enjoy in our community and do attract many buyers as well as new sellers.
I won't be eliminating our well recognized signs any time soon!
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