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Grab a Chair, Gripping Graphics in Greens Creek

By Mona Gersky

Real Estate Broker/Owner with MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC NC# 218097

September 18, 2011 04:01 AM

That's right - you heard read me! Grab a chair, gaze upon these gripping great graphics in Greens Creek. This isn't a free ride though, we're seeking some phenomenal marketing advice.

234 Lanterns Wick Trail in Sylva, NC MLS 45503

A few weeks ago, I posted an article about this incredible large cabin in Greens Creek on the more than two acre "campsite perfect" lot located between Dillsboro and Franklin in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Then, because we are so crazy about the artistic versatility and mastery of seller Paulette Taiclet and the craftsman quality of her husband Larry's carpentry skills, I posted an article about the art. Since there was soooo many special artistic touches, it took a separate article.

Here's where you readers and SEO experts come in. The sleeping quarters and additional gameroom space in the basement have art museum quality Super Hero graphics. Help me - here's what I'm thinking...I want to expose the treasure chest of comic book art to aficianados of the genre. I know some of them would want a vacation or year round home in the mountains of Western North Carolina but how can I target them specifically?

The location of this comfortable cabin is ideal. It's just a few minutes off of US441, so the access is stellar. Two and a half hours north of Atlanta, less than day's drive from anywhere in Florida or the rest of the southeastern portion of the US. The Asheville airport is an hour away, the Knoxville airport less than two hours. We have it all...the Smokies, national forests and parks, rafting, boating, biking, climbing, music, arts and anything else you would want to do.

So, let me repeat...grab your chair, gaze upon these gripping graphics in Greens Creek and then greet me in your comments with groovy marketing suggestions. HOLY ARTWORK, BATMAN ! ! !

Paulette Taiclet Super Hero Graphics Sylva NC

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Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Mona - OMG! What awesome graphics! These graphics would be great in a flip book presentation with a cool cover followed at the end with the rest of the photos. Now the hard tough questions regarding SEO....WHO....WHERE....HOW TO REACH? Perhaps do a series of posts in different locations...using the hyper-local links. Perhaps purchase a email list of targeted people? I will be interested in coming back to read your other comments on this one as well as thinking about it to see if I can come up with any ideas. Gotta go for now...but will be back! :)

I am back! I just googled youtube super hero comic figures and came up with a bunch of stuff - perhaps checking some of these out might give you an idea.

BTW - I did see the comment below and agree that this is indeed a limited buyer; however, I would hate covering this up as it might just be the right lure for that one special buyer. The graphics seem to be fun for a vacation home. I would have the seller get an estimate of what it would cost to paint over and include this in his price is a buyer wanted this. Just thinking. If buyers are looking and not liking....not buying because of the graphics.....that is another issue. Good luck!

Sep 18, 2011 04:13 AM

Jacki Shodja

Home Staging in Orange County and LA - Ladera Ranch, CA

Honestly, I'd consider painting over that artwork with a more neutral color. You'll have 10% of potential buyers who like those comics plastered all over one bedroom and 90% of potential buyers who don't want the hassle of painting over it themselves if they buy the home. Maybe not what you wanted to hear, but I think you'll have quicker success this way.

Sep 18, 2011 04:15 AM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Barbara, you can't imagine what its like to be in that basement with all that talent. I'm interested in seeing what everyone else comes up with too. Thanks for your suggestion, I'll try it.

Jacki, sure it's possible that is exactly what the buyer will do- but how heartbreaking...and since the sellers are willing to try something a little more outside the box, why not try to offer this amazing collection to someone who might appreciate it. If a buyer has a good agent and don't want to repaint themselves - seems like that is a negotiable point. Also, this is the basement - there are three neutral bedrooms in the main living space. I understand and appreciate your comment - it makes sense for a quick sale...but, it makes as much sense to practice our SEO skills and maybe catch that 10% who might be all over this treasure.

Sep 18, 2011 04:28 AM

Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Mona, what a fun challenge! These are very impressive! I could imagine that some kids would just be blown away by it - sort of an "Amazing Makeover" reaction and would love to sleep there. Can you sequence them and create a flyer that looks like a page out of a comic book? Maybe hang it at the library, ... those quaint coffee shops? No SEO though ...

Sep 18, 2011 04:34 AM

Leslie G. Rojohn

MoonDancer Realty - Sylva, NC

GRI, ABR ~ MoonDancer Realty

The way these folks use it is as a vacation cabin and when all the family shows up, they pile all the kids into this downstairs area and they have a blast. With all the restrictions on advertising with the fair housing rules the wording gets tricky, and to just feature all these graphics in routine advertising will turn a lot of folks off. So the challenge is to get this out there to a targeted audience that will see the potential without it having to be spelled out for them.

Sep 18, 2011 04:51 AM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

I see teenagers . . . especially boys. What a COOL room, not just for the adult comic book aficionado, but for a boy who wants to be cool with his friends. Even younger kids would love this artwork. I found the most amazing virtual tour the other day. Keep trying to figure out how to use something similar. I'll send it to you.

Sep 18, 2011 03:28 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hey Mona, What a quandary. Looks like some great art work, but who could sleep with those eyes looking at you all night.

I would hate to loose such a great job with the graphic's but not everyone will like it.

Might want to make it a baby's nursery.

Have a great day, Clint McKie

Sep 18, 2011 11:18 PM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Andrea, they are amazing paintings. I'll give your idea of a brochure some thought, thanks for the suggestion.

Hey Leslie, I'm thinking we need to send the listings and these blogs to Keith D. He might have the right audience for us.

Hello Mimi, thanks for the link! This is an incredibly cool and awesome basement, the colors are so bright and vibrant...get this, when the lights are out, the colors glow.

Hi Clint, Guess we'd have to put you in the bunkbed near Wonder Woman, lol.

Sep 19, 2011 02:04 PM

Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC

Selling the Upstate since 1989

those graphics are unbelievable!! wow.. I love making a home YOURS.. this really fits that bill huh?

Sep 20, 2011 02:44 PM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

This so funny Sheila, do you know how often you and I simulaneously post to each other's blog !?!?!? Those graphics really belong in a Modern Art Museum.

Sep 20, 2011 02:52 PM