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Move Those Houses in Spring and beyond

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Home Sold with CoupleAs we approach more the traditional selling season for homes and hopefully this year moving away from reluctant buyers, hiding buyers, and buyers sitting on the fence, what are the marketing things to refresh our memories as Realtors to MOVE THOSE HOUSES?

* Excellent Staging!!!

* Correct Market Pricing

* Clean from top to bottom, all repairs completed, great curb appeal, front door area / porch very presentable

* Virtual Tours

* Exposure on all major web sites

* International and niche marketing where appropriate

* Colorful flyers in boxes replenished regularly

* Networking constantly with other REALTORS

* Promotional events such as movie theater promos / restaurants to keep your name out with the public

* YouTube videos of the property on REALTOR'S web site

* Monthly newsletter emailed or mailed to sphere to keep real estate and / or your name top of mind with your sphere of influence

* Drip email campaigns to keep sphere up to date with what is of interest to them, like a prospect gateway

* Communication on homestead exemptions, over 65 exemptions, property tax protests, disabled vet exemptions to offer as a service

* Work warm and cold prospects - church, community, civic, up desk

* Do not hold only single Open houses but partner with agents on a Parade of Homes

* Caravan of REALTORS tour

* Promote your Open houses. Door knock around area, announce it in MLS. Do Open houses on Wednesday and Thursday instead of Saturday and Sunday

There are many ideas out there that will SELL a home. Try them all. Mainly, PUT IN THE WORK. Tweak your ideas for each house and play to its strengths. HAPPY HOUSE SELLING SEASON!!!

Rian Muleback
Encore Realty - Gresham, OR
Gresham Oregon Real Estate
These are all excellent ideas.  I love holding home open that are in an area where other Realtors are holding opens.  It seems to draw a lot of attention.
Feb 22, 2008 09:23 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Great Ideas Gary,  I also like to post open houses on CraigsList.  Seems to get a bit of a turnout.

 

Feb 22, 2008 09:25 AM
Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~
Agent Referral - Salt Lake City, UT
Gary~You've got it down wonderfully. I have a post coming out this weekend that will have some great tools to add here. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for being such a positive light here in the rain.
Feb 22, 2008 09:30 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.
Great reminders of what it takes to get the job done! 
Feb 22, 2008 10:39 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Rian: I love the "synergy" of your idea!

April: Craigslist is great for Open Houses and For Sale Houses.

Julie: I'll look forward to more ideas. You are ALWAYS such a creative one!!

Norma: There are many ideas out there and we need to know the full toolbox.

Feb 22, 2008 10:41 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Gary, great list. Spring cleaning 101.... Thanks for sharing.

Duane

Feb 22, 2008 10:57 AM
Kay Perry
Kay Perry, Broker - College Station, TX
Hi Gary, Wonderful list.  I would imagine all your listings sell.
Feb 22, 2008 12:20 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I like that you have staging first.  Do you use stagers, or do you make recommendations?

Feb 22, 2008 01:58 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Great ideas Gary...I'm working with other agents on a St Patrick's Day theme neighborhood open. Thanks for sharing!
Feb 22, 2008 04:07 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Duane: I'll view this as my cleaning list.

Kay: I'm trying to avoid that "Expired" state.

Cindy: I do think staging should be first. I use them ABSOLUTELY! A highly underestimated underutilized profession in my opinion, that is sorely needed much more by ALL Realtors.

Debbie: A great idea to use holiday themes.

Feb 22, 2008 05:43 PM