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Luxury Is In The Details: Are You Paying Attention To Details?

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As a luxury real estate marketing professional, one of your mantras to repeat is “luxury is in the details.”  Details are the quality cues that make the difference in how people perceive you.  It is what makes you unforgettable, and easy to refer.  Here is an example:

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When Kanaloa, our fishmonger, decided to move to downtown Santa Barbara, they planned to also open a café within the store with an outdoor seating area.  This was a natural for them, as one of their employees is a chef. 

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Yesterday, we had lunch there.  We both ordered an assortment of fish tacos (the tortillas are hand made on site).  After the first bite we were both delighted by the freshness, spicing, delicate crispiness and taste of these tacos.

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As we enjoyed our tacos, we noticed so many details that made the meal even more enjoyable.  Our tacos came on a biodegradable cardboard rack/holder (pictured above). The plate is stylish and also biodegradable.

 

When we asked our hostess as to where they bought the taco racks, she told us, they had them made.  This makes eating tacos easier.  It does not fall apart and make a mess on your plate.  We have seen the plastic and metal versions.  However, in keeping with their sustainable and eco friendly mindset, these cardboard racks are recyclable.

 

This attention to detail is what keeps us coming back, and telling everyone about them.  As we were waiting for our yoga class to start yesterday afternoon, we told everyone gathered about our experience at Kanaloa. 

 

Luxury Is In The Details: Are You Paying Attention to Details?

 

Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-

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Comments (36)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

It's paying attention to those seemingly small details that separates the good from the great, I've found, Alexandra and Ron.

Oct 22, 2015 07:32 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a great idea.....and attractive too!  The tacos look fabulous!

Oct 22, 2015 07:35 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes, it's all in the details! We were watching The Voice last night and I noticed their branding was well done from the logo on the roof of the building, on the backs of chairs, to the door that closed the had a center handle in the shape of a V. I was impressed Ron and Alexandra!

Oct 22, 2015 08:55 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

p.s. Your taco photos are so savory, they made me hungry!

Oct 22, 2015 08:56 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina Hollander that is so true, and since the lunch place we had planned to go to today was in the midst of a remodel, we returned for more tacos, and they were exceptional.

Oct 22, 2015 08:57 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sharon Tara I loved that they made their own.  To make something like that involved creating dyes to cut the card stock with.  This is a big expense, and it just goes to show, how much they care about their success.  We have shopped there since we heard about them, when we first moved here.  A

Oct 22, 2015 08:59 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wanda,

Indeed it is, and I am so glad you are noticing all these things, it is what makes the show what it is.  Smart branding is a strong part of assuring one's success.

PS, if you are still coming out our way, we can have lunch there or dinner.  It is so delicious.  A

Oct 22, 2015 09:01 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Alexandra and Ron --- I'm meeting a friend for Mexican food tonight --- I think I'm going to be a bit disappointed that the meal will not measure up to Kanaloa -- the menu - the experience - or the attention to detail.    That's why there's margaritas, I guess.   Have a nice evening.

Oct 22, 2015 10:06 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra- it's that attention to detail that sets apart one business from another and keeps customers coming back.  Judging from your pictures, it looks like they also paid attention to fresh ingredients as well. 

Oct 22, 2015 11:18 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Ron and Alexandria, yummy looking tacos and what a great idea using the biodegradable cardboard rack holder.

 

Oct 22, 2015 12:22 PM
The Julie Morales Team
RE/MAX Cinco Ranch - Katy, TX
Real Estate Questions? Call (832) 367-3412

Very nice! Fish tacos sound delicious!

Oct 22, 2015 12:24 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Alexandra loved this post and the funny part is the other day we had Shrimp Tacos .. I will have to post them and we compare notes:))Endre

Oct 22, 2015 05:05 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning A & R. In my business, I can't afford not to pay attention to detail, if I didn't, it would be long before I was out of business.

Great job with your post, you make the point very well.

Oct 22, 2015 08:10 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

That's a very clever taco dish and the fact that it's biodegradable and practical makes it very unique. When eating in public, I think most people would prefer to be neat about their eating habits and that's another reason why I think the restaurant owners will continue to be a huge success. I would bet they offer quality service from every aspect of the dining experience and that's why I would go back to them and encourage others to stop by too. This is a very nice shout out for Kanaloa!

Oct 22, 2015 08:36 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning A.  I wonder when I can expect my taco?  that looks so goood.  I believe you have answered my question of what's for lunch today..

Oct 22, 2015 09:17 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes, know what sets you apart from the others so that they keep coming back...BTW, the photos are incredible!

Oct 22, 2015 09:43 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Brilliant.....it doesn't get much more detailed than that....love the idea.

Oct 22, 2015 11:25 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,

Attention to detail is what sets us apart and Kanaloa certainly sets itself apart from the rest! What a great idea....their rack holder was designed perfectly for their tacos and keeps them together for an easy time to eat..very much appreciated by all their patrons!

Oct 23, 2015 09:37 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dorrie,

It is definitely what makes someone unforgettable.  I know that the seven people I talked to at our Yoga class will all go there.  It is so easy to refer someone special.  A

Oct 28, 2015 07:24 AM
What Not To Renovate
What Not To Renovate - Palm Coast, FL
We provide tips & trends on home renos & designs

Hi Ron and Alex,

Great blog!

It's often said, the devil is in the details.

Paying attention and presentation is key for any successful business.

Dec 21, 2015 12:38 AM