Earlier today, I read a blog post from Margaret Rome, titled, “Don’t Assume.” Margaret addressed things Realtors shouldn’t assume about home buyers and their wants/needs.
Margaret's words brought to mind similar thoughts I had on this topic a few weeks ago, while attending my high school class reunion.
The reunion was hosted on the 8+ acre estate of a classmate and her husband. The stately 4,000 square foot home came with every amenity imagined. It also was cradled in one of Greater Sacramento’s more upscale communities.
As I entered the front doors that day, I immediately became aware there was a big game hunter who dwelled within. The large room where we gathered had a wonderful fireplace at one end, and a bar at the other. On the massive stately walls, taxidermied remains of many large animals were exhibited.
There have been other blogs written about marketing homes with hunting trophies hung on walls. Most have suggested it might be best to remove these prior to promoting them for sale.
While driving home, I wondered what might occur should this estate ever become available for sale. However, moments later, I drove by our local Bass Pro Shop. On that very hot Saturday afternoon, the parking lot was full. It was a testament that nearly every home marketed will have a buyer who may be interested - Even if there are elements within the home that may not appeal to a broader market.
One thing for certain, if I were ever to market a home like this one, I would make certain to distribute flyers on the windshields of customers parked in the Bass Pro parking lot!
Good morning, Myrl... love that picture of you and the bear! When I was starting out in real estate, I remember the president of my brokerage saying there's a lid for every pot... and that this was true for real estate, as well. He'd say price it right, market it right, stage it right and you'd find your lid.
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
There is definitely a buyer for every home, even those with animals on the wall.
PS - great photo with you and the bear!
Enjoy your day!
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
If I were an agent showing such a home and my clients didn't like what was on the wall, I would remind them that the sellers would likely be taking them with them.
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Myrl,
We had a very large store for lease, and was owned by a great white hunter. The hunter had a large freezer in the space full of meat he had stored from his hunting. Over the weekend, the freezer had died, and the smelll of rotting meat took over. We opened the door to show...managed to reach the owner...It took months before the smell was gone. A
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
Hello Myrl, for a minute I figure you were up in Yellowstone area where they have lots of bears like that also. Yes big game hunter for sure. Thanks for sharing.
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Hi Myrl,
I agree. There IS a buyer for every home. That said, I believe in staging a property to appeal to the broadest demographic possible. But to each their own.
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Thank you for sharing and allowing me to ponder the question Myrl Jeffcoat
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Good Monday morning, Myrl.
Take care, be safe and have a great day.
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Myrl I find there is a buyer for every home, land etc. just need to expand the the playing area and remove the limiting sources,, just sayin, Endre
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
Myrl Jeffcoat - I love that photograph of you and the bear and I'm glad he was stuffed! I remember walking into a few houses and wondering how long a home with heads on walls would stay on the market. I never looked at it from your perspective. You're absolutely right! There is a home for every buyer!
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
It only takes one buyer to love it, right? Not every home seller will be committed to de-personalizing a home, so it is likely a home buyer of like mind (hunter in this case) was like to fall in love with it.
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Good Thursday morning, Myrl.
Take care, be safe and have a great day.
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Mryl
Does this make you one bear of a babe, please not PC but just a bit of my ribald humor. Nice post. This reminds me a bit of Foster's Big Horn in Rio Vista. cheers cvc
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Hi Myrl Jeffcoat - Love that pic of you and the bear!
There is a buyer for every home, but I would gently remind the seller that we want to reach a broad audience that will bring you the best return.
This was 18 years ago in Skagway AK. My husband wanted to show the size and needed me to stand in front of the brown bear. I don't think I really wanted to do this. Can you tell? LOL!
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
What a differen place to host a high school reunion. Thanks goodness we all have different tastes otherwise the wold would be boring :)
Great points in your post Myrl - thanks for sharing!
Sincerely,
Grace
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
I don't assume anything except that you have it well in hand. Good luck with everything
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Interesting place for a school reunion, and I hope you all had a good time among the trophies.
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
I really don't know the whole story I think but this could be useful down the road most definitely
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
I do believe there IS a buyer for every home, but it's based ona combination of the property, the target buyer, and the price. Finding the RIGHT buyer for a unique home certainly can take time, and some creative marketing. I thnk your suggestion is a good one, Myrl.
Jeff
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Curtis Van Carter
Yountville, CA
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
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