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It Is Much Easier to “Sell Down” Than to “Sell up”, Price-wise!
The truth from a strategic branding standpoint is that it is much harder to “sell up” than it is to “sell down” price-wise.

Courtesy of Tesla
Many real estate agents and firms face a challenge when they contemplate breaking into the luxury end of the market or increasing their luxury market share. The challenge is shifting the perception held by high net worth consumers about their “mid-price range” personal or company brand. One of their biggest concerns is alienating their core referral base because they do not want to be perceived as pretentious snobs or as elitists.
 
The truth from a strategic branding standpoint is that it is much harder to “sell up” than it is to “sell down” price-wise. This means it is more difficult to have a brand perception of “middle of the road” while trying to list $1M+ homes. It is easier to have a luxury brand perception and attract mid-price home sellers. 
 
The key is striking a balance of sophistication without coming across as pretentious. Apple, who hired the head of the British luxury brand, Burberry, to head their retail store division has nailed this balance.  They understand the “halo effect” of including a ... more

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