jds consulting: Under Contract in Four Days: Why Real Estate Merchandising Gets Buyers Attention!
- 06/22/09 11:16 AM
Never underestimate the power of Real Estate Merchandising to grab buyers attention. This property had originally been on the market for several months; went under contract but after the inspection the buyers decided to withdraw the offer. Not a particularly unusual story in the current market as many buyers if faced with a choice, will pick move in ready properties over those with big To-Do lists. Blog Entry: Before and After Condo Makeover in Waikiki Hawaii!
The challenge in this particular situation was getting the Real Estate agents in the area to revisit the property after it had sat on the market for months and … (21 comments)
jds consulting: The Devil wears Prada and makes one hell of a Real Estate Merchandiser.
- 05/27/09 09:51 PM
There are many marketing and merchandising truths in the fashionably funny film "The Devil Wears Prada" based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger of the same name. When it comes to real estate merchandising, color selection is serious business and a priority in Real Estate Merchandising as well as in the Fashion World! The film clip below is one of my favorites.
There's an old adage about God and the devil being found in the details and when it comes to real estate merchandising there is a fine line between too little and too much color. So if … (35 comments)
The majority of my clients are Real Estate Investors, who for one reason or another want to sell their investment properties and need someone to prepare their properties for sale. Sometimes staging is involved, especially in turn key investments, but most of the time it is simply painting and replacing dated fixtures and carpet. Sometimes investors have a small budget for improvements and they are anxious to sell but the property is unfinished or in very poor condition. The sellers agent knows it's going to be a difficult sell but with a … (18 comments)
A little flower can go along way in sprucing up your curb appeal. In this case the little flower is the impatien.
This hardy part sun, part shade annual comes in many colors, and grows quickly. I like them because they take minimal care and produce vibrant and beautiful blossoms.
Whether you plant them in beds or pots these little flowers create a big impact on your curb appeal at little cost and little effort.
photos by Kimo Here is example of one of our colorful curb … (4 comments)
jds consulting: When you go on vacation does Fido stay at home?
- 03/27/08 07:03 AM
Aloha all you pet lovers, Hawaii loves it's pets, especially the furry variety that goes 'woof'! Do to Hawaii's stringent quarantine regulations bringing pets to Hawaii is difficult if you don't do your home work in advance. We have many places to live where our beloved canine companions are welcomed with open arms and even visiting here does'nt mean Fido has to stay at home. However, it is essential that if you plan bringing your pet to Hawaii that you visit the Hawaii.gov website and carefully follow the instructions. http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info The benefit of doing this preparation allows you to travel with your dog just … (1 comments)
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