This happens too often. For better or worse, photos are used to determine which homes a buyer would like to see. If a photographer uses too much "creative" license, misrepresentation happens and buyers feel misled.
The same happens when a home that was not well represented in a previous listing is removed from the market, staged and re-listed with another agent or company. The old perception of the house from the former listing photos is fresh in an agent's mind.
That is how powerful an image is. Take a … (9 comments)
marketing: FAQ #6 for Sellers: How Will You Let Me Know What is Going On with My House?
- 03/02/11 03:13 AM
During the initial home selling consultation, we will discuss your preferred method of communication. Whether it be through a phone call, an email, or US mail, one way or another, you will hear about what is going on with your home every week that you are on the market. How will you let me know what is going on with my house? There is so much going on in the market at any given time. There are so many ways to tell you how your house stands in the competition. I find that using email is an effective way of getting … (5 comments)
marketing: Where are the Buyers...for the Luxury Home Market?
- 01/30/11 01:36 PM
I would like to take a minute to talk about listing luxury properties. In my market in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, this includes homes that are priced above $500,000. These sellers expect and deserve the best market exposure possible. After all, in my market, this is the portion of the market that has the smallest pool of buyers and the longest absorption rate.
Currently, there are 49 listings that are priced at $500,000 or higher out of 2052 listings in the MLS. Last year, 35 sold with an average days on the market of 159 days. The current days … (4 comments)
Whether you are relocating from another state or you are moving within the market area, there is always some adjustments to be made! My focus is on the well-being and safety of your family. A house is very important, but making the Cedar Rapids area your home takes a little more effort. My clients call me long after the closing for advice on a veternarian for their new puppy or the best daycares in the area. Meeting new people is always fun for me and I love my job! Call me if you would like to know what your home is worth in the current market or if you think that you might want to move up to another home somewhere else. We will miss you, but I will happy to get you on your way to your next adventure as quickly as possible!
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