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I Made It Snow In August To Help Sell A Home

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

Whenever I go on a pre-listing presentation I ask the homeowner if they have any seasonal photos of the home I may use on the internet, in our MLS and in my "dining room table" packet

Of course they do, they are proud to show them to me and it puts me a step ahead of other agents they interview.  I always bring an example of how my packet has photos of

  • Snow on the ground in August or
  • Roses blooming in January or
  • Daffodils in December or
  • Fall leaves in May

Only relatively important?  Maybe yes, maybe no, but

  • The homeowner knows I have an innovative marketing approach
  • The person viewing has a broader perspective than they might have received in other homes

For example, I listed a home this summer and my internet post had winter scenes in the post and YouTube show.  See Iris Lane, Dumfries VA

The pictures below were used in AUGUST

Iris Lane Dumfries

 

Iris Snow Dining Room



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Comments (27)

Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Lana  Come north and I'll fix that "problem"  :)  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 06:53 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kendall  Cotton candy  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 06:54 AM
Linda Powers
Resort Realty - Duck - Duck, NC
On the Outer Banks

Karen,

How wonderfully refreshing. I can see this work for my area. Thanks so much for sharing. You really are the tops!!

Sep 29, 2009 06:54 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jason  Thank you  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 06:55 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Debbie  Great - please let us know how it went and good luck with or without "snow"  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 06:57 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Cassi  I do it in the pre-listing presentation to differentiate myself  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 06:59 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Linda  I hope it will work for you  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 07:00 AM
Carla Wade
Charlotte, NC

I like this idea, but do people see the winter photos and think the house has been on the market forever?  We usually rotate off our seasonal photos, so there is not snow on the ground and it is July.  Or do you only use this in your "dining room table" packet?  I could see that for sure.

Sep 29, 2009 07:43 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Carla  We use it in

  • "dining room table" packet
  • virtual tours with current photos in our MLS
  • blogs

See  IRIS LANE

Sep 29, 2009 07:59 AM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

OH my goodness...this is incredibly clever! Unfortunately although many homes in Austin are equipped with a Fireplace for those anticipated long winter cold snaps we rarely have any of that...that...the name eludes me, but whatever you call that "white stuff"???

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for that great post about your maps and congrats on the featured, it was very good!

Sep 29, 2009 08:26 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Russell  It's cottton candy  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 08:30 AM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Ha HAAA!! The only time we see cotton candy down here is at the Rodeo or the State Fair! Have a good evening!

Sep 29, 2009 08:55 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Russell  Will do  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 09:05 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Karen - Those are stunning photos, worthy enough to be on any holiday card. . .I especially love the red door in the top photo.

Sep 29, 2009 11:10 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Myrl  I think they used them on holiday note  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 11:35 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Karen,
Now that's a wonderful idea, I might have to steal it!  LOL!

Sep 29, 2009 01:21 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Karen!  GREAT idea and gorgeous photos too!  Currier and Ives have NOTHING on you!

Debe in Charlotte

Sep 29, 2009 05:24 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Cynthia  As long as it's real snow it's OK  :)  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Debe  Since  the homeowner gave me the photos I can't take credit  :)  Karen

Sep 29, 2009 10:07 PM
Art Kruschka
Administrative Manager - Manassas, VA
Manassas Woodbridge Dumfries Real Estate Sevices

Karen I am aware your reports on Woodbridge are an integral part of your market strategy to be current on many facts throughout Prince William County. The obvious goal is to provide your clients with the very best possible representation and blog posting is an excellent method and may include posts about other interesting locations in our area

Sep 25, 2010 04:49 AM