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What is wrong with salad for breakfast?

By Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

January 26, 2010 12:54 AM

I will admit I rise a bit earlier than most folks. As a real estate agent I have found that people do not buy or sell houses in Brevard County, Florida before about 10:00 a.m.

So I have some quiet time. Time for my morning walk with my Boston Terrier, Diesel Dog!

I usually skip breakfast but this morning I decided I wanted something. As I opened the refrigerator I saw the leftover salad from the evening before.

So I grabbed it.

How do we know that salad can’t be for breakfast?

Individual preferences are…..individual. Such is the same when decorating your home.

But, when it is time to sell it, remember that you are not selling your taste.

Your real estate agent and/or home stager can help make recommendations on getting your home ready to appeal to the masses instead of the individual!

For help in selling your Viera or Suntree home in Brevard County, Florida, give me a call. Lets see if I can help you with the process.

Visit my blog Florida Homes for Sale, please.

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Sonja Patterson

Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX

Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

Great analogy, Gary! I saw an over priced listing the other day...with very "artistic" colors throughout the home. My daughter would love bright green, mandarin orange, or turquoise walls...but I and the general public would not!!

Jan 26, 2010 01:03 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Sonja - Thanks. Remembering who our target is makes us successful!

Jan 26, 2010 01:30 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Different strokes for different folks. When I worked nights in the newspaper, sometimes I would have a complete meal, meat, veggies, and potatoes for breakfast. One time when I got home at 7 AM I went to the local candy store, (remember them?) and got a banana split. People looked at me like I was crazy.

Jan 26, 2010 01:48 AM

Kathy Burke

Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA

S.F. East Bay Home Staging

I do like the analogy.....how you live is generally not how you sell. I've staged 2 homes for fellow stagers...all of us have blinds on when it comes to our homes and need that trained unbiased eye!

Jan 26, 2010 01:57 AM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

As much as I like salads, breakfast provides the protein nourishment to get the day going...what you eat tells a lot about who you are and how you work...Have a good day...Cherise

Jan 26, 2010 02:24 AM

David Slavin

Keller Williams Premier - Katy, TX

CDPE, ABR, SRES Keller Williams Premier

I'm going to use that analogy when talking with sellers.

Jan 26, 2010 03:20 AM

Ken - A little variety is good for the soul...and the belly!

Kathy - We always see ourselves in a different light than a neutral third party. Thanks.

Cherise - Oh I prefer meat (protein, right?) but the salad called! I understand nutrition but sometimes I falter. Thanks.

David - Thanks. Hope you make the point..maybe dress it up a bit (get the pun...)!

Jan 26, 2010 04:09 AM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Gary -- good point .... the more "unique" a seller's home is, the harder it will be to appeal to the target buyer!

Jan 26, 2010 04:52 AM

Robert L. Brown

www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

If it's NOT the home that you will live in forever it has to be as neutral as possible. When buying a home you're buying it for you and the "next" buyer.

Jan 26, 2010 06:08 AM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Salad for breakfast sounds great to me! But then, I'm not stuck on any one thing for breakfast. Excellent analogy.

Jan 26, 2010 02:23 PM

Eva Erdmann

Lion International Inc. - Holiday, FL

interior decorator

Gary,

I couldn't agree more with you.

Variety is a spice of life !

I used to eat lunch for breakfast and sometimes even dinner,so what ? Very often I eat breakfast for supper and I feel good.

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Jan 26, 2010 09:45 PM

Eva - Variety is what gives the ho-hum days a kick...thanks.

Sharon - Thanks. Beats chocolate cake..had that before as well!

Robert - Good perspective. Thanks.

Maureen - "Unique" is definitely not always a good trait when you are trying to sell. Thanks.

Jan 26, 2010 11:25 PM

Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate

M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Gary, Good for you - nothing better than taking that "ME" time for yourself each day. For me, it keeps me energized and focused (but I am not an early riser, like you), I do it in the early evenings. Salad for breakfast??? I guess that's better than cold pizza for breakfast. lol

Jan 28, 2010 05:27 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Gary! Very clever! I love the analogy but, I don't think I could go for salad for breakfast! (individual preference!!) I'm a cereal girl--IF I eat breakfast and as you know, it's the best meal of the day for us but, most often the one that is skipped!

Have a great day...

Feb 03, 2010 01:34 AM

Sandy - Thanks. I have had them both..cold pizza~

Debe - I usually skip it too. I guess on some mornings I get up so early it is really an early lunch!

Feb 04, 2010 10:34 PM

What is wrong with salad for breakfast?

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