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i dON'T... But I do. Making the case for marketing homes in Charlotte and in your home town.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes By Cross, Inc.

I don't do that thing called puff. But in reality ... I do.

I can't exactly explain it in literal terms, so I use a metaphor.

The evil that men do lives after them ...

the good is often sold when the contract is closed ... So shoot me.

My sellers want the best spin they can get for the dollar as possible. I want traffic and I want my client's house sold...yes, even if it is a dog. I will spin the vernacular as good as I can, in order to get my client traffic.

This is where the Internet works and fails.

Truth in advertising is an oxymoron, Without an out-right lie...we can, and should, draw as much attention to our client's listings a possible. Milk toast and bland works of marketing, make John a dull boy and fails in getting the attention of the home buyer. I allude to the failed Photos and crappy descriptions littered on the MLS.

Marketing a home should never contain falsehoods and outright lies. Your license is involved. But, you should do all you should do to promote and give as much great creative descriptions as possible: to include great photos and exciting literal descriptions, in order to get the property sold.

So where is the line? It starts with the doorknob. Turn it and decide for yourself. Until then , It is fair and right to trip the light fantastic and promote the property, in fair terms, as best as possible.

Is puff bad? I think not.

That is what my clients charged me to do. Sell their property.

What is your take on this subject?

 

 

Comments(4)

Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Claude...

I am usually very conservative when it comes to describing a home. I like to present enough facts to encourage a showing without going too far overboard!

Aug 29, 2010 02:29 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Richard - I understand you point , I either take a listing and promote it to it's fullest or reject it. If I take it ... I promote it as best I can. Dull marketing is a waste of MLS space. The MLS is our best shot at first impressions

Aug 29, 2010 02:38 PM
Tere Rottink
CoastalVa Realty Inc - Virginia Beach, VA

Claude,

I agree with you on promoting a listing to the fullest.  I am aware that you are being truthfull in yuor listings, but it really irks me when a listing shows nice pictures and says move in ready, but when I bring my buyer that is looking for a move in ready home, it is an out right lie.  Yesterday, I showed a home in mint condition in the opinion of the agent.  Well, the airconditioning was off (90 degree weather yesterday) old carpet, windows, outdated colors.....  it wasn't a bad house, but it was a waste of my time and my clients. 

I do have other clients who fit the criteria for this listing, but until they lower the price, I won't be showing it.

So, yes, I like puff, just market to ther right prospect.  Like my aunt used to say.  "para cada sarten hay su arepa"

Tere

Aug 30, 2010 03:17 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Tere - Slack and poor is where agents that fail the "truth" factor remain. Good agents bring the aspects of good agency to light and sell homes. "the good is oft intered in their bones" Good agents always shine

Aug 30, 2010 03:42 PM