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Use word pictures to sell your Portsmouth, NH house

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Shoreline New Hampshire & Maine
An old Chinese proverb says “One Picture Worth Ten Thousand Words”. However when selling a house, well constructed ads and sentences can be just as valuable.  Here’s how we use word pictures to sell your Portsmouth, NH house.

 

Think for a moment about some of the real estate ads you’ve read recently. Do they all sound alike,? For example, do they overuse tired words and phrases like: “won’t last long”“motivated seller wants to move soon”, and others. What do words like these say to you as a home buyer? They say nothing to me and do not make me want to explore that home further.

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Now contrast the usual ad with one that reads like this: Headline: “Dynamic Woodland-view Ranch” followed by this copy:“Rural-area serenity goes with this custom residence nicely set on two acres. This large, well-maintained home matches all your needs in one package. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. The attraction is immediate when you approach this home via its private drive. For a real get-away, you have the advantage of the main-level master suite with jetted tub. If you are looking for a way to live truly “green,” the workable, practical fireplace provides a way to keep the thermostat turned to low.”

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Posted by

Jim Lee , REALTOR®, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

http://JimLee.com  RE/MAX Shoreline

100 Market St., Suite #200, , Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 431-1111 x3801

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Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well done Jim. I'm so often put off by the words used in listings.

I don't know who they think they are kidding. I prefer something a little closer to reality when I'm reading about a potential new home.

Feb 09, 2018 01:43 PM