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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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I can't argue that point, the eye does buy. I can however say that a lot of people need to get their eyesight checked. 

Sep 12, 2019 06:35 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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The buying eye is important but interpretation plays a big role.  That's the reason for "hits".  And "misses".  In life. In art and in real estate.  Definitely in real life.  

Sep 12, 2019 07:02 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Peter Testa 's answer is accurate. For us, the idea that the subject property is the best value of any on the market is the message most buyers want to receive. How to achieve that is the most prominent task

Sep 12, 2019 07:28 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Yes, the eye does buy. I think using luxurious, high-quality photos in our marketing does make a difference.

We can learn an abundance by following those companies you mentioned, who pay millions in salaries to their marketing teams in order to make them shine!

Sep 12, 2019 09:13 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I don't have time to dive into all this, and I'm retired Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 but to simplify it yes I think attractive print advertising is important (you would be an idiot not to think so).

The hardest lesson I found to teach Sellers was getting the point of curb appeal across. When I'd hear "We will give an allowance for painting or for a new roof" it was time to put on the agent boxing gloves and punch them right in the nose!

Sep 12, 2019 07:20 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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This is where a agent gives a 100% first impression. The eye catches that......How one presents themselves/product is the marketing with legs

Sep 12, 2019 07:03 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes, the eye buys.  I always think of Barbara Todaro when I hear that. 

Every home is unique. I do whatever is necessary within the budget to present a home in its best light.  Not all homes get dressed for the prom. I list many homes with deferred maintenance and the sellers have zero dollars to invest. The torn and splatter look in trending clothing does not translate to homes. People are not willing to pay more for the torn and splatter look of a home ... they are looking for opportunity and a discount. 

Sep 12, 2019 09:32 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

The eye does buy.  First, you have to sell yourself as the agent (buyer or seller).  And one's interpretation of art is not another's, it has to fit you and your marketplace.  A

Sep 12, 2019 09:13 AM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I'm probably not going to. If I understand the post correctly the main it looks old worn and "comfortable" but brand new thing that common around here is paying extra for gently distressed look on some wood and manufactured wood floors. I don 't know if that what you talking about or not - but other than there's some days when I feel like I'm torn or have a hole in the side of my head and have a "distressed" look......

Sep 12, 2019 07:13 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Sep 12, 2019 10:05 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have no idea what you're talking about.  No idea who "Robin Jeans" are.  But I did hear Forever 21 filed bankruptcy.  If I'm spending $500 on something, it sure as heck isn't a pair of jeans!

 

I've always incorporated photos that tell the story of the house.  Not too many photos, no photos of things that don't need to be there.  Control the journey and encourage them to come in for more.

Sep 12, 2019 09:39 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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It takes the right model to make those $200 tshrirts work.

and it may take the right model home to make that unbuilt home sell.

Sep 12, 2019 05:14 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The eye does buy, but is is not necessarily your eye. When in doubt, get a second opinion.

Sep 12, 2019 01:56 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Whatever is needed.

Sep 12, 2019 12:10 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Annette, I can see how that works for builders, architects and clothing designers. Their work visually impacts the consumer getting to their emotions. Not sure how to integrate that into my business.

Sep 12, 2019 10:54 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Homes are often bought because the buyer(s) walks in the door, their mouth(s) drop open and the eyes get wide and the house "speaks" to them.

Sep 17, 2019 04:11 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I am with all anwers. 

Great question. Something to think about. 

Sep 15, 2019 09:50 PM