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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Getting it into a magazine is to promote you in my opinion. I suspect you have to consistently be in the magazine to get business from it.

Aug 15, 2023 07:13 AM
Rainmaker
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

what Carla Freund said, magazine advertising is not a one shot deal IMHO. BUT, if you go ahead with it it could be used to get additional listings, depending on the cost of the ad could be a good investment.

Aug 15, 2023 10:17 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I've only put a listing in a "coffee table mag" once for a seller. The property looked great, and they even used one of my property listing photos for the front page of the "land' section. Guess how many calls, emails, and requests for information I received. Yep. None. In my opinion, it wasn't worth it.

Aug 15, 2023 08:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

A one-page website exclusive to the property plus a hand-out when they visit should do it as far as showcasing goes. Hire a professional photographer, something your competition does not do. Very inexpensive and they give you links for the MLS & social sites. Lastly, a custom sign for this property. NOT the usual for sale, but a boasting feature sign. U got this

Aug 15, 2023 07:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I don't use that kind of print marketing... it's never generated any business for me. 

Aug 15, 2023 07:05 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Unless the sellers want it, and expect it, I would not place it in print coffee table magazine. 

 

Single property webpage, photos, video, professionally printed marketing pieces for those who see the home in person, etc. 

 

You know your market. If you "hope" or believe the property will sell before the ad gets printed and distributed, then what would be the point? 


I see in your comment you want to up your game on this one. You may have already done that by securing the listing 
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert 

 

All the best to you with the marketing and sale! 

 

 

Aug 15, 2023 08:26 AM
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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Beautiful listing! Best of luck with it! (I am blessed with the Rocky Mountains out my windows, but as a fifth generation Floridian, there are not many days I don't miss the water). 

Aug 16, 2023 06:00 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Carla Freund nailed it! When active I advertised for 4 quarters in a high end magazine. Got a response the 4th time from someone who monitored the magazine. He never bought in my area. Helped on a couple of listings but was really not worth the investment for me.

Aug 16, 2023 03:44 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

I have never been a fan of passive marketing and to me, that is passive. You would be better off using those dollars for a targeted marketing campaign.

 

Aug 15, 2023 01:37 PM
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Clay R. Seay
Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage - Saint Augustine, FL

Focus on your own activity to market the property and skip the fancy printed magazine, unless you are committed to a long term ad campaign with the magazine. A one time ad for a specific property is generally a waste of money, unless you get EXTREMELY lucky with the right buyer seeing the ad and ACTING.

Focus on broker only invites to tour the property, personal emails and calls to local brokers that sell luxury properties, direct mail to a specific high income list of prospects, neighbors of the complex that might know a friend looking to relocate to their complex. Lots of other ways to spend your time and your money. 

Aug 15, 2023 10:53 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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Do what you think will grab the eye of a potential buyer, Peter. Besides, putting your name out there is a good thing!

Aug 17, 2023 06:19 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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If this ad placement helps you get the listing, then go for it.  But with any marketing, the key is consistency.  You're more app to connect with your buyer other ways but the print copy could help keep you top of mind if you're in ongoing issues.  

Aug 16, 2023 05:51 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

If you want to be in the mag to help get other listings, as a showpiece of how you market for sellers, the ad gets extra mileage. If you have lots of back up real estate ammo with listings like the one you showcase but that sells just as the issue comes out, you get more ROI.

But the reach, does the coffee table mag have a powerful digital side? What are the numbers for this publication for readership, the demographics for the best fit? Do not run the ad because someone on Q&A says print is dead. Try it and report back @petermohylsky .

Aug 17, 2023 02:51 AM
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Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

I create my own 16 page home book for every listing and have 5.5" x 8" double sided property cards out front at the street.

Aug 16, 2023 05:04 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I suspect that these luxury magazines are not really designed to sell anything, more importantly, they are to help you impress future clients.

With that being said, I also suspect that we are far past the age where any kind of print advertising is effective.

Aug 15, 2023 08:00 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Here on the Monterey Peninsula it is good for the agent/broker to get the exposure to possible new clients.  Whether it helps the sale, depends on the sale itself.  If it's very high priced, it won't sell as quickly so worth the exposure.  If it sells anyway within a short time, it won't.  

Aug 15, 2023 10:57 AM