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Putting the real in residential marketing.


In today's competitive market, it is easy for real estate professionals to lose sight of the importance of a personal connection with a client.

There is a tendency to only on the end the result: closing the deal. When in fact, the key to a more successful business is taking the time to listen your clients, hone in on their particular needs and draw on experience and knowledge to offer a full range of services.

Taking the time to listen can provide invaluable insight into the unique aspects of a property and provide the key to unlocking the right marketing tactics. Identifying the unique elements of a property will increase the appeal of the listing and targeting potential buyers.

The allure of a specific property may range from elegance of pre-war The term pre-war is often used for the period before the outbreak of World War II, i.e. before 1939 or 1940. However, the term is usually applied to the most recent or significant war in a culture's history.  charm to location and convenience of the property to the undeniable luxury of a new development. Although years of experience and industry

knowledge may point out the obvious benefits or attractions, it is the emotional factors that more often will push a deal to close.

At times, the potential selling points selling point
n.
An aspect of a product or service that is stressed in advertising or marketing.

Noun 1. selling point - a characteristic of something that is up for sale that makes it attractive to potential customers
 of a home can be obscured by an owners belongings belongings
Noun, pl

the things that a person owns or has with him or her

Noun 1. belongings - something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; "that hat is my property"; "he is a man of
, lifestyle and/or and/or  
conj.
Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved.

Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing.
 personal taste.

As real estate professionals, we have the ability and obligation to be impartial Favoring neither; disinterested; treating all alike; unbiased; equitable, fair, and just.  and to work with owners to maximize the positive characteristics of a property while minimizing the challenges. Building trust while motivating and involving clients are important factors to successfully staging and listing a property. The client needs to feel comfortable with your proven track record of producing results in order to embrace changes that may impact their current day-to-day. Otherwise their reluctance may cause delays and impede im·pede  
tr.v. im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing, im·pedes
To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1.



[Latin imped
 the process of a profitable sale.

In order to thrive in New York's constantly shifting marketplace, real estate professionals need to utilize their own years of experience to identify emerging trends and to apply this knowledge to meet their clients needs.

Without a real connection with your client valuable opportunities may be lost in the sales and marketing process.

By Mary Anne Fusco

Executive Vice President

Prudential Prudential is the name of two different companies and buildings named after them:

Companies:
  • Prudential plc is a United Kingdom-based financial services company.
  • Prudential Financial, Inc.
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Title Annotation:INSIDERS OUTLOOK
Comment:Putting the real in residential marketing.(INSIDERS OUTLOOK)
Author:Fusco, Mary Anne
Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Date:Sep 26, 2007
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