Comments on: Why Isn’t My Home Getting Shown?

By: RobJenson

RobJenson — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:27:31 +0000

I agree 100%. Remember to include video too these days. With YouTube being the 2nd most used search engine right behind Google, the days of the old “Virtual Tour” with stiched together still photography are coming to an end. I see it as pure laziness for agents not to hire professional companies to shoot their tours. It’s not that expensive. And just as you said an agent that shoots their own images is a red flag, I’d be concerned about an agent shooting their own video as well. With a side note to the blog question about them running out of flyers, I’m all for call capture sign riders that give buyers 24 hour information and captures their number so an agent and lender can actually follow up and engage the customer to see what they can be helped with.

By: NashvilleBrian

NashvilleBrian — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:04:01 +0000

@bnix brad nix It works just fine. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out.

By: bnix

bnix — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:54:18 +0000

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By: Jonathan Benya

Jonathan Benya — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:55:06 +0000

Awesome blog, wish I had seen this years ago! Thanks for being such a great role model for both real estate bloggers and YPN members. Your contributions make a difference!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:12:17 +0000

We have been listed for 30 days and have had 2 showings the first week. We are comparable to the neighborhood listings (except the foreclosures that are in need of repair) the house will show great and the pictures are good. (I think) BUT there have been no calls or showings. Can we offer a personal incentive to agents? A cash bonus to the agent that sells our house?
Our square footage isn’t huge but the land and improvements are substantial. We think it will sell IF we can get the people up here.
Any advice? feel free to look at our listing 4555 Stoney Ridge Road Placerville,CA

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:08:27 +0000

We currently have a house on the market and have had 30 showings. All the flyers need to be refilled every two weeks. Is it peculiar that our agent has not shown it once? He also doesn’t believe in open houses and agent incentives. We have good feedback but no contract.. Help any suggestions?

By: Alex Cortez

Alex Cortez — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:20:34 +0000

Great post, Brian. I particularly agree with the value of visuals when it comes to engaging the interest of potential buyers. It simply baffles me to see multi-million dollar properties listed and the only pictures available look like they were taken from a phone while the photographer/agent was doing jumping jacks.

By: LeRoy Houser

LeRoy Houser — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:37:39 +0000

Awesome information and extremely well done. You have a special way of making strong points in a helpful non-offensive way which is a wonderful skill to have. You are making a difference Brian!

By: GadgetNate » Why you can’t sell your house

GadgetNate » Why you can’t sell your house — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:53:27 +0000

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By: Terry Bishop

Terry Bishop — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:59:30 +0000

Brian,
You are so correct and I am going to keep this as a little note to me to make sure each time I take a listing I am not remiss on anything on this list! Thank you for taking the time to write this Brian, it is right on! Kudos to you!