Q: Denise, more and more of my buyers want homes that are much smaller than what is readily available on the market. Space-wise they want the size of home that was built up until the 1980s, but they don’t want the floorpans that were used 30 or more years ago – and the ceilings are […]
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No Comments » Q: Denise, I have a logo that I have been using for years that was developed by a local graphic designer. I have this logo on everything! However, it’s just one small piece and I am ready for something more comprehensive. I don’t want to get rid of my logo, though. What do I do? […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Branding & Design Tags: ask denise, brand, brand consistency, branding, Branding & Design, design, logo, real estate marketing, zebra report No Comments » Q: Denise, with our tight inventory and multiple offers, my seller thinks if we price the house really high (20% above my price!) that buyers will flock to it anyway and continue to drive the price up. I have tried to redirect him, but how can I prove that it just won’t sell at that […]
Q: Denise, I went to my local office supply store and created the filing system for my clients and business expenses that you mentioned two weeks ago (Ask Denise: Portable Filing System). But my challenge is making sure I use it and keep it up! This is not natural for me. What do you suggest? […]
Q: Denise, I think 2014 is the year for me to develop my own brand identity! Where should I start? A: Congratulations for making an investment in your business that will earn you business time and time again. Of course, I suggest you call our office to discuss your business goals. Depending on your business, […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Branding & Design Tags: ask denise, branding, design, identity, marketing design, real estate marketing No Comments » Q: Denise, I am trying to organize my business files – specifically files for clients. I would love a system that is portable for my active clients, as I am sometimes at my real estate office and other times at my home office. What do you suggest? A: Great question! I have found that using […]
Q: Denise, what do you think about receipt scanning and filing systems? A: I think this is a great idea if you plan to keep up with it each month. If not, then you will have some receipts scanned, some not, and organization of these can be a challenge. Furthermore, if you scan receipts you […]
Q: Last week you recommended in your Ask Denise to check a potential referee’s online profiles to make sure they are serious about their business. Can you elaborate on that? A: You bet! While there are a number of websites that you can have a profile on, the following are the ones that are most […]
Q: Denise, I may have a potential lifestyle client on my hands: Winter here drives them crazy and they are determined to find a house in Arizona. They want my help, but I don’t know anything about Arizona! I need to refer them to someone, but I don’t know anyone there and don’t want to […]
Q: Denise, I am getting calls from buyers who actually want a separate guest house on the property to house parents and children, but due to zoning these are few and far between. What should I do? A: If zoning is keeping the number of available detached dwelling units down and your buyers want to […]
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