having an expensive professional do it.
You could stay up-to-date on the latest trends. You may know the best local stagers and contractors. If you're working with buyers, let them know how your staging expertise will help them turn their house into a home. Photographing Houses: Talk about how you'll take better- quality, more appealing pictures of their house. Everybody says, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Why not talk about that? "Hey, instead of writing an ad about your house and its four bedrooms and three baths, I can take an amazing picture that will capture attention and make buyers instantly fall in love with it!" You could also take pictures of your prospect's home and post them on Instagram to attract buyers. Talk about how your expert lighting composition will showcase their home's best features, making their house sparkle and shine. With some research, you can find examples of similar homes that sold well with good-quality photos or languished on the market with amateur-looking pictures. Marketing: If you used to work in media or at an ad agency, talk about your marketing expertise and how you'll use it to sell your house better. If you've worked in real estate for a while, you probably have examples of doing this better than your competitors. You may write brilliant ad copy or network extensively with local professionals. What If You Were a Chef? Talk about your kitchen expertise if you've worked as a cook or chef. You could talk about your ability to handle essential details under pressure. Who better than a former chef to explain to buyers the advantages of an efficient kitchen, energy-saving appliances, or an outdoor grilling area? Sharing a few recipes could inspire future owners. Maybe instead of chocolate chip cookies, your canapés would make an open house the talk of the town. You worked in construction: You used to work in buildings. You
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