Real Estate with a twist

JamilyMan
JamilyMan Posts: 241
edited August 2008 in The Porch
So, I have recently started a real estate business in Southeastern PA, and had an idea that I thought people here might appreciate. When I sell a home, I am all about thanking the client with something special and unique for their home. Driving around with people and talking, a Realtor can and should learn a lot about their clients, so when the time comes for them to settle on the house, it is a little easier to buy something that they might appreciate that is about them, and not like a generic platter.

So, my dream is to sell a house to a Pearl Jam fan, and to thank them by presenting them with a framed poster. I just think it would be a very special moment to have them unwrap it and determine where they want to hang it, since the walls are all vacant at that point.

I wish my Realtor would have done this for me... I would have seen him in a much different light ;)
For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!
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  • washedinblack91
    washedinblack91 Posts: 3,079
    that would be so cool :)
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  • TransplantedNewf
    TransplantedNewf Posts: 805
    Awesome idea.
    My husband and i were looking at houses a few months ago and walking through each place, i envisioned where each of my posters would go. :D
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  • yostarama
    yostarama Posts: 287
    Where are you at in southeast PA? Ever hear of Amityville? Later Yostarama
  • JamilyMan
    JamilyMan Posts: 241
    yostarama wrote:
    Where are you at in southeast PA? Ever hear of Amityville? Later Yostarama

    Heard of it - I am specializing in Montgomery and Bucks counties, but am working this entire area.

    Are you in the market for a realtor? ;)
    For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,617
    JamilyMan wrote:
    Heard of it - I am specializing in Montgomery and Bucks counties, but am working this entire area.

    Are you in the market for a realtor? ;)

    i am in collegeville and may be selling in the next year or so...
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  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,794
    JamilyMan wrote:
    So, I have recently started a real estate business in Southeastern PA, and had an idea that I thought people here might appreciate. When I sell a home, I am all about thanking the client with something special and unique for their home. Driving around with people and talking, a Realtor can and should learn a lot about their clients, so when the time comes for them to settle on the house, it is a little easier to buy something that they might appreciate that is about them, and not like a generic platter.

    So, my dream is to sell a house to a Pearl Jam fan, and to thank them by presenting them with a framed poster. I just think it would be a very special moment to have them unwrap it and determine where they want to hang it, since the walls are all vacant at that point.

    I wish my Realtor would have done this for me... I would have seen him in a much different light ;)

    Be cooler to take 2% instead of 5%!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • chromiam
    chromiam Posts: 4,114
    Indifference wrote:
    Be cooler to take 2% instead of 5%!!!!!!!!!!!

    my thoughts exactly... any homebuyer would appreciate that alot more :D
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  • JamilyMan
    JamilyMan Posts: 241
    Indifference wrote:
    Be cooler to take 2% instead of 5%!!!!!!!!!!!


    There are discount brokerages that will do it for that rate... but truthfully, you end up doing a lot of the work yourself with those companies. Generally, you get what you pay for, as in with any other business. For those that don't mind doing a lot of work, those might make sense... but for many people, they simply want to list and not worry about advertising, showing, open houses, finding buyers, drawing up contracts, and all of the other things that full service realtor and sales agents do.

    Indifference, would you like to share what you do for a living? I am just curious and not being confrontational. I can tell you that my full time gig is as a therapist, and I would not want to do that for less money.
    For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,968
    We should have a thread that would serve as a professional directory for people to use when they are seeking/offering various professional (and legit) services.
  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,794
    JamilyMan wrote:
    There are discount brokerages that will do it for that rate... but truthfully, you end up doing a lot of the work yourself with those companies. Generally, you get what you pay for, as in with any other business. For those that don't mind doing a lot of work, those might make sense... but for many people, they simply want to list and not worry about advertising, showing, open houses, finding buyers, drawing up contracts, and all of the other things that full service realtor and sales agents do.

    Indifference, would you like to share what you do for a living? I am just curious and not being confrontational. I can tell you that my full time gig is as a therapist, and I would not want to do that for less money.

    I work in the financial services industry and just passed level 3 of the CFA....

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  • JamilyMan
    JamilyMan Posts: 241
    Indifference wrote:
    I work in the financial services industry and just passed level 3 of the CFA....


    Congratulations!! That is great!!
    Do you get commissions with your clients?
    For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!
  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,794
    JamilyMan wrote:
    Congratulations!! That is great!!
    Do you get commissions with your clients?

    Nope.

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  • JamilyMan
    JamilyMan Posts: 241
    Indifference wrote:
    Nope.

    So you must get a nice salary, which is awesome for you.
    I don't imagine you are working as hard as you are to better yourself and get ahead in your field to accept less money. Most of us who work hard would like to be compensated for our efforts.
    For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,968
    My firm takes a standard 5% business management fee on most of our clients' (actors, directors, etc.) income, but in some cases, our % is reduced once they hit certain income levels.

    Do realtors ever lower their % on very pricey homes? It would make sense, since the amount of time spent on the sale doesn't rise in direct proportion to the selling price.
  • Yellow Bedwetter
    Yellow Bedwetter NYC Posts: 2,832
    u should give them framed aussie 06 posters or crappy Ames that way u can keep most of ur commission
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  • JamilyMan
    JamilyMan Posts: 241
    Yellow Bedwetter wrote:
    u should give them framed aussie 06 posters or crappy Ames that way u can keep most of ur commission


    Real Estate is about relationships... what kind of relationship would I be fostering if I did that!?? ;)

    In all honesty, the point of this is that I am looking to do something special for my clients. For the non-Pearl Jam fans, I look for other things that would be of interest to them.

    But, I am looking forward to the day when I can present someone with a poster they are looking for.. or from the show the couple met at... or something unique.
    For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,732
    JamilyMan wrote:
    Real Estate is about relationships... what kind of relationship would I be fostering if I did that!?? ;)

    In all honesty, the point of this is that I am looking to do something special for my clients. For the non-Pearl Jam fans, I look for other things that would be of interest to them.

    But, I am looking forward to the day when I can present someone with a poster they are looking for.. or from the show the couple met at... or something unique.


    your right and the goodie bag or other gift at closing is standard procedure around these parts. Our agent gave us a couple of real nice gifts and two bottles of expensive champange to celebrate (not the italian or california fizzy either) when we closed on our condo.
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,367
    JamilyMan, just noticed your signature and had to ask: did you ever set out in search for the originator of the term "Jamily"? i suspect you'd owe him/her royalties ;):)
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  • wma11
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    I've actually been in the market and I'm in SE PA, but it seems your area of expertise is Delaware/Bucks...I'm looking more Berks/Lanc. market...I used to be in RE in OCMD (back when the market was better) and the fact you have a day-job definitely helps!! I'd be game for nice framed poster to close...depends on what though...;-)
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  • JamilyMan
    JamilyMan Posts: 241
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    I would totally call you in the next a few years when we're ready to buy our next place if you were in San Francisco :)

    Thanks, I appreciate that! I hope you are able to find what you are looking for when the time is right. I might be able to find you a good referral in that area, if you are interested (when you are ready).

    Take care!
    Andy
    For those who scoff at "Jamily" in my name... 9 years ago, when my first daughter was born there were jokes about whether my priority would be my family or PJ. I smiled and quipped "I am a JamilyMan." What was a family joke became a hated term among jammers. Didn't see that one coming!

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