Talk about Positive Results From our Marketing Efforts, a few weeks ago Jeff gets a phone call from a TV Producer From NEW YORK asking about a Home we have Listed in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Seems that because of our Internet presence and Blog Posts, a Home Buyer in Northwest Indiana, forwarded Our Listing for consideration for the TV SHOW called HIDDEN POTENTIAL which airs on the Home and Garden Television Network.
If you've ever seen this show, You can relate to our excitement!
Our selected Listing is in a picturesque setting, but in need of updating!
Yesterday, Jeff met 2 Production Crew Members, along with 1 Design Specialist at the property.
He learned we are one of 3 properties that were chosen and whose sellers agreed to contract terms for a possible future TV shoot in the upcoming weeks.
The intricate detailed measurements, photos, and inspection efforts performed by this skilled and knowledgeable group was something to behold! They were in the home for over 2 and a half hours!
So, keep your fingers crossed, as we will know more in the next 4 to 6 weeks, we will keep you posted.
While visiting with the crew Jeff learned from them that over a Million viewers tune in to these episodes!
Even being considered for step one of this BIG opportunity has us thrilled!
Thanks HGTV for coming to Indiana - The Hoosier Hospitality State !
We WELCOME Your return :)
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How exciting! Way to go with your technology and advertising. It seems you are headed in the right direction by all accounts!
Nice! Best of luck to you...hope you get selected!
To your success,
Susan
Sounds fun and potentially profitable...you can't beat free advertising, plus the pointers from the pros!
Thanks Maria....It's amazing when sometimes you put time & effort out there and then get a call like this! I couldn't go with Jeff beacuse I was taking my last CRS class - but he had a blast with these Pro's !
thanks for taking time to comment - I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Grace
Terrific! Do you get mentioned, or just the home? Either way, should be easy to sell that listing!
So do we Susan - so do we LOL- we won't know for several weeks at least - but Jeff said this experience of getting all the information to them and contract review and presentation to the sellers was in itself a valuable lesson!
thanks for taking your time to stop by and comment
Sincerely,
Grace
I just watched this last night and they were in Chicago as one of the "blonde" hosts is from here. I always thought that many of these shows are all shot in CA but I've seen several different HGTV shows that have traveled to the Midwest. We can relate more with our local area. Congratulations - very exciting!
It will be free advertising if we are featured William :) - time will tell - thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Sincerely,
Grace
Hello Penny - yes there is a mention of us IF chosen... on the credits and show! But - we are not there yet - but I'm thinking positive :)
thanks for taking your time to drop by and comment.
Sincerely,
Grace
Hello Judy, I watch the show on Monday nights and only seem to remember episodes with palm trees LOL. That's why I was pleasantly surprised that they were coming to lil ol Valparaiso Indiana our hometown :)
I agree with you a variety of episodes from around the country make the show more rleateable and will benefit many relocating not to mention excite the local marketplace!
thanks for your time and comments- aprreciate it!
Sincerely,
Grace
Wow!! Neato! I've always wondered about the homes featured, how they found them, how they handled the sellers, how the Realtors were involved. Neat to have "one of our own" going through it!
A big kudos to you! I hope you do get selected. Even if you don't, you are already gearing up to have a fabulous marketing adventure that can only benefit your business.
That's great and what all Realtors with listings hope for. Good for you!
How marvelous for you. I'll be watching for you on TV.
Good Luck!
Patricia Aulson Hampton Nh Real Estate Portsmouth Nh Real Estate
First off, let me say congratulations of the call. Secondly, I have flagged the post for a feature because I think that it is deserved. Now, when you are done, can you tell them to feature my house too?
Grace ~ Congratulations! What a wonderful opportunity; keep us posted, I'd love to tune in if and when it is on.
Congratulations Grace. This must be very exciting for you and Jeff. I look forward to reading more about it in the coming weeks.
Grace & Jeff, that is really cool. You guys will be awesome on TV. I, sadly, have a face for radio. Congrats, you guys deserve the recognition
Actually, the agents don't appear on this show - only the potential buyers, the gals (and sometimes a guy) that show the potential of the properties and the homes themselves. In fact, the homes are kind of torn apart (verbally) as the whole idea is to show the buyers what these less than perfect homes could be with remodeling. They show what the house could look like on their laptop. But as was mentioned, they should get their names in the credits. What a great PR campaign to push locally! That's where the visibility will come from.
Thanks to all for taking time to stop by and comment - appreciate it :)
Hello Sheree, I wondered how they chose them too - They first chose buyers and then the buyers pick the homes with Hidden Potential :)
Hello Kevin - Yes it is a new adventure for us already for sure :)
Hello Deanna - Yes as primarily listing agents - this call was music to our ears :)
HelloDon - LOL we won't be on TV ( thank goodness :) but our listing has a 1 in 3 chance of it !
Hello Patricia - appreciate your support
Hello Danny - You are very kind in flagging us for a feature- thanks... Is your home for sale?- the potential buyers found this one on the net and HGTV is working with them on the renovation plans - if they still like it after the computer generated deign changes - then the listing goes on the TV show - we are keeping our fingers crossed.
Hello Kathy - Yes as soon as we know more I will update the Blog :)
Hello Adam- yes is is exciting just going thru the details and process - something we've never experienced before!
LOL Dave - your comment had me cracking up - We're not going to be on TV, the home makeover is ! ( if they chose our listing). But thanks for the vote of confidence in us - we appreciate it!
Hello Judy - Yes a great PR campaign indeed! Better than what my Marketing Plan for 2008 currently has written in it LOL
DREAM BIG
Sincerely to all
Grace
Grace, my home is always for sale for the right price.
LOL Isn't everyone's :)
Sincerely,
Grace
Hey great news, I was driving down to Bonita Springs with the family yesterday and missed the post.
I also hear tell that the weather is pretty tough today, bummer. Oh well, it's sunny in your office!
What an exciting opportunity for you! I will definitely keep an eye out for future updates on this - I'm almost giggling for you. :)
This is a great opportunity! It's wonderful how our posts are getting traffic, but even better that someone who read it FORWARDED it. Good Luck, I hope your listing is selected.
Hello Steve- Lucky you drove - we've had snow the 1st 2 days of spring and alot of flights were delayed at Ohare and Midway due to it! Yes, we do carry our sunshine on the inside most times :) thanks for taking time to stop by and comment and do have a wonderful Holiday & Spring Break!
Hello Kim - It is unbelieveable isn't it? - who'd of thought, lil ol Valpo - LOL - I will keep you posted ans do keep your fingers crossed :) Thanks for you kind wishes.
Hello Debbie -Yea - Jeff asked how they found us, and they said they rec/d the email about our listing from a buyer that they were working with! We hope ours is chosen too :) Thnks for commenting.
Sincerely to all,
Grace
I have also submitted this post to the Northwest Indiana Blog Carnival for you. Hope that's OK?
It should be posted on Wednesday.
Thanks for providing the link to The site Steve - I've never heard of it? I will check it out wednesday. Happy Easter to Your & Yours
Sincerely,Grace