I have a question for the Realtors out there. As I drive down 30-A I see balloons on for sale signs that are deflated, pooped, missed matched etc. Do you think if there was a uniform code for proper balloon placement that real estate market would gain in strength?
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105Beach FanaticAuthor
No more lowering prices to attract buyers?--that's a unique way to create demand for a product. Might as well give it a shot.....the "range pricing" and the "price will go up after Memorial Day" schemes didn't work.
My guess is that folks with cash sitting in uber-safe CD's making 5%+ will comfortably outlast folks who are experiencing "death through a thousand payments."
<Insert musical score from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Mexican Standoff scene here>
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Is this Wal-mart? What would U Say?
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Wow to nmosley! I'm just trying to sell a few houses! I did 4 open houses this weekend and had 3 houses on office tour Tuesday. Maybe I am an overachiever, but I'm just going to keep on working hard to sell something! If my balloons got the attention of this forum, then maybe there is a buyer who saw them as well! Even if they are tacky! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!This whole balloon discussion led me to an idea - I will split the profits if you all help me - what about a balloon shaped in the form of the various styles of South Walton architecture - beach cottage, west indies, etc! Much more creative than the festive and tacky balloons! Did I jump the shark?
Keep up the good work Supermom! Many realators have laid down a quit or on a permenant vacation. Keep doing what you are doing, and I promise you will make your share of sales! Plus, I like ballons on signs, they make things more festive Beach Fanatic
Joe, your avator has a really big mouth! Is she training for the next "Deep Throat" remake?

Beach Fanatic
Correct ;-) I may not even need a couch...
Bobby, we need to contact some of those models that "Fabs" used for the Valentines Art party back in 2005 to work my open house this weekend. Do you know how I can get in touch with the gal who put that together? :clap_1:Beach Fanatic
Bobby, we need to contact some of those models that "Fabs" used for the Valentines Art party back in 2005 to work my open house this weekend. Do you know how I can get in touch with the gal who put that together? :clap_1:
I am on it!!!! They will be at 803 this weekend? Are you going to be there?
SoWal Insider
I am on it!!!! They will be at 803 this weekend? Are you going to be there?
:roll: :roll: for you and flyforfun! boys, boys, grow up!
It's time to hire the chippendale dancers!:clap_1:
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Beach FanaticAuthor
I say hire them. Maybe give away a free trip on "Hooters Airlines."
SoWal Insider
I say hire them. Maybe give away a free trip on "Hooters Airlines."
"Hooters Airlines" went ti....uh....'Hooters Up' this past spring.
SoWal Insider
I am on it!!!! They will be at 803 this weekend? Are you going to be there?
sorry gang...flyforfun started posting on my computer!
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SoWal Insider
How did you find that so fast? Not quite what I had in mind but gosh, you are quick!
S. Mom,
For over 2 years I've done so much research on housing & the economy that finding and retrieving stuff has become second nature.
I liked your initial post about the balloons. Best of luck with your sales...you've certainly got spunk!
Shel
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Beach Fanatic
did I miss something? strange display of balloons along Bay Drive today...pretty sure they do not conform.
Beach Fanatic
I promise they are not mine! I laughed all the way to 98 when I saw them. I was wondering if someone was making fun of me! Fess up, who did it?
Christini Zambini
Supermom is SUPER and she has great balloons
Oops, that doesn't sound right . . .
Keep up the good work!
Oops, that doesn't sound right . . .Keep up the good work!
Beach FanaticAuthor
I promise they are not mine! I laughed all the way to 98 when I saw them. I was wondering if someone was making fun of me! Fess up, who did it?
Oh my gosh..Have you seen the balloon on Eastern Lake Road? One balloon in the air and about 20 dead on the ground. It is a FSBO so that would help explain the carnage. But really I think the code should be apply to FSBO'S as well. Shameful!:nono1:
SoWal Insider
Oh my gosh..Have you seen the balloon on Eastern Lake Road? One balloon in the air and about 20 dead on the ground. It is a FSBO so that would help explain the carnage. But really I think the code should be apply to FSBO'S as well. Shameful!:nono1:
Sounds like a case of balloon sabotage carried out by a faction of the NAR.
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SoWal Expert
Sounds like a case of balloon sabotage carried out by a faction of the NAR.naaa, probably just a rogue agent who works that area. :funn:
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Beach FanaticAuthor
naaa, probably just a rogue agent who works that area. :funn:
No really.. A FSBO! :shock:
SoWal Insider
Ok proper ballon placement or not...we did an open house at One Seagrove Place today on our #803 unit and believe it or not had at least 8 couples walk through....at least two of those were very interested.
Was a good day after all! My only experience was very positive, balloon placement or not!
I think we have a contract!
Yes, we had balloons on the "open house" sign and up on the balcony! FYI!
Was a good day after all! My only experience was very positive, balloon placement or not!
I think we have a contract!
Yes, we had balloons on the "open house" sign and up on the balcony! FYI!
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Beach FanaticAuthor
Ok proper ballon placement or not...we did an open house at One Seagrove Place today on our #803 unit and believe it or not had at least 8 couples walk through....at least two of those were very interested.
Was a good day after all! My only experience was very positive, balloon placement or not!
I think we have a contract!
Yes, we had balloons on the "open house" sign and up on the balcony! FYI!
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Beach Fanatic
did I miss something? strange display of balloons along Bay Drive today...pretty sure they do not conform.
They were for a garage sale...I think that violates the Florida Real Estate code - don't think you can use balloons unless you are a licensed agent...hope the FAR police don't find out.
Meow
Ok proper ballon placement or not...we did an open house at One Seagrove Place today on our #803 unit and believe it or not had at least 8 couples walk through....at least two of those were very interested.
Was a good day after all! My only experience was very positive, balloon placement or not!
I think we have a contract!
Yes, we had balloons on the "open house" sign and up on the balcony! FYI!
WOW! Congrats! That sounds really positive! I heart balloons! :clap_1:
SoWal Insider
I'm not sure if it was the balloon placement or what...but at least we got an offer! Official...in writing...:clap_1: Will keep y'all posted! (maybe I should go in the balloon business)
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Beach FanaticAuthor
Things sure have changed since a year ago.
Beach Fanatic
What color balloons, bb? 

SoWal Insider
Things sure have changed since a year ago.
How so?
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This whole balloon discussion led me to an idea - I will split the profits if you all help me - what about a balloon shaped in the form of the various styles of South Walton architecture - beach cottage, west indies, etc! Much more creative than the festive and tacky balloons! Did I jump the shark?