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Kevin J. May, Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida (Florida Supreme Realty)

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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Because exotic cars are sexy, and sex sells. Unfortunately, unless the car conveys with the home, there may be dealus interruptus when it can't be negotiated.

Feb 24, 2018 06:11 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Possible answers:

a. The agent wants to show off his vehicle

b. The owners are showing off their assets.

c. The agent believes this will cement his status as a "luxury" agent.

d. Agent and home owners have watched too many "Million Dollar Listing" shows. 

e. all of the above. 

Feb 24, 2018 05:17 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Our experienced professional photographer provided one shot of the front of our listing in which the most prominent feature is the burglar alarm company sign jutting out from the front yard next to the house. What! Looked like an ad for the alarm company. We did not post that photo to the mls.

Feb 24, 2018 06:33 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it's nothing more than a distraction....poor judgment....

Feb 24, 2018 05:37 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I am more likely to see them on the road than in Mls photos. 

Feb 24, 2018 07:42 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Well I think it's stupid as it rarely goes with the property. You might show it in 'the garage' but that's it.

Feb 24, 2018 05:37 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

If it is in the home, it might bea art of the deal.  My idea, is that a piece of property is in a home being sold furnished, then it conveys.  

Feb 24, 2018 05:16 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Know luxury few do means not just housing but riding thru the drive thru at Mickey Dees in one of these would just make people so so envious. I could not be a luxury you deserve opulence kinda real estate broker living in small town rural Maine where no one is out to impress.

maine snow shoes

Feb 24, 2018 07:39 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I think Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES  has it! BUt better than a tire-less car up on blocks

Feb 24, 2018 07:31 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not seen that Kevin J. May 

Feb 24, 2018 07:01 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Perception becomes reality... They are selling the idea of a successful life. “If you buy this home you will attain a level of success and lifestyle like Robin Leach used to show on “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous.

Feb 24, 2018 06:57 AM
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Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I guess they are selling a lifestyle image with that primary photo, appealing to those who drive that sort of car that this is a property for them.

Feb 24, 2018 06:53 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Kevin J. May If the car isn't part of the deal, it should be in the garage.

Feb 24, 2018 06:12 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't know... then again, in my market I don't see too many of these cars in general, much less in listing photos.

Feb 24, 2018 06:00 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The power of attraction to create a perception. Savvy buyers ignore it!

Feb 24, 2018 05:42 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Seems like the same ignorance as when they take pics of a painting on the wall or front entry table/mirror.  

Feb 24, 2018 12:41 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Once in a blue moon I'll see them in the MLS... but mostly on homes that cost more millions than I have fingers and toes, to show off the 10 car garage.

Feb 24, 2018 09:15 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

They may be protraying a lifestyle.  Buy this home, have this fancy car.

Feb 24, 2018 09:08 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

You are a visionary!

Feb 24, 2018 09:01 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Eye candy?

Feb 24, 2018 08:58 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES covered all of the bases for you, Kevin! Thankfully we don't see that in our area - I despise pretentious, pompus people!

Feb 24, 2018 08:55 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     McLaren in the circular driveway, a yacht anchored at the dock.  It's how y'all do it in south Florida!

Feb 24, 2018 08:23 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Oh good grief.  I cannot even imagine why anyone would do that ... any more than a beat up truck in the driveway.  

Feb 24, 2018 07:50 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We do not see them in our market.

Feb 24, 2018 07:49 AM
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Chuck Dellorto
Coldwell Banker - Serving INDIANA & ILLINOIS - Highland, IN
"Talk To Chuck"

Some people might think he is in car sales or just being arrogant. Majority of consumers do not have fancy cars.

 

Feb 24, 2018 07:46 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Sign of success. The super rich folks here drive a hybrid or a truck.

New reporters also write about local CEOs drive a Toyota. Zukerberg drives a GTI. They do not have to show they are successful. Marisa Meyer does not have to stand at street corner asking for donation. She makes $7200 per hour for the next 100 years brought down a public company.

 

Feb 24, 2018 07:33 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I saw a commercial for an Indian Casino where everyone is happy go lucky (pun) and winning, loving and being loved and I wondered about all those that lost $$$ (the vast majority) and how one-sided this presentation was....

Beautiful cars and homes? What are we selling here?

Feb 24, 2018 06:03 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Kevin J. May - you are lucky! I do not see any such things!

Feb 24, 2018 08:44 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Promoting life style.

Feb 24, 2018 03:23 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Not something we see here in Central Washington State.

Feb 24, 2018 10:09 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It adds glitz; maybe draws attention to the home. Perhaps the best inference might be that the interiors are just as lavishly appointed in terms of high end finishing touches.

Feb 24, 2018 10:01 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Well, my area doesn't have very many of these cars

Feb 24, 2018 09:48 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Cool cars mean the inside of the house is class also ,  maybe.

 

Feb 24, 2018 09:34 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I agree, the cars will not convey! 

Feb 27, 2018 08:33 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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not anything I've ever seen

Feb 25, 2018 07:47 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I suppose they are marketing for ego.

Feb 25, 2018 06:33 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Snob appeal ???

Feb 25, 2018 06:22 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Better that than a Yugo.

Feb 25, 2018 05:20 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree.

Feb 25, 2018 05:03 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is showy and in poor taste in my opinion.

Feb 24, 2018 10:08 PM
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Mike Kelly,CRS,CIPS
The MJKelly Team - Santa Rosa, CA
"One of Sonoma County's Natural Resources"

You'll not get very far with Jed Klampet and his Model T! 

Feb 24, 2018 03:30 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kevin,

They communicate "luxury"  A

Feb 24, 2018 07:48 AM