Daniel Walker - Marketing Book

A PREVIEW OF

EMERALD COAST BEACH PROPERTIES

MEET DANIEL WALKER The most important decision you can make when buying or selling a home is finding the right real estate professional. You need someone with experience and someone who is dedicated to looking out for YOUR best interests.

Daniel Walker, Broker/Owner of Emerald Coast Beach Properties, is known as one of the hardest working agents on the Emerald Coast and prides himself on not only helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and owning their dream home on the beach, but he also ensures he protects their financial interests and helps them to make sound financial decisions within their real estate portfolio. Daniel is also an entrepreneur at heart and owns a real estate referral network, Emerald Coast Connection, where he can expose his listings to other agents across the country who have subscribed to property alerts for their buyers.

After graduating with a business degree in marketing and finance, he spent several years in the banking and financial service industry.

Originating mortgage loans, investing in real estate, selling insurances, mutual funds, and variable annuities were just a few of his specialties. He eventually realized his passion was in real estate, and his heart was on the Emerald Coast of Florida, specifically 30A. Daniel was named Rookie of the Year in 2012, selling 40 properties for over $8 million in volume, after which he solidified his place as one of the premier luxury agents on the Emerald Coast. He has remained a top producer since landing in the top 10% of Realtors in the area, selling more than $250 million in property transactions. As both a marketing and negotiations expert, Daniel brings the skill set needed to consistently sell his clients’ properties for top dollar. He offers a business model that works — with only two listings expiring in his entire career. Serving the waterfront communities from Destin to Panama City Beach, Daniel is one of the most sought-after listing agents along the Emerald Coast.

As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Daniel is committed to staying on top of the latest trends in the local market. He also focuses on areas of specific concern for his clients, including upcoming local events, and any news impacting the area. Some of his awards and accreditations include Broker’s License, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Million Dollar Guild, Luxury Collection, Seller Representative Specialist, and Resort and Second Home Specialist.

DANIEL WALKER Broker/Owner Emerald Coast Beach Properties CLHMS, SRS, RSPS

850.974.1621 daniel@danielonthegulf.com EmeraldCoastHomeSearcher.com Emerald Coast Beach Properties, LLC 250 Marlberry Trace Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

DESIGNATIONS EXPLAINED C L H M S & M I L L ON D OL L A R GU I L D The Institute is the premier independent authority in training and designation for real estate agents working in the luxury market. For agents working in the multi-million dollar market, added recognition is awarded for members of the Million Dollar Guild.

The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that real estate professionals have the knowledge, experience, and unique skills to meet their needs. Members of The Institute who hold the CLHMS designation have documented performance in the top 10% of their residential markets and have successfully demonstrated their expertise in the luxury home and estate market.

SRS The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.

RSPS RSPS is recognized as an official NAR Certification and allows buyers and sellers to have confidence in the ability of a Realtor who specializes in buying, selling, or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination, to assist them with their search.

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FULL-SERVICE REAL ESTATE When you hire Emerald Coast Beach Properties, they will become your home’s: M A R K ET I NG M A NAGE R S • Showcasing your property with the finest marketing • Developing and implementing a customized marketing plan • Determining the best price in line with market forces • Communicating regularly so you stay informed L I A I S ON M A NAGE R S • Introducing new buyers to your property • Pre-qualifying the buyers to avoid time-wasters • Providing you with timely updates on viewings and feedback N EG OT I ATOR S • Presenting and negotiating with potential buyers on your behalf • Advising you on the merits of each offer • Always keeping your best interests as first priority

C L O SI NG M A NAGE R S • Providing information to the buyer in a timely manner • Only accepting certified bank drafts • Liaising with your lawyer/notary and delivering necessary documentation • Facilitating answers, resolving any issues during the closing process, and ensuring the process is completed seamlessly CONC I E RGE • Providing you with access to experts including legal advisors, insurance experts, builders, landscapers, interior designers, rental experts, home stagers, painters, handymen, home inspectors, and moving services

Emerald Coast Beach Properties promises to respect your privacy, but strives to EARN your business.

DEDICATION & COMMITMENT JUST ASK THEIR CLIENTS:

“Daniel was very professional and eager to secure the best offer for my home. Very easy to communicate with when preparing my home for the market, and willing to answer all questions when I had concerns.” - B. Carter

“Daniel was amazing! We were referred to him by my brother, Brett Jennings, who is a broker/agent in San Jose, California. We live in Texas and were interested in buying a vacation home in the Destin area. We spoke to Daniel on the phone for several months, and he sent us weekly listings of properties that we might be interested in. We met up in March of this year, and he took us to see several properties and then mentioned his favorite development and that we may want to go see. We walked in, and that was it. Perfect! It was a tough negotiation since the property was bank owned, but Daniel did his research and was a tough negotiator on our behalf. We could not be happier with our Florida Realtor. He is the best!” - R. Jennings

“Daniel was very responsive and acted with urgency on the initial inquiry right through the closing on the purchase of my new home. If it weren’t for his quick action, I more than likely would have lost the home to another buyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and gets the job done.” - D. Lee

“This was our first experience buying beachfront property, and Daniel made the whole process so easy for us! He has fantastic knowledge of the whole Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach area and found the perfect property for us. We live several hours away, and Daniel arranged for us to see several properties within a short window, and he knew the pros and cons of each building. We could not have been happier with our selection of Daniel as our agent, and we love the property he found for us!! I would definitely refer my friends, and when we are ready to buy again, I will call Daniel.” - Shelley T.

“Daniel was always responsive to my requests. He has excellent follow-up. I found him to provide helpful input and feedback on negotiation tactics and proposals. He knows the Panhandle market well. I always felt he accurately represented my position and points of view on our property for sale to respective buyers. He used data and other latest market tools to both analyze markets and to broadly market our property. His communication was straight forward, easy to understand, and he has a sense of humor. I enjoyed working with Daniel and would use him again as well as recommend him to others.” - S. Spaulding

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A FOCUS ON YOUR HOME

YOUR P E R S O N A L LU XU RY M A RK ET ING ST R AT E G Y

THE OBJECTIVE Our mutual objective is to sell your home:

FOR THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE › IN THE SHORTEST AMOUNT OF TIME › WITH THE MOST FAVORABLE TERMS Who you select to represent you in the sale of your home can have a tremendous effect on the amount of equity you walk away with when your sale is complete. For most people, their home is their largest asset, and the Realtor they select can add tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to their net worth. The information in this guide will help you make the right choice in a Realtor — a Realtor who will do all they can to maximize your equity upon sale.

Our unmatched expertise, phenomenal service, and aggressive marketing allow us to achieve that goal time and time again for our clients. There are many factors involved in selling a home, but getting the most money for your home really boils down to five things: Preparation, Presentation, Pricing, Promotion, and Negotiation. This guide will cover these five factors and outline our proprietary Smart Home Selling Strategy that has been proven to sell homes for up to 10% more than the neighborhood average.

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OUR SMART HOME SELLING STRATEGY Selling your home can be a very exciting experience, but also an emotional one. As real estate professionals, we have found the best way to sell a home is through partnership and teamwork — combining the understanding of your requirements and goals with our knowledge, expertise, effective marketing strategies, and extensive brokerage resources.

Our Smart Home Selling Strategy focuses on five key areas to sell your home for up to 10% MORE than the neighborhood average.

PREPARATION

PRESENTATION

PRICING

PROMOTION

NEGOTIATION

1 PREPARATION First impressions are lasting. Preparing your home is one of the most difficult, emotional, and critical steps to maximize its value — together we will review, recommend, prepare, and create an environment that is appropriate for the type of buyer looking to purchase your home. No matter how stunning, loved, or well-maintained your home, it is important that you view it with critical objectivity and whether it needs simple changes or major repairs, these should be addressed before the home is listed.

The majority of home buyers prefer a home that looks new or is recently upgraded, yet most homes that come to market aren’t upgraded.

Because of this, home buyers will pay a premium of 5-7 % for a home that is upgraded or recently remodeled. To help maximize the value of your home, we offer expert advice on where to invest to ensure your maximum return when selling.

HOM E GR A DE A NA LYSIS

With every property we list, we provide a free home upgrade analysis, along with specific recommendations as to which upgrades will pay a 200%, 300%, or 400% return upon sale. Once we agree on a preparation plan, we immediately put our team of property preparations specialists to work for you to make the process simple and hassle-free.

And if you don’t have the available funds? In some cases, we may even be able to defer the costs of the renovation to be paid AFTER the home sells. *Note: Upgrades are not a requirement, only a recommendation. We successfully sell properties in all conditions.

PR E S E N TAT I O N

The number one deal killer in any real estate transaction is the home inspection. Why? Once you receive an offer for your property, 80% of the negotiating power shifts to the buyer.

PR E - I N S PE C T I O N

Having your home inspected prior to placing it on the market lets us know about any potential issues with the property BEFORE you receive a purchase offer. This reduces the possibility of any “surprises” during negotiations. Additionally, addressing repairs up front has been proven to minimize the cost of repairs by up to 400%.

P R E PA R AT I O N

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P R E S E N TAT I O N

2 PRESENTATION Once the property is prepared for market, it is time to stage the home and capture it in photos and video. Our goal in the presentation phase is to make the prospective buyer say, “Wow! What a house!” and compel them to come for a visit to look at it for themselves.

S TA G I N G

Professional staging defines the space and makes it show in its best light. Our staging professional will visit your home prior to photographing the property and discuss with you subtle changes that will make the property stand out in photos, video, and in person and inspire potential buyers to picture themselves owning your home as a result.

Why stage your home? Staging a home helps it sell faster and for more money. 95% of staged homes receive an offer within the first 14 days and can sell for up to 3% more.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography must reflect your property. Whether in print or on the web, these photos are often the first impression that a potential buyer will receive.

We exclusively use HDR photography on every property we list. By taking advantage of new technology, we are able to showcase the true essence of your home, which is extremely important since many buyers will likely be from outside of the local area. Lifestyle videos and virtual tours also provide a realistic depiction of the intended space and livability.

3 PRICING All buyers are naturally attracted to a good value. The list price for your property, in relation to the market value, will have a direct impact on the number of interested buyers that come to see your property.

IF THE ASKING PRICE IS:

15% OVER MARKET VALUE

Overpricing can discourage potential buyers from viewing your home, while underpricing can potentially cause you to leave money on the table.

Our strategic pricing model will guide you to position your home in the market to attract the highest possible offer, based on current conditions, and has helped our sellers net up to 6% more money when selling their home.

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FAIR MARKET VALUE

10% UNDER MARKET VALUE

PRICING

THE PROPERTY APPEALS TO:

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THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY The “Window of Opportunity” is the period in which your home will receive its maximum exposure — typically when your home is new on the market.

In order to capitalize on this window, it is crucial that your home is ready for sale: priced at Fair Market Value, prepared to showcase its features and attributes, and a marketing strategy is implemented to further increase its exposure.

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4 PROMOTION TELLING THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR HOME

Once your home is prepared and priced for the market, it’s time to promote your home to buyers and their agents everywhere. A well-executed marketing plan includes local, national, international, and social media campaigns. This helps to maximize exposure to buyers and can drive the final sales price up as much as 3%.

L O CA L M A R K ET I N G

Our local marketing strategy starts where buyers begin searching: Google and the most popular local listing services. Our site, along with other targeted domains, provides home buyers with up-tothe-hour MLS updates and ranks on the first page of Google for many local search terms. Our network of websites attracts hundreds of thousands of home buyer views annually through the use of local search engine marketing and social media.

TA RGET E D S O C I A L M E DI A CA M PA IGN S

When listing your home, we take a step beyond sharing your property with our sphere of influence on social media. In addition to free social media promotion, we pay a premium to boost your property to a targeted audience of buyers on Facebook. This vastly extends the number of qualified eyes that see your home. These social media campaigns get your home in front of thousands of buyers who would not see it otherwise.

E XC LU S I V E PR I N T O PP O RT U N I T I E S

Exposure in national, local, and statewide publications are part of our marketing plan. Emerald Coast Beach Properties reaches several markets with its vast reach through advertising outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Juwai.com, Mansion Global, and JamesEdition.com.

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PROMOTION

PU B L I C & PR I VAT E S H OW I N G S

L I V E PH O N E PRO S PE C T I N G

Our take on the open house is unique. Often, neighbors have a friend or family member who would love to move into the neighborhood, and these buyers will usually pay a premium for one nearby. So to get the word out, we personally identify and invite the “tastemakers” in your neighborhood to an exclusive wine and cheese open house. At our weekend open houses, we serve refreshments and place three times as many signs as our competitors, garnering 200-300% more traffic as a result.

Our sales data confirms that a combination of tried-and-true strategies along with leading-edge technology, yields the best results. So we believe in picking up the phone and calling the people in your neighborhood to announce your property is for sale. Additionally, our inside sales team is here to answer inquiries on your property within 15 minutes. When a prospective buyer inquires about your property, we guarantee that someone will be there to respond promptly.

TA RG ET I N G B U Y E R S AG E N T S

I M M E D I AT E R E S P O N S E

Over 70% of homes are sold by a listing agent and a buyers agent.

Targeting buyers agents can increase showings and boost sales prices by up to 3%. We network with agents from the Emerald Coast’s largest feeder markets for second home property owners in our area: Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati. We pro-actively engage agents with broker tours, e-flyers, and incentives, like free vacations to encourage them to share your property with their qualified database and bring their buyers best offers.

The #1 factor that determines if an inquiry on your property leads to a sale is how quickly we respond. When buyers are sitting in front of a property for sale, they want information now, without having to wait. For this reason, we utilize a call routing technology that delivers property information 24/7. With this approach, we have increased sign calls by 300%, and we are able to track exactly how many inquiries are coming in for your home.

WORLD-CLASS MARKETING OPTIONS PERFECT P R E S E N TAT I O N

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Dedicated Website Luxe Video Tour Google Earth Aerial Flyover Mobile + Social

ELITE A D V E RT I S I N G

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New York Times Wall Street Journal Robb Report duPont Registry UPMKT Mansion Global

GLOBAL EXPOSURE

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PROMOTION

Juwai.com - #1 China Site Over 100 International Ads

SOCIAL MARKETING

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Social video ads targeted to your perfect buyer Location, wealth, interests, lifestyle Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and more

LOCAL VISIBILITY

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Elegant Brochures Distinctive Signage Direct Mail Targeted Local Ads

CLIENT S AT I S FA C T I O N

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Weekly Activity Report emails Interactive media kit showing your ads and campaign highlights

At Emerald Coast Beach Properties, we have one of the largest marketing budgets of any real estate team. Placement in print publications such as Homes and Land is just one example of the many ways your home is seen by thousands of prospective buyers when we market your property.

TARGETED MAIL CAMPAIGNS Targeted direct mail and email campaigns may be used to highlight your listing to qualified buyers or to inform people in our sphere of influence that your property is available. The power of showcasing your home and its unique features, through professional photography and sophisticated marketing materials, is crucial to setting your home apart from the competition. Promotional materials that feature your home and are mailed to your neighbors, potential buyers, and other real estate professionals are some of the most powerful ways to spread the message that your home is for sale.

Email is also one of the most effective channels to market your home, giving us the ability to get it in front of just the right people at just the right time. Your neighbors will be first to tell their friends and family about your home — they already love their community so they are your biggest advocates! Also, knowing where the potential buyers are locally is powerful — after all, 78% of homeowners purchase within close proximity of their present home.

PROMOTION

A PLATFORM FOR 24/7 WEB EXPOSURE With 95% of home buyers beginning their search on the internet, we will want to ensure that your home will receive maximum online exposure. As part of our marketing plan, your home will receive unparalleled exposure to consumers and real estate professionals, across the globe, through our extensive online partnerships.

PROMOTION

MARKETING YOUR LOCATION According to real estate convention, the three most important criteria to consider when buying a property are: LOCAT ION, LOCAT ION, LOCAT ION. In fact, buyers are often attracted to a general location, a neighborhood, or even a certain street, well before settling on a specific home.

Understanding your location’s positives and negatives is important when determining price, and very significant in the marketing of your home. Misconceptions, preconceptions, and knowing the nuances of your home can make a significant difference in how a home is marketed, when it’s shown, and how it is positioned — one person’s displeasure can be another’s delight!

SHOWING THE HOME Your home needs to be ‘show ready’ at all times — this is difficult to balance if you are still living in the home. However, we must ensure the preparations are done up front — unnecessary items removed, space has been created, and a plan has been implemented for the best times to show the home, then the final prep and inviting touches are easy for us to add around your busy schedule.

Each and every buyer will be pre-qualified. During the showing, a fully guided tour will be provided to ensure the features and nuances are showcased and explained to maximize the value of perception.

PROMOTION

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N E G O T I AT I O N

5 NEGOTIATION Negotiation skills are the single most important variable that can help you maximize the equity in your property sale when offers come in. While most Realtors have little to no formal training in negotiations, every listing expert at Emerald Coast Beach Properties has expertise in both the art and the science of winning negotiations – trained in the same rigorous curriculum taught at Harvard Law.

EXECUTION: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

With 115 variables in the process, selling your home for top dollar requires a team effort to make sure everything gets done and done right. What makes this possible is a division of labor among our team of qualified experts who are focused on making sure that no detail is overlooked. It is this ability to do a lot of things right – on a tight deadline – that enables us to sell your home for the highest price, in the least amount of time, with the fewest hassles.

Ask Emerald Coast Beach Properties about their “Guaranteed to Sell” program

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DISCOVER A NEW LEVEL OF LUXURY MARKETING TO FIND YOUR NEXT HOME

FINDING YOUR NEXT HOME If you are looking to buy or sell another property, let our knowledge of your requirements, needs, likes, and dislikes be the foundation of a new search — from finding the perfect buyer to locating your next dream home.

In the world of luxury, it takes more than just searching for a home on the internet, so allow our extensive network of connections, strong marketing skills, and exceptional knowledge open the right doors.

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY NETWORKS

STRATEGIC ONLINE SEARCH TECHNOLOGY

INSIDE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & CONNECTIONS

SUPERIOR PROSPECTING CAPABILITIES

DEFINING YOUR GOALS & OPTIONS In the search for your next dream home, we must define the goals and reassess your requirements so that we approach the search with complete insight. This will enable the creation of an appropriate action plan and expected timeline.

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Where are you thinking of moving — local or out of state?

Do you have a budget?

What do you and your family need from your next home?

Are you looking for a turnkey or renovation property?

What are your essential requirements during our search?

Are there any additional financial considerations?

When is the ideal time for you to move?

This information will enable a qualified search. Equally, it is important to ensure that we research the true value of homes and that their current selling price reflects an amount that the property is “worth” to you.

When helping you look for a property, we will make recommendations based on our experience and local knowledge, in addition to having access to a variety of technology, a wide network of area agents, and homes not yet on the market. A comparison chart and thorough, objective inspection of each home, combined with such factors as market data and resale potential, will help in narrowing your search. By building a checklist, we can better evaluate each home and review together the important criteria of homes visited.

And when you find that perfect home, we will help negotiate the best offer based on the condition of the home, length of time it’s been on the market, activity, location, and urgency of the seller. Ultimately, we will protect and represent your best interests.

We would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to present this preview of the marketing services we can offer you and your property.

We would be pleased to assist you with the sale of your present home and the purchase of your next home, and the next one, because we are not just providing a service, we are building a relationship. Please let us know when we can be of service.

Call us before you make any important real estate decisions, you’ll be glad you did.

EMERALD COAST BEACH PROPERTIES Daniel Walker 850.974.1621 www. EmeraldCoastHomeSearcher.com

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