Real Estate- The Virtue of Zero Curb Appeal


I grew up in Beverly Hills, California, a town revered for its stately homes and gorgeous, movie-star mansions.

I personally dwelled in some of these trophy properties during sleepovers and parties.
But there was almost always something odd about those that were the most stunning from the street.

They were also the most disappointing or eerie when you got inside.

Most were spectacularly average, while the nicest interiors and most interesting floor plans went with homes that weren’t visible from the street.

Realtors are in love with curb appeal, the impression homes make from the street, when prospective buyers drive past. You can understand their affinity.

As a goofy, constantly mugging TV car salesman, Cal Worthington, once observed, “You can’t sell somebody something unless you can get their attention, first.”

Curb appeal accomplishes this feat, effortlessly from the viewpoint of realtors. When you pull up to an appealing home, it advertises and sells itself.

Still, there are several advantages to owning a home with what I will call “zero” curb appeal.

If you have a nice lifestyle, attractive furnishings or original artworks you’d like to protect, modesty is the best policy.

Why shout, “There’s wealth inside!” to any and all takers?

Do you remember the scene from The Godfather: Part II, when the Miami-based mob kingpin played by Lee Strasberg was visited by Michael Corleone?

What kind of home did the elder tough guy have? A simple, working-class tract-home that looked like zillions of others built in the 40’s and 50’s.

He knew better than to bring attention to himself.

Contrast that with the real-life home that gangster Bugsy Segal was assassinated in, on North Linden Drive in Beverly Hills.

It looks like a castle from the street, and I can tell you there was always a paranoid and other-worldly feeling inside, when I would visit.

The very finest home I ever visited was located at the end of a winding driveway, completely obscured by shrubbery. With a large lawn that we kids turned into a football field, you felt you were in another world.

Your home should be your castle, your fortress, and the most impressive and utilitarian are often the least obvious.

Dr. Gary S. Goodman is the best-selling author of 12 books and more than a thousand articles. A frequent expert commentator on radio and TV, he is quoted often in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Business Week. President of Clientrelations.com and Customersatisfaction.com, his seminars and training programs are sponsored internationally and he is a top-rated faculty member at more than 40 universities. Dynamic, experienced, and lots of fun, Gary brings more than two decades of solid management and consulting experience to the table, along with the best academic preparation and credentials in the speaking and training industry. Holder of a Ph.D. from the Annenberg School For Communication at USC, an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management, and a J.D. degree from Loyola, his clients include several Fortune 1000 companies along with successful family owned and operated firms. Much more than a “talking head,” Gary is a top mind that you'll enjoy working with and putting to use. He can be reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com.

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St George Utah Real Estate


St George Real Estate Many people are starting to wonder what all the hype is about in St. George, Utah? Why are so many people flocking to St George and Southern Utah? What is the appeal of Southern Utah real estate anyways? I am writing this article to explain what everyone is talking about. The first question I need to answer is why do you want to move to St George, Cedar City or Southern Utah as a whole. First of all I need to talk about the people. I personally believe that we have some of the best people in the world living in Southern Utah. Over the last 10 years we have become a very diverse population with a wide variety of political, religious, and social beliefs.

I think this has helped Southern Utah become a place where people can move and do what they wish so long as they are respectful to others beliefs as well. Another reason people are moving to Southern Utah is that we have lower then average home prices and cost of living. We also have a favorable tax structure for retirees and people who want to start a business. That isn’t to mention that we have a very educated workforce in Southern Utah which makes us a great place for people wanted to start business.

Southern Utah is full of National Parks, Zion, Bryce, Cedar Breaks, Lake Powell, Dixie National Forest, and Brian Head are all amazing feats of Nature that will take your breath away. We have an abundance of outdoor activities for you to partake of in Southern Utah. St.George Real Estate is just another part of what makes Southern Utah amazing. You can get almost any type of home imaginable in St George. From Townhomes and condos to multi-million dollar homes, if you want it in St George there will be someone to provide what you are looking for.

I hope this helps you in your search for Southern Utah Real Estate but if you would like more information please visit my website to search homes and get more specific information about Cedar City, St. George and all of Southern Utah.

Sam Dodd is a Southern Utah Real Estate Agent specializing in St. George, Cedar City, and surrounding areas within Southern Utah. Sam's website covers most cities in Southern Utah and you can search every property currently listed within those cities from his website.
http://www.southernutahrealestateagent.com

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