Cohousing-L Mailing List: marketing lots vs homes

[Judy (BAXTER]

Rob Sandelin Wrote  (July 28,1997)

<<Folks on the waiting list ..... This is how people have gotten into the scarce
rental  openings we have, by hearing about a future opening (so and so is
moving in  Nov.) and then immeadiately after the meeting connecting with the
landlord for  that space. 

3 of the 4 home sales have been the same way. This actually causes problems 
because of the competition sometimes. A person will miss the meeting that the 
opening was announced, and even though they have been around for quite a 
while, they miss out. So far, competition has been pretty substantial for our 
built spaces for sale or rent. Its a been much harder to sell lots, we 
currently have 3 phase 2 lots for sale, and no one interested so we are back 
in the marketing business again. Gaaakk. After being sold out for a almost two 
years,  dealing with marketing sucks.>>
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I agree, marketing sucks.  It takes a lot of energy.  I'm curious as to why
(I'm sure you have a theory) you think there is less interest in lots.  I would
think that a lot of people would prefer to get to make their own choices - I
know we've lost people because what we have at present is not what they need.
Do people not want the hassle of building?  At least they don't have to be
developers.


Judy Baxter, Monterey Cohousing Community,(MoCoCo) Twin Cities Area, Mpls.,MN
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