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 FRESH IDEAS: Your Free Marketing E-Newsletter for Senior Housing Professionals .  
June 2004 
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Presentation Tips - Part 1 - Introduction
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Let's begin this series by exploring some important general tips. First, when you arrive at your community every day, take a "walk-thru" of the building to make sure that is shows well. Try to put yourself in the customers' shoes and ask what they would think of what they see. Be sure to turn the lights on and adjust the temperature in the model units. Everything shows better under bright lights.

Always make an effort to adapt your style to fit your customer's personality. If your customer seems to have a "matter of fact" kind of personality, respond to that person with very direct answers. If the person is jovial, you should "ham it up" and laugh with him/her. If the person seems to be "feelings-oriented", focus your comments on how things related to one's emotions, such as the warmth of the decorating style, the caring demonstrated by the staff, etc.

Remember to mention the reservation process several times during the presentation. Explain the various steps. This heightens the expectation that you will eventually be asking for a deposit.

It's essential that you have determined what makes you different from your competition. The customer must go away with a clear sense of what makes you special, unique, and the best choice. If your community is not the best choice for them, tell them that. It will be noted and appreciated.

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