Marketing in Action
SOLD — $475,000
1721 Matterhorn Drive
Pine Mountain Club
SOME HOMES DON'T NEED TO LOOK LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE.
The Property
1721 Matterhorn Drive stood out through its cedar construction, dramatic windows, warm wood interiors, multi-level layout, and unmistakable mountain architecture. Rather than making it look more conventional, the marketing leaned into what made it memorable so the right buyer could understand the home.
The Strategy
LEAN INTO WHAT MAKES THE PROPERTY DIFFERENT.
Not every property benefits from being presented the same way. When a home has strong architectural character, the photography, video, and listing story should support that identity rather than compete with it. For 1721 Matterhorn, that meant prioritizing what made the home memorable: cedar and natural wood, large windows, vertical volume, architectural lines, multi-level spaces, fireplaces, mountain views, and the surrounding forest. The marketing was designed to feel warm, architectural, and authentic — not over-processed, and not artificially modernized.
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The Marketing
The property should be easy to understand.
A distinctive home does not need to appeal to every buyer. It needs to be presented clearly enough that the right buyer recognizes why it is special.
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Professional Photography & Aerial Drone
High-resolution interior and exterior photography, plus drone shots that capture the terrain, setting, and surroundings that ground-level photos cannot communicate. Mountain properties are about the land as much as the structure — buyers need to see both.
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Cinematic Property Video
A property video gives buyers a sense of the home's flow, light, and setting that photographs alone cannot convey — and extends reach beyond buyers actively searching the MLS.
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Matterport 3D Tour
Interactive 3D walkthroughs let buyers explore every room before they visit. Out-of-area buyers can experience the home before making the drive up — and arrive already familiar with the layout.
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Floor Plans
Measured floor plans help buyers understand scale and layout before they walk in the door. Tap to view full size.
The Result
SOLD
$475,000
LISTED
$499,000
7
Days on Market
95.2%
of List Price
June 2025
Closing Date
The Takeaway
A distinctive home does not need to appeal to every buyer. It needs to be presented clearly enough that the right buyer recognizes why it is special. Good marketing does not erase personality. It gives that personality context.
What Every Listing Receives
Not options. Not upgrades. Standard for every property I represent.
Professional Photography
Aerial Drone Photography
Property Video
Matterport 3D Walkthrough
Floor Plans
Targeted Digital Advertising
Select listings are supported by paid digital campaigns designed to reach potential buyers beyond the MLS and my existing audience.
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