Attribution
Let’s explore the definition of attribution in practice! Attribution is when you give an individual credit and the right to perform a specific action or the quality of one particular person. You can typically encounter the term in the mass media (when stating the source of information), in the law, and in real estate as marketing and proprietorship.
Attribution in homeownership
What is attribution in the law and homeownership? A situation where the tax law assigns to one taxpayer the ownership interest of another taxpayer. You will often hear attribution referred to as constructive ownership.
Suppose you have a spouse or you’re a relative to the property’s genuine owner. Then, the law treats you like the real owner, even if you don’t have actual (physical) control over said property. This concept is safeguarded to such an extent that even the IRS would believe you are a valid proprietor. Therefore, you become the constructive owner of your spouse’s house. Don’t forget, though, there are hidden costs of homeownership!
Exceptions to ownership attribution
According to US law, in effect, a person’s ownership is attributed to their parents, grandparents, spouse, and children. Real estate inheritance works flawlessly. The first exceptions to the rule are grandchildren. Secondly, double attribution is not practiced. A parent’s possession of the property is attributed to a child. But a property can’t be re-attributed to the grown-up child’s spouse. Thirdly, there is attribution between brothers and sisters.
Attribution in real estate marketing
Let’s have a look at the attribution’s definition in marketing terms. Specialists often use attribution in real estate marketing. It covers the act of associating or attributing a result to specific marketing activities. For instance, you attribute a successful home purchase or accomplishing a new listing to the most effective marketing tools you used as a real estate agent.
In the 21st century, sellers and house hunters have a considerable diversity of platforms used by real estate agencies and brokerages. There, customers can check all the listings and marketing announcements before deciding. Optimistically speaking, home buyers will determine which house they will choose or whether they apply for a realtor’s services based on several ads.
Now, an agent can advertise a property through many offline, such as billboards, telemarketing, radio and television ads, and online marketing strategies. We call these touchpoints. In other words, they are methods of contact between a real estate agent and potential customers.
The last place or touchpoint a realtor receives good news from, such as selling a property or creating a demand for their services, is attributed as the most persuasive, successful, and, ultimately, winning method. However, agents must not nullify the other marketing methods' importance.
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