Id The Reality Discussion

[ILJ 2]

Hi Guys, not sure why my other thread was not published. this is a pure discussion thread and not targeting any particular company.

I am sure we have seen many ID companies and even engage them,

i always have this questions..

1. why they always use prospective images then actual images as their portfolio. for sure there is some small percentage of ID use actual image as portfolio.

2. take a look at this link ,
Do you see what i am seeing ?
take a closer look at Before and After pictures. Give careful attention to "COVERAGE" area.

why are they portraying such that we transform that bitty corner into something like this...

They use wide-lens for after images its very obvious isn't.

3. there is some well known ID with no Facebook and website . how you guys deal with them ?

Mind you , website can be created for free using multiple free website platform or even blogs like word press.

what other doubt do you have ?lets discuss. cheers

[kangeroo168 10]

this is my own thoughts

1. perspective images will provide the 'wow' factor, especially when comparing the before/after. owners see it will sure go 'wooowww! look at that! and it draws potential clients in'.

2. same reason as 1. main thing is, since they cannot talk to clients, they will use very nice pictures to 'talk' to clients/potential clients.

3. actually with or without facebook/blogs/website is really not a big issue. if they are good, word of mouth is enough. (same as if lavendar food court wanton noodle very nice always long queue, they dont need any facebook for people to follow) I rather the ids put in effort in renovation works then to keep updating their facebook, blogs etc.

[Dylanchua 4]

I tried to engage an ID but my interactions with several IDs from different company was bad. They push for what looks nice than what it practical. I don't blame them for using such image cause at the end of the day, they are still selling an image of themselves; corporate branding and product packaging. Its' a similar concept to looking at a burger on advertisement compared to the real burger..

At the end, my friend refer a renovation company to me. Couldn't be happier.

I also realized the stark difference. IDs would be unwilling to share ideas because they have gotten used by different people to get ideas whereas contracting company are more willing to share ideas. The whole interaction to me is very different. Sorry IDs but I was really disappointed with the way you guys interacted with me. At the end of the day, you guys take 15% to 30% of the contract fee, and call another contracting company to do the work; you offer 'free' consultation if we take your build service but I know that you are taking your cut from the build fee by zhenging the price. We consumers at the end of the day suffer. I have seen too many of your template design to know that it is not worthwhile to take up your service.

Okay I'm ranting now, I think I have something personal against IDs. hahaha.