Greetings everyone! Our real estate development consulting firm, Jonathan Carter Associates LLC, is seeking a talented freelance developer / designer to build our Web site. We specialize in acquiring investment property for rehab investors in the Baltimore, MD metropolitan area.
We’re looking for a creative designer to:
(a) Design the company logotype, and possibly a slogan. The logotype will be used on our business cards, letterhead, and marketing materials.
(b) Create and publish a 7-10 page Flash website for our company. The website is targeted at two audiences: homeowners looking to sell their homes, and investors looking to buy property.
Compensation
Compensation for this project is USD $350.00. We will provide a retainer of $75.00 when the contract is awarded, followed by the balance upon successful completion of the project.
Logo and Web Specifications
Our corporate image should be ***modern ***and professional. Our clients are real estate developers seeking a reliable source for investment property, and homeowners who may be skeptical of selling their home to an investment firm.
The following are examples of acceptable styles:
http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/10855.html
http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/10239.html
http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/11267.html
http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/11339.html
Site Content
When the contract is awarded, we’ll provide a complete description of what we do, and what we’d like to see on the site, but here’s a quick overview:
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[]Splash Page / Home Page: Should introduce Carter Associates and offer options for homeowners and real estate investors. Ideally, the homepage or splash page animation will incorporate photos of homes in Baltimore City, MD (we can provide photos if needed).[/LIST][LIST]
[]Homeowners: Should emphasize the following points: We will buy your home (or find a buyer) quickly, for a fair price, and at no cost to the seller. We specialize in buying homes that need rehab, so we can** buy** as-is and close fast. We’d also like to include an animation of “how it works” - the steps involved in selling the home. This page should include a form for prospective sellers to submit their contact information.[/LIST][LIST]
[]Investors: Should emphasize the following points: We find motivated sellers that are ready to negotiate. Our leads are prescreened to eliminate deals that will not be profitable for investors. We provide **realistic estimates **of repair costs and property value.[/LIST][LIST]
[]About Us: We are an **ethical **and reputable company interested in building communities by repairing vacant and distressed homes. We are upfront about our business practices and keep the seller involved in the process.[/LIST][LIST]
[*]Resources and FAQ: Links to real estate related sites (we will provide links) and faq about real estate investing.[/LIST]Timeline and Other Details
We would like to have this project completed by July 28, 2006. Jonathan Carter Associates will retain rights to the logo design, however any changes or additions to the original logo and web design will be contracted to the original designer.
Are you interested?
Post your preliminary logo concept on this thread, or email it to joncarter02 at <AT>hot ma!l <MA il>dot com. I’m looking for creative ideas and designs.
I’m also working on another, much larger scale project - an regional Web site about entrepreneurship and investing. If your design is a winner, you’ll have the option to work on the second project as well.
Good luck, and looking forward to working with you!
Jonathan Carter
Principal Consultant
