Days on market (DOM) does affect the perception.

As to seller financing, if you're seeing unsophisticated investor types advertising rent to own or seller financed transactions, and they are seeking owner occupied deals, they are either more sophisticated than you think or they are totally off their rockers if they are dealers.

Which term would have the best public perception?

Usually, you'd have to put down a large non-refundable deposit if you want the seller to go through a zoning change, but some sellers are less sophisticated than others, so it's worth a try.

Anyone familiar with marketing knows perception is reality and the perception that the productive members of our society are about to punished for being responsible citizens is growing.

Research found that the appeal of this low calorie beer to heavy drinkers was not its low calories at all (most were proud of their beer bellies), but the fact that it didn't "fill them up" as much as regular beer - so they could drink more and stay in the bar longer.From my own experience of working in international book distribution and marketing, I know that many books are bought not [only] to be read, but as interior decoration or as a symbol of cultural sophistication.

From my perception - which I will admit is only that, and I am happy to be wrong - the bailout only prolongs the collapse.

"Ridiculous" profits is probably a matter of perception.

The rise of the market as it progresses creates a strange perception in some folks.

Learning these subtle differences can make a huge difference in perception of products in other countries and ability to succeed in business in worldwide communities.