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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

You can change the theme and the content will remain.

However, the format may be completely wrecked.

Paid themes typically include capabilities not found in other themes. It should be clear, such capabiliites and plug-ins may require a restart.

So the answer is, "IT DEPENDS."

Mar 06, 2017 06:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

What Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 said.

Any customization you do to create a "child theme" will need to be redone.  Any special configurations in your PHP scripts related to the theme will run the risk of being useless on the new theme, or worse yet, cause issues.

Mar 06, 2017 10:38 AM
Rainmaker
151,633
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Nathan Gesner, you'll want to purchase a well-supported premium theme. As Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 pointed out, if you switch themes, your formatting could be all wonky. 

Also, you'll want to purchase a theme that has a child theme. You'll activate the child theme and that's where you'll add your custom CSS code. That way, when the theme has updates, you won't have to re-do all your CSS.

Mar 06, 2017 06:39 AM
Ambassador
5,049,466
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yes you can

Mar 06, 2017 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Jonathan Denwood and Bob Crane are some of your tech and Word Press experts here. Nestor & Katerina Gasset and James Call and a few others too.

Mar 06, 2017 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I look forward to any answers an dtips as i started building mine and am stuck where to go from where i am. Clicking help was no help

Mar 06, 2017 06:11 AM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It depends. Many free themes are not supported by the person(s) that created them. Paid themes are usually a better choice. Some adjustments may be needed after switching, but it's not usually a lot.

Mar 06, 2017 04:52 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks for asking this question.... now I know the answer....

Mar 06, 2017 07:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nathan,

Each theme has its own format, the content will remain the same.  It will look different. A

Mar 06, 2017 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Blog about what you learn.

Mar 06, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

outside my level of experience or knowledge but looks like you have a bunch of answers

Feb 15, 2018 05:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I'd stick to the same theme. I would not worry about that. 

Mar 08, 2017 01:01 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yes, it's very simple to do so once you understand WP - I have dozens of these sites

Mar 07, 2017 08:37 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 nailed this one!

Mar 07, 2017 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

In most cases, yes.  Though, there may be some cleanup with the display that will be required.

Mar 07, 2017 04:31 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - not an expert at this - though I find no reason why not.

The only concern I see here is, will new theme accommodate the content?

Mar 06, 2017 11:04 PM
Ambassador
5,230,113
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes, you can change it but, you'll have some re-formatting to do.  Sometimes it's far too much to take on yourself but, other themes are fairly easy to convert.  Back up the current theme/site before trying a new theme.  Good luck, Nathan Gesner!

Mar 06, 2017 08:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I don't know.

Mar 06, 2017 08:23 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Nathan - Just as I suspected, sounds like you can change themes and all your info will remain, but the look (formatting) may need some fixing.

Mar 06, 2017 08:11 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Yes.

Mar 06, 2017 07:56 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Good question. I'm thinking of doing the same and the answers have really helped me out.

Mar 06, 2017 07:07 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sure, but with all changes you will need to deal with a few adjustments.

Mar 06, 2017 06:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I think the right answer is It depends!!

Mar 06, 2017 05:59 PM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Thank you for your post. I'd be interested to know as well.

Mar 06, 2017 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
381,662
Lynda White
Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY
Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

I was wondering the same thing myself. Thanks for posting.

Mar 06, 2017 11:10 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes.  In most cases the formatting will need to be fixed. It does not translate perfectly but the content is there. 

Mar 06, 2017 10:02 AM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, absolutely.  I have done it.  I've also gone from to paid theme.

Mar 06, 2017 09:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Yes.

Mar 06, 2017 09:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I believe that you can... parked and reading.

Mar 06, 2017 08:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

It looks like you got some good answers to your question!

Mar 06, 2017 06:45 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes but some things might get a little skewed. At any time you can back up your content on a WP site too.

Mar 06, 2017 06:41 AM