7 Things That Won’t Happen in Real Estate

1)  Run out of houses to sell.  “There’s just nothing available.”  There will always be a constant source of homes on the market.  Between motivated sellers, new home builders, investors, bank-owned properties, speculators and the like, there may be more inventory available at certain times of the year than others…but there will always be housesContinue reading “7 Things That Won’t Happen in Real Estate”

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Be Willing To Walk…

When you find that perfect home after days (or months) of searching…it’s time to make an offer!  Time to negotiate the final terms of the deal.  The right Realtor will certainly help you with writing the contract…but it’s important that you are prepared to ultimately land the best deal possible.  Here are some tips toContinue reading “Be Willing To Walk…”

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11 Reasons A Seller Should List During The Holidays!

If you are thinking of taking your home off the market for the holidays, or waiting until January to list,  you may want to re-think that decision!  I have written offers on New Year’s Eve for buyers relocating that need to find a house for their new job starting the next week.  I’ve shown propertyContinue reading “11 Reasons A Seller Should List During The Holidays!”

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Home Brings A Sense of Warmth in Challenging Times

Thanksgiving is here.  How we got here so quickly, I’m not sure…but it is a great time of year.  Families are gathering and sharing times that involve rich memories, excellent meals, and renewed relationships.  Some say they are “going home for the holiday”.  But what home means may vary greatly.  Just as my blog isContinue reading “Home Brings A Sense of Warmth in Challenging Times”

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“But We Bought with Zero Down 20 Years Ago!!”

Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Buyer…you probably did back then…but it isn’t the case anymore for a lot of people.  I have been meeting with more people in recent weeks who truly want to buy a home and get out of the rental market.  Many had previously owned homes, but for various reasons had to sellContinue reading ““But We Bought with Zero Down 20 Years Ago!!””

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“Gulp – What Have We Done???”

OK…it’s a normal reaction…right after you spent days looking at homes, have narrowed it down to 5 houses, then down to “the perfect one”, put in an offer lower than the listed price, negotiated back and forth through your agent with the seller…and at 10pm you get a phone call: “Congratulations, You’ve bought a house!!!”Continue reading ““Gulp – What Have We Done???””

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Is it still Summer?

     It seems just a few weeks ago we were all at our busiest time of the year…real estate agents were working 10-12 hours a day helping all their clients move into their new homes and get settled, so the children could make new friends before the school year starts.  Families were busy scheduling vacationsContinue reading “Is it still Summer?”

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Is it a House or a Home?

There are always 2 ways of looking at real estate properties.  First, it is a Seller’s “Home” – where they live, share family time, build memories.  Second, to a Buyer, it is a “House on the list” – a building that they will be looking at with a Realtor.  The key is how to makeContinue reading “Is it a House or a Home?”

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A Heartfelt Story of Sharing and Giving

RED Day 2013 (May 9th) was a SUPER SUCCESS for Keller Williams! The KW Nashville/Green Hills Market Center staff and agents, among others, spent the day cleaning, fixing and landscaping a residential property for a  U.S. disabled veteran and his wife – who happens to be our own beloved staff member! Watch the 5 minute video hereContinue reading “A Heartfelt Story of Sharing and Giving”

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How a Buyer Sees Your House

There is a reason this blog is titled “Through A Buyer’s Eyes”. After enjoying many years helping people with their real estate needs, I get a lot of feedback that isn’t necessarily what a seller wants to hear about his house. But if they want to sell, they have to listen. You will see manyContinue reading “How a Buyer Sees Your House”

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