Jimmy Cooper's Blog

Exclusive Downtown Dyersburg TN Grocery Wanted!

United Country Cooper Realty — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:02:07 -0500

Just listed a BIG BOX just right for a grocery operation! In fact, this one-of-a-kind shopping center was designed for Kroger and a Pharmacy that later combined into a single 25,000 sq. ft. unit in Downtown Dyersburg, TN. Here is the opportunity for an hometown grocery store to start operations right across from City Hall! I remember several grocery stores in the Downtown area when I grew up - K.W. Rogers, Foodtown, Hayes Warehouse Foods, and Kroger of course! As time went by, they moved towards the city limits. But in these days of higher gas prices, everyone is shopping closer to their home and work than ever before. This location at 125 King Avenue in Dyersburg, TN is within walking distance of several businesses and neighborhoods.

Now, we aren't just looking for a grocery! In fact, the last tenant sold off-price home improvement materials. Anyone that is set up for a large showroom, on-site warehouse areas with three loading docks, and plenty of FREE parking right at the front door would need to look at this space. E-mail me today for more information on the Downtown Dyersburg (TN) shopping center.

Fannie and Freddie! What a mess!

United Country Cooper Realty — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:32:05 -0500

Wow! As I watched Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fall from grace on Friday, I wondered if the sky was falling for just a minute. Then I realized, they can't fail. There is too much at stake for the government not to step in and prop these institutions up. Of course hearing Jim Cramer agree with those thoughts helped ease my mind. All eyes will be on Fannie and Freddie in the coming weeks!

But you know, people always panic when things change. I can guarantee one thing for you. Someone . . . somewhere is already looking at making money by creating an alternative to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There will always be a visionary that looks at a PROBLEM and sees it as an OPPORTUNITY! That's what makes America great! It is truly a land of OPPORTUNITY!!

Have a great week out there!!

Traveling the United States of America!

United Country Cooper Realty — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:30:48 -0500

I have taken a short leave of absence from Dyersburg and the real estate business. Here's my theory. When you are stuck in a rut, GET OUT as quick as you can!!! When my mind doesn't work from the heavy burdens that surround my life, I try to change my life. I hope that traveling throughout the United States of America will renew my energy and give me new thoughts and ideas to help my business back in West Tennessee.

So right now, I am in New Mexico. I am visiting with new friends that I have made through other acquaintances. They had a family tragedy that led them to a choice to dissolve their family business. When I got the call from my friends telling me of this tragic event, I accepted the assignment immediately to help out in whatever way I could. Let me quote Zig Ziglar: "You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want." It is so true. By helping this family in need, they have already ministered to my needs as well.

It works like that in the real estate business too, doesn't it? Sales professionals HELP other people get what they want. And in return, sales has its own rewards. Soon I will return to my hometown ready to help the sellers and buyers in West Tennessee get what they want.

Encourage each other!!

United Country Cooper Realty — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:35:06 -0500

It's a great day to be alive! Don't start feeling like it's only happening to you. We are all in this together. Do what you have to do to keep the lights on! And never, never, never let them see you sweat!! Yes, my income was down in 2007. But that is in the past. I am working to reverse the curse and make 2008 a better year.  I am confident that this can be a great year.

Real estate is not a liquid investment, as you know. You can't just buy and sell property like you can a stock.  That is why it is not as volatile as the crazy stock market. It is good to make a plan to reorganize your finances. But there are a lots of "ifs". If there are sacrifices to be made, today is the day to decide. The sooner that you start, the sooner that you will begin to feel better about making a difference to change your situation.

Sell the house if it is a burden on the finances. Move into an apartment so there will not be any unexpected expenses of maintenance or taxes. Get a roommate! Share the basics! I think you would feel so much better about yourself! Any when you are feeling good about yourself, everything is better!!

I can almost hear what you are thinking when you are reading this. "He is so full of crap!"  It is going to be another 6-18 months (my opinion) before we get back to a resemblence of our past income levels that we derived from the real estate business. If our business could just get out from under the media's microscope for a bit, we could let this market recover on its own.

You aren't in this alone. Take a look at what this guy has gone through. British billionaire Joseph Lewis plans to take action to protect the value of his 8.4 percent stake in Bear Stearns.  He bought more than 500,000 Bear Stearns shares on March 13 for $55.13 apiece, just days before Bear Stearns agreed to be acquired for $2 per share.

See there! We are great shape!!

Let me hear from some TEAMS out there!

United Country Cooper Realty — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:29:49 -0500

I simply cannot be in so many places at once. Springtime is a busy time! Lots of "tire kickers". Lots of "bottom dwellers". And hopefully, lots of deals to be made. I have decided that I need more team players at my office. I have stated that I feel like I have more to offer to commercial clients. So what do I do when someone calls and wants me to show them a house? I make the time and go, of course. If I had a couple of other players on my team, this coach would love to put them in the game!! So here's my problem.

How do team members split the $$$ with the coach? I have heard from some folks in the business. Some team members are buyer reps and some are seller reps. In our small rural community, I just need someone ready to play the game and take the next "at bat." I want to be fair to my team members. On the other hand, there is a reason why my customers call me to help them. They want my help in the negotiation. I love the part when the contract is on the table.

So let me hear from y'all! How many ways are there out there for sharing the commission on TEAMS??

There is a lot of good stuff on AR!!

United Country Cooper Realty — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:44:43 -0500

I am a "Newbie" to ActiveRain, but already have gotten addicted to the wealth of knowledge here. And I feel like I have only scratched the surface! Realtors (and more) helping Realtors! New concept to me! But I like it! Keep it up, guys and gals!

When you have lived in a small rural community for your entire 50 years, you feel like you live in a bubble. You hear the news about all the mortgage mess caused partly by speculators in the market. In West Tennessee, I am sure that some of them are here. But I have not seen "off the chart" results from it. So we haven't had the market crash and burn. Ours is a bit slower, but I won't complain.

Thanks to ActiveRain for allowing me to see beyond the bubble!!

Is the govt plan adding to the delinquencies?

United Country Cooper Realty — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:48:39 -0500

I keep reading of the plans that the government wants to give assistance to those homeowners having trouble with paying their mortgage. Now I read that the guy over at the FHA is trying to propose a plan to give a principal reduction to these Americans in need also. What is the deal? Allow me to rant just a minute. I sell real estate for a living. It hasn't been the best for the past three months, but thank God, I have managed to make my house payment each month. No relief for me UNLESS . . . I quit paying my mortgage! Well, now that's a first. I have to wonder how many more will think this one through and in order to save thousands of dollars off their mortgage . . stop paying their mortgage on time.

And let's take it a bit further. With the current situation, why don't I just take all the equity from my home and build a log cabin in the woods somewhere. No problem, because after I miss a couple of payments, then I'll get an extra month or two of help from the government. Then I will stay in my house until after they foreclose. And as a real estate agent, you know what that means. CASH for KEYS! That should give me enough time and money to move into my new log cabin DEBTFREE!! You see where I am going with this? A "bailout" plan should not encourage that kind of thinking. I am still looking for a better way to resolve this mess. Until then, with God's help, I am paying my mortgage.

FSBO's? Who cares?

United Country Cooper Realty — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:34:20 -0500

The internet has so changed this business! Why would anyone try to sell the old FSBO way - stick a little sign in the yard? This is only going to attract the nosy neighbors that want to know what the asking price is. And why are they trying to sell it themselves? Probably because a professional real estate agent told them the truth about their property and they could not or would not accept it.

I know of one lady that sold her own property without a realtor. When I looked up the sale later, she had sold it $38,000 below market value! An average commission for the deal would have been around $8000. Net loss? Probably $30,000! USE A REALTOR!!

Another time before I was an agent, I needed to purchase additional land from my neighbor. They never would return my calls. I contacted an agent and had a contract to purchase that land within 30 days! Today that land is worth twice what I paid for it just a few years ago. USE A REALTOR!!

BUYER BEWARE of FSBO's!!

Micropolitan needs Buffett Restaurant!

United Country Cooper Realty — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:39:21 -0500

Ryan's Restaurant has closed next to Dyersburg Mall in Dyersburg, TN. We are currently looking for a tenant to come in right behind them and recapture this significant market share of Northwest TN dining dollars! Just over 10,000 sq. ft of space in this free standing location next to the Mall and Wal-Mart Supercenter. It is also walking distance from the Hampton Inn. For more information, see it on the web: http://listing.loopnet.com/15620514

Realtors: We have to go beyond the Dyersburg clients here! Have you had experiences where you went after nationwide accounts? How do you get them to call you back? What kind of marketing packets did you put together?

My first Active Rain post!

United Country Cooper Realty — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:27:14 -0500

Thanks for welcoming me to the Active Rain community! I am a real estate broker in Northwest Tennessee near the Mississippi River. My background is mostly in commercial properties and investment properties. I not only sell, but I own residential and commercial investments in and around Dyersburg, TN.

I look forward to learning here about Activerain and how to network with everyone. There is so much to learn and my friend Mike Frazier says there is no shortcut to this learning curve.