franklin tn real estate: Focus on the BIG PICTURE. How to sell your home in Franklin TN.
- 10/25/11 02:37 AM
While there are many things you can do to help sell your home in Franklin, TN (staging, pricing it right, make it easy to show, keep it clean, professional pictures, etc.), there are a couple of MAJOR THINGS all homeowners need to do... BE REALISTIC. Yep. I said it. This economy applies to you. You aren't going to be able to sell high and buy low. But, if you are realistic, you will be able to sell relatively quickly (and, by doing so, net more than those who are holding out for a higher price). What do I mean? In the last … (4 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Leipers Fork TN - Absolute Auction (Sept 3)
- 09/02/11 02:46 AM
COME BE MY NEIGHBOR! It's not often a home on less than 5 acres goes up for sale in Leipers Fork. It's even more rare, when the home goes up for absolute auction... especially on Old Hillsboro Road! On Saturday, Sept 3 at 10:00, that is exactly what is happening at my neighbors house. The auction is being provided by Gary Auction. (You won't often see me link to competing agencies, but I really do want a good turnout for this! Although, I don't think they need to worry. I can think of 10 people already interested in this house... and have … (0 comments)
This is my first series of the Franklin TN Home Buyer Walking Tour. Today's tour is of the gorgeous Westhaven Community located West of Franklin off of Highway 96. There are 13 homes presently on the market in this price range (as of 5/18/11). For a printable MLS list of these homes, click here. Should you be reading this blog much later than today, please feel free to call or email me for an updated MLS listing (as we know, homes come and go on a regular basis!) This walking/biking/running tour is approximately 3.2 miles long … (0 comments)
franklin tn real estate: A New Approach to Real Estate - A Walking, Biking or Running Tour.
- 05/18/11 05:08 AM
Buying a home can be a scary prospect. When looking for homes, it's not uncommon for families to drive straight to a house then on to the next 5 or 10 on the list. Different neighborhoods tend to blend together into a blur of confusion. It can be a stressful process. Our lives are hectic enough, how about making the home buying process fun and relaxing at the same time! I'm here to suggest a different approach. Do you know what neighborhood you want to live in (or at least have it narrowed down to 2 or 3?) If so, how about a walking, biking … (0 comments)
franklin tn real estate: You are being judged... by your neighbors.
- 02/22/11 01:52 AM
It's certainly not fair, but there's a hidden truth to home selling and home buying. Buyers will judge the location of a home by how your neighbor's yard looks. While they could be the best neighbors in the world - friendly, helpful and take care of your pets when you're gone - if their front yard is a mess, it can lower the value of your home, AND keep buyers from even looking. So, as a Realtor and/or a Seller, how do you deal with this type of situation? Well, you could walk over and talk to them. But the odds are, but … (3 comments)
franklin tn real estate: The Active Adult Community.....There Is A Need
- 05/18/10 04:29 AM
The below blog is so true in Franklin TN as well. Most homes in Williamson County tend to be 2 story. If you're able to find a single story, it's a 1970's ranch. Not only that, but most new homes are practically on top of each other. I can't tell you how many "seniors" have asked me for an "Adult Community" but with larger lots. If I could pull together all the builder's in the area, I'd remind them that Baby Boomers are a HUGE market being ignored (and offer a few suggestions). Any builders out there want to chat? :o)
Why … (2 comments)
franklin tn real estate: In the words of my 6 year old... "Well, DUH!"
- 03/06/10 03:16 AM
I woke up this morning, coffee in hand as I stumbled to the computer to get my morning dose of news. As I'm browsing through MSNBC, I come across an article that left me dumbfounded. (Well, not really, I've seen it before, and I'm sure we'll see it again!) It seems a woman at the Wisconsin Zoo decided it would be a good idea to feed the bears. The article stated: "Police say a bear bit off a woman's fingers at a Wisconsin zoo after she ignored barriers and warning signs to try to feed the animal."
franklin tn real estate: Franklin TN or Disneyland?
- 01/10/10 10:09 PM
Not many people know I've been to Disneyland close to 100 times. WHAT?!?! You heard me! It helps that I grew up less than an hour from the place, so it was an easy day trip for my parents. From the time I was 2-35, I probably went anywhere from 2-3 times per year. In the past 5 years, I've been to some Disney location (land or world) 4 times (and I live 2000 miles away!). As the parent of a 6 year old, our vacation plans always tend to somehow involve Disney. If you've ever been to Southern California, you know that most … (2 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Why Sellers Need to Pay Attention to Absorption Rate (Franklin, TN)
- 01/08/10 05:18 AM
If you've trying to sell your house for any amount of time, you've probably heard your agent say "you need to drop your price" on more than one occasion. Annoying as it may be, it's even more annoying to not understand why. You can see that your neighbors are asking more than you. You know that the guy down the street sold his house for more. Why do YOU have to drop YOUR price?
Many agents understand the concept that the "market dictates the price." However, unless they are able to follow the statistics, it's hard for them to see WHY … (8 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Garbage and Recycling in Williamson County, TN
- 01/07/10 12:36 PM
vs. One of the questions I'm asked as a Realtor in Williamson County, TN is "what about trash and recycling?" Coming from California originally, where both trash AND recycling were picked up from my home, I sometimes forget we need to take an extra step here in TN if we want to recycle (and sometimes if you want someone to come get your trash for you!). After 8 years, I still can't bring myself to throw recycle away (oh, the guilt I feel when I do! *grin*) - nor can I get usedto hauling my trash to the … (2 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Franklin TN Real Estate - October Sales Report
- 11/07/09 04:15 AM
October in Franklin. The air is getting crisp. The leaves are changing. And, there's tons of things to do in Historic Franklin - including Pumpkinfest, the Ghosts & Gore Tour and many, many other events throughout Franklin.
As of October 31, 2009, there were: 983 active listings ranging in price from $80,000 - $38,000,000 (down from 1073 listings!); 41 contracts went pending ranging from $119,900 - $1,299,500; 102 closings ranging from $107,500 - $1,644,000 (up from 82 closings!!!) Months Supply of Homes on Market = 10.04 (down from 13!) Franklin did very well in October. The supply of homes dropped from over 13 months … (1 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Murphy's Law of Real Estate...
- 11/03/09 01:11 AM
Regardless of how diligent an agent we may be, it seems every deal has some sort of "issue" arise. Whether it's your fault or that of someone else, that darn "Murphy" always seems to rear his ugly little head! While they are traumatic & stressful at the time, now I can look back on them and smile. Not because they were fun (they weren't), but because it's made me a better Realtor because of it!
Murphy's Law of Real Estate... 1. The one time you don't get a Buyer's Rep Agreement signed is the one time your "clients" decide to … (6 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Franklin TN Real Estate: September Sales Report
- 10/25/09 03:01 PM
September in Franklin. Gorgeous, desirable area and it's starting to show again! As of September 30, 2009, there were: 1073 active listings ranging in price from $80,000 - $38,000,000; 113 pending listings ranging from $107,000 - $1,495,000; 82 closings ranging from $157,000 - $1,500,000. Months Supply of Homes on Market = 13.09 It appears, based on the number of pending listings that October will be even better! Let's get those homes sold! … (0 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Leipers Fork Real Estate: September Sales Report
- 10/25/09 02:47 PM
September in Leipers Fork. Beautiful weather. School is in full swing. Weekends are filled with lots of Harleys and Bicycles riding down Old Hillsboro Road. Unfortunately, it appears everyone was too busy enjoying our beautiful September to be seriously searching for houses. As of September 30, there were: 70 listings on the market ranging from $164,900 - $6,500,000; 1 pending contract 0 closings 2 listings that went under contract and are in contingency status. On a good note, October appears to be looking up!
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franklin tn real estate: Franklin TN Real Estate: I could get used to this!
- 10/25/09 01:46 PM
On October 1, I made a promise to myself that I'd write 30 blogs in 30 days. I even slipped a little when our family got sick and vowed to change my mindset about the whole thing. I made every attempt to keep it up, but something outside of my control has seriously interfered. I'M CRAZY BUSY WORKING!! Blog, schmog, I don't have time to THINK about something to write!
After a long and difficult 2 years, I can definitely feel the Franklin TN real estate market picking up. One month ago I was working with the same 2 listings I've had … (3 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Equity vs Real Money (Franklin TN Real Estate)
- 10/16/09 05:30 AM
I've noticed an interesting "mindset" that has developed among home sellers in Franklin TN. I'm sure it's a mindset with most home sellers across the country. It's the concept of having "lost" equity. "I've lost so much equity in my home over the last few years, I can't possibly sell it that low!" Equity in a home only becomes money IF you were to sell your home for a certain price AT THAT TIME. It's not real money. You can't take it to the bank and deposit it. You can't throw it on your bed and roll in it. You can, however, … (2 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Franklin TN Real Estate - Shhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone...
- 10/15/09 02:09 PM
Shhhhhh... don't tell anyone. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, now is the time. Don't tell anyone or they may beat you to the punch if you don't do what you need to do! Shhhhh... don't tell anyone. My phone is ringing off the hook. The Franklin TN Real Estate market really is starting to pick up. I was wondering if it was just a quirk, but it's been like this for the last few weeks. (hmmm... ironically, it started when I picked up blogging again - do you think people are trying to get me to … (0 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Lessons from the Recession...
- 10/15/09 04:38 AM
I've always wondered about some of the people from my father's generation (he's 83). You know - the one's that survivied the depression. They are frugal. Heck, they can be downright cheap and are the best penny pinchers on the planet. It always amazed me - despite having money in the bank (lots of it), they still clipped coupons, go to yard sales, and did what they could to save money and sock it away. At the time, it seemed rather silly to me. I'm Gen-X. We never suffered a war. We never saw any serious financial times. And we were … (52 comments)
franklin tn real estate: Changing your mindset...
- 10/13/09 01:45 AM
On the 1st of the month, I set a goal to write 30 blogs in 30 days. The rules were that I had to do one Franklin TN blog per day. PERIOD. I sit here mad at myself because I failed. It doesn't matter that I've been sick as a dog for the last 2 days and haven't been able to do much more than take a nap and sit like a lump on the couch. I'm still irked. Can you tell I tend to be a little hard on myself? The above feeling has made me realize that I need to … (4 comments)
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While there are many things you can do to help sell your home in Franklin, TN (staging, pricing it right, make it easy to show, keep it clean, professional pictures, etc.), there are a couple of MAJOR THINGS all homeowners need to do...
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