Knoxville area homebuyers and sellers both have one thing in common. They all want to make either the house they’re selling or the one they’re buying look as great as possible for as little money as possible.

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Knoxville sellers want to ’spiff’ up their house to appeal to buyers so it will sell faster and for more money.

Knoxville buyers want to upgrade and personalize their new home so they can enjoy living there more.

Here’s 5 tips for both sides:

1. Buy locally. In most cases you will save money by buying things in the greater Knoxville area instead of having them shipped from another location. For big ticket items the savings could amount to several hundred dollars.
2. Use coupons! Knox County School coupons, coupons from places like the Half Off Depot, newspapers, and lots of other sources. I recently bought a Pawley’s Island hammock for way less than half price and I’ve enjoyed it way more than the actual cost. Here’s a great money saving tip for you. I can send you a coupon for Lower’s that is good for 10% off any purchase or purchases up to $10,000! That means you have a potential $1,000 dollar savings; especially great if you’re buying a big ticket item like appliances, a new kitchen, or lawnmower. No cost or obligation, just ask me for one.
3. Shop around Knoxville and compare prices. Often you can find the same thing or a comparable item for much less if you visit a few different stores. Also lots of stores like Lowe’s, Best Buy, and other aggressive retailers will match sales or prices you find at other stores just to get your business. Don’t be afraid to ask.
4. Auctions are a great way to find deals and save money. Don’t want to log into eBay every 2 hours to check your bid? Just sign up for automated notifications on your cell phone and that will keep you updated if someone has outbid you or if you won your item. Auctions are fun too.
5. Credit card rewards. A great but often overlooked source of great items. So far I’ve used a credit card rewards program to get 2 new digital cameras, a Flip video camera, some Bose headphones, and a couple of other things just for using that credit card. I also recommend you pay off balances each month so as not in accrue interest charges.

So there you go, 5 ways to get some great deal for your new Knoxville area home or the one you’re selling.

www.KnoxvilleHomeCenter.com also has lots of great FREE STUFF to help with your buying or selling, pay me a visit there soon and don’t be afraid to ask questions.