This morning I ran across a post on the internet written by a person who is marketing their real estate services in Franklin TN. This person isn't even licensed yet. He's in the process of obtaining his Tennessee license.
From what I could see, he was previously licensed in another state several years ago and decided to get a Tennesee license. He has a blog on his website and has been writing posts about the Williamson County housing market and his experience in this market.
First, he doesn't even have an active license yet. Second, he has never sold a property in Williamson County or any other place in Tennessee. Yet his website refers to his experience selling Williamson County real estate. I also learned he's not even a resident of this county. He actually resides in a county approximately 50 miles from here. Why would a real estate agent want to sell homes in a county so far from his home?
Williamson County is the richest county in the state. Actually, it's the 17th richest county in the country. He'll make more money here than he will in the county he resides. So what's wrong with that? Doesn't everyone want to make more money?
My question to you--would you rather work with an agent who sells Franklin real estate to make more money? Or would you rather work with an agent who knows the market well? In other words, how local should your agent be to sell you a Franklin TN home?
Nashville is just 15 miles north of Franklin. Many of the agents in Franklin will also sell in Nashville. I do NOT. I am NOT a LOCAL NASHVILLE REAL ESTATE EXPERT! Do I have access to the market data for Nashville? Absolutely. Am I the best person to hire to buy there? NO.
While I have access to sell you property all over Middle Tennessee, the information I would provide is greatly reduced in areas not well-known to me. For that reason, I only sell in Williamson County with an emphasis on Franklin.
When I see a person or agent who hasn't even sold one property here, suggest they are experienced in the Franklin housing market, I take offense. I have spent years working this market and researching the many nuances to buying a home here. My knowledge extends far beyond real estate.
I know about the schools, the places to shop, dine out, access to information about lenders, doctors, dentists, hospitals and countless other things.
If you are looking for a neighborhood with a swimming pool, I can rattle off half a dozen names of Franklin neighborhoods meeting that criteria. That information will include the price points of these neighborhoods, the schools they are zoned for and even the monthly home owner's association fee.
When I hear a street name, I often know exactly where it's located. This information is valuable to buyers. Especially, those buyers moving here from other states.
I also know about the cadence of the local Franklin housing market. I know if a property is priced right and how quickly we should view it after hitting the market. I have prepared monthly market reports for 30 or more Franklin neighborhoods since 2009. I can tell you the current absorption rate for Franklin and most of its neighborhoods.
This isn't information that can be gleaned in just a few months. This is information that has been learned through many years and countless Franklin real estate transactions.
I continually educate myself about the housing trends, sales and statistics. I stay informed about Franklin new construction and commercial changes that will affect the local real estate market and home values.
I understand that many families move here to take advantage of our highly-ranked public schools and keep informed about changes in zoning, programs offered and school rankings.
When you're selecting a Franklin TN real estate agent, don't you deserve an agent who knows the most about the area, the local economy and housing trends?
How local should your agent be to sell you a Franklin TN home? VERY LOCAL!
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