BLAKE RICKELS EARNS INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATION FOR LUXURY HOME MARKETING EXPERTISE
(Knoxville, TN, 07/16/2015) -- Blake Rickels with Blake Rickels & Associates at Keller Williams Realty in Knoxville, TN has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market. “Blake Rickels is an example of a real estate professional who has worked to develop market knowledge and the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace,” said Institute President Laurie Moore-Moore, upon announcing Rickels` designation. “Affluent buyers and sellers can turn to (2 comments)
knoxville realtor: Don't Return From Vacation Into a Nightmare!
- 06/21/15 09:36 AM
There are so many things we do to prepare for our vacations…. pick a destination, make travel arrangements, make lists for packing, settle our outstanding work obligations, lest I forget SAVE money for the trip, etc…. For many of us this is that once a year chance to walk away from ALL of our chores and many of our toils and responsibilities to a mini-escape that will refresh and reinvigorate us with an abundance of fun, relaxation, and “do-nothing-we-don’t-want-to-ness” until the next year. Most people gradually return from these vacations to their everyday lives with an unusually light and positive air (2 comments)
knoxville realtor: The Foreign Language of Real Estate
- 04/19/15 03:38 AM
Like most specialized segments of business, real estate has its own language. Well, not really, but many of the terms and acronyms sprinkled through each conversation about buying a house can sound that way to first time home buyers. As a professional in the field, I’m always happy to offer my guidance to clients and explain anything they don’t understand. Sometimes though, people are nervous and don’t want to ask what something means because they fear it will make them look bad. In truth, understanding the terms and phrases usually leads to more questions because clients can see how these things (1 comments)
knoxville realtor: Ahhh the Green, Green Grass of Home!
- 04/12/15 02:58 AM
When potential buyers or any visitors really, pull up to your home, one of the first things that grabs their attention is your yard. Is it lush and green? Is it neatly mowed and well maintained? The answers to these subconscious questions tell a great deal about you and what you invest in your home. In the last blog, we considered weeds and what you can do in the spring to prevent weeds from taking over and give you a head start on the summer battle. The other step you can take in the spring is to improve the quality and (0 comments)
knoxville realtor: The quest for a weed-free lawn
- 04/05/15 09:29 AM
There is just something special about pulling up to a house with a well kept lawn. Not only is the plush green grass aesthetically appealing, it also sends messages to the subconscious about how the owners take care of the house maintenance. A perfect lush green lawn is a reflection of the owners’ pride. Think about the old sitcoms where the stereotypical fathers on the shows always had some sort of informal competition with the neighbors about their lawns…. Home owners can achieve this living green trophy of excellence in one of two ways, either they employ a lawn service at significant (0 comments)
knoxville realtor: Ready to mulch but unsure where to start?
- 03/29/15 04:26 AM
Spring is here! And with that? The desire to garden! Landscape brings curb appeal to not only homes preparing to sell, but also homes that have no intention of being sold, because A) the homeowner actually enjoys the look, and B) you are helping any other neighbors who may be preparing to list their home, by helping ensure the neighborhood as a whole is attractive.
You've got a variety of flowers at your fingertip ready to plant right now, whether it's seedlings or full grown plants you transfer from the pot, annuals or perennials, the options? Are endless. But what about that "finishing touch"? You know, (0 comments)
knoxville realtor: Tennessee's a Desirable Place to Live!
- 10/12/09 02:41 PM
Tennessee's a Desirable Place to Live! A recently released Harris Interactive poll asked Americans where they would choose to live if they did not live in the state where they are now. 2,498 U.S. adults were surveyed online between August 10 and 18, 2009, and Tennessee made the top 10! 1. California 2. Florida 3. Hawaii 4. Texas 5. Colorado 6. Arizona 7. North Carolina 8. Washington state 9. TENNESSEE 10. Oregon Of course, we already knew that it's great to be in Tennessee! If your looking to move to East Tennessee, you can visit my website or contact me (2 comments)