Greg Hampton's Blog

Is it protocol for all Realtors to attend caravans? In our office some do and some do not. I kind of like looking at what my counterparts have to offer. I have a chance also to get to know what they think about my listings , as well. Like they say "knowledge is power",not that looking at a listin...

Are buyer acting like Turtles by pulling in their arms and legs trying to hold out until the news media says it is OK to buy a new home. I am excited to see what happens in the next few months in the real estate market, I feel that a cleansing is taking place and eliminating the weak by natural s...

I just had a customer who got a bad case of buyer's remorse, I think he contacted the bank and they told him he was looking a little ill. The next thing I know he is checking in the buyer's remorse ER. He is now making final arrangements, hope he gets well soon.

I am currently working on improving my web presence in my market, but I do not have any clue on how much money that I should spend. I just paid 5500.00 for a new and improved site, but I know I have to pump it up every month. I am just wondering what is a realistic budget for 2 person real estate...

I have a client whose deed says lake access, but the other home owners hate it. The access point is owned by the federal government(TVA). I have spoken with two attorneys about this issue, and they are as non-committal as my 16 year old daugther. Any suggestions to help me with this situation. I ...

I have really got caught up in the world of blogging. I just set around for hours at time trying to think of what my next blog will contain. When I was a child in school , instead of listening to my teacher I would be thinking of a cute comment I might make. Why, I must have a problem with wantin...

Spring festival is this weekend in Blue Ridge. It is held at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market, which is located beside The Swan Drive -In Cinema. Blue Ridge is an art and craft lover's dream come true. While your there, you might want to visit the downtown area, it's loaded with shops and cafes tha...

As a realtor / builder I have to deal with "the punch list" on a regular basis. Realtors are my best friend when it comes to helping us sell homes, but I think they are sometimes over the top on the punch list. I have never measured the water level in a toilet tank in my life until last week. I a...

I just had my website totally overhauled and it cost $5500.00, plus another 350.00 a month for promotion and web hosting. I am paying too much? Don't get me wrong I am seeing results, but at a pretty good price. Just looking for a little guidance from others. Thanks in advance for your input. I w...

 I am always very thankful on April 16 because that is 364 until I have to write the big check. I love our country and I fancy myself very patriotic, but I hate paying tax on some many items. Tires, beer, guns, ammo, etc. are just a few of the item that I begrudge paying extra. I will be glad whe...