The housing market in Franklin TN is booming. While this may be true, home buyers are much more discriminating than in years past. Many want their new home to be move-in ready. Sellers who have taken the necessary steps in preparing their home for sale are at an advantage. Those homes sell quickl
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04/22/2014
Don't Panic! There's Still Time to Find a Franklin TN Home The Franklin TN housing market is red hot right now. Homes that are priced right and in good condition are going under contract the first day on the market. Home buyers are frustrated because they're worried they're not going to find the
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04/21/2014
Last week, I took a buyer to see a new home being built in Tollgate Village by Lennar Homes. Lennar is pretty new to our area even though they've been in business for many years. Since I already knew most builders require the buyer's agent accompany the buyer for their first visit, I called the o
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04/20/2014
Today, I received an email from a prospect who is getting daily updates as new homes come on the market. She was inquiring about a property. She told me that she was told the home had sold and wanted to know if that was true. I looked up the house and found it was still available. I sent an email
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04/19/2014
Historic downtown Franklin’s annual Main Street Festival will is April 26-27, 2014! This two-day event features more than 200 artisans and crafters, two kids’ areas, an international food court and three stages. The free street festival begins Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Fourth Avenue st
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04/19/2014
Packing up your home and moving can be a stressful process. The suggestions below will lead to a more productive and less stressful move. Organization is critical. Determine which items to keep, which items will be sold, which items will be donated and whick items to throw away. You'll be surpris
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04/19/2014
Franklin TN home sellers, do yourself a favor and disarm your alarm before showings. It never fails someone would end up triggering your alarm and you'll be assessed a fee. Showings usually only last an hour. Just disarm the alarm and then return promptly to your home after the showing. Real esta
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04/19/2014
Many Franklin TN buyers are afraid to commit to one agent. I'm not sure the reason but we all have access to the same information. If you spoke to one agent and he told you a house was already under contract, that isn't going to change because you speak with a different agent. My suggestion--cont
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04/19/2014
If your neighbor has a yapping dog and you have your home on the market, it may impact the sale of your home. In Tennessee, excessive noise should be recorded on your Property Condition Disclosure. Trying to mask the problem may lead to further complications down the road from a disgruntled buyer
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04/19/2014
Sellers often ask if it's absolutely necessary to update their Franklin TN home before selling. I ask: Do you want to sell at top dollar? Or Discount for condition? Because the reality is the seller will either pay upfront or later on by selling under fair market value. Plus, if they make the upd
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04/19/2014
