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We absolutely love to celebrate, and when we get the chance to celebrate our wonderful (and amazingly loyal) clients, we go all out! It’s so important to remind those that support your business how special and vital they are to your success. It’s also a great way to get to know new people and network!

Did you know that Keller Williams Realty was the first real estate firm to get to $1 billion in sales in Chattanooga? Not to mention, the downtown office was the first in Chattanooga to close more than $500 million in residential single-family homes. A lot goes into making a company so great and we couldn’t

1. Choosing the right lender – the lender is the key to the process once the home is under contract. Choosing someone who is local that can be available to answer questions and maintain that constant contact is important to any buyer. 2. Choosing the right realtor – it pays to have an experienced realtor

So you think home insurance is unnecessary?  Did you know most lenders require it, and can you guess why?  It’s along the same reasons they require lender’s title insurance – because they are protecting THEIR investment.  Don’t forget that even though your name is on the deed, it’s the lender’s investment too.  Besides that, there

Market value is what the home could sell for within a reasonable time period. The appraised value might be lower since this takes into account what a typical purchaser would realistically be willing to pay for a home. So, while someone pays market value for a home and isn’t bothered by the railroad tracks behind

Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make, did you know that there are multiple costs in addition to your list price to be aware of when buying a home? All the “extras” that are behind the scenes can be scary if you are not prepared for them. Take into account

What’s your score? We’ve all seen the commercials for free credit score reviewing – it’s a whole industry now.  BUT, honestly, having a credit score (and a decent one at that) is vital to the real estate process. So, what is a good credit score when looking for a mortgage loan? The loan process considers

Here’s the truth about home appraisals – they can be daunting and down right disappointing.  A lot of the time we have unrealistic expectations of the actual value of our homes, and we have to dig deeper into how professional appraisers put together their reports. Appraisers pull comparables (comps) from the area with similar features,

We owners love it when our animals greet us when we walk in the door! Unfortunately, for prospective home buyers walking in your listed home, our pet’s smells can be an unwelcome greeting. Truth be told, pet smells can kill the sale of a home quickly! It’s often hard for us to hear that our

Why do you actually need a realtor? Realtors are great for a multitude of reasons, but there are a few that stand out more than the rest. A realtor’s job is to work to pursue your best interests and get you the best deal possible. For a listing, this starts with marketing your home, then