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Considering brand change for Liberty Homes Chattanooga
I am considering changing the brand at Liberty Homes Chattanooga. Liberty Commercial Real Estate would stay the same. The possible change would be for the residential brand only. The working team would actually work with a new company. The company I am thinking of aligning with is publicly traded on NASDAQ. It has revenue streams…
Read MoreDiscover Best Lifestyle with 410 One North Shore Condo Rental Chattanooga TN
Discover why the rental at 410 One North Shore condo gives you the best of Chattanooga lifestyle. Living at 410 One North Shore gives your morning coffee a richer flavor as you look out over the parks and Tennessee Aquarium from one of your two private outdoor covered balconies. Views are wonderful from any room…
Read MoreSome Straight Talk About Termite Letters and Pest Inspection
Some straight talk about termite letters and pest inspection. Inspections are part of a home purchase. Chattanooga home inspections usually include a “Termite Letter” or WDR (Wood Destroying Insect Report) for the benefit of the purchaser and their lender. Chattanooga pest inspections can cost $45-$175. A pest control professional bought me a beer this afternoon…
Read MoreSt Elmo Is Gaining National Neighborhood Notoriety
St Elmo is gaining national neighborhood notoriety. “Naturally”, say the residents. St. Elmo has been gaining popularity for years. Locals enjoy the community, people and it’s proximity to downtown Chattanooga. Chattanooga granted the area a local historic district in 1992. Today I listed 5005 Tennessee Avenue in St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN 37409. The home was…
Read MoreAre you buying real estate? Look at the whole enchilada
Are you buying real estate? Look at the whole enchilada. Helping a part time investor this evening look at a house. The area is on an upswing. Houses around are selling faster. He is excited. As an agent who has seen a few things, he asks what should I be concerned with? Look at it…
Read MoreWhat Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
What would you tell your younger self? This is a frequently asked question of Entre Leadership podcasts from Dave Ramsey. It is a super question. I sometimes think if I could go back in time and have coffee with young Brian. What would I tell him? Here are a few topics: 1. Turn to God…
Read MoreRealtors Beware Of Over Engineering Real Estate Business
Realtors beware of over engineering the real estate business. Real estate is all about people. People buy things from others with emotion and feelings of trust. Don’t get me wrong here. We need good process flow and checks and balances. What I am talking about is making the business too transactional and less relationship focused.…
Read MoreServing Real Estate Customers Is A Noble Calling
Serving real estate customers is a noble calling. A calling to bring honest and trustworthy dealings to others. People with relationships built with trust. Trust that is earned over time with expectations met or exceeded. I had a difficult time believing that any business was noble. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s the culture…
Read MoreOver 50 Percent Of Chattanooga Homes Sold By Top 10 Percent Of Realtors
Over 50 percent of Chattanooga homes sold by top 10 percent of Realtors. That is a very compelling fact that there are 145 hustling agents selling half of the sales. Perhaps a bigger story is 963 agents sell the other half, while twenty five percent did not sell anything in the last year. So what…
Read MoreWhere Did You Grow Up?
Where did you grow up? I like to ask this question as a buyer’s agent. It gives me a perspective and context so I can serve more effectively. The questions you ask will allow you to gain understanding of a buyer and their needs but also help them make a decision as well. This is…
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