Andy Hodes

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Chattanooga, Tennessee - The Scenic City - was a great place to be raised; I can say that because it's my home. I'm most proud that in 1905 my great-grandfather, Abraham, chose Chattanooga to be his family's new home after leaving their home in Russia. It was a great choice and the fifth generation of Abraham's descendants (my kids) are being raised right here in the Scenic City. I loved being raised in Chattanooga, so much that, after earning a degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I left Chattanooga for 15 long years. After I got a few things figured out, I returned for good.

While I was away from Chattanooga I lived in South Florida for a few years working in non-profit administration and then I moved to New York City where I met my incredible wife, Melody, and began a career in Risk Management. My first risk management position involved administering a claims department that primarily defended medical malpractice claims for several of New York's largest hospitals. Concurrently I earned a M.B.A. from Baruch College - City University of New York. I had my sights set on corporate risk management and fortuitously a position with a chemical company that took me next to Wayne, New Jersey. A few years later I finally convinced my wife, who hails from New York City, that Chattanooga is where we need to be; so we packed up the truck and headed South.

Returning to Chattanooga is the best thing I've ever done. It's simply the right place for me to be, not to mention that the rest of my family loves being here too. While I was away, Chattanooga transformed itself from a polluted city without much to offer to the incredible Chattanooga we've come to know and love. The beautiful mountain and waterfront scenery is abundant wherever you go. In 15 years, Downtown had transformed from nothing more than boarded-up store fronts to a vibrant, user-friendly and beautiful city centered around the Tennessee Aquarium, the Hunter Museum of Art and the Creative Discovery Museum plus restaurants, hotels and plenty of things to do. It was a great homecoming!

Along with changing homes, changing careers was at the top of my list. I looked for an opportunity where I could help other people and have more control over my own destiny. Real Estate was the perfect match that brought together my attention to detail, my love for helping people and virtually no ceiling that might stop my ability to grow and be successful. I took the classes, passed the tests and got my license; I was on my way.

Currently I'm a licensed Real Estate Broker in both Tennessee and Georgia, a founding member of Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga East, and have remained ranked in the top 2% of Chattanooga Realtors for the past few years. In 2006 I founded The Scenic City Team, putting together the best real estate talent in Chattanooga that provides expert and friendly service to our clients throughout every transaction. I'm proud of my team, their expertise, and the way they put our clients first - just like me!

I'm so lucky to have an incredible wife, Melody, along with two sons, Micah and Jonah, who are proud Chattanoogans just like their Dad. Spending time with them, plus my parents and friends, is on the top of my list of favorite things to do. When I'm not with the family or selling real estate, I'm volunteering in the community or proudly teaching students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where I've been an Adjunct Professor of Finance for many years.

Check out our blog, The Scenic City Scoop, and let us know when you are ready to buy, sell or trade real estate here in Chattanooga, my favorite place to be.

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We always ask our clients to write or email us, and tell us truthfully how they appreciated our service to them. Their feedback is so important! Here are a few highlights of what people are saying about us...

Some months ago after no success in having my home sold, I contacted Andy Hodes to serve as my real estate agent. Within the first few weeks of having Andy and his co-worker, David Israel, I knew I had found the right real estate team based on the contacts through e-mail, fax, and telephone conversations.

In a "horrible" sellers market, Andy and David not only kept me updated on what was going or "not going" on, but made a number of suggestions they thought would enhance the home and increase the chances of a sale, no matter how bad the market might be.

My home was not a basic or standard home in a neighborhood that would or could appeal to most families looking to purchase. The home, a very unique one, would only appeal to a few selected categories of buyers. However, I followed all of the advice and suggestions made by Andy and I was rewarded by the sale of my unique house. In the tough real estate market, very few sellers get exactly what they want, and I was no exception; however, with the help of Andy and David, my home was sold and I am a very satisfied customer.

Andy is a very professional, personal, knowledgeable, and excellent agent. I would recommend his team, without reservation to any purchaser or seller. They're great!!!

N. Pearlman (November 2007)

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"From the beginning of our relocation, Andy helped us see Chattanooga as our new hometown. It all started with Andy listening. He really took the time to get to know us and to help us find the right home for our family. Andy's enthusiasm for Chattanooga is contagious. My family's search for a new home meant leaving the familiar for the unfamiliar. Working with Andy helped make our transition a smooth one. From house shopping to move-in day, Andy and his team were a pleasure to work with. Ultimately, Andy helped us find the perfect home for our growing family. I highly recommend Andy the Scenic City Team."

K. Richards (July 2007)

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When we interviewed potential agents we were most impressed with Andy's preparation, honesty and great knowledge of the real estate process. He lived up to all his promises by keeping in close contact with us during the process of selling our house. His business minded approach made us feel that we were in the hands of a true professional. In fact his professionalism was unmatched by any agent we interviewed or worked with in the past. Andy and his staff always returned our calls and answered all our questions in a timely and professional manner. Andy made sure during the entire the sales process that everything was done correctly even if other agents were willing to cut corners. We have and will continue to enthusiastically recommend Andy.

It really was a pleasure working with Andy and his team.

D. & C. Poss (January 2008)

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