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3 Steps to Immediately Increase Your Property's Value

How can you immediately make your house in Knoxville Tennessee more appealing and more sellable to Knoxville home buyers? In this article, I`ll go over 3 steps to quickly make your house the most attractive house possible to get the highest offer. By the end of this article, you’ll have a great idea of how to increase the perceived value of your home, so you can get the fastest sale for the highest price.

Step #1 – The Landscaping

The landscaping is an often overlooked part of creating an appealing look for your house. The front yard is the first impression a buyer gets of your home. Imagine what the buyer would think if your garden were poorly kept or in shambles? It’s likely the buyer would assume the house itself was equally uncared for. On the other hand, imagine if your garden was in pristine condition. Again, the buyer would assume the house has been kept very well and is in tip top shape.

Step #2 – Make Moderate Repairs

Everything that needs to be repaired should be repaired. Heating, electricity and water should all be in working condition. Furthermore, it’s important to fix, replace or clean the following areas: Any grime on tiles Appliances that don’t look new or clean Windows or blinds that don’t look new or clean Have your carpet steam cleaned Paint your walls or door frames if they look old If the counter tops or cabinets are old, consider replacing them before listing Although it’s common for sellers to under-repair their homes prior to listing, it’s also common to over repair. One of the best ways to know just what to do and what not to do is to …

Step #3 – Work with a Knoxville Real Estate Agent

Working with a real estate agent will do two things to help make your house more sellable.

1)Your Knoxville real estate agent will have a great idea of how to make your house more appealing to buyers. They’ll know exactly how to stage your house, exactly what repairs to make and how to present the house in a way that makes buyers instantly want that house.

2)Your Knoxville Realtor will know how to market your house. They’ll know how to get more interested buyers to your house and how to “sell” the house to them.

It’s important to have a real estate agent who’s both local and that you know you can trust. If you don’t already have a real estate agent in the Knoxville TN area, feel free to give me a call at 865-207-4283 or send me an email at Blake@BlakeRickels.com to discuss how we can sell your house for the best possible price.

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It’s the best news in real estate since last year’s First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit: an estimated $22 billion will pump into our economy as a result of the government not only extending the tax credit, but including current homeowners, too.

The existing $8,000 maximum credit stays in place for first-time buyers. A "first-time" buyer is one who has not owned a home during the three years prior to the purchase. However, repeat buyers who have lived in their home for five of the past eight years may also qualify for up to a $6,500 tax credit on their purchase.

Unlike before, as long as the property is under contract by April 30, 2010, buyers will have an additional 60 days to close by July 1, 2010. The credit applies to single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes and co-ops.

The qualifying income limits have been increased as well, up to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for couples filing jointly. If an individual makes up to $145,000 or a couple up to $245,000, the credit can still be claimed, but at a reduced percentage. Any incomes over those amounts won't qualify.

If your tax credit totals more than your tax bill, you'll receive a refund! Approximately 2 million people are expected to take advantage of this buying opportunity, so jump to action before the April 30 deadline!

If your planning to buy or sell a home in the Knoxville TN area please visit my Knoxville Real Estate website at www.BlakeRickels.com

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A good place for Knoxville Tennessee car transmission repair.

If your ever needing to have your transmission, axles, or anything related to the transmission in your car or truck repaired and you live in or around Knoxville TN, I can highly recommend Transmission Corporation of America.

When I hear a good story about a local business in Knoxville TN I always try to share it on my websites or blogs. A friend of mine in Knoxville named Katie was having transmission trouble and didn't know where to turn. She asked a co-worker of hers for a recommendation and they said "The one and only place in Knoxville to take your car for transmission trouble is Transmission corporation of America located on Clinton Highway and Merchants Road".

She wasn't going to be able to get there until 5:45 that day and they close at 5:30. Angle, the manager at Transmission Corp of America told her not to worry, that she would stay open until she got there and could drop her car off.

The very next day they had her car fully repaired and had it delivered to Katie at her work. That is what I call a transmission repair shop with excellent customer service. The manager at Transmission Corporation of America even followed up with her a couple days later to be sure her car was still shifting just how it should and to be sure she was nothing but satisfied with the work they had done.

You think all business`s and real estate agents would strive to give nothing but the best customer service and be sure there customers are happy. I find that most do not and that is why I like to share any good experiences I have or hear about with friends of mine and local business`s in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding areas. You can always reach them at 865-688-4200 or on the web at www.KnoxvilleTransmissions.com.

If your looking for real estate information you can always call Blake Rickels at 865-207-4283 or go to my Knoxville TN Real Estate website.