About me:

The Ft Campbell KY area was our home base since 1984, I had moved there due to my husband being active duty in the US Army. He retired in 1997. We bought our first home after returning there from a Korea assignment. Shortly afterwards, we bought a larger home and rented out our smaller house. This was my introduction to 'real estate'. I became a licensed and worked in Kentucky and Tennessee and the ShawAFB/Sumter South Carolina area. Through out it all, one of my favorite things about the moving was settling into 'our home' . Now, one of the best parts of my job is to help others to get 'their own home' to settle into, and, I get paid to do it! Is this country GREAT, or what?!

I think our country is GREAT! May we always remember all those who have, and all those who are, sacrificing for our freedom in this nation.

May GOD bless AMERICA always!

Helpful Information

Support our Troops because without them, would we still have FREEDOM?

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." ~ John 15:13

There are three important steps you must take so we can begin your homebuying adventure.

1. Call me and we will get started on getting you pre-qualified with a reputable lending institution so we know what price range is comfortable for your budget.
2. We will discuss and you'll decide what area you want to live in. Do you want to be near the base or closer to town?
3. We then can narrow down the details you need and want your home to have; One level, two baths, a formal dining room?

Once you've finished, I will begin researching the market and compiling information to present to you. When a home fitting your search criteria hits the market we take action by going to see the home. When you find the home you want to make your home you will be equipped to make an informed decision.

When the time comes for you to make an offer on your home, I am there to represent you as my client, assist with, and advise during the negotiations of the contract.

Once the offer has been accepted as a contract, I will manage the contract process with things such as schedule needed inspections, coordinate appointments and meetings with different professionals and offices, document information for your record and to keep you informed.

As the closing day arrives, I review the HUD-1 settlement statement and confirm that all contingencies have been met according to the agreement.

My job doesn't end at the closing table, I am always available for future questions or concerns. During the weeks and/or months I have been working with you, we you have learned more about my dedication and commitment to your real estate needs, and you are comfortable in referring my services in real estate to anyone of your friends or family members. See "testimonials" below.

Links to websites:

• Shaw AFB website
• Sumter Chamber of Commerce
• Sumter County Schools
• Sumter's Local Newspaper

In Their Own Words http://www.todaysmilitary.com/parents/in-their-own-words

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Things To NOT say to A Miltary Spouse, Or Parent! Please Read.

1. "Aren't you afraid that he'll be killed?"
(This one ranks in at number one on the "duh" list. Of course we're
afraid. We're terrified. The thought always lingers at the backs of our minds ---but thanks brilliant, you just brought it back to the front. Maybe next you can go ask someone with cancer if they're scared of dying.)

2. "I don't know how you manage. I don't think I could do it."
(This is intended to be a compliment. Though, its just a little annoying. Here's why: it's not like all of us military wives have been dreaming since childhood of the day we'd get to be anxious single moms who carry cell phones with us to the bathroom and in the shower. We're not made of some mysterious matter that makes us more capable, we just got asked to take on a challenging job. So we rose to the challenge and found the strength to make sacrifices.)

3. "At least he's not in Iraq."
(This is the number one most annoying comment for those whose husbands are in Afghanistan. What do they think is happening in Afghanistan? An international game of golf? People our Guys are fighting and dying over there.)

4. "Do you think he'll get to come home for Christmas/ anniversary/ birthday/ birth of a child/ wedding/ family reunion, etc?"
(Don't you watch the news? No! They don't get to come home for any of
these things. Please don't ask again.)

5. "What are you going to do to keep yourself busy while he's gone?"
(Short answer: Try to keep my sanity. For those with and without children, we find ourselves having to be two people. That keeps us plenty busy. We do get lonely, but we don't get bored.)

6. "How much longer does he have until he can get out?"
(This one is REALLY annoying to many of us whether our husbands are deployed or not. Many of our husbands aren't counting down the days until they "can" get out. Many of them keep signing back up again and again because they actually love what they do or they VOLUNTEER AGAIN and AGAIN to go back to Iraq b/c there IS work that NEEDS to be done.)

7. "This deployment shouldn't be so bad, now that you're used to it."
(Sure, we do learn coping skills and its true the more deployments you've gone through, the easier dealing with it becomes. And we figure out ways to make life go smoother while the guys are gone. But it never gets "easy" and the bullets and bombs don't skip over our guys just because they've been there before. The worry never goes away.)

8. "My husband had to go to Europe for business once for three weeks. I totally know what you're going through."
(OK. Do NOT equate your husband's three week trip to London/Omaha/ Tokyo/etc. with a 12-15 month or more deployment to a war zone. Aside from the obvious time difference, nobody shot at your husband or tried to blow him up with an I.E.D., your husband could call home pretty much any time he wanted to, he flew comfortably on a commercial plane, slept between crisp white sheets and ate well, paying for everything with an expense account. There is no comparison. We do NOT feel bonded to you in the slightest because of this comment and, if anything, we probably resent you a bit for it. Comparing a 12 month combat deployment to a few weeks business trip is like comparing a shitty ford taurus with mercedes convertible. )

9. "Wow you must miss him?"
(This one also gets antoher big "duh". Of course we miss our men!
There are some wives who do not and they're now divorced.)

10. "Where is he exactly? Where is that?"
(I don't expect non-military folks to be able to find Anbar Province on a map, but they should know by now that it's in Iraq. Likewise, know that Kabul and Kandahar are in Afghanistan. Know that Muqtada al Sadr is the insurgent leader of the Mahdi Army in Iraq and that Sadr City is his home area. Know that Iran is a major threat to our country and that it is located between Afghanistan and Iraq. Our
country has been at war in Afghanistan for seven years and at war in Iraq for five years. These basic facts are not secrets, they're on the news every night and in the papers every day ---and on maps everywhere.)

11. "Well, he signed up for it, so it's his own fault whatever happens over there.
(Yes, ignorant, he did sign up. Each and every day he protects your right to make stupid comments like that. He didn't sign up and ask to be hit by anything, he signed up to protect his country. Oh, and by the way, he asked me to tell you that "You're welcome." He's still fighting for your freedom.)

12. "Don't you miss sex! I couldn't do it!" (hmmm, no i don't miss sex. i'm a robot. seriously... military spouses learn quickly that our relationships must be founded on something greater than sex. We learn to appreciate the important things, like simply hearing their voices, seeing their faces, being able to have dinner together at night. And the hard truth is, most 'normal' relationships probably couldn't withstand 12 months of sex deprivation. )

13. "Well in my opinion..... "
(Stop right there. Yo, I didn't ask for you your personal political opinions. Hey, I love a heated political debate, but not in the grocery store, not in Jamba Juice, not at Nordstrom, not in a bar, and CERTAINLY NOT AT WORK. We tell co-workers about deployments so when we have to spend lunch hours running our asses off doing errands and taking care of the house, dog, and kids, they have an understanding. We do not tell co-workers and colleagues because we are giving an invitation to ramble about politics or because we so eagerly want to hear how much they hate the President, esp. while we're trying to heat up our lean cuisines in the crappy office microwaves.)

last but not least....

14. "OH, that's horrible...I' m so sorry!"
(He's doing his job and he's a bada~~. Don't be sorry. Be appreciative and please take a moment out of your comfortable American lives to realize that our soldiers fight the wars abroad so those wars STAY abroad.)

"Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is Another."

Testimonials

Linda sold our home in Fort Campbell, Kentucky via cellular, facsimile, email, and ups. Her follow through and dedication was absolutely amazing. Yes, I would definitely recommend Linda Baylon to buy or sell my family and friends real estate.

I cannot begin to say ‘Thank You' enough for all of your help with our property. You are wonderful!

Sincerely,

Lynnette

Linda Baylon was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely helpful and available when I needed her. Her expertise in selling homes helped me sell one even when I was located in another state. I would definitely recommend Linda to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Sincerely,

Melisa

I am composing this letter based on the experience I had with the sale of my home. Linda Baylon represented me and made the entire process simple, painless and stress free. Linda's knowledge of the market ensured a successful sale during a very strong Buyers Market. She is a consummate Real Estate professional with knowledge, ability and patience necessary to assist any client. I would not hesitate to recommend Linda to any prospective client in the real estate market.

Sincerely,

Ronald M.

Linda Baylon is a very outstanding realtor and goes above and beyond in her work performance. In the future, we'll definitely have her sell our house that she helped us find here in Clarksville.

Sincerely,

Donald & Kim