When I was 16 years old my parents decided it would be best to move us from the only place I had ever known, New York to Florida. As a teenager you can venture a guess I was pretty mad. I did everything but cooperate. It was my life and who were they to take me from my family and my friends ?For months they showed me all the wonderful things about Florida in hopes that it would grow on me. The only real thing I thought about was boys and the beach... boy did that seem to fit. From one day to the next I couldn't make up my mind...Whether I would give it an honest chance or continue to wreak havoc on my parents lives for what seemed back then " ruining my life " . This is when I learned to start sitting on the fence.
Shortly after moving to Florida, still kicking and screaming I might ad, I met my best friend. Her name was Holly. She had grew up in Indiana and her parents moved her to Florida some 5 years before. She could empathize with what I was going through. She became the " wind beneath my wings " in so many ways. She had a boyfriend named Everitte, he was a trip and became like a big brother to me, one I never had. He had a friend named Corey who liked me but in my eyes I was still going back to New York, even if I had to swim all the way there. I must admit he was rather "cute" and for 16 a real gentlemen. I still sat on the fence because I feared the unknown and wanted back what I was comfortable with.
One night Holly wanted to sneak out after curfew during a sleep over at her home. The " boys " were to meet us at the end of the block. It was a race to stay awake for a little while after her Mom went to bed so we could sneak out the window, climb the 6 foot wood privacy fence and run for our lives and for Holly into the arms of a boy she swore she would marry one day. Being scared of heights that fence looked rather larger than it really was. Thinking back I can say now, " I didn't climb fences but rather I sat on them ". Instead of giving things an honest chance I chose to sit in hopes everything I needed and wanted came to me.It's amazing at how at 16 you think the world revolves around you ! Climbing out the window went off without a hitch. Getting stuck on the pointy end of the fence up my shorts literally became a huge problem. As I tried to cross over the fence the tip stuck in my shorts and their I sat on the fence I had always been sitting on in my mind now stuck. It wasn't long before I realized I wasn't going anywhere and the fear of the unknown started to take me over not to mention my fear of heights. In hindsight at 16 it was a funny adventure, the most embarrassing moment when 2 boys and your best friend have to free you from the fence, all while being quiet so you don't wake Mom or the neighbors. Today, looking back I can see how by creating images in my mind and living for " sitting on the fence " because the unknown was to uncomfortable, I got back exactly what my mind had already been creating. The fear of change, changing times, the unknown, what was not comfortable, what I didn't know bound me to a fence both in my mind and then in real life.
That night not only did I realize I could over come my fears but I also realized I had friends who would ease me from that wretched old fence and safely place me on my feet again. That I had resources that had been staring me in the face the whole time to help me through the changes in my life but I missed them, I missed it all because I wanted back what I was comfortable with. How dare I go against everything and everyone I ever knew. The things that made me laugh, smile and cry all at the same time. The things that made me whole.....
In our lives there is change. We grow up, we move, we start a business. We get married, we have a family. Friends come and go. The one thing that always remains the same is change. This we cannot control. As Realtors(r) our business changes. As a Buyer or Seller their business changes. The one thing I know for certain is that I would have never gotten off of that fence if three people I barely knew didn't provide a push, a pull, a tug and hope. I had to trust they would do exactly what they said they would. I had to open my heart and mind that they would show me the way. That with every hand placed upon me they would get me down from sitting on the fence. Because I embraced the unknown and learned to trust what I was not comfortable with I was freed, free to live and enjoy my life in a place in a new era of time. At that moment I learned keeping two feet on the ground was more comfortable than your feet dangling from a fence.
Have you been sitting on the fence ? If you are sitting on the fence it's no wonder our buyers and sellers are sitting there too. How many of us are holding out our hands, opening the mind and instilling trust to a buyer and seller that although the markets have changed they are getting no where by dangling from the fence. Like my friends took over in my time of need it is our time to take over the market, change with the market and educate our buyers and sellers. If we fear, they fear. If we sit on the fence, they sit on the fence. There are both buyers and sellers out there waiting for someone to give them hope. Waiting for someone to show them that they do not have to fear the unknown. That the world still spins and no it will NOT fall off it's axle. If we don't dare to show and tell the knew things they won't dare to understand them.
There are new questions arising every day in our changing economy and market. The fact still remains the same that buyers will need to purchase and sellers will need to sell. We already know that most buyers these days are going to the internet to start there home searches. If we write for buyers the sellers come. Today's most important question that a seller asks is :
What are you doing or what will you do to bring buyers to my home ? If your answer is post cards, mail outs and media advertising than you are no different than the other three agents they will soon be interviewing. NOW is the time to stand out from the rest. How am I doing it. Easy, I stopped sitting and the fence, I am embracing the unknown and there is no fear factor when I walk into a home. I call upon Growth Leader every time ! Why, it's simple.....
Growth Leader : Growth Leader is a proven strategy to bring in buyers. What better piece to incorporate in your listing package. Seriously, everyone has a web site these days. In fact, if you go looking around many look the same only the area's , territories are different. Right now we need our sellers and buyers to say " I have never seen that before ".That is how we will gain there trust, develop a relationship and offer hope. By showing them something knew we are showing them we are not sitting on the fence waiting for someone else to show us.Not everyone can walk into a home and say " This is how I find buyers for your home " and pull up Growth Leader. It is not everyday or every agent that can walk in a home with their laptop google a search term and show your Growth Leader on the top of page 1 in the sponsored links. We all know a seller leads to a buyer, a buyer back to a seller and the referral stage begins. From what I have gathered on recent comments there are so many of you sitting on the fence waiting for everyone else using Growth Leader to tell you what to do or not instead of seizing the opportunity. What may work for me may not work for you or your market. The only way you will ever know is to get off the fence and try it yourself.
I don't care how pretty your fence is, it's still a fence.
I have been using Growth Leader for 10 weeks. In that 10 weeks I have passed referrals for listings in other states, gained both short term and long term buyers, written contracts, closed and my listings are flourishing because I have a system that has proved itself to work. Not only in my eyes but in the eyes of the consumer who is looking at me to show them exactly how I have changed in our market. Nothing Will work in a week or a month. It takes time, effort and diligence. When you first started blogging did the prospects start coming over night ? It took time. It took time to learn how to blog, learn about tags, SEO and what to write about. For some of us it took months to complete a task of 1 prospect. Nothing happens over night but the more time you waste sitting on the fence not only are your buyers and sellers sitting there with you but you are wasting valuable time and resources to get you exactly where you need to be.
Today, I am passing along a favor. A favor that was given to me 19 years ago. I am helping you get off the fence. Why are you still sitting there ?
Melissa Grant, Realtor(r) Century 21 Fountain Realty. 931-210-8277 Direct Melissa@C21Fountain.com or visit my website at www.crossvilletnrealestateforsale.com. I am never to busy for your referrals.
Here in Crossville TN the stage is set for you. We are the place you have been looking for. Just off of I- 40, Crossville TN is conveniently located to Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Why is Crossville TN the place ?
For starters, the area is home to Tennessee's famous vacation resort, Fairfield Glade, where five beautiful golf courses will test any skill. But there's more, so much more. Crossville TN - Cumberland County has a total of 11 championship golf courses.
Here upon the Cumberland Plateau you can also visit the highest elevated golf course at the Renegade Mountain Resort. Golf in Crossville - Cumberland County is one of our area's major attractions. Each course is unique and offers a different golfing experience.
From breath taking mountain views, mountain streams, rolling hills and rock formations not only are our golf courses challenging they are enjoyable for all skill levels.
As many of our visitors and residents here in Crossville will attest, that's not all that we have to offer you and your family. From our Golf Courses to our award winning Cumberland County Playhouse to the Crossville Outlet Center, Crossville has something for everyone. High upon the Cumberland Plateau we offer upscale cuisine to down home cooking and the sights and sounds you will savor year after year.
If you are looking for more than Golf, Crossville is packed with recreation, entertainment, history, dining and shopping.
With an elevation of 2000 feet and an average summer temperature of 74 degrees, Cumberland County residents and visitors can also enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, camping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, even hunting. Auto and drag racing events are held on a regular basis.
For all of these reasons, our area has been voted one of the nation's most desirable places to live and retire to.
When you relocate or visit be sure to put these attractions on your check list :
RECREATION :
ENTERTAINMENT :
The Cumberland County Playhouse is renowned throughout the South as a premier cultural attraction. With live performances, Broadway musicals in addition to special films and concerts. Offered year round.
Festivals are also a huge part of our life here in Crossville. Some prominent festivals include :
HISTORY :
Our area, Crossville - Cumberland County is a favorite among history buffs. The past comes alive throughout our area. See for yourself by visiting :
From Cuisine to hard-to-find collectibles, your shopping and dining desires will be delighted here along the Cumberland Plateau. You can follow any road and be greeted by friendly people, boutiques, specialty and antique shops, unique wineries, a busting downtown, factory outlet stores and so much more. To satisfy your cravings you can pull up any chair amongst our 50 restaurants.
To find out more about Crossville TN or Real Estate for sale in Crossville TN, contact :
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Here in Tennessee these mountain views are plentiful. Add some golf courses, running creeks and streams with some waterfront living/views and we can make your dreams come alive here in Crossville, Tennessee.
With premier medical facilities, recreation and championship golf courses Crossville, Tennessee has something for everyone ! From boating, fishing, The Palace Theater, The Cumberland County Playhouse Crossville Tennessee is fun for the entire family.
If you are thinking of relocating or retiring to Crossville, Tennessee take a look at what we have to offer. Remember, we have LOW property taxes, NO state or school tax and Grand McNally loves us !
Cumberland Cove For Sale : Cumberland Cove offers mountain/bluff views with rock formations, caves, hiking trails, creeks and streams. Property starting as low as $9,999.00 per acre for all of this PLUS amenities!
Lake Tansi Resort : Come on over to Lake Tansi Resort where some of Crossville's premier Golf Courses are available to home/lot owners. Amenities include boating, fishing, recreation, private beaches, lakes and so much more. Own a piece of this heartland right now starting at $5,000 per lot !
Fairfield Glade : Welcome to Fairfield Glade. Home of championship Golf Courses, Condo living, waterfront living, recreation and a " home town feel". Lots starting at $6500 per lot all amenities included !
For more information on any of these premier subdivisions or other homes and land available in Crossville TN please contact
Cumberland Cove, Fairfield Glade, Lake Tansi
Crossville TN Real Estate
Serving all of the Cumberland Plateau
This past Christmas my husband and I bought our little one Cole a set of Golf Clubs. He is always trying to be just like daddy and he loves sports so we decided to break down and get him his very own clubs. My husband throughout the winter has been teaching him his swing and how to hit the ball on our acreage. He is pretty good at it. My husband is like some pro golfer who should be on tour. Once that club hits the ball in half of a half of a second you have lost sight of it. I think he might have hit a bird yesterday though...
So, yesterday we decided for family day we were going to go to the Cumberland Cove golf course and driving range.It was a beautiful day, nearly 70 degrees with a gentle breeze. Cumberland Cove is the most sought after subdivision here in Crossville TN. From the Golf Course, to hiking trails, to mountain views, creeks and streams Cumberland Cove is both a beautiful place to live and play. Many relocate here to Crossville TN and retire to Cumberland Cove.
We loaded up our golf clubs. My husband spent the winter trying to find me a couple of golf clubs. I am lefty so imagine how hard that was ! Ya know, I have to say Golf looks easier than it really is. For the life of me I could not get that stupid ball off the tee but I took chunks, chunks I tell you of grass and slung more dirt in an hour than a backhoe could in 5 minutes.My children were hysterically funny. Gracelyn somehow kept hitting the balls behind her ????? Cole seemed to be a natural and of course tried to help Mommy and his big sister. The whole time I kept thinking to myself " no wonder why men drink beer on the course ". You have to if you want to get through this game. As for me I am already dangerous with a club, add a couple of beers and well, we will just not think about that.
Four an hour for me it was a swing and a miss. Finally, I got the ball off the tee only to find it landed on my foot. In the meantime my husband swings and hits some cat that decides to run through the course, the cat is okay by the way...but he won't run through the course again :). Half way through I decided I needed bengay, a handicap and someone to hit the ball for me. My daughter was still hitting the ball behind her and my husband was convinced we were going to hurt ourselves. For the life of my daughter and I we could not figure out how to position our feet and my husband was convinced I was trying to hit a softball.....a softball would have been easier. Give me a golf ball and I am a fish out of water. It was a good thing I wasn't playing for charity or something. Poor charity organization.
In the end my husband told me I was better at driving the golf cart :) :). It's probably safer for myself and everyone else involved as well. It's a good thing we decided to hit at the range and not play 9 holes. With my daughter and I playing I wouldn't be writing this blog....we would still be on the second hole. I'm leaving the golfing to the men in my home. Gracelyn and I decided we were much better "sports" at the mall.I have to say muscles I didn't even know I had hurt this morning. I mean really, golf seems like a self inflicted torture game.....why do men do that to themselves ?
I think I figured out my problem :
For more information on Golf in Crossville TN, Homes For Sale in Crossville TN or just about Crossville TN , contact :
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Welcome to my website. A place where you can sit, relax, enjoy your cup of coffee and read articles about Life, Real Estate, Motivational Messages, Local Attractions and so much more !
About Me :
My name is Melissa Grant and I am a lot like you. For starters, I enjoy my coffee ! More importantly I am a Mother, a Wife, a Daughter and a friend. My journey through life has been an extensive one with 17 years experience in the sales and customer service field I can truly get down to the basics. Because I am so much like you, I write about the things I would want to know about and the things that seem important to others just like me. I live by the motto " Treat others as you would want to be treated ! " and of course "Never expect someone to do something you would never do yourself ".
Born and raised in Poughkeepsie and Kingston, New York I became a Florida resident at age 16 in 1989. From Orlando, Florida all the way down to Miami, Florida I cannot get enough of the beaches, attractions, family and friends. In 2004 after Hurricane Frances and Jeanne my family and I relocated to Crossville, Tennessee. A place we called home for five years. Being in Tennessee it taught us a different way of life, it taught me especially how to get back to basics, the things that really matter in life:to love and trust unconditionally and where in many cases a " hand shake " can still be someones word. I loved practicing Real Estate throughout the hills of Tennessee. The beauty it held was a picture perfect site. From mountains to streams, the colors of fall, the purity of our white winters, Tennessee surely had it all.
Although I love Tennessee, it was time for my family to come back home to Port Saint Lucie, Florida. I am grateful for the time spent and knowledge acquired in Tennessee. But like many things, all good things must come to an end. One chapter of your life must always close to create a new and exciting one...
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