About 8 months ago I received a call from a friend of mine tipping me on a FSBO that was right around the corner from my own home. I drove by, called and set up an appointment to see the lady of the house. She said her boyfriend was trying to sell it on his own. I gave her a prelisting package, did a walk through of the property and gave her some tips on cleaning and staging to make it presentable and appealing inside and out.
I even went as far as to give her some of the cabinet hardware I had just removed from my kitchen to use in her kitchen and bathroom that was really outdated. I tried to list it but just as we were about to get together to sign the contract, they got a lucky break. An investor made them a cash deal 10K below what they were asking. They asked me if they should take it and I told them if they really wanted out and could live with the net amount, especially since the buyer was ready to close in 5 days, take it!
Several days of work and courting them paid nothing at the moment but I always look at my glass half full, not half empty. I figured since I treated them right, they will refer someone in the future. I sent them a congratulations card on the sale of their home and on the purchase of their new one as well. I put them in my mailing list and kept sending them a card or flyer every couple of weeks.
Last week I received a call from them to list their current house. I was shocked cause I didn't expect them to sell it in such a short time, but due to personal and family issues they had decided to move out of town and sell the house. And who did they call? Me. Why? because I gave without asking anything in return. The boyfriend said "as soon as we decided that we wanted to sell the house, there was no doubt in my mind who we were going to call to list it!" And the new house is 3 times bigger and more expensive than the previous one. Can't beat that! I am a firm believer that if you give whole heartedly, your good deed will return to you tenfold! I got to say, this story made my day!
I got a letter from Chase bank today about my home equity line of credit. They notified me about reducing the line of credit due to "the property value declining". They said that my house was now worth about 30-35K less based on their evaluation and as a result they were lowering our limit.
This was a pretty good size line of credit that I use mainly for business. I purchase distressed properties and rehab them. However those particular properties are either bought at auctions or REOs in poor shape, that don't qualify for financing due to poor condition of the house - so they have to be cash deals. And that is where that line of credit comes in handy. I do this several times a year and employ several people to help with construction and repairs. But I won't be able to do this any longer because of these cuts and that will affect not only me and my family, but also the families of all the other people I employ, since they won't have enough work and money.
I'm curious, how did that 700 + 130 billion bail out plan is helping un-freeze the business credit... ? ... I think we got a long way to go to see the bottom of this pit.
According to the 2008 NAR Technology Survey, over half of those surveyed cited the Internet as an extremely important source of leads for their business. Is your website getting you the leads you need? Agent Image creates the websites and online marketing campaigns that do look very professional and colorful.
Does any of you use agentimage websites? They do look pretty cool. How flexible are they and do you get enough flexibility and customization?
Maybe you call yourself a real estate blogger or maybe you don't. No doubt you've heard about blogging or just maybe you think you have it down to a science. Either way, you know it's another method to have your voice heard above the drone of your competitors. Blogger or not, use these powerful tips and you will begin to separate yourself from your competition.
Blogging Tip #1:
Attention grabbing headlines are the ticket! It all begins with a compelling headline, or in this case - a compelling subject line that has you thinking "I must open this email." There is a right way to connect with your audience from the start. It's called getting the foot in the door.
Blogging Tip #2:
Get real! For the most part, typical real estate websites are cold, sterile and impersonal. Blogs allow you to show your personality, your likes, dislikes, your passion. It's called your "blog voice." It makes potential clients connect with you in a more personal level, your family, children, pets, hobbies, and so on.
Blogging Tip #3:
Be the expert! With a blog you can "showcase" your area of expertise. Let your audience know you are the one to go to for information on the best restaurants, entertaining places, about great schools, neighborhoods, local attractions, sport activities.
Blogging Tip #4:
Increase your Google ranking! Blogging is one of the fastest ways to move to the top of the Search Engines. Better ranking means more exposure; more exposure means more leads. Isn't that the name of this game? So keep blogging and link those blogging pages to as many websites as you can!
As we have had many more people move to town in the last few weeks as well as thousands of soldiers returning from ieployment and reuniting with their families back in Ft Campell, I thought I'd put together a list of our local utility service companies for their convenince.
Water:
Clarksville Gas & Water 931-645-7400
2215 Madison Street * Clarksville, Tennessee 37043
2015 Fort Campbell Blvd * Clarksville, Tennessee 37042
Electric:
Clarksville Department of Electricity 931-648-8151
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd * Clarksville, Tennessee 37040
CEMC - Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation 931-645-2481
1940 Madison St * Clarksville, TN 37043
Schools
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Your connection to real estate service in Clarksville, TN and Ft. Campbell, KY You will start with a Realtor and end with a Friend! If you need to buy, sell, rent, or invest - call me! I do it ALL!
Real Estate is my passion! It's what I love to do! ... and everyone knows if you do what you love, you do it right, and you do it well! I work with customers of all levels: buyers, sellers, investors! I enjoy spending time with them and helping them accomplish their real estate goals! I am a long time resident! I have lived in the Clarksville, Ft Campbell area for over 14 years and have acquired valuable knowledge about the area and its residents, as well as, the growth and development of Clarksville Real Estate.
Customer Service is my #1 priority! If you are looking to buy, sell or invest in Montgomery County, TN, Clarksville, TN or Ft. Campbell, KY areas, I'm at your service! Feel free to give me a call, e-mail me at melig@topproducer.com or visit my website at www.ClarksvilleTopProducer.com for additional information or up to date listings of these areas.
Selling or buying your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. As Your Realtor, it is my job to guide you through this complicated process, from beginning to end. My goal is to get you maximum value with the least amount of headaches possible, and within YOUR time frame! Your satisfaction is my main goal! I treat every one of my customers if they were my only customer! Integrity! I believe very strongly in Integrity - in doing the right thing! Real Estate is a customer oriented business and as such, it is very much dependent on referral and return business. When we treat a customer right, it comes back to us, and when we treat a customer wrong, it still comes back to us. I believe in giving all customers full attention and service, listening to their needs and wants, helping them resolve all situations within my expertise and always going the extra mile for that special touch in every case!
I specialize in Listing and Selling Residential, Multi-family, and Investment Properties. I work with all levels of buyers and sellers, be that a first time home buyer with no experience in the real estate market and needing every piece of information they can get to make sure they make the right decision, ... , or be it an experienced buyer that has purchased a home before and is looking to upgrade to a bigger or luxury home, or an investor purchasing several properties per year needing to get the best deals and the best tax shelters for their investments.
I am e-PRO certified, I am a member of CAR (Clarksville Association of Realtors), TAR (Tennessee Association of Realtors), NAR (National Association of Realtors), REALTOR.org, Real Town, and a member and subscriber of the local MLS. Membership in these organizations helps provide me with educational material to improve my skills and also up to date information to pass on to my customers. Professional Results with a Personal Touch! Whatever your reason for being in the Real Estate market, if you are looking to purchase in Clarksville, TN, or anywhere in Montgomery County, TN, please, give me a call, e-mail me or visit my website at www.ClarksvilleTopProducer.com for additional information or up to date listings of these areas. I worked for many years as a marketing director for a big company and that experience, combined with my passion for Real Estate gives me the perfect balance to provide great service to both buyers and sellers. I have many years of experience in using all-media advertising, be it print advertising: newspapers, magazines, direct mailing campaigns, door to door farming and everything in between; internet based advertising: websites, e-mail campaings, internet lead capturing and such; local TV and radio advertising; and any other unusual and out of the box ads that do not fit in any of the above categories. How does that benefit YOU, my future client? If you are a Seller, I'm sure you get it! Your house will be listed and shown in anything and everything that is available for use, making it possible for many potential buyers to have fast and accurate information in hand. That in return will sell your house fast, for the most amount of money and in the least amount of time. If you are a Buyer, you will be able to access these listings in any media you wish to use for your research in finding the house of your dreams. You will also be able to communicate with me and receive additional information however it is easiest and most convenient to you: e-mail, telephone, or fax, web links, video clips, and more. Isn't that a wonderful service to the clients?! In today's lifestyle, we all crave information and we want it here and we want it now. Well, I will be able to provide that for you in the way, form and shape that you need it! I am e-PRO Certified! What does that mean? When you're on the Internet looking for a home, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you'd like a real estate agent who: This is what an e-PRO is! It is a REALTOR that has gone thru many hours of training to complete a special program, endorsed by the National Association of Realtors that provides them with the knowledge and the right tools to do real estate online. e-PROs are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may include: The result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since I use mainly e-mail, you can even eleminate phone tag. As an e-Pro, I streamline your entire transaction, from showings to closing.
Clarksville-Montgomery County is a growing community located in Middle Tennessee, directly off of I-24, approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville and approximately 250 miles from the population center of the United States. We are within a day's drive from 76% of major U.S. cities. The Nashville International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Clarksville. Serving an average of 23,300 passengers daily with 424 arrivals and departures, the airport provides nonstop or direct service to 84 cities.
As the fifth-largest city and the third fastest growing county in Tennessee, 
Clarksville-Montgomery County, TN is experiencing tremendous growth. New schools, a new hospital, and new residential developments are exciting current events in this area. Montgomery County has profited from communication and mechanical technology with a growth in population and industrial expansion. No longer dependent upon an agriculture base, the county has become an important transport, industrial, retail, and professional center with numerous recreational facilities. Today, Clarksville, county seat of Montgomery County, is Tennessee's fifth largest, and third fastest growing city, behind only Nashville and Memphis.
And, even though new developments are taking place, 
Clarksville-Montgomery County still maintains that closely knitt community feel that is steeped in history and heritage. Visitors and residents alike can experience history and tradition through area attractions, unique architecture, and a variety of festivals and entertainment events that take place year round.
Clarksville has a mild climate with 4 distinct seasons. This great climate and the low cost of living are only a few of the reasons why over 100,000 residents call Clarksville-Montgomery County home. Whether you're planning a visit for an event, building a business, or relocating your home, Clarksville-Montgomery County is an excellent choice!
For more news in and around Clarksville visit any of the following websites: Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.
Clarksville offers 25 parks and five community centers for recreational opportunities. The city also provides seven community pools and several recreational sports leagues. Special Programs and events are coordinated during the year for all ages. The Summer Program is just one of the programs offered by the department. A six-week program that provides safe and entertaining recreational activities for all ages 6-16, the Summer Program is free and is hosted at 13 sites around the area. Water sports are abundant in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Whether you enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, fishing or just cruising the river, the area offers a beautiful setting for fun in the sun. The area's Cumberland River was named one of the top catfishing spots in the U.S. by Field & Stream.
One of the key factors in Clarksville's growth is the relationship it has with adjoining Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The 101st Airborne Division is one of the most powerful and prestigious divisions, having made a name for itself during World War II as the Screaming Eagles in Bastogne, Market Garden, Holland. Today, the highly trained soldiers of the 101st are the world's only Air Assualt Division. The 101st participates in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions at home and abroad. Over 30,000 soldiers and 55,000 family members call Fort Campbell home. The installation manages the records of some 4,000 civilians, with approximately $2.5 billion per year, making it the largest employer in both Tennessee and Kentucky.
Clarksville has a wide base of recreational venues that satisfy many sports enthusiasts' needs. Heritage Park, one of the state's top soccer sites, has eight fields and is host to several statewide and regional soccer tournaments. The complex is the site for recreational league play, as well as a number of area tournaments.
Clarksville is home to Austin Peay State University, one of Tennessee's 
outstanding public universities. With its beautiful, park-like campus, APSU is adjacent to Clarksville's central business district. Founded in 1927 and named for native son Gov. Austin Peay, APSU is a progressive university, offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs.
APSU offers:
Constructed in 2002, the 180,000-square-foot Sundquist Science Complex is one of the South's premier science education facilities. With more than 40 "smart" classrooms, state-of-the art labs and wireless Internet access. It also features a zoological museum, herbarium, interactive TV classroom and the Robert F. Sears Memorial Planetarium . With a price tag in excess of $38 million, it represents the largest capital appropriation ever in Tennessee for a single classroom building.
Dear Mrs. G,
Thank you so much for taking care of me and helping me with the house. I know it wasn't easy to make this happen with me being in Iraq, but you did it! It took some time and I almost gave up on it, but you gave me hope and kept my faith. You've done right by me Ma'am. If any of the soldiers here needs any help with buying a house, I will make sure they call you, cause I know you'll take good care of them. Thanks again for all you've done for me!
MSG Dion D.
Battalion Operations Seargeant
129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB)
Iraq
Start with a Realtor, and end with a Friend!
Hey Ms G,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking care of me while over here. I really do appreciate the hundreds of e-mails and many, many pictures you sent till we got the right house. I felt like I had another mother looking after me. You made sure I got all that I needed done and answered all my questions, even the not so smart ones. When I get back to the States, my first visit will be to come see you at the office and thank you in person for all your hard work! (and thanks for reminding me about my first payment. we lose truck of time here)
SGT D. Reiley
HHC 3rd BD
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