A couple of months ago as I had my floor service at the office, I received a phone call from a young gentleman that wanted to know about a house he was looking at. I gave him the information on the phone and also explained that there were many homes available in the area and if he would come by the office, I would show him a few other options and try and find him a couple of houses that had the best potential for him.
30 minutes later he was sitting in the office with me looking at the other listings and signing a Buyers Rep. He went home happy and so did I. Just as I got home I e-mailed him to thank him for trusting me with his business and also sent him a few "just in the market" listings. I got no answer! I called him the next day to see if he'd looked at them and if he had any favorites, he said: I DON'T THINK I WOULD BE ABLE TO BUY ANYTHING TILL NEXT YEAR. (which was the time that our buyer's contract would expire.
I was at a total loss for words. WHAT? what in the world happened from last night with him being all excited and happy and ready to buy, to this morning's "no, I can't, I'm busy, ... ". I didn't bring him to the office on ropes... I din't twist his arm to sign anything. He showed up on his own... Anyway, I thought he got cold feet, so I decided to keep at it until he gets over it and comes down to earth again. I kept e-mailing him as if nothing was wrong. I'd send little personal notes, an interesting listing here and there, without putting too much pressure on him, postcards in the mail... Nothing! After 3 months of that, I finally sent him an e-mail and asked him what went wrong. Did I say or do something? Was he not happy with my service or communication with him? Did he want to work with someone else? Whatever it was, I really was curious and if I did something wrong, I really wanted to know! I can't fix what's broken if I don't know what it is! Anyway, nothing came back. The Buyer's Rep will expire soon and nothing came of it.
I lost my buyer before the sale even began. Searched, found, and lost all in one day. Buyer's remorse before even buying? Now what? What would you do? Do you chase them down the street? ask? begg? forget it and move on? You got a signed contract but it's worthless. What would be your approach?
Did you know that one tree could sustain you for life? A single mature tree absorbs enough carbon dioxide and releases enough oxygen to support two human beings. You can reduce the carbon imprint on the environment by planting a tree.
Do you know how to save 10,000 gallons of water this year? If every person in your household shaved 2 minutes of their shower time, each would save 10 gallons of water. Whith an average of three people per household and one shower per day, that's over 10,000 gallons.
What if you didn't have to buy light bulbs for 10 years? Replacing your bulbs with compact fluoresent bulbs (CFLs) will not only save energy, but money too. CFLs use 75% less energy and last on average, 10 times longer. If every household replace just one bulb, it would save as much energy as taking 1,000,000 vehicles off our roads!
Do you use plastic bags from the grocery store? Americans throw away over 100 BILLION plastic bags each year... that's one TRILLION every decade. That is the equivalent of dumping 12 million barrels of oil. Invest in reusable canvas bags.
Did you know that one soda can could last for 500 years? It takes between 200-500 years for an aluminum can to biodegrade. The amount of energy saved by recycling just one aluminum can could operate your television for 3 hours.
Did you know that the average house produces over 5,000 lbs of trash each year? You can reduce your household's impact on landfills by recycling glass, aluminum, paper and plastic. Call your local waster management department for details.
The benefits of using a professional real estate agent are many, but here are a few that top the list:
A Realtor
... views a home without the emotions that can cloud a homeowner's judgment
... provides virtual home tours, direct marketing,, Web presence, and the latest technology
... keeps up to date on legal issues and codes in the area.
... negotiates time of possession, contigencies, terms and repairs.
... builds relationships with other agents as well as past clients to create exposure to the most qualified buyers.
... has market knowledge in order to price a home to sell more quicly and for the most profit.
... helps buyers determine how much home they can afford, as well as answers questions on financing
... aids sellers in setting the price and determining what improvements will gain the most profit
Strategic home improvements can add years to your home, hours to your enjoyent, and dollars to your investment!
Home improvements not only add to the comfort and enjoyment of your home, they increase the value as well. The next time you decide to take on a remodeling or addition project, consider the return on your investment. The choice you make will pay off if you decide to sell your home.
Whether you add a deck or remodel your kitchen, thinking ahead will make planning a breeze and could make a big difference if you decide to move. Here are some national remodeling statistics to shed some light on what each project's return on your money is!
Project Cost Recouped at Sale of Home
Deck Addition - Wood 85.4%
Siding Replacement 83.2%
Minor Kitchen Remodel 83.0%
Window Replacement - Wood 81.2%
Window Replacement - Vinyl 79.3%
Bathroom Remodel 78.3%
Major Kitchen Remodel 78.1%
Attic Bedroom Remodel 76.6%
Basement Remodel 75.1%
Two-Story Addition 73.9%
*Statistics source: Remodeling magazine's "Cost vs. Value Report" 2007
Fall is a great time to get your wood-burning fireplace ready for winter. You can start with the relatively easy task of cleaning the fireplace, the lower part of the chimney and the masonry. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
A clean firebox and damper can make the fireplace look new again, and help make your fireplace safer to use. Removing debris like carbon-based soot and highly combustible creosote will decrease your chances of fire caused by masonry fireplace. For a complete cleaning that includes the flue, consider looking into a chimney sweep service that will remove any remaining debris from the fireplace flue.
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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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