Margaret Rodgers,Realtor,Broker,AHWD

Mission Statement

My mission is to provide an open and honest service that is professional, trustworthy, and reliable that my cusomers will come back to again and again again.

It is my goal as your FULL SERVICE REALTOR specializing in the Knox,Loudon ,Blount and Anderson county area to provide you with superior service at all times .

My local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are selling or buying a home at this time or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources I offer.

This community is an excellent place to live ,I have called Knoxville home since 1985 In addition, if you have any general questions about buying or selling real estate in Tennessee, please contact me.

There are many reasons why I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs. First and foremost is the deep satisfaction I get from helping them realize their dreams and get through the major transition that accompanies buying, selling and moving.

That's why, in my ongoing commitment to providing first-class service, I can confidently say that if I can't answer a specific home-related question you have, I'm a phone call or email away from an expert in my professional network who can. So I know you're probably not ready to sell yet, but if you have any home-related questions, or if you hav e any family and friends who do, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Education ,Designations and Committees

I hold a Brokers License

I am a member of The Professional Standards and Ethics Committee (Knoxville Area Association Of Realtors) 2008

2006-2007 Member of The Grievance Committee (Knoxville Area Association Of Realtors)

I hold the At Home with Diversity Designation.

As a real estate professional, I specialize in selling properties . I make sure that sales contracts comply with your instruction and best interest. I will also serve as your guide through the maze of appraisals, documents, marketing, loan requirements, inspections, disclosures and finally to the successful closing of your new home. My goal is to serve my clients in such a way that they will return to me as future real estate needs arise. I recognize the importance of a good name in the business community, as well as the value of customer referrals. I promise that I will work diligently to provide you a positive and professional experience. I will do so with honesty and integrity combined with "old fashioned" work ethic. I will represent your best interest from initial contact to closing .I have experience in serving buyers and sellers ,I am confident in my ability to successfully work with buyers to find them The home of their dreams,and sellers to obtain the best price for their home in as less time as possible ,It is my job to make the process as painless as possible to this end I work with a group of individuals from Mortgage ,Title ,Appraisal and Insurance Companies and from Home Inspection and Structual Engineers to Cleaning and Repair Companies. Please visit my website www.MargaretRodgers.com you can contact me by email Margaret@MargaretRodgers.com or by phone 865-696-8776

Real Estate Education

Trecs Real Estate School 2002

Coldwell Banker Fast Start Program 2003

Course for new Affiliates 2003

Real Estate Broker Management {30 Hours} 2007 Trecs Real Estate School

Risk Reduction

Realtors Code of Ethics

Agency

Enhancing Customer Service

Auburn University Indoor Air Quality

Core Course (2)

TREC Spring Seminar

At Home with Diversity

Thda First time home ownership

EFIS synthetic stucco

VA Home loans

Building Talk

Hands on Home inspection

Offers\Counters

Mortgage Finance

Aging Home

Building Codes

Real Estate Broker Management {30 Hours} 2007 Trecs Real Estate School

Committees

Grievance 2006,2007

Professional Standards and Ethics 2008

Loss Mitigation

Titanium Solutions 2007

Home Retention Consultant

Referrals and Quotes From Sellers and Buyers

My Pledge To You:

• PROFESSIONAL - Meeting your real estate requirements in an ethical and professional manner.
• AVAILABILITY - Your time is valuable and I will be available to fit your schedule.
• KNOWLEDGE - Continued Education to always keep abreast of the ever-changing issues in real estate.
• NEGOTIATIONS - I'll get you the best deal possible through the negotiating process.
• COMMUNITY - I am familiar with East Tennessee and can't wait to show you why it's so great!
• ENERGY - I love what I do and will bring in a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• INTEGRITY - I will always act with the utmost honesty and integrity while getting the job done for you.
• SERVICE - I want to earn my money and promise you the highest level of service.
• CARING - I care about people and what I do and it shows.
• YOU'RE #1 - I promise to always put your needs 1st, after all this is a huge investment and you deserve the BEST!

You can Trust Me with your important Referrals : I have a great Track Record of success as a Top Producer . I have the experience plus I am a web savvy Realtor .

"Always do right - this will gratify some and astonish the rest."
- Mark Twain (1835-1910)

What my Sellers say

Dear Margaret,

We want to thank you a great deal for all your hard workand continuous effort in selling our home in Knoxville.

It is very difficult to have to sell your home and move out of state.There are so many things to be done and so little time to do them.You were there every step of the way to make our lives a little bit easier,from scheduling inspections to helping clean our house before the closing.

You are the fourth real estate agent we have worked with over the years in different cities we have lived in .Working with you has been the finest experience we have had with a real estate agent .Your knowlege of the real estate market and every other nuance that is required to market ,sell and finally close a sale are extremely impressive.

If we are ever transferred to Knoxville again we would love the opportunity to work with you.

Thank you again for all you did for us.

Sincerely,

Allison & Jay

June 17, 2007

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to take an opportunity to offer a personal recommendation for Margaret Rodgers as a realtor. From the moment of first encounter, Margaret came to my house prepared, handed me a packet of information, describing in detail, everything that would go into the process of selling my home. I knew that choosing Margaret as my realtor was the right choice.

Every step along the way Margaret kept in touch on a regular basis. She gave advise for various scenarios that could occur, as well as having an answer for each of my questions. Margaret's competency in knowing the housing market led to a very smooth path all the way up to the day of signing for the sale of my home.

I highly recommend Margaret Rodgers for anyone who has need of a realtor. I will definitely call upon her again when I'm in the market for buying property.

Sincerely,

David Bokenkamp

What Buyers say:

Thank you for your prompt response to our inquiry we have contacted many local agents and you were the only one to call and email us with the information we wanted . Thank You it has been a pleasure to have you work for us during our recent relocation to East Tennessee .

Arthur

In my own words

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, experience, in-depth community and market knowledge, aggressive marketing, effective negotiation skills and having a high-quality professional network of peers. In my experience providing the very best service is about putting my clients first. This means being a good listener, providing timely feedback, keeping myself accessible, and responding quickly to your needs. This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires constant improvement in my skills and ways of doing business.

While holding myself to the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards, I will provide my customers with expertise, honesty, and the highest level of service. I will strive to help my customers make prudent real estate decisions and in the process prove worthy of their trust and friendship, so that I may become a long term friend and their trusted real estate advisor.