About Putnam County, TN

In the Picture: Cookeville Regional Medical Center, New facilities in Cookeville, TN

As you plan to relocate to Cookeville, TN in middle tennessee, one of the most important issues to consider is the quality of health care system available in the area. The cookeville regional medical center should put you at ease with regards to the availability of quality medical facility in the neighborhood. The Cookeville Regional Medical Center has over 140 Physicians who provide care in 36 different specialities. It is definitely a facility that provides the highest level of medical care for the residents of middle Tennessee. CRMC features a Heart Center, Cancer Center, Women's Center and a Rehabilitation Center. You can find a link to this facility on local info on Cookeville, Tennessee.

From personal experience using the facilities and visiting friends and clients who have used it, the quality of medical staff and management of this facility makes all of us residents and home owners in Cookeville, Putnam County and middle Tennessee in general Proud. CRMC is definitely another reason from many for moving into Cookeville, Tennessee.

TTU in Fall 2009, See More Pictures Below

Relocating to Cookeville Tennessee was one of the best moves that my family has made. We have lived here for over 12 years, I am raising my children in this area, educating them in schools in putnam county so I know a lot about why moving to Cookeville, TN could be a great move for anyone considering relocating. When we first came Cookeville was voted second most affordable city in the US and it remains a very affordable place to live. Affordability alone would not make a place liveable if it was not for the great services available in Cookeville and Putnam county in general.

A great source of PRIDE for all of us residents of Cookeville is that Cookeville is the Home of Tennessee Tech University. TTU is one of the best schools in the southeast as selected by Princeton Review for the past 6 years. Having Tennessee Tech not only offer stability in the real estate market in Cookeville because of the stability of jobs, it enriches the culturual environment with events all year round. These events vary from free symphonies, college football and basketball games to international events such as India nights and Windows on the World. This week is the start of the TECH PRIDE period and I am very proud of all my connections to Tennessee Tech and the role TTU plays in making Putnam county a great place to live in middle Tennessee. Go TECH!!!

If I can be of any assistance with your moving or relocating to Cookeville, TN or any other city in the upper Cumberland or middle Tennessee, please do not hesitate to contact me: reham@rehamsellshomes.com

The start of the fall brings beauty and gorgeous views all over Tennessee, it brings as much and a lot more to Cookeville, Tennessee: Home of Tennessee Technological University. The view of the students around the campus of TTU cannot but help you feel the hope and zest for life that these young souls bring to the area. It is fortunate that we live in the neighborhood of this great institution with the cultural stimulation it brings to the middle tennessee region in general and to Cookeville in particular. In case you are wondering, the picture above is during the sororities at TTU celeberation of the start of the new academic year in 2009.

Reham Hassan, Cookeville Real Estate Agent

http://www.RehamSellsHomes.com

Like many other realtors, I rely to a large part in my business on personal connections, referrals from previous clients, family and friends. As the circle of clients grows, many realtors find it hard to keep in touch with all of those in the circle of former clients and potential leads. This could be the biggest mistake a realtor can do whether in Cookeville, Tennessee or Orlando Florida. It is crucial to stay in touch. The out of sight out of mind holds very true in the real estate business. I find it useful to keep those cards and emails flowing reminding my clients of what their business meant and continues to mean for me. Facebook proved a very useful tool that keeps me socially and professionally connected. If you do not have a facebook account, I advice you to sign up for one today. One important thing to add is the importance for me and all realtors to remind family and friends that their business is very much appreciated and that they are not taken for granted.

No one should be taken for granted in a business like real estate where the personal connection is core and an essential element of what we add as real estate professionals!

For Sale By Owner is an interesting concept and as a real estate agent, I have dealt with many home owners trying it. In their mind FSBO has the potential of getting them more money as they save the real estate commission. For buyers the concept of saving the commission on the FSBO seems exciting. I cannot claim that some were not lucky and have managed to sold their property quickly, but these were the minority. The devil as always is in the details.

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In the perect scenario, the buyer and seller find each other, agree on all the details, the deal is fair to both of them and everyone lives happily ever after. But just as fairy tales, this happy ending does not happen often. Here is why?

For sale by owner homes do not get the exposure that real estate listed properties get from MLS access, hundreds of professional real estate agents competing to sell the property and dozens of dedicated websites that market the property. The sign indicating the intent to sell and a listing on a website does not even come close. In addition to this, in the for sale by owner transactions, you have the psychological barrier of the buyers dealing directly with the homeowners knowing that they have all the interest in them buying the property. This is different from dealing with an agent who represnts them. Many buyers also fear that for sale by owner did not go through the tough market value test. The market is the only real arbiter in determining the actual value of a home. This means that the home is priced according to what the owners believe it is worth and since it was not exposed to the forces of the market enough, due to the limited exposure, it may be overpriced. Saving the comission while buying an overpriced property may not be that good of a deal afterall.

As a real estate agent, I believe home owners have more potential of getting better price for their homes through real estate marketing and exposure even after the real estate commision than with FSBO with all the hassle it brings. For buyers, buying a for sale by owner, exposes them to the risks of buying a property that may not be priced right and without the knowledge and experience of a real estate agent.