The Time is Now, Don't Wait!

If you are thinking of selling your home and want to be out by the end of the year, The Time is Now!

The average days on the market for a home in Robertson County for 2012 is 98 days. It also takes, on average, 30-45 days to close a sale once the home is under contract. The end of August is here, leaving four months in 2012. If it takes 90+ days to get an offer and another 30+ to close, The Time is Now!

Interest rates are extremely low and the local market is Up 20% over last year, buyers are buying. Don't wait until Spring to put your house on the market along with everyone else. When the market is flooded and saturated with homes and the demand for homes doesn't increase, prices decrease. It's the law of supply and demand. No one knows what interest rates or the market itself will be doing 6-9 months from now. It could be better, yes, and it may not, why take the chance. 

If you are even thinking about selling your home, The Time is Now!

If you would like a FREE No Cost, No Obligation Home Evaluation just let us know or visit 

AndySoldIt.com for free reports and access to all homes listed in Middle TN. 

Keller Williams® Realty Ranked Highest by J.D. Power and Associates

Keller Williams Realty Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Home Buyer and Seller Segments by J.D. Power and Associates

AUSTIN, TEXAS August 28, 2012 — According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study^SM released earlier this month, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. ranks highest in customer satisfaction in both the home buyer and home seller segments. Keller Williams Realty, Inc. achieved the highest scores in all measured factors across both segments, receiving the highest JDPower.com Power Circle Rating^SM among its competitors overall.

“We are so proud to have our associates be recognized once again for leading the industry with the influence and reputations they have in their local communities. They continually demonstrate not only their level of talent, but their commitment to serving our communities with the utmost integrity and highest level of service,” Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., stated. “Congratulations to all Keller Williams Realty associates. They have certainly earned this prestigious distinction.”

The fifth annual J.D. Power and Associates study measures customer satisfaction with the largest national real estate companies within the home buyer and seller segments. Scores are determined by examining three factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; office; and variety of additional services. For the home-selling segment, agent/salesperson; marketing; office; and variety of additional services are examined.

J.D. Power and Associates stated, “[The uncertain economic times] present a challenge for the real estate companies to really work closely with the customers and really hold their hand through the entire process to make them feel more comfortable in the decisions. Keller Williams has set itself apart by performing high in all the areas that are most important to customers specifically with the agent, the offices, and the services that they provide.”

“Our agents go above and beyond to help their clients at one of the most personal times in their lives – when they are buying or selling a home. We are incredibly honored and humbled that our associates have been recognized yet again for their incredible levels of service,” says Mary Tennant, President of Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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Disclaimer: Keller Williams received the highest numerical score among full service real estate firms for home buyers and home sellers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Home Buyer/Seller Study^SM.  Study based on 2,994 total evaluations measuring five firms and measures opinions of individuals who bought or sold a home between March 2011 and April 2012.  Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed March-May 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:

Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is the second-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 675 offices and almost 77,000 associates across the globe. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale, visit Keller Williams Realty online at (www.kw.com). Information about Keller Williams Realty’s international expansion can be found at (www.kwworldwide.com).

Springfield, TN Real Estate Agent Awarded Internet Marketing Specialist Designation

Local Robertson County Real Estate Agent Andy Knifley Awarded Internet Marketing Specialist Designation

Advanced Marketing Designation Recognizes Deep Understanding of Internet Marketing Strategies for Helping Customers Buy & Sell Homes

Springfield, TN August, 2012 –Andy Knifley (more recognizably known as Andy Soldit), a leading real estate professional with Keller Williams® Realty, has been awarded the Internet Marketing Specialist designation for his proficiency in using Internet marketing strategies to help his customers market their properties throughout the Web.

Knifley is now completely trained in marketing real estate across the Internet, including on all the major search engines, social media channels, CraigsList and more – with proven strategies that drive the maximum traffic and inquiry volume to help homes get sold fast and for the highest price possible.

“The most important attribute in choosing a real estate agent today is mastery of the Web as a marketing tool for your home or property,” said Ben Kinney, founder of the Internet Marketing Specialist Designation.  “Andy has mastered the Web marketing best practices I actively use in my practice, and has differentiated himself among other real estate professionals in the market with these skills.”

For more information about Andy Knifley and Keller Williams® Realty, please visit andysoldit.com.

Robertson County Real Estate July 2012 Market Update

Robertson County Real Estate Update, July 2012 Market Update

The Robertson County housing market is looking good compared to last.

Through the month of July, home sales are UP 18% over the first seven months of 2011. Although the month of July was down 24% compared to July 2011.

For the year, prices still remain steady. The average sales price in Robertson County is $138,327 while the median price is $132,000 (UP $1,500 over this time last year).

Days on the Market (DOM) for the year are DOWN 12% at 99 days.

Interest rates continue to remain at all time lows making this an excellent opportunity for home buyers. 

What many do not realize about selling and not "making" anything on the sale, is that there is a very good chance that you are going to gain it on the purchase. The house you are selling may not have the price tag it would have in 2006-2007, yet the home you are buying won't either. With interest rates as low as they are you may even be able to buy more house and have a smaller payment. 

Are You thinking about Selling your home and not sure what it's worth in todays market? How about a FREE Market Analysis to let you know if the time is right or you.

Are you or someone you know thinking of Buying a home and want to know what homes are currently available? Search all area homes and set up your very own Custom Alert to let you know when new homes come on the market matching Your criteria, not someone else's.

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Country Living Close to Town

5763 Borthick Rd Springfield, TN 37172

Country Livin' yet not far from town. 

This property offers many features not often found at this price with approximately 3.34 acres, some of which is fenced, mature landscaping, garage/workshop and a two bay open sided building. 

Updates to the home, such as the removal of old paneling, flooring, kitchen counters, appliances and sink, light fixers and many others have been done by the current owner. 

The large utility room is big enough to add a half bath if you desire. 

For more information on this home, visit 5763 Borthick Rd, Springfield, TN 37172.

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