Are you sick and tired of hearing which candidate is going to "CHANGE" our country? How about how bad our economy and real estate market is and the RECESSION is coming. BULL!! It's an election year and it's all media garbage... The real estate market in Middle TN is still strong. Ask any full time Realtor if they are busy and the answer is, Yes! (If not, maybe they are doing something wrong.?.)
2008 is off and running! Phones are ringing off the hook and homes are still selling. Some homes (correctly and competively priced) are barely getting on the market before an offer is being accepted. Correctly and competively are very key, along with the condition of the property. Most of us after seeing our own homes day after day tend not to see some of the little things. That's why it is a good idea to have an experienced agent take a look at your home with the "eyes of a buyer" before you put your home on the market. Being able to take care of the little things before buyers or other agents view your home could help sell faster. This also helps avoid potiential problems with home inspections and appraisals. If a home inspector or appraiser can see these little things without looking, the harder they are going to look. This also helps maximize the homes market value.
Thinking about selling your home? Want to learn more about how to maximize your homes potential value? Visit me at www.ANDYSOLDIT.com
Monday, February 4, 2008
Thursday, December 27, 2007
THANK YOU!
I just wanted to thank every one that has helped make 2007 another great year. To each one of you that entrusted me to help you find or sell a home and for some that meant both, to my friends and family that continued to support me throughout the year, THANK YOU!
I look forward to 2008 and implementing new ideas in expanding the ANDYSOLDIT state of mind.
So, who is the first person that comes to mind when you think of real estate in Robertson Co.? ANDYSOLDIT, Andy Knifley, that's who.
I hope each one of you had a Merry Christmas and has a Happy New Year!
I look forward to 2008 and implementing new ideas in expanding the ANDYSOLDIT state of mind.
So, who is the first person that comes to mind when you think of real estate in Robertson Co.? ANDYSOLDIT, Andy Knifley, that's who.
I hope each one of you had a Merry Christmas and has a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Are you ready for Winter?
Is your home ready for winter?
Some very simple and inexpensive steps could help you save this winter. The Consumer Energy Center Organization offers many tips to prevent wasting hard earned dollars.
Some of the biggest waste of energy is when heat escapes through leaks in windows, doors, fireplace dampers, ducts, wires, and pipes. A well-sealed home is an energy-effecient home and can save you as much as 10-15% on heating bills. Start by checking the caulking and weather-stripping around your doors and windows and repair or replace if needed.
Fireplaces are great and can help keep your toes toasty, however, you want to make sure that damper is closed when it isn't being used. Also, make sure you have your woodburning chimney cleaned before that first fire.
Don't foret the attic and basement. These areas cause considerable heat loss if not sealed. If you have pull-down stairs make sure the door closes tightly. Turn the attic light on and close the door, can you see light? Try using a thin high density weather-stripping that you just peal and stick to the outer edge of the pull-down door. You can also tuck faced insulation under the ladder rungs to insulate the door (paper side down).
Ceiling fans are another thing most people overlook. By changing the direction of the fan this helps push the warm air that has risen back down without the cooler force we want in the summer.
And last, the heating system. Have an annual (some like semi-annual) system check. Some equipment, much like us, when we haven't been used in a while tend to forget how to work properly. An improper working heating system can cost you. If the system doesn't turn off when it should not only does this use more energy $$, but could also be a safety issue. Try setting your termostat back a few degrees when you leave in the morning so the unit doesn't run all day when no one is home. You might even consider replacing your termostat with a programmable one. There are many to chose from with multiple daily setting and are inexpensive to purchase. It takes less energy to warm your home in the late afternoon than it does to keep it warm all day. This could even reduce you heating costs 20-75%. You should also replace you filter or filters each month. I know, it's not that dirty, but if you skip it this month you may forget and skip it next month too. Have you ever tried to breathe with your hand over your mouth and nose? That's what your unit is trying to do if you don't change that filter. The easier and more smoothly it is for the unit to run the better. I found that the best way to remember to change the filter is to change it when you pay your utility bill each month. It doesn't have to be the same day each month, but that is one less thing to keep up with in this busy world we live in.
Now, wasn't that simple?
Some very simple and inexpensive steps could help you save this winter. The Consumer Energy Center Organization offers many tips to prevent wasting hard earned dollars.
Some of the biggest waste of energy is when heat escapes through leaks in windows, doors, fireplace dampers, ducts, wires, and pipes. A well-sealed home is an energy-effecient home and can save you as much as 10-15% on heating bills. Start by checking the caulking and weather-stripping around your doors and windows and repair or replace if needed.
Fireplaces are great and can help keep your toes toasty, however, you want to make sure that damper is closed when it isn't being used. Also, make sure you have your woodburning chimney cleaned before that first fire.
Don't foret the attic and basement. These areas cause considerable heat loss if not sealed. If you have pull-down stairs make sure the door closes tightly. Turn the attic light on and close the door, can you see light? Try using a thin high density weather-stripping that you just peal and stick to the outer edge of the pull-down door. You can also tuck faced insulation under the ladder rungs to insulate the door (paper side down).
Ceiling fans are another thing most people overlook. By changing the direction of the fan this helps push the warm air that has risen back down without the cooler force we want in the summer.
And last, the heating system. Have an annual (some like semi-annual) system check. Some equipment, much like us, when we haven't been used in a while tend to forget how to work properly. An improper working heating system can cost you. If the system doesn't turn off when it should not only does this use more energy $$, but could also be a safety issue. Try setting your termostat back a few degrees when you leave in the morning so the unit doesn't run all day when no one is home. You might even consider replacing your termostat with a programmable one. There are many to chose from with multiple daily setting and are inexpensive to purchase. It takes less energy to warm your home in the late afternoon than it does to keep it warm all day. This could even reduce you heating costs 20-75%. You should also replace you filter or filters each month. I know, it's not that dirty, but if you skip it this month you may forget and skip it next month too. Have you ever tried to breathe with your hand over your mouth and nose? That's what your unit is trying to do if you don't change that filter. The easier and more smoothly it is for the unit to run the better. I found that the best way to remember to change the filter is to change it when you pay your utility bill each month. It doesn't have to be the same day each month, but that is one less thing to keep up with in this busy world we live in.
Now, wasn't that simple?
Thursday, November 15, 2007
What the Media doesn't want YOU to Know.
While it seems to me that the media wants everyone to think we’re all going to loose our homes, nothing is selling and it’s all doom and gloom, here are some facts about the Robertson Co. market.
Yes, single family home sales are slightly down compared to 2006. Why, 2006 was the best year Robertson Co. has seen.
(2005) 1/1/05 thru 11/15/05 1004 homes sold $148,918 av. price
(2006) 1/1/06 thru 11/15/06 1078 homes sold $158,745 av. price
(2007) 1/1/07 thru 11/14/07 1019 homes sold $172,386 av. price
(2005 total) 1156 home sold $149,322 av. price
(2006 total) 1234 homes sold $159,532 av. price
(2004 total) 990 homes sold $135,497 av.price
**These numbers are from the Middle TN MLS (Realtracs)
So, while the number of sales are slightly lower compared to this same time in 2006, the average sales price is up more than $13,600 ($23,400 than same time 2005). Still ahead of the previous years in sales and even more sales than 2004 year end.
Want to know more about Robertson Co., TN real estate? I’m just a call or email away.
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