We all know that searching for and viewing potential homes in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and other areas in the Smoky Mountains is the fun part of the home-buying process. The not-so-fun part? The mortgage. But if you don’t pay attention to the details, your mortgage can end up dragging down the enjoyment of your new home and cause some major regrets. Here are a few mistakes to Continue Reading
RELIABLE TACTICS FOR WHEN THE APPRAISAL IS LOW
Talk to your Great Smoky Mountain real estate professional about the best way to proceed if your appraisal is low. Few things in the home buying process are more frustrating than having your offer accepted, only to have the appraisal fall below your offer. But all is not lost! If the appraisal comes in below your offer, there are several tactics and strategies that can lead to a happy Continue Reading
From Decorating to Staging
There is a difference between the two—here’s how to get your home ready to sell. Once you’ve decided to put your Sevierville, Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg home on the market, you’re looking to sell quickly for the best possible price. One tactic that can help sell your home faster is staging. At first, staging may seem like a real estate term that doesn’t actually mean anything. Isn’t staging just Continue Reading
THINKING OF SELLING? NOW MAY BE THE TIME.
Low inventory is a problem in many markets throughout the country including the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas of East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains. In a healthy market a particular neighborhood would have six months of inventory. Many neighborhoods are seeing inventory as low as one or two months. This means home buyers are not finding the homes they are looking for. Eric Continue Reading
Inexpensive Home Improvements
For sellers of a home or cabin in the Pigeon Forge, Sevierville or Gatlinburg area of the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. Not every home improvement has to break the bank. Here are a few simple improvements you can make that will have a major impact, but are still relatively inexpensive. 1. Add some trees: Want to add some curb appeal to your home and feel better when you’re pulling into the driveway Continue Reading
Home Buying Road Map
Home Buying Process......for buyers of a home or cabin in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville or Gatlinburg areas of the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. Meet with a real estate professional: Discuss the type of home you're looking for, including style, price, and location. The Buyer's Advantage: As the home buyer, your agent's commission is paid by the seller of the home in almost all circumstances. This Continue Reading
