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Why You Shouldn’t “FSBO” – A Guide for Sellers
Selling your home means making a lot of big decisions, including whether to work with a real estate agent. While the majority of homeowners hire a listing agent, others jump in the waters of “FSBO”, or For Sale by Owner. According to extensive research, 36 percent of sellers attempt to sell their homes themselves, but... Read More
Should You Talk to a Lender First or a Real Estate Agent?
The hardest step for most homebuyers to take is the first one. With so much to tackle on the front end, the question is commonly asked – is it better to meet with a lender first, or a real estate agent? Without a doubt, it is better for first-time homebuyers to talk to a real... Read More
What to do in Chattanooga this Summer
Chattanooga is not only a very popular place to live, but it is also becoming a very popular vacation spot. Voted twice as the “Best Town Ever” by Outside magazine and named one of “The 45 Places to Go” in the world by the New York Times, Chattanooga proves to be one of the South’s... Read More
Establishing the Value of Your Home
So, you’re ready to sell your home, but aren’t sure where to begin in determining what your home is worth. When you’re thinking about how much you can sell your home for, one mistake is all too common. When a seller begins interviewing real estate agents, an exciting but crucial topic to discuss is sales... Read More
Happy Mother’s Day from the Robinson Team!
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Meymillod Mother’s Day is almost here! There are plenty of ways that you can make Mom feel especially loved on this special day, but here is a list of special ways to... Read More
Home Prices are Increasing. Here’s Why.
There are many theories going around right now as to why home prices are currently increasing. However, the simple explanation behind rising home prices is the lack of “For Sale” signs in front yards. This can be explained by the theory of supply and demand. When there is a small supply of something in high... Read More
5 Tips to Prepare Your House for Sale
If you are getting ready to sell your house, an important thing to do is look at your house through a buyer’s eyes. These five tips will help make your house desirable to all potential buyers: Disassociate yourself with your house. There’s no doubt that you love your house, but you want to sell it... Read More
A Cause Near and Dear…
Friends, I am writing to you because I need your help with something near and dear to my heart. As you may know, my goddaughter Mary Alice Lane has Cystic Fibrosis (CF)—I am posting today because I am committed to finding a cure and I hope you will help me. When Mary Alice, at just... Read More
The Robinson Team – State of the Market Report
Jay Robinson, Chattanooga’s Top Realtor, delivers a state of the market report complete with information and projections for 2018. Use the arrows to browse through the latest Robinson Team report. Read More
5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense…don’t fall for the myth of the ‘winter slowdown’ in the real estate market! 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are... Read More