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Is Selling A Home For Sale By Owner in Knoxville Worth It?

December 3, 2013 By Troy Stavros

For Sale By Owner in Knoxville

First, let’s just get this out of the way.  I, along with everyone else I know, like to save money. This is witnessed every year by the frenzied shopping taking place on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.  People will line up, in the cold, overnight to save a few bucks. So trying to save yourself […]

Filed Under: Home Selling

Advantages of Selling A Knoxville Home During The Holidays

November 26, 2013 By Troy Stavros

advangates of selling a Knoxville home during the holidays

What are the advantages of selling a Knoxville home during the holidays? Many people in the process of selling a home in Knoxville assume the holidays are not a good time to find a buyer.  If it’s not spring or summer than good buyers aren’t to be found, right?  While many buyers do plan their […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Selling

Top Reasons You Should Sell Your Knoxville Home NOW!

June 17, 2013 By Troy Stavros

Time to Sell a Knoxville Home is Now

With low mortgage interest rates and depressed home prices, the last few years have garnered a lot of talk about how great a time it is to buy a home in Knoxville. While that has absolutely been true, let’s talk about why it might also be a great time to sell your Knoxville home. Here […]

Filed Under: Home Selling, House Hunters Knoxville

Thinking of selling your Knoxville home? The time is now!

June 8, 2013 By Troy Stavros

12705 Ackley Circle in Fox Run Subdivision

Are you a homeowner and thinking about selling your Knoxville home?  The time is now! The market is starving for inventory. This home in Fox Run went under contract in a few days.  Call us today to discuss what your home is worth and your options.   [idx-listing mlsnumber=”847191″ showall=”true”]  

Filed Under: Home Selling, House Hunters Knoxville

Waiting To Sell Your Knoxville Home At A Higher Price May Cost You

March 28, 2013 By Troy Stavros

Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “We often hear of sellers waiting for prices to increase before putting their home on the market. While that might sound like a good idea, it’s quite possible that they could end up costing themselves money in the long run.” Stavros agrees that […]

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Knoxville Real Estate: How To Get Top Dollar Out of Your Home Appraisal

January 31, 2013 By Troy Stavros

Knoxville real estate appraisal

Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “With faster price appreciation being caused by low inventory of Knoxville homes for sale, low appraisals could become a bigger problem.” The National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday that inventories of homes were at the lowest levels since 2001 and the median price […]

Filed Under: Home Selling, House Hunters Knoxville

News Flash: Your Home’s First Showing is Online!

January 23, 2013 By Troy Stavros

Knoxville Real Estate News Flash

A recent cooperative study released by The National Association of Realtors and Google shows how people search for homes on the Internet and the importance of online first impressions. In “The Digital House Hunt: Consumer and Market Trends in Real Estate,” we are able to see the amazing impact and effect digital media is having […]

Filed Under: Home Market News, Home Selling, House Hunters Knoxville

Knoxville Real Estate: Tips To Increase The Resale Value Of Your Home

January 3, 2013 By Troy Stavros

Knoxville real estate and increasing resale value

Are you looking for ways to update your home prior to selling that might grab a buyer’s attention?  The following tips can guide you with some ideas that can add the right bang for the buck. When deciding what will increase resale value, we need first to look at what buyers want.  Why wait and […]

Filed Under: Home Selling, House Hunters Knoxville

What backyard features can help sell your Knoxville home?

July 12, 2012 By Troy Stavros

outdoor kitchen fireplace knoxville

What backyard features can help sell your Knoxville home? Today, more people are upgrading their homes by creating outdoor living areas with more function, comfort and style. Here are four ideas gaining appeal around the country. 1: Outdoor Kitchens. Barbecuing is just the beginning. Outdoor kitchens can also include a stove, oven and small refrigerator so […]

Filed Under: Home Selling Tagged With: Backyard Features, Features to help you sell

What Knoxville Home Buyers Love in their First Home

February 14, 2012 By Troy Stavros

heart-home

What are first time Knoxville home buyers looking for in a house? Trulia.com recently polled first time home buyers to see what features would make them fall in love with a home.   The top three features were tops for both women and men, but after that there were some differences.  Check out the results:

Filed Under: Home Selling Tagged With: Home Selling, What buyers love

Selling a home in Knoxville? Here is how to get it ready for pictures.

February 1, 2012 By Troy Stavros

Knoxville real estate photography

One of the most important things you can do when selling a home in Knoxville is to have professional photography.  In a study done by Redfin Corporation, it was discovered that homes marketed with high quality photos sold for more money!  And in many cases significantly more. According to the Wall Street Journal, the study showed that […]

Filed Under: Home Selling Tagged With: Home Selling Tips, Real Estate Photography, Selling your home

Get it right from the start – Why pricing and staging are so important when selling your Knoxville home

January 6, 2012 By Troy Stavros

Knoxville Marathon

When selling your Knoxville home, starting with the correct pricing and staging are like getting to start a marathon with a 5 mile head start.  No it won’t necessarily make the race easy, but it will definitely get you ahead of the competition, and even the very best Knoxville houses comparable to yours will have […]

Filed Under: Home Selling Tagged With: Selling a home in Knoxville

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