Smoky Mountain Real Estate Blog

April 10, 2013

The "Real Estate Community" On Google Plus

Real Estate CommunityIf you are not familiar with Google Plus, now is the time. I can already hear you saying, "Not another social media site. I can't manage the ones I am on now!" I understand. That is why I have all but abandoned the others to devote my time on …

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March 30, 2013

How Will Google Glass Change Real Estate

Google Glass For RealtorsIf you have any exposure to the Google Plus social network then chances are good that you have heard of Google Glass. Even if you don't partake in the best social media platform to date, a.k.a Google Plus, most people that are interested in technology are aware …

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March 18, 2013

Who Does Your REALTOR Represent And Why You Need To Know

Trusting Your RealtorWe all want to feel safe and know that someone has our best interests at heart. To know that someone is going to ensure that we are protected from others and even from ourselves. These same feelings hold true in the business world as well, especially Real Estate where we …

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March 14, 2013

Synchronous Fireflies Event In The Smoky Mountains

Synchronous Fireflies in the Smoky MountainsIf you are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountain areas of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville in the month of May or June, you won't want to miss this. Every year we have the Synchronous Fireflies that perform a great light show in the Smoky Mountains National Park …

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March 1, 2013

A Look Into The Log Cabin Real Estate Market In East Tennessee For 2012

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Earlier this year I discussed a few things to consider before purchasing an investment cabin in the Smokies and followed it up with ways to maximize bookings for your rental cabin. In this article we are going to discuss the type of cabins that had the best performance for 2012 …

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Feb. 23, 2013

Pigeon Forge Posts Record Profits From Tourism In 2012

Pigeon-ForgeWith all the talk about our economy, recession, and volatility, you wouldn't know there was even an issue by looking at the tax revenue posted by the City of Pigeon Forge for year ending 2012. According to Mayor David Wear, the city had it's best year ever. Every …

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Feb. 15, 2013

Which Day Of The Week Is Best For Listing Your Home Or Log Cabin? The Day That Ends With "Y"!

The best time to list your homeThat's right.  The best day of the week to list your log cabin in Gatlinburg or your home in Sevierville is on the day that ends with a "Y". All joking aside, according to many sources, Friday is the best day to list your home. Properties that are listed …

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Jan. 27, 2013

Do Realtors Really Need All This Technology?

Technology FrustrationsIn a word, ABSOLUTELY! That's not to say that someone can't be successful and provide you with great service with out being a techy, they can. That's techy, not trecky. Nothing wrong with being a trecky but that is a different article. In this day and age …

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Jan. 23, 2013

K2 Volleyball's Wilderness at the Smokies Tournament 2013

K2 Volleyball will be hosting their 3rd annual volleyball tournament at Wilderness in the Smokies this upcoming weekend, January 24th - 27th and again for a second weekend on February 2nd - 3rd. The first 2 years have been a great success.  The Nation's best volleyball clubs will attend this 2 …

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Jan. 16, 2013

Why Is My Home Not Getting Any Showings?

Selling your home in East TennesseeThis is the most common question that sellers ask after having listed their home.  There are a couple reasons why homes just sit on the market with out any activity on them at all.  The hardest thing for many sellers to understand is that the process of selling your home …

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