The Big Why Not Neil Diamond was singing ‘Sweet Caroline,’ but the scene was grim. A bald (balder than me) man with a vicious temperament was giving chase with a machete while his cohorts threw knives. As his weapon came down on my neck, I fled the dream and flew straight up in bed. ‘That’llContinue reading “Keller Williams and the Search for THE BIG WHY (Part Two”
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Keller Williams and the search for THE BIG WHY (Part 1)
Prologue This has been an awful, no account, very bad day. If something doesn’t change it will be one in a string of them. This isn’t about work, real estate or houses of any sort, it’s about life in general and the pursuit of it. The Search For My Big Why I think whatever weContinue reading “Keller Williams and the search for THE BIG WHY (Part 1)”
Questions from buyers moving to Knoxville from Canada
I recently received an e-mail from a potential client moving to Knoxville. He sent me some wonder questions about the Knoxville real estate market, homes in Knoxville and other aspects of buying their first home in the area. My responses are in bold type. Buyer: I haven’t spoken to you previously, but thought I’d touchContinue reading “Questions from buyers moving to Knoxville from Canada”
Farragut, TN: Popular for families, retirement and life in general!
Welcome to the vibrant town of Farragut, named after the honored Favorite Son Admiral David Farragut as well as regional shopping mecca Turkey Creek. Located minutes from Knoxville and all the University of Tennessee – Go Vols! While definitely an extension of an Orange-blooded college town, Farragut is attracting more & more families of home buyersContinue reading “Farragut, TN: Popular for families, retirement and life in general!”
Career, Business and Life – Keller Williams in Knoxville, TN
In the mid 1980s, Gary Keller began a company built upon his firm belief that if they focused on growing agents who excel in all aspects of life, the agents would be truly dedicated to the company and build it greater than anyone could reasonably expect. Keller Williams Realty has since grown to the #1Continue reading “Career, Business and Life – Keller Williams in Knoxville, TN”
Selling your Knoxville condo? Here’s news.
So you have a condo you’d like to sell in Knoxville? The government isn’t making it easy. Another real estate agent friend just shared this with me. I hope it helps you prepare because preparation is key to getting your home sold From an article By Michele Lerner • Bankrate.com Highlights The borrower has toContinue reading “Selling your Knoxville condo? Here’s news.”
KnoxvilleRob – The Other Knoxville Profile
I just had a profile featured on the wonderful little websites The Other Knoxville and Enjoy Knoxville. It was an interview about my love and memories of living in Knoxville for the past 20+ years. See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD45t_GV_S4&feature=youtu.be The text of the profile is included below: Few people know Knoxville quite like Rob Howard. True,Continue reading “KnoxvilleRob – The Other Knoxville Profile”
7 Places and Things I LOVE about South Knoxville
I have lived or spent a significant amount of time is just about every area of Knoxville. When a student at UT, I started Knoxville life on campus – if it wasn’t within walking distance or an occasional trip out west to see a “dollar movie” or eat at IHOP, it didn’t exist for me.Continue reading “7 Places and Things I LOVE about South Knoxville”
Mothers Day Musing: Folding Clothes???
I was just thinking about the effects my mother has had on me through the years. One of the good effects has always been an obsession with nicely folded clothes. There are many ways that I have gone my own way, putting things away in a tidy manner didn’t stick, my “man room” is constantlyContinue reading “Mothers Day Musing: Folding Clothes???”
How I Do Open Houses
My marketing plan includes many proven methods which are in use by most professional real estate agents. The difference with me is how I choose to take everything to the next level. Today I am going to use open house promotion as an example. Here are seven levels of marketing an open house. As youContinue reading “How I Do Open Houses”