I am involved in nearly all aspects of RE, and that's what I think you should look for in your agent.  Whether it's buying your first home, buying a house that's ready to move in, a "fixer upper" foreclosure, or even your first investment property, I can navigate you through the complexities of finding the right deals, getting financing, rehabbing, renting, or even reselling your next "flip".   I deal with banks, builders, rehabbers, landlords, tenants, contractors, and other agents on a daily basis, and I absolutely LOVE finding deals. 

    It is a buyer's market right now, and that has it's advantages and disadvantages.  If you are a buyer looking to purchase a home, you will have tons of options.  There are deals to be had in nearly every facet of residential real estate right now.  If you are looking for a builder, foreclosure, a short sale, or even a house that's move in ready, your dollar will go a LONG way!

    If you are considering selling, don't be discouraged by my claim that we are in a buyer's market.  There are still plenty of homes selling, but you may need to adjust your expectations if you haven't been keeping up with the middle TN real estate market over the last few years.  While sales have slowed, days on market have risen, and average sales price is down a bit, that doesn't mean your home won't sell.  It may, however, mean a fresh coat of paint, $250 for some landscaping, and some time staging the home to get the price you want in the time-frame you expect.  

    If you are considering any real estate ventures, please feel free to contact me anytime at 615-525-1755.  I'd be happy to discuss different options and strategies that have worked for me and my clients in the past.  I keep a list of "potential deals".  These are ones I've had my eye on, ones I think the bank is ready to deal on, and ones that I think are undervalued, and I'd be happy to share it with you!