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Connie Chambers and Don DeBaer are both native Memphians, with combined professional sales experience of over 55 years. They are proud to offer their services to help you find and purchase Memphis area real estate or expertly market your existing Memphis home in the Memphis Shelby, Tipton and Fayette County areas. Please visit our web site for more details about our services...
http://WWW.BluffCityRealEstate.com
Testimonials
"April 2007
"We wanted to take this time to say "Thank You!" It seems so insignificant compared to the care and professionalism you have shown and continue to show us regarding the purchase of our new home. You worked with us for seven months and we viewed over 30 homes, but you kept it informative and "painless" - and all the while, keeping us in mind...not as a potential sale, but as a family that was looking to join your community. We interviewed several realtors but chose you as our exclusive realtor because of how you responded and treated us...on the human side We have dealt with other realtors over the past year and not one of them has all of the essentials as you do. Your help, direction and leadership have not stopped after we signed the proverbial dotted line! Our simple "Thank You" does not seem enough for the leg-work, paperwork, and true care you have shown and given us through this process. We look forward to being part of the Memphis and Bartlett / Arlington communities and more particular, your own community and making us a home out of the house we purchased through you."
Our deepest gratitude
~Keir and Lynn Fitzgerald"
Keir & Lynn Fitzgerald Tue Apr 24, 2007
Keir & Lynn Fitzgerald Tue Apr 24, 2007
"February 2008
"My wife and I were delighted with the outstanding service we received from Don
and Connie! They listened carefully to our description of the type of home and
community we were looking to move into and worked tirelessly to make sure that
we saw the listings that met our criteria. Their knowledge of local building systems, municipal services, neighborhood businesses, regional lenders, and nearby cultural resources gave us, as newcomers to the region, the information we needed to chose the right home. With their help, we were able to purchase a beautiful home in Central Gardens Historic District that we are looking forward to moving into! I can't imagine finding a more honest, knowledgeable, and helpful real estate professionals to work with than this team of Connie and Don."
Sincerely,
~Ken and Kathy Reardon"
Ken and Kathy Reardon Sun Feb 24
Ken and Kathy Reardon Sun Feb 24
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Don Debaer & Connie Chambers answered:
Hello Mr or Ms Lagano
My wife and I are with the Crye Leike office in Lakeland on Hwy 64. We have sold and closed several homes in and around Herons Ridge and Oakwood. The comparable sales value for your home is still higher than you paid and shows strong even with the current market climate. Value increases on most homes have remained the same or fallen over the last two years due to the foreclosure and bad loan problems that have developed both here and nationally. This effects everyone's home values.
You have a few choices. Remain in your home and make repairs to get things in proper order....or sue the builder and hope for the best. Or ...fix the problems and then list your home. Any defects that could impact a future buyer must be disclosed on a Tennessee Property Disclosure, so the best thing is to fix existing problems before sellling. This of course will eat into your equity, as you may not get a return on your money for the repairs......but then, you also won't have this eating on your mind as long as you stay there either.
Let us know if we can help you. Visit our web site for contact information.
Don DeBaer
My wife and I are with the Crye Leike office in Lakeland on Hwy 64. We have sold and closed several homes in and around Herons Ridge and Oakwood. The comparable sales value for your home is still higher than you paid and shows strong even with the current market climate. Value increases on most homes have remained the same or fallen over the last two years due to the foreclosure and bad loan problems that have developed both here and nationally. This effects everyone's home values.
You have a few choices. Remain in your home and make repairs to get things in proper order....or sue the builder and hope for the best. Or ...fix the problems and then list your home. Any defects that could impact a future buyer must be disclosed on a Tennessee Property Disclosure, so the best thing is to fix existing problems before sellling. This of course will eat into your equity, as you may not get a return on your money for the repairs......but then, you also won't have this eating on your mind as long as you stay there either.
Let us know if we can help you. Visit our web site for contact information.
Don DeBaer
Don Debaer & Connie Chambers answered:
Hello Colin
I looked over your answers, and did not see an answer regarding property in Memphis. A pool can add value to a home here in our area. Recently, we sold a home that the owner had invested just over 40k in an in ground gunite pool with a retaining wall and landscaping behind it. The added value was just under half the amount that he had spent. In the past, I have sold homes with pools that were not as expensive as this one, and the seller had just over half of the amount spent on the pool as added value to their home. Each property of course will be exclusive to itself in value added based on other factors such as location and upkeep of the home and grounds. So there is no "rule" to go by....but in general, a pool will add value here in our area.
Don DeBaer
I looked over your answers, and did not see an answer regarding property in Memphis. A pool can add value to a home here in our area. Recently, we sold a home that the owner had invested just over 40k in an in ground gunite pool with a retaining wall and landscaping behind it. The added value was just under half the amount that he had spent. In the past, I have sold homes with pools that were not as expensive as this one, and the seller had just over half of the amount spent on the pool as added value to their home. Each property of course will be exclusive to itself in value added based on other factors such as location and upkeep of the home and grounds. So there is no "rule" to go by....but in general, a pool will add value here in our area.
Don DeBaer
Don Debaer & Connie Chambers answered:
Mike
The Colonial Acres area is a thriving area of East Memphis, where many homes have been remodeled and many are rental properties. I work with several investors who own up to 50 homes plus in this area...all rented and have been a stable investment over the last ten years. If you would like any help finding investment properties in this area of Memphis, please let us know. We can easily email a current list of available properties to you. Visit our web site for contact information and see the featured listings page for a couple of SOLD rental properties in that area of Memphis.
Don DeBaer
The Colonial Acres area is a thriving area of East Memphis, where many homes have been remodeled and many are rental properties. I work with several investors who own up to 50 homes plus in this area...all rented and have been a stable investment over the last ten years. If you would like any help finding investment properties in this area of Memphis, please let us know. We can easily email a current list of available properties to you. Visit our web site for contact information and see the featured listings page for a couple of SOLD rental properties in that area of Memphis.
Don DeBaer
Don Debaer & Connie Chambers answered:
Hello Kody
To find the owner of a property in Shelby County...all you have to do is go to this web site
http://www.assessor.shelby.tn.us/content.aspx and enter the address.
If I can be of help, please let me know
Don DeBaer
To find the owner of a property in Shelby County...all you have to do is go to this web site
http://www.assessor.shelby.tn.us/content.aspx and enter the address.
If I can be of help, please let me know
Don DeBaer
Don Debaer & Connie Chambers answered:
Hello Tina
Part of the answers below suggest that you may need to add value to your home in the eyes of any buyers who visit your home. Rather than continuing to lower the price (unless of course you happen to be overpriced)...here is a suggestion.
Go ahead and order and get a complete home inspection. Make sure that you use a licensed inspector that will provide a complete portfolio after the inspection...including color photos of any problems. Complete all the home repairs if any exist and leave receipts along with this portfolio. Leave this portfolio out during any showings along with any other material that your Realtor may be using.
You just saved the prospective buyer several hundred dollars by doing the inspection and completed the repairs that you would have to complete anyway. But you are showing that your home is now in tip-top ...move in ready...conditon. This may be very important to some buyers....and adds value to your home.
Don DeBaer
http://www.Bluffcityrealestate.com
Part of the answers below suggest that you may need to add value to your home in the eyes of any buyers who visit your home. Rather than continuing to lower the price (unless of course you happen to be overpriced)...here is a suggestion.
Go ahead and order and get a complete home inspection. Make sure that you use a licensed inspector that will provide a complete portfolio after the inspection...including color photos of any problems. Complete all the home repairs if any exist and leave receipts along with this portfolio. Leave this portfolio out during any showings along with any other material that your Realtor may be using.
You just saved the prospective buyer several hundred dollars by doing the inspection and completed the repairs that you would have to complete anyway. But you are showing that your home is now in tip-top ...move in ready...conditon. This may be very important to some buyers....and adds value to your home.
Don DeBaer
http://www.Bluffcityrealestate.com
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Working with new construction home buyers for over twenty years
Working with First Time home buyers
Relocation specialists for out of town buyers...corporate or military.
Working with First Time home buyers
Relocation specialists for out of town buyers...corporate or military.
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Real Estate Sales for Crye Leike Realtors
Connie has been in real estate sales for over 26 years and Don, her husband, joined her ten years ago. They are e-powered professionals and have a highly rated web site presence.
May 1982—present
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Lifetime Member Multi-Million Dollar Club, CRS, GRI, ABR, EPRO, Memphis National Association of Realtors.
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