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Remembering Christina...

After battling Ovarian Cancer and three brain tumors, Christina past away last evening.  Her battle was long and hard, and she never gave up living and smiling.  The people who's lives she touched knows her determination and love for all that is with God's creation.  Christina is a true inspiration to people as she always had a smile for everyone.  When I first met Christina, I saw her here on Active Rain.  It was Spring of 2007, and we were both on the Tennessee front page at 8,000 points.  As I began to blog on Active Rain, I would read other's blogs and especially noticed hers.  Her content was inspirational and quite informing about our area and interests.  Then, after a few weeks, her company closed and remembering that my broker had mentioned wanting to open an office in our neighboring town, I called her...It went something like this..."Hey girl, I know you don't know me, but I know you from Active Rain."  We both laughed and the friendship was on.  I am so glad she came to work with us and we became friends.  During her battle with Ovarian Cancer, she would tell me to spread the word.  She wanted women to know that your regular yearly exam (pap smear) does not test for Ovarian Cancer, but only Cervical Cancer.  As a fund raiser for her, I remembered her wishes and began to spread the word.  I have never felt so good about a cause before.  I know if we can reach at least one woman in time, our mission will not be wasted.  Bringing together people in love and friendship is who she was as a person.  She loved selling Real Estate for that very reason.

Some facts about Ovarian Cancer: 

• Ovarian Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death among women
• A Pap Smear is used to detect Cervical Cancer, not Ovarian Cancer
• There is NO consistent and accurate screening test, however, a blood test to determine the level of a tumor called a CA-125 is available.
• Only 5-10 percent of Ovarian Cancer is the result of inherited susceptibility gene.  Most Ovarian cancers are sporadic, meaning they occur in women who do not have a family history of Ovarian Cancer.
• Many people incur these symtoms: Abdominal pressure, bloating, discomfort, nausea, indigestion, or gas, constipation, diarrhea, or frequent urination, abnormal bleeding, unusual fatigue, unexplained weight loss or gain, and shortness of breath.  While these symptoms are often acute or intense, they are not silent.  Many of us experience these symptoms from time to time, do not be alarmed..It's when they persist or seem unusual that you should see your doctor.
• Early recognition is the best way to save lives.  Without increased education about Ovarian Cancer, many women and their doctors will continue to ignore or misinterpret the symptoms.  Remember, early detection can mean a 90% and over survival rate.

As she departs from this life, I will remember her as she would turn around and giggle, and as she walks away she gives a wink and a smile and says....Later tater....

I dedicate one of my favorite poems to Christina as this reminds me of her individualism and wisdom..

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN..

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth.

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same.

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

~ROBERT FROST

POSTED BY:  Kay Bennett, Realtor®/Friend®

First Realty Company

116 S. Low Ave. 

Cookeville, TN. 38501

Give Home Buyers the Information They Need
 
In today’s market, it can be difficult to attract qualified buyers. Print advertising is an effective way to generate leads—if you give buyers the information they are looking for. 
 
The National Association of Realtors reports that almost all home buyers are interested in three things: the price of the house, the size of the house, and the area where the house is located. These three things are known as the property basics and should be included in your advertising.
 
Some agents believe that by omitting some or all of the property basics—the price for example—the buyer is forced to call or email for more information. However, with so much available inventory that includes the price already on the Internet, buyers skip over a print ad that does not include it. Also, most buyers have a clear idea of the size house they are looking for, and many buyers know the areas where they prefer to live. By including area and size you also increase your opportunities for qualified leads. 
 
To reap the full benefits of your print advertising, you need to budget not just money, but time. Make sure you reserve part of your schedule to create quality ads. This will ensure that you promote yourself and your listings with professionalism. 
 
I realize that writing ads can be difficult. It’s easy to procrastinate over creating an ad when you have so much else to do. As with most tasks, breaking down the creation of an ad into smaller steps makes the job easier. Here is a seven step process for writing your next ad:
 
Step One: Describe the Prospect
Who is the person or family most likely to buy the property? Is it an executive moving up, a retiree, a first-time homebuyer?
 
Step Two: Describe the Home
Include bedrooms, baths and square footage. Also describe the area. Is the home convenient to work, play, education and recreation? 
 
Step Three: List Features in Order of Importance
If proximity to the hospital is the most important feature, then list that first.  (i.e., you may want to target market to doctors and nurses.)
 
Step Four: Create a Headline
Other than the photograph, the headline is likely to be the most important component of your print ad. In newspaper classifieds, 60% of readers get no further than the headline. If they don’t like the headline they move on.
 
How do you create a captivating headline? Take the most important feature and turn it into a benefit. Now this raises an important question – what is the difference between a feature and a benefit? A feature is a fact about the property; a benefit is what’s in it for the buyer. For example, a feature of the house may be that it is relatively inexpensive and affordable for first-time home buyers. The benefit/ headline is: “Buy Your Freedom.” You don’t need to pay rent any more.
 
The feature of home may be that is a beautiful property in a desirable neighborhood. The benefit/ headline is: “Prestigious Spanish Estate Under The Elms.” In other words the benefit is the status such a lovely home brings to the buyer.  
 
Remember, the feature is the fact; the benefit is what’s in it for the buyer.
 
Step 5: Write the Body Copy
Speak in terms of features and benefits in the copy of your ad. Include the basics: price, size, location. And justify the price. If this is a million dollar property the ad and the photograph need to reflect the value. If you don’t justify the price, how many calls will you get? That’s right—zero. That is why if an agent does not get a response to her ad, the first thing I will do is analyze the ad and see if it justifies the price of the home. Another way of putting it is the ad must illustrate the full value of the home. 
 
Step 6: Include Your Contact Information
Make it easy for the prospect to call and email you – and of course include your website address.
 
Step 7: Edit the Ad
Finally, edit the ad. Strike out non-essential words but make sure the ad still sizzles.
 
By reserving enough time to write your ad and following these seven steps, you’ll create advertising that will help you reach your career and income goals—even in a slow market.

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Motivated sellers/Negotiable on already greatly reduced Tansi home.   Sellers have relocated and have reduced this spacious home on 1/2 acre to $134900 and are motivated to negotiate. Vacant and very easy to show, on lockbox-move in ready!       Approx 1770sq ft 3/2 Ranch style home in quiet area of Lake Tansi. Open flowing floor plan w/many windows to enjoy beautiful views. Kitchen w/pantry & ample counter space & cabinets. Extra storage room off laundry room and many closets.2 car garage with partially floored attic space.Sunroom to enjoy the pretty backyard. More storage outside with sizable crawl space and additional area under sunroom.Generator outlet. The oversized lot (approx 1/2 acre) is wonderfully landscaped with hummingbirds, butterflies, deer and other wildlife around to enjoy this serene setting. 9/10m to golf course. MLS 627795 $134900    
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Nestled in over 15,000 acres of hardwood forest, Cumberland Cove Subdivision is a unique subdivision boasting many amenities as 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, large private lots/acreage, bluff overlooks, private parks with hiking trails, and all within minutes to Cookeville Tennessee and Crossville Tennessee. 

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Photo Gallery Description Approx 1770sq ft 3/2 Ranch style home in quiet area of Lake Tansi. Open flowing floor plan w/many windows to enjoy beautiful views. Kitchen w/pantry & ample counter space & cabinets. Extra storage room off laundry room and many closets.2 car garage with partially floored attic space.Sunroom to enjoy the pretty backyard. More storage outside with sizable crawl space and additional area under sunroom.Generator outlet. The oversized lot (approx 1/2 acre) is wonderfully landscaped with hummingbirds, butterflies, deer and other wildlife around to enjoy this serene setting. 9/10m to golf course. Features Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Parking Spaces: multiple Year Built: 2004 Subdivision: Comanche Lot Size: 160x140 Garage Size: double School District: Brown Square Footage: 1770 Agent Name: Traci Fant Broker: Glenn McDonald MLS #: 627795 Location 2030 Menasha Dr Crossville TN 38572 Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2075290