Why hire a Realtor, Tennessee? When it comes to selling a home or property there is a lot more to it than a For Sale Sign. Maybe you have sold a few homes in your day but keep in mind that most Realtors have sold Triple that amount if not many more. Experience is key. You might be thinking "I don't want to pay the commission fee's and if we try to sell the home on our own we will save money". This is almost never the case. A Realtor knows the market and can let you know what your home will sell for. At the same time, one of the many skills a Realtor must posses is Negotiations! According to the National Association of Realtors, a home sold by a Realtor brings in an average of 82% more profit for the seller.
Who's coming to your door? When you hire a Realtor you have a personal people screener! No one will pop in to your home that has not been checked out and the Realtor is there to show the home to the buyers. Safety is key in todays market. (Our office is required to make copies of buyers drivers license to keep on file before showing homes).
Can you market your home? In today's world almost anyone can sell something on-line. You can post your home on local sales network and many other free marketing sites. But who sees these classifieds? When you hire a Realtor your home/property is listed with the national Multiple Listing Service, a service that only Realtors across the state can view. So if a Realtor has a customer looking for a home fitting your description he will find the home when he searches the MLS. This is the best tool when marketing your home! (I also market on over 30+ on-line sites.) Now thats marketing!
Let's not forget the legal work! When it comes to the closing table there are all several legal documents and transactions that must take place to make your sale legal! A Realtor know just what to do and makes sure all the t's are crossed so you don't get a call down the road with issues regarding the sell of your home.
Looking to sell your home? Give me a call or send me an e-mail. I would love to answer any questions you have on the Real Estate Market.
CHRISTINA WILLIAMS With First Realty. Crossville, Tennessee. 931-510-0859 tennesseeliving@gmail.com
I had the pleasure of speaking with a Tennesssee old'timer last week. I had such a good time listening to his old and very graphics stories of when he was young, One of the many stories that stuck in my thoughts was one of the old Tennessee laws he told me about. Apparently it is illegal to throw an egg at a public speaker in Tennessee. (And it is a lawy!). Although his stories and old laws where funny, I had to check it out and see if that was really an old law that is still in affect in Tennessee. To my surprise it was and to my surprise there are many more. Even though these are different times I Hope you enjoy the silliness as much as I have. 
You can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile. ???
Hollow logs may not be sold.
More than 8 women may not live in the same house because that would constitute a brothel.
It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish. 
"Crimes against nature" are prohibited.
Ministers are to be dedicated to God and therefore are not eligible to hold a seat in either House of the Legislature.
Any person who participates in a duel may not hold any public office in the state.
Stealing a horse is punishible by hanging.
No Christian parent may require their children to pick up trash from the highway on Easter day.
Driving is not to be done while asleep.
It is legal to gather and consume roadkill.
The definition of "dumb animal" includes every living creature. (Do you know any of these? I could name a few.) 
Cumberland Mountain State Park Is one of my favorite places to hike and be with nature, no matter what the season. There are several nature trails, some easy some rugged but all with beautiful Tennessee wilderness views. I love the very old pavilions, wooden and rock fences, children's play grounds and rustic cabins. I haven't played tennis for a long time until I noticed the park has a nice large fenced tennis court. I love to rent canoes and explore Byrd Lake on a sunny afternoon, or get away from it all and rent one of the rustic cabins or bring your tent and camp out under the stars. Most come to view the unique, historic bridge that was built in 1935. Currently the bridge is under construction and should be back in use by this summer. I also love to stop at the State Parks Restaurant where they serve some of the best southern catfish in the state. So don't wait for spring, summer or fall, Winter is a good time to visit the park too! 
The CRABTREE HOUSE located in the Homesteads Community is a true replica of the original Homestead homes. This historic landmark was built between the early to mid 1930's and once hosted 35 acres of farmland. I loved my visit as I walked through the charming cottage and had a first hand look at life in yester years. You can visit this Original Homestead home daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm and 12:00pm through 5:00pm on Sundays. For more information on The Homestead and the Homesteads Tower Museum visit 
The Homesteads Tower Museum in Winter! (My Mum and Sister are the happy posers with my Pups at the Homestead Tower Museum, January 2008) Christina Williams, First Realty, Crossville, Tennessee.
As a former smoker, I know first hand how hard it can be to kick the habit. Now I proudly say I don't smoke on days that end in Y. Cold turkey was the best way for me and extreme determination. If you're ready to quit, you will quit! I know that it is not easy for most to quit without any kind of help or support so I've gathered some cool and useful sites and numbers of organizations and groups who are ready to help you live a longer life. If you have family members or friends who still smoke, these are some great tools to help them as well. If I can do it, So can you! 
The World Largest Basketball is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Women's National Basketball Hall Of Fame. The next time you're in Tennessee or if you are lucky enough to live here, make sure you stop by and visit the Women's National Basketball Hall Of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee. 
Below is a list of Women's Basketball History and current Basketball events. 
Going Green 2! After my first blog on Going Green and doing much research on other simple ways to GO GREEN. I have came up with a few more from research and some from my AR friends. Here are a few simple tips on how "You" can make a difference. Our environment should be "One of our top priorities". Please feel free to add any of your own 'Going Green Ideas. 
Have any old milk bottles or a salad dressing bottle? Try using them as your everyday VASE. A unique touch and an excellent way to reuse an item. 
Don't throw away those soup cans. Remove the label and use them as shinny tin pencil/pen holders. Perfect organizers too. 
Recieving tons of junk mail and magazines? Simply write "Return to Sender" on letter or magazine and return. Or even better... go to 
A full fridge is more efficient because less cold air escapes when the door opens. Move frequently used items to the front and pack the empty spaces in back with jugs of filtered water. Another energy tip is to set your freezer and fridge temp at least one number below the recommendation. I set mine back by two. 
Resealable plastic bags aren't easily recycled, but reusing them will keep hundreds out of landfills. Sanitizing in the dishwasher is best. "I've been doing this for years". If you wash them really good you can do it by hand in the sink as well.