Franklin real estate - Here is a story that one of the buyers agents in my office (Tricia Williams) shared with me. I thought it would be a great blog post.
Ever have that feeling; if they only knew?
People often have the sentiment that Realtors make too much money. What they don't understand is that selling real estate is so much more than a job dealing with contracts and paper work. If I come down with Lime disease, I can assure you that my commission for the sale of a lot, won't cover my medical care.
Last week I had a client that wanted to view a lot in Natchez Valley, a beautiful gated community in Franklin, TN right beyond the over pass of the Natchez Trace on highway 96 west.
The lots are large; each consisting of a minimum of 5 acres.
My client wanted to view a steep lot that is actually owned by some California investors. Apparently the previous owner had to bale out quickly, and now the lot is listed for less than half the price of the other available lots in the subdivision.
The listing agent forewarned me that it was a very steep lot, and if we were going to hike, we would definitely need some bug spray. It just worked out that the only time my client and I both could go was right at the hottest time of the day, and it was hot...really hot that day, 96degrees (windchill 110).
As we set out, the first thing we did was stop by the drug store to purchase some bug spray. Wouldn't you know it? After sending him listings for 3 years, and being on-line friends for all this time, I learned something new about him. He is a naturalist. I'm all about some 'green', but really? He didn't want to use any bug spray that had DEET. He said it was all chemicals and bad for people and the environment. I wanted to be polite, so I didn't argue. Plus, I didn't want my buyer to think that I valued nature or his life any less than he did. So, I bought him the all natural 'green' repellent, and a Gatorade. He assured me that the natural stuff would work just as well.
Well...8 ticks and I don't know how many chigger bites later; I'm going to unequivocally tell you that NO it doesn't. I hate ticks!!! A special 'thank you' to my good friend (I won't name names) for spending 30 minutes extracting tiny ticks from varying parts of my body the following morning. They were all the exact same size as my freckles. My poor friend used tweezers and had to apologize repeatedly for trying to pluck off my freckles along with the ticks. They looked just alike. OUCH!!! Oh, and I also have poison ivy around my ankles. I wore tennis shoes, but didn't have the sense to wear long pants or socks. Did you know if you shave over poison ivy, you can easily spread it? Well I know now! Sigh....
Natchez Valley is beautiful. The homes are all at least 5000 sq feet and in the million dollar range. The lots are all very large, the smallest being just over five acres. The landscape is the epitome of Tennessee rolling hills, and the trees are older and fully mature. It is truly one of the loveliest subdivisions in all of Middle TN. It is however, almost fully developed.
Currently there are three only lots on the market.
They range from $79,900 (the mountain I recently climbed) to $229,900 (10.6 acres...gorgeous!).
Concerning the lot we looked at, if you were willing to put some major money into a very long winding driveway, and be way up on a hill with a killer view; you should call me and let me show it to you. Please keep in mind though that I will be bringing repellent With DEET.
Tricia
Tricia Williams, Realtor, ABR
Keller Williams, Franklin, TN
Direct 931-334-1804
Business 615-778-1818
Fax 615-690-9012
http://triciawilliams.com
Larry you have me laughing, it can be hazardous to your health with Ticks looking like Freckles!
SO much for the naturalist way, with Ticks being the carrier of Limes disease and rocky mountain fever, I would be extra cautious. A bit of plain ole bleach (clorox) in a tub of bath water will detick you. A trick I learned from my aunt in Oklahoma.
Mary - You are so right about that. Th size of these things make you always wonder if you found all of them.
Gail - Thanks for the information. I'll pass it along to Tricia, she may still have a few. And she may also have to go back to see it again.
The bleach will also play havoc on your tan. LOL I think the bugspray can be tax deductible. LOL Great post thank you...
Chris - When you have parasites using you for a meal, the last thing you care about is your tan. You can always us it as an excuse to go to the beach for a few days.
Being a former ole Tennessee gal, Nashville Native, I know the chiggers and ticks all too well. But I can vouch for the beautiful countryside and the Franklin area. Truly magnificent and when the leaves turn well "breathtaking". Hope you have some chalimine (SP) lotion handy!
Dixie
Dixie - It's great to hear from former Tennessee realtors. How's the market in Tampa?
Well Larry, it is time to buy down here. Got some great bargains, and the well priced properties are moving! We handle Clearwater, St Pete, Tampa and Pasco County area. Come on down and visit. We were just in Nashville visiting daughter and grandchildren. It sure has grown!
Dixe - I wouldn't mind having a winter home in Florida, but the summer is a little too hot for me.
That is dedication! You know Larry, you have the best buyer's agents in the office.
Mike - I know it. Now if i could just get them some decent leads, we could all make some money.
Larry, Way too funny. I know all about tics. They just love warm cozy spots. I can feel her pain...
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Coming from Connecticut, Old Lyme, where Lyme disease started I have feared those lovely creatures for years. I use deep woods off, and it keeps them off. Going natural...not so much.
Diane - I hope she doesn't get it. I would have to take care of buyers myself.
The ticks in Tennessee are no fun. But the land along the Natchez Trace is beautiful.
I have two friends, same family who both have Lime Disease from ticks in TN. What a horrible disease both didn't know about them to get the antiobiotics early. Now they both have pic lines, it is just devastating.
Missy - I don't know anyone who has had had it. But it's not just a Tennessee problem. Anywhere you find ticks, you have the potential of have the disease.