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pamellasellshomes Join us this Sunday for an exclusive open house at one of Farragut’s standout luxury homes. 📍 12440 Ivy Lake Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 🗓 Sunday, July 26 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 🏌️ Plus, register at the open house for your chance to win a PXG Lightning Driver & Gen 8 Irons giveaway! Whether you’re house hunting or just love touring beautiful homes, we’d love to see you there! Pamella Haynes • @pamellasellshomes Pamella Property Advisors | Realty Executives Associates 📲 865.355.0955 • 📩 info @welcometoknox.com

pamellasellshomes I ask every past client the same question a year after closing. What do you regret. Almost nobody says the kitchen or the bathroom. They say the location. Buyers stretch their whole budget to get a bigger house, then realize a year in that they compromised on the one thing they cannot renovate. Where the house actually sits. Nearly a third of recent buyers say their home needs more upkeep than they expected, and just as many feel like they paid too much. But when I dig into what is really bothering them, it almost always traces back to location, not the structure. Here is what I tell every buyer before we write an offer, not after they are already unpacking boxes. 1. Drive the commute at the actual time you would be driving it. Not on a Sunday afternoon during your showing. Tuesday at 5pm. That is the real test. 2. Sit in the driveway for ten minutes with the windows down before you fall in love with the inside. Listen to what the neighborhood actually sounds like. 3. Walk into the grocery store you would realistically use every week. Not the nice one fifteen minutes away that you will visit twice. 4. Ask about the school zone even if you do not have kids yet. It affects resale more than almost anything else you will pay for upgrades. 5. Picture yourself there on an ordinary Tuesday, not moving day. Moving day feels exciting no matter what. Tuesday is where you actually live. The house is easy to fall for. Location is the thing that quietly decides whether you are happy a year from now, and it is the one thing you cannot fix with a renovation budget. I would rather talk you out of the wrong location today than watch you regret it after closing. DM me HIRE and I will let you know what to look for when you are choosing an agent and a neighborhood at the same time.

pamellasellshomes What would you build here? 🏡 Whether you envision a modern retreat, a timeless farmhouse, or your forever home, every dream starts with the right piece of land. These beautiful homesites offer the opportunity to create a home that’s uniquely yours while enjoying everything the area has to offer. ✨ Ready to see the possibilities for yourself? Reach out for pricing, property details, or to schedule a private tour. Listing Agent: Kaitlyn Schroth • @kaitlynsrealty 📲 865.855.5532 Co-listing Agent: Pamella Haynes Pamella Property Advisors | Realty Executives Associates 📲 (C) 865.355.0955 • (O) 865.588.3232 📩 info @welcometoknox.com #buildyourdreamhome #landforsale #easttennessee #easttennesseerealestate #easttennesseerealtor

pamellasellshomes As the back-to-school season begins, don’t forget to put yourself back on your own to-do list. We’re so excited to invite you to Recess + Reset, an afternoon designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and experience the incredible benefits of hot yoga in a welcoming environment. Whether you’ve been curious about hot yoga or you’ve been practicing for years, this event is for every experience level. Kayla and the team at Real Hot Yoga Farragut will guide you every step of the way! The first 44 people to comment “SWEAT” will reserve a complimentary spot for our Recess + Reset on Saturday, August 15 at 2pm. Grab a friend, take an hour for yourself, and join us for Recess + Reset. 📍 Real Hot Yoga - Farragut, TN 🗓️ Saturday, August 15 • 2pm

pamellasellshomes I have watched dozens of deals fall apart, and almost every time, the seller could have prevented it. Nobody tells you this stuff because it might hurt your feelings. I am telling you anyway. Here is the selling advice I actually believe, not the polished version. 1. Your house is not special enough to skip decluttering. I do not care how expensive your furniture is. Buyers cannot see your home when they are staring at your stuff. Pack it up before the photos, not after the first showing feedback comes back bad. 2. Your price is not sacred just because you need a certain number. The market does not know what you owe, what you spent on the kitchen, or what you need to buy your next house. It only pays for what the house is worth today. 3. Your pet is wonderful and also a problem during showings. The smell you cannot smell anymore because you live there is the first thing a buyer notices when they walk in. 4. That DIY renovation you are proud of is costing you money if it was not done right. Buyers hire inspectors. Inspectors find uneven tile work and mismatched outlets. I would rather you paid a professional once than paid a buyer credit twice. 5. Being difficult about repair requests after a good offer is how deals die. I have watched sellers lose a strong buyer over $800 in repairs they could have easily afforded. Pick your battles. 6. If three agents give you the same feedback, it is not a coincidence. It is the market talking. Stop looking for the fourth agent who will tell you what you want to hear. 7. Staying in the house during showings makes buyers uncomfortable and rushed. They will not open closets or linger in a room with you standing in the kitchen. Leave. Every time. None of this is personal. It is just what actually gets a house sold instead of sitting for 90 days with a stale badge on it. DM me if you want the honest version of what your home needs before it goes on the market. Not the version that just tells you what you want to hear.

pamellasellshomes This is why you don’t own a home yet…and your coffee (or tea) habit isn’t the reason ☕️🫣 Let’s see what buying a home looks like for you today. Pamella Haynes • @pamellasellshomes Pamella Property Advisors | Realty Executives Associates 📲 865.355.0955 • 📩 info @welcometoknox.com

pamellasellshomes Asking prices just fell for the 8th month in a row. That is the longest streak since 2017. If your home has been sitting on the market, I promise you it is not bad luck. I am seeing sellers everywhere blame the wrong things. Bad buyers. Slow season. A market that is just soft. Meanwhile their price has not moved a dollar since the day they listed. Here is what is actually happening right now and what I tell every seller before we even put a sign in the yard. 1. Buyers have more homes to compare yours against than they did a year ago. That means your price gets judged against real competition, not against what your neighbor sold for two years ago. 2. Builders are cutting new construction prices too. In some markets they are discounting brand new homes by 6 percent just to move inventory. If a buyer can get new for close to your price, your used home needs a real reason to win. 3. The homes that are actually selling right now were priced right on day one. Not day 45 after two price drops and a stale listing badge. Buyers see that badge. It tells them you already know something is wrong. 4. A price cut after 30 days does not undo the damage. The algorithm already showed your home to everyone who was going to want it at the old price. A fresh, honest price from the start reaches a completely different pool of buyers. 5. Sellers keep pricing off emotion instead of data. What you paid, what you put into it, what you need to net. None of that is information the market cares about. The market only cares what a buyer will pay this month, not last year. If your home has been sitting, the fix is rarely more staging or better photos. It is almost always the number. I would rather tell you the uncomfortable price today than watch you chase the market down for three more months. Comment PRICE and I will run the real numbers on what your home is worth in today’s market, not last year’s.

pamellasellshomes This is why you don’t own a home yet…and your coffee (or tea) habit isn’t the reason ☕️🫣 Let’s see what buying a home looks like for you today. Pamella Haynes • @pamellasellshomes Pamella Property Advisors | Realty Executives Associates 📲 865.355.0955 • 📩 info @welcometoknox.com #homebuying #firsttimehomebuyer #buyingahome #knoxvillerealestate #knoxvillerealtor

pamellasellshomes 🏔️ Experience the Smoky Mountain lifestyle this Sunday, July 26, from 11am to 1pm. Join us for an Open House at 309 Elk Cove Way and discover a cabin that offers peaceful mountain serenity with easy access to all the shopping, dining, and attractions Gatlinburg, Tennessee has to offer. 📍 Tour the home, explore the lifestyle, and see why this could be your perfect mountain retreat. 📩 DM us for the open house time or more details. Listing Agent: Kaitlyn Schroth • @kaitlynsrealty Co-listing Agent: Pamella Haynes Pamella Property Advisors | Realty Executives 📲 865.355.0955 • 📩 info @welcometoknox.com

pamellasellshomes What kind of lifestyle do you want to live? 🏔️ Smoky Mountain Escape ⛳ Luxury Golf & Lake Living 🌳 Refined Suburban Living Swipe to discover which one feels like home and to check out open house dates and times this weekend for these homes → 🏔️ Smoky Mountain Escape | 309 Elk Cove Way | Gatlinburg 🗓️ Open House • Sunday, July 26 • 11am-1pm Imagine waking up surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains while staying just minutes from Gatlinburg’s dining, attractions, and outdoor adventures. Listing Agent: Kaitlyn Schroth • @kaitlynsrealty Co-listing Agent: Pamella Haynes • @pamellasellshomes ⛳ Luxury Golf & Lake Living | 12440 Ivy Lake Dr | The Farm at Willow Creek, Farragut 🗓️ Open House • Sunday, July 26 • 2pm-4pm Experience life in one of Farragut’s most exclusive communities, where championship golf, lake recreation, breathtaking Smoky Mountain views, and top-rated schools are all part of everyday living. Listing Agent: Pamella Haynes • @pamellasellshomes 🌳 Refined Suburban Living | 901 Heathgate Rd | Knoxville 🗓️ Open House • Sunday, July 26 • 2pm-4pm Nestled in one of Knoxville’s most desirable neighborhoods, this spacious two-story home offers the comfort, privacy, and convenience that make everyday living feel effortless. Listing Agent: Pamella Haynes • @pamellasellshomes Which Lifestyle Feels Like Home? 🏔️ Smoky Mountain Escape ⛳ Luxury Golf & Lake Living 🌳 Refined Suburban Living Comment your favorite below, then join us this Sunday, July 26 to experience these homes in person. 🗓️ 309 Elk Cove Way, Gatlinburg, TN • 11am-1pm 🗓️ 12440 Ivy Lake Drive, Farragut, TN • 2pm-4pm 🗓️ 901 Heathgate Road, Knoxville, TN • 2pm-4pm Send us a DM for open house times and details.

pamellasellshomes I can tell within the first five minutes of walking into a house whether the seller actually took care of it. You do not need an inspector for this. You just need to know what to look for. Here are the 7 things that tell me a house has been neglected, even when the listing photos look perfect. 1. A candle or plug-in air freshener in every single room. Nobody needs that much fragrance unless they are covering something up. Mildew, pet smell, a slow leak somewhere. I walk straight to the source. 2. Fresh caulk in one exact spot around a tub or shower and nowhere else. That is not a renovation. That is a patch job hiding a leak they did not want to deal with properly. 3. A ceiling corner with slightly different paint than the rest of the room. Someone covered a water stain. I am checking the attic and the roof age before we go any further. 4. Doors that stick, do not latch right, or drag on the floor. That is not just an old house being an old house. That can be foundation movement, and it is not cheap to fix. 5. Weeds growing out of the gutters or a driveway with sealant poured only over the cracks. If they will not maintain what you can see from the street, I promise you they have not been maintaining what you cannot see. 6. A suspiciously new area of caulk or grout in one bathroom while the rest of the grout is filthy and cracked. Selective effort is a red flag, not a good sign. 7. A dryer vent packed with lint, or a furnace filter that looks like it has never been changed. Nobody replaces one system and ignores the rest unless they were only ever doing the bare minimum. None of these are dealbreakers by themselves. But when I see two or three of them in the same house, I already know what the inspection report is going to say before we even schedule it. If you are touring homes right now, slow down and actually look. The listing photos will never show you any of this. Comment SEARCH and I will send you a private home search link, plus my eye on every listing before you waste a weekend touring it.

pamellasellshomes Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Open House on Sunday, July 26, at 2620 Persimmon Ridge! It was such a pleasure welcoming you in and sharing this incredible home with so many wonderful visitors. If you registered during the Open House, we have a quick update for you…We’ll be drawing the winner of our PXG hat and golf balls giveaway tomorrow! 🎉 Be sure to keep an eye on our page for the draw lots to see if your name is selected. Thank you again for stopping by and spending part of your Sunday with us. We can’t wait to announce the winner!