Last Train to Clarksville

Local News vs. Clarksville Market

Last night and this morning on my local news, I heard that the market is taking a turn for the worse again.  As a REALTOR®, I thought it would be my duty to let you and everyone in Clarksville know that what you hear about the market on the local news is geared toward that market.  Channel 2, 4, 5 news is geared toward Nashville.  It isn’t about Clarksville, unless noted.

As anyone who watches the market would know, Clarksville is unique.  We have turn overs due to the Military moving in and moving out.  Our market is never stagnet.  We have had tough times but we are getting through them. We were ranked the 2nd Safe Haven in the Nation. If you need to sale your home, there are many options that can help if you find yourself upside down on a loan due to not owning it long enough or the neighborhood deteriorated and appraisals are now coming in lower.  If you would like to know what those options are and you are looking for a professional to educate you and help in the sell of your home, allow us to earn your business by emailing us and tell us the concerns and what your situation is.  We have a team of professionals that will help you all around.

So, what is the market in Nashville vs. Clarksville?  Let’s take a look.  We will be looking at Davidson County vs. Montgomery County for the months of January, February and March of 2008 and 2009.

Davidson County Closed transactions:

• January 2008 – 514
• January 2009 – 277 down
• February 2008 – 546
• February 2009 – 365 down
• March 2008 – 631
• March 2009 – 397 down

So, YES, the market isn’t doing too great in Nashville compared to last year BUT the numbers have gone up every month since January 2009.  Not by much but at least it isn’t going backwards.  Now let’s look at Clarksville.

Montgomery County Closed transactions:

• January 2008 – 190
• January 2009 – 218 up
• February 2008 – 221
• February 2009 – 232 up
• March 2008 – 204
• March 2009 – 270 up

As you can see we are still on a steady climb, though it isn’t much of a climb, we aren’t in a market that the local news says is not doing good.  The month of March was a very good month.  We will continue to see our numbers improve, I am sure.  I have faith in our community, our professionals and our Clients. 

The keys to selling are:

• Price
• Location
• Condition of home and…
• …your terms. 

Do you find that your home has been on the market for far too long?  A lot of Buyers ask for that number and base what they will offer because of it.  If your price is as low as you can go, then there are some ideas that we can suggest to help you.

So, do you find yourself having to sell because of an upcoming deployment, PCS move, a job transfer or upgrading to a larger home? Give us a chance to help you market and network your home to buyers here or coming to Clarksville.  We pray for each property and our communication is open and frequent. We don’t have unrealistic numbers because we don’t need to waste your time in false hopes.

In closing, Local News vs. Clarksville, find out who the locals are and what the news is 50% or more geared toward?  Also, it doesn’t hurt to contact a local REALTOR® to find out how our market is doing or just come by the Last Train To Clarksville.  Your journey will end here!

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1. Pam Justice said at April 17th, 2009 at 10:40 am

   Thea,

   I miss seeing you at the office. Good luck at your new company.. Hope your new puppy is doing well. Take care
   your friend,

   Pam

2. Roland said at April 17th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

   Thea: Great post.. Real Estate is LOCAL and Nashville is NOT LOCAL to Clarksville.

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