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Ralph Maples Realtor Chattanooga Real Estate Agent

Your local real estate professional. Licensed in Tennessee (351477) and Georgia (395587).

10/18/2025

Congratulations on your work anniversary! This place would not be the same without a passionate and dedicated person like you! We wish you many years of success and look forward to many more years to come!

02/28/2025

Wow folks look at this great deal! a great home in southeast Bradley County.

Call me and let's get you scheduled for a showing!

12/04/2024

What were they thinking?🤔

Control freak!

12/02/2024

DON'T FORGET TO DO THESE THINGS!

Between the time your house goes under contract and closing day, it might seem like you have all the time in the world to get things done.

But time flies!

So, as soon as your house is under contract, you should do these things:
-Start lining up a mover. (They often book up far in advance. Plus, it takes time to find one you trust and to get the best rates possible.)
-If you’ll be moving yourself and are hoping for friends and family to help, make sure to line them up! (Just a heads up...many a seller has found that their friends and family say they’ll help, only to be unavailable when the time actually comes!)
-Call all of your utility companies and let them know you’re selling the house and want to discontinue service as of the closing date. (Let them know the buyers will be calling to get them transferred into their name so they don’t just shut off service.)
-Begin packing as early on as possible. Waiting until the last days will add a lot of stress, and you might not get done in time.

Doing a little bit of these every day over the course of time will make your move less stressful!

11/29/2024

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER MISTAKES 12. Skipping The Home Inspection

One of the essential steps in buying a house is the inspection. Inspections for homes allow buyers to find out the exact condition of the property they purchase.

Without having a professional home inspector look over the home, the chances of buying a lemon rise dramatically. One of the mistakes first-time buyers make is assuming there are no problems.

Just because a home looks clean and inviting doesn’t mean there are no underlying issues. A typical home buyer mistake is waiving an inspection to “win the bid.”

It may seem like something you must do, but that isn’t always true. Over the last few years, buyers have found out the hard way that there are numerous problems in the homes they have bought.

It is wise to have a checklist for home inspections and follow it carefully.

11/27/2024

What were they thinking?🧐

Who needs a plumber?

11/25/2024

KEEPING THE DEAL TOGETHER
You’d think that once you find a buyer and successfully put your house in a contingent or pending status it should be a done deal...smooth sailing all the way to closing. Ideally, that will be the way it goes for you! But it doesn’t always happen like that.

It takes a lot to keep a deal together at times, let alone going smoothly.
The two things that most often cause issues are:
The home inspection
The appraisal

Home Inspection
The buyers will most likely do a home inspection. Their inspector will most likely write a report that makes it sound like there are lots of problems and that the problems are bigger than they really are. The buyer might then ask for a whole lot of things to be fixed, replaced, or credited.

Just take a deep breath when we get there. Don’t get too worried or angry. We’ll review and respond to their requests objectively. If there’s something in the report that truly needs to be addressed (structural or operational defects), you’ll probably have to address those. If they’re minor repairs, you can probably say no to the request.

I say “probably” because it depends on a lot of factors. You may be able to decline addressing some major things other owners would have to address… You may have to address some minor things that other owners could easily decline...We’ll have to make a judgment call once we get to that point.

11/22/2024

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER MISTAKES
11. Not Giving a Chance to Homes That May Seem Less Than Ideal at First Glance.

If you are on a budget, you must keep an open mind about the homes you will consider. Sometimes, a beautiful home will be poorly photographed or otherwise poorly marketed, so most buyers avoid it automatically.

But if your buyer’s agent tells you it is still worth considering, listen to them. You may discover a property that is perfect for your current needs.

Sometimes, the best-looking home online turns out to be a dud in person. The opposite scenario can also occur because of the reasons mentioned above.

11/20/2024

What were they thinking!🧐

Hey, at least it’s up out of the way.

11/18/2024

NEGOTIATING
I’m sure you’ve heard that negotiating is an art. And it’s true!

The approach we take to negotiate the best deal for your house will depend upon:
-The buyer we’re dealing with.
-The agent we’re dealing with.
-The overall situation. (how many showings you’re getting, how many buyers have interest, the current pace of sales, etc.)
-Your personal situation and desired approach.
There are certainly other factors we’ll consider as well.

Many sellers think that to get the best price for their house they need to play “hardball.” That might be appropriate...sometimes. Again, it depends on a lot of factors.

However, that approach can backfire fast and hard. Sure, sometimes it makes sense to play hardball (I play that game well when necessary). But in a residential home sale, playing hardball can hurt you more than it can help your cause.

Sometimes it takes being a little “softer” to get a buyer to where you really want them to be. However, that isn’t to say we’re going to actually be soft and not negotiate the best deal possible.

Getting the best deal possible just might not look or sound like some people imagine from what they see in movies and on TV. In real life, you need to write the right script, at the right time, for the right audience.

11/15/2024

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER MISTAKES 10. Not Accounting For The Total Cost of Buying a Home.

Many costs are associated with buying a home beyond the actual purchase price. Closing costs are the costs that most often surprise first-time buyers.

These fees required to complete the transaction can add up to 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price. Here is an excellent summary of all the costs when buying a home. The last thing you’ll want is surprises, especially when you are a first-time buyer.

Talk with all the parties involved that may charge you fees to be aware of what you are facing, including your agent, your lender, the insurance company, the title company, etc.

11/13/2024

What were they thinking?

Their very own brick sh*****se!

Address

2125 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, TN
37421

Telephone

+14233132373

Website

http://www.ralphmaplesrealtor.com/

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