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Nervous about your property adventure? Don’t be. Whether you're getting ready to buy a home or sell your home our Chattanooga Real Estate our team of local experts are here to guide you every step of the way. The Kim Raulston Group knows the Chattanooga real estate market and we will make sure to make the entire buying or selling process go as smoothly as possible. Call us today!
Commercial, Residential, and Rentals
Large or small, condo or mansion, we can find the home of your dreams in the Chattanooga Real Estate market, and our real estate agent in Chattanooga will get it for you at the price that's right. TICs? Fixer-uppers? Luxury? Senior- Living? We can help with all of it. We always have a current list of available properties for you to check out. Call us today and we will find the right property for you.
Rely on Expertise from a Chattanooga Realtor
If you have questions about affordability, credit, legal matters, or income, trust us to find you what you need fast. We make sure you feel confident and educated every step of the way. Our Chattanooga real estate experts will help you understand the entire home buying process. The team at The Kim Raulston Group knows Chattanooga. Whether you love the Arts, shopping, an avid sports fan or just want to have fun in Chattanooga, we are here for you!
Meet the Team
Kim Raulston, Realtor®
Diane Morrison, Realtor®
Diane Morrison, Realtor®
As a full time real estate consultant with Keller Williams, Kim Raulston takes pride in giving extensive customer service and support. As a native to Chattanooga, Kim offers a unique prospective on all aspects of Chattanooga living as well as the surrounding areas including North Georgia. She even specializes in helping seniors find the perfect area to call home. She has helped many couples find the perfect home in Greenbriar Cove.
Kim’s professional career as a Chattanooga Realtor since 1999 has allowed her the privilege of meeting and assisting families with their various real estate needs. Whether working with buyers or sellers, her goal is for all parties involved to have a mutually satisfying and stress free real estate experience. Most important to Kim is to provide excellent service to buyers and sellers in order to earn their trust, referrals, and repeat business. She loves Chattanooga and she knows you will as well. When Kim is not creating success for others, you can find her on the water with her husband.
Diane Morrison, Realtor®
Diane Morrison, Realtor®
Diane Morrison, Realtor®
Diane Morrison is a third generation realtor and has been in the business for over thirteen years. Originally from Southern California, Diane obtained a Speech Communication
degree at California State University of Long Beach which initially led her into the Human Resources field. That experience coupled with her communications degree, has provided her with the valuable skills that she uses daily in real estate negotiations, educating home buyers and sellers, and effectively communicating with her clients every step of the way. Diane’s clients often describe her as detail-oriented, proactive, caring, and fun to be around. With her experience as a Keller Williams real estate professional, she has found that providing the very best service is essential and she always puts her clients first. In her off time, Diane enjoys watching her sons play sports, visiting her daughter at college, and vacations to the beach!
Rita Hammonds, Realtor®
Michelle Sanfilippo, Realtor®
Michelle Sanfilippo, Realtor®
Before real estate, Rita worked in Education for over 25 years. After retiring as a school principal, Rita decided to take up real estate. As a life long resident of Dekalb County, AL, Rita knows the areas better than anyone and she enjoys sharing her knowledge with her clients. She is passionate about helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals and truly enjoys getting to know each and every one of her clients. When Rita is not selling real estate, you can find her playing pickleball, hiking and working in her yard.
Michelle Sanfilippo, Realtor®
Michelle Sanfilippo, Realtor®
Michelle Sanfilippo, Realtor®
Michelle brings over 20 years of real estate, mortgage and new construction experience to the team. As the Listing and Closing Coordinator, Michelle works closely with the team to help oversee the many aspects of getting a home on the market. From scheduling appointments with our home stager and professional photographers to going live in the Multiple Listing Service to setting up our showing service, Michelle works to make the transition onto the market as smooth as possible for our clients. Once your home is under contract, Michelle will see you through every step to closing. In her free time, Michelle likes long walks with her dog, gardening and cooking fresh, healthy meals.
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6417 Shirley Pond Rd | Harrison, TN 37341
6413 Shirley Pond Rd | Harrison, TN 37341
6417 Shirley Pond Rd | Harrison, TN 37341
$523,900
Brand New 3 bedroom 3 bath on One acre
Thinking about Buying A Home?
Thinking About Selling Your Home?
Thinking About Selling Your Home?
A house is not a dream home because of its size or color. It's about how you feel when you walk through the front door - the way you can instantly see your life unfolding there. This is about more than real estate. It's about your life and your dreams. Buying a home is often the biggest investment most people will ever make. If you want to make the most informed decisions you can, every step of the way, then you’ll want to take advantage of Kim's skills and Chattanooga market expertise to help - whether it’s a starter home, your dream home or an investment property you're buying.
Thinking About Selling Your Home?
Thinking About Selling Your Home?
Thinking About Selling Your Home?
Selling A Home?
You're ready to sell your property. And, while you're looking forward to seeing the word "SOLD" posted from the curb, you know there's a lot to consider along the way. One of your first decisions is to select a real estate company and real estate agent who'll join you in the process.As a competent, experienced professional who has helped numerous Chattanooga residents sell their homes, I know how to execute every aspect of the sales process. I will strategically market and showcase your home to ensure everything's signed, sealed and delivered by the closing date.
SELLER RESOURCES:
THE ANSWER BOOK FOR SELLERS - A collection of how-tos, checklists, and worksheets to help sellers understand what to expect during the real estate selling experience.
WHAT'S MY HOME WORTH - Receive a custom evaluation for your home, including comparisons to other homes that have recently sold or are on the market.
REAL ESTATE MARKET ACTIVITY - Read Kim's monthly report on real estate activity in Chattanooga .
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First Time Home Buyer? Let Us Walk You Through the Process
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions that most people will make in their lifetime so choosing the right real estate agent Chattanooga is key for a smooth process. Our team at The Kim Raulston Group is here to help.
1. Choose Your Lender
When wanting to start looking for homes to purchase it is best to talk to your lender first. We have worked with many lenders in the past and The Kim Raulston Group highly recommends Mary Slakie at Mortgage Investor Group
However you are free to choose any lender you wish to work with. You will be closely working with your lender throughout the process so make sure you choose someone that you are able to work well with. The lender will request information from you such as bank statements or paycheck stubs. Once they receive the information they will be able to perform a credit check which will then determine the amount you are qualified for in purchasing your new home.
2. Determine What You will Need in a Home
Many homeowners have specific wants and needs when looking for a home. It is always a good idea to write these down so it will help you when looking for your home. The area is also something that is very important in the home buying process. Once you have you home’s “Wish List” make sure to provide that information to your real estate agent so they will help you in your home’s search. The Kim Raulston Group will find listings that meet your search criteria and will set up appointments for you to see those properties. We can also preview any homes that you would like to see if you are unable to.
3. You Found Your Home, Now What?
Once you have found the home that you could see yourself in, it is time to submit an offer. The Kim Raulston Group will provide you with a list of comparable properties in that specific area and help you determine what offer to submit to the sellers.
4. Making An Offer
Once you have decided on the offer, The Kim Raulston Group will submit the offer to the listing agent, with your signatures. If the offer is accepted then the seller will sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement and you are now under contract. Often times the seller will discuss the offer with their listing agent and they may either accept, counter or reject the offer. Sometimes offers and counter-offers will be presented back and forth a few times before the parties come to an agreement. Once everyone has signed the final offer/counter-offer, the contract is in place. Earnest money accompanies the offer and will be held with the listing broker. At the closing, this earnest money deposit will be credited back to you as part of your down payment or closing cost.
5. Inspection/ Appraisal Period
Once the contract is finalized, the buyer has the option to have the home inspected. We encourage buyers to make sure they get an inspection of the home just to make sure there are no costly structural, electrical or plumbing issues. The buyer will pay for the home inspection to be done. The inspection will tell a lot about the true condition of the house and will help the buyer decide what repairs need to be made. A typical home inspection typically costs between $300-$500. Once the inspection is completed the buyer will receive the inspection report and then negotiate with the seller as to what repairs need to be made. If the buyer decides that there are too many repairs that need to be completed then they have the opportunity to withdraw their offer. The appraisal on the home will be ordered by the lender and will also be completed.
6. Time to Close on Your New Home
This is the time that you need to be contacting the local utility companies to make sure the services will be transferred to your name on the closing day. Begin to pack! On closing day you will all meet at the title company and the property will change possession on paper.
The Kim Raulston Group will be here for you every step of the way. Call us today and see how we can get you in the home of your dreams.
