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Two for the Price of One

Ken Guthrie, Realtor

Ken Guthrie, Operations Manager

My primary role at Guthrie Group Homes is to support Libby in her work with clients.  That way, our clients have more people working for them all the time.

I perform the support work, the marketing of your home, and all the tasks that happen in the background when you buy or sell a home. This frees up Libby to spend more time with you, more time for communicating with you and the other agents, lenders, and title company people which makes your transaction go smoothly.

I was also a licensed general contractor for 36 years. Though I am no longer licensed, my experience in construction makes me a special resource for our buyers and sellers because questions usually come up regarding the condition of the house you are buying or selling.  I can answer questions and help clients make decisions that are truly in their best interest.

Finally, I believe my attitude sets me apart.  That is an attitude of service.  I always strive to serve our clients to the best of my ability.  I think I inherited that attitude from my parents, grandparents, and from my time serving in the Marine Corps.

We Make the Process Easy for You

The whole Real Estate process can be overwhelming. There are times during the transaction when the sheer number of things to keep track of may keep you up at night.

That’s where we come in. We take care of it all for you. We explain what needs to be done, why it needs to be done, and when it needs to be done. Our job is to make things as easy as possible for you. Rest assured, you can sleep easy when Libby and I are on the job.

The Real Estate Business

One of the greatest challenges in this business is the ever-increasing amount of regulations and paperwork. It’s our job to stay on top of these changes so that we can do the absolute best job for you.

Not all, but too many Realtors® think only about themselves and their commissions and not what is best for their clients. This is not our approach and one that sets us apart from the others.

My Qualifications

I am an Alumnus of the University of California Davis.

In 1993 I joined Libby in the Real Estate business at Coldwell Banker, Coon & McCreary Realtors® and we formed “The Guthrie Group.”

I like to say that Libby is “the star of the show” and I am the “producer and director.”

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Cell: 925-872-6732
info@guthriegrouphomes.com

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191 Sand Creek Rd #100,
Brentwood, CA 94513
925-628-2436
info@guthriegrouphomes.com
Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm
Weekends by Appointment

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Libby Guthrie, Realtor
@ Keller Williams 865-966-5005
🏡 Helping You Make the Move to Knoxville
📱 Cell: 865-364-0200
🏡 Good People, Great Homes!

When Selling Is Simply the Better Move If you've When Selling Is Simply the Better Move

If you've been weighing whether to keep the house and rent it out, it's worth hearing the other side: plenty of the time, selling is the clearer call.
 
You need equity. If the down payment on the next home depends on this one's proceeds, that usually settles it. Stretching to carry two mortgages is where this decision goes wrong most often.
The numbers don't work. Rent that doesn't cover the carrying costs, with no strong case for appreciation, is a monthly subsidy to a house you no longer live in.
 
The house needs work. Deferred maintenance, an aging roof, old systems. Tenants don't defer those costs — they surface them.
 
Your home sells well right now. A softer headline market doesn't mean your specific house is sitting.
 
You don't want the job. Being a landlord is ongoing work, not a one-time decision. Plenty of owners run the numbers, see a decent hold on paper, and sell anyway because they'd rather have a clean break and a simpler life.
 
Keeping the house isn't a free option. It just doesn't come with a monthly bill that makes the cost obvious.
 
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https://gghknoxville.com/keep-it-or-cash-out-selling-vs-renting-your-knoxville-home/
 
Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com 
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com
Knoxville, Tennessee
 
#SellOrRent #HomeSelling #RealEstateTips #ListingYourHome
Would you rather: move before the holidays, or wai Would you rather: move before the holidays, or wait until spring? 🏡⁣
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Both are real strategies, and they trade off in opposite directions.⁣
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Move now, there is less competition for the homes that are out there, sellers who are motivated rather than testing the market, and more room to negotiate. The tradeoff is a shorter runway and a move squeezed into a busy season.⁣
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Wait for spring — more listings, more choices, and better weather for everything from photos to moving day. The tradeoff is more buyers competing for the same homes, and prices that tend to firm up when they do.⁣
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There's no universally right answer here. It mostly comes down to whether your priority is selection or leverage.⁣
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Which way are you leaning? Let us know in the comments.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
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191 Sand Creek Rd #100,
Brentwood, CA 94513

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Office: (925) 628-2436

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