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Real Estate is a Passion, Not a Job

 Libby Guthrie, REALTOR®

I believe in listening to you first and foremost. I get to understand your needs and wants, and you’ll get the guidance and understanding that you deserve, before, during, and after you buy or sell your home.

The greatest mistake I see in real estate is the lack of communication. This may be only your first or second time you’ve been involved in a real estate transaction, but I’ve done this over 1,400 times over the past 29+ years.

You’ll benefit greatly from that experience, and you’ll be guided from start to finish. I’ve seen just about every possible thing    happen over my career, so no matter what, I can help you navigate whatever comes your way. I know a thing or two because I’ve done a thing or two.

Unlike some other Realtor®s, I won’t be a “Secret Agent”. 😉 I love helping people and families find and create a home. A place of lasting memories, a place to raise your kids, a place of your own.

Everyone starts in this business from scratch. But do you really want to work with someone who hasn’t sold any homes yet? With over 1,400 homes sold, you’ll get the experience you deserve.

Stop Renting, Start Your American Dream

You’re ready to move, or ready to move up. But you have questions. What does it take to buy a new home? What can I afford? How do I sell my house, while buying a new one? How much is my home worth?  How long will this take? And you’ll have many more questions besides those.

Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. As your trusted advisor, I will help you navigate through all your questions and concerns, so you can relax and enjoy the process, and know you have an experienced professional on your side.

The Real Estate Business

I take a proactive approach to staying current with the changes and updates that occur so often in Real Estate, so I can take good care of you and your needs and protect you from the unknown.

There are constant changes and new regulations that Ken and I need to keep up with and understand so we can explain them to you.

Not only that, but the methods that sold homes 10 years ago will not work now. We stay on the cutting edge of technology to serve you better. And we have developed a proprietary marketing system to get your home sold fast and for the most money possible.

My Qualifications

As I’ve mentioned, I have been a licensed REALTOR® for 29+ years. I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a BS Degree in Early Childhood Development.

To improve my knowledge and expertise in the real estate business, I got my Broker’s license in 2005. Over the years I have attended many training conferences.

I pride myself on staying current and up to date on all the changes in real estate laws, and every 4 years (like all agents) I attend continuing education courses to renew my licenses.

Throughout my career, I have mentored over 100 up-and-coming agents, many of whom have become “Top Producers” in the industry.

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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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#HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #MovingSoon #WouldYouRather #GoVols
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Brentwood, CA 94513

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Office: (925) 628-2436

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