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Finding Rentals in Johnson City, TN and Tri-Cities

2009-02-25T18:33:00.009-05:00

As the ONLY Exclusive Buyer Agents in Johnson City and the Tri-Cities Area of NE Tennessee, we are often called to assist RELO's, retirees, transferring families to our area. Some transferees want to purchase before relocating, but others decide to rent first before buying. A Buyer's Best Choice Realty prides itself on assisting the relocating individuals and families, whether they are renting or purchasing.

One of the hardest rentals to find are units that can be rented short term, with a minimum of 2-3 months, NO SMOKING, and PET FRIENDLY.

That is why Dr. Dean Wilson and wife, Broker Janine J. Wilson, have purchased several area properties for rental purposes. All of the rental properties are currently rented, except for the duplex, which they have just completed renovating. New tile has been installed throughout the unfurnished Unit #1 and new carpet in the 2 bedrooms of Unit 1. This like new unit has approzimately 1200 sq ft, 2 BR and 1 bath with washer/dryer hookups. Out of season storage is available above the oversized carport, and a carport closet. It rents for $750/month including water/sewer/trash pickup fees. And best yet, NO SMOKING INSIDE either unit, and Pets are allowed with prior approval and refundable deposit with no damage.

The other half of the DUPLEX is coming back on the rental market as a fully furnished unit (linens, towels, pots and pans, EVERYTHING!) The furnished unit has been extremely popular for SHORT TERM rentals, such as travel nurses coming for 13-26 weeks at the highly touted Johnson City Medical Center Hospital or individuals/couples relocating to the area, who want to rent before purchasing, etc. The fully furnished unit #2 rents for $785.00 including water/sewer/trash pick-up and has a separate yard and parking area from Unit 1. Minimum rental time on this unit is 1-3 months. NO INSIDE SMOKING, Pet okay with refundable pet deposit separate from security deposit (also refundable).

This property is within a block of the Indian Trail Middle School, is in the LakeRidge School District, and Science Hill High School district.

And individuals wanting a month or longer rental, can also go to the guest suite website at http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/suites/suites.htm and check out the Ashley Ryan Guest Suite(NO SMOKING and unfortunately NO PETS at guest suite)

And for those relos looking for something other than these units, our Exclusive Buyer Agents are always happy to assist in finding comfortable and reasonably priced rentals for short or longer terms. Buyers are not our ONLY specialty...we pride ourselves on assisting with all of the needs of individuals and famillies wanting to make the Tri-Cities TN area their home.

Give us a call or send an e-mail: 877-693-0533 toll free or abuyerschoice@earthlink.net
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Travel Nurses Love Working the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol TN , Tri-Cities Area

2009-02-22T13:35:00.011-05:00

Johnson City, TN is a popular location for travel nurses to work 13-26 weeks. Over the past 4 years, Dr. G. Dean Wilson (founder of Tri-State Mountain Neurology Associates) and Janine J. Wilson (Founder of A Buyer’s Best Choice Realty® and Ashley Academy) have hosted many travel nurses, in their furnished rental properties.

Some of the traveling nurses have extended their stays; others have returned to the Tri-Cities for a second or third time. And now a travel nurse has decided to move to the Tri-Cities to live and work.

When asked what drew these travel nurses to the Tri Cities, TN area, responses include: (1) the outstanding medical facilities and ease of travel between Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, TN ; (2) hiking, camping, biking, and lakes surrounding the Tri-Cities TN area; (3) the beautiful mountains, with 4 distinct seasons; (4) the high quality of medical care in NE Tennessee with Mountain States Health Alliance and Wellmont Health Systems setting such high standards of care; (5) the nationally ranked Quillen College of Medicine, the new School of Pharmacy at ETSU, the new School of Public Health adding notoriety to an area conscious of it’s contributions nation-wide to training outstanding medical specialists and support personnel.

Dr. and Mrs. Wilson also provide free area tours and information packages to physicians, medical residents, nurses, students, retirees, and other individuals and families contemplating living, working or visiting the Tri-Cities area of TN.

For more information Dr. Dean Wilson and Janine Wilson can be reached at 423-737-4040, e-mailed at abuyerschoice@earthlink.net, or visited on the web at http://TNBuyerBroker.com .

Or a link to the Guest Suites and rentals: http://tnbuyerbroker.com/suites/suites.htm

East Tennessee To See Relief From TVA Rate Cuts

2009-02-13T10:58:00.011-05:00

Although TVA is a large reason that the East Tennessee region is one of the lowest areas for cost of energy in the country, the increases over the past year have hit many pockets harder than the local population would like to see. In an effort to help the community, The Johnson City Power Board had absorbed a small portion of those rate hikes, but there still was a large percentage to swallow. Thankfully, the Tennessee Valley Authority, in light of recent figures, has cut rates back, not just once this year, but has announced a second cut in April 2009.
It is nice to see companies that not only care about the "bottom line", but can see how it may affect their customers. If the customer is having trouble, eventually they will, also.
Thanks to both organizations for your concern for your communities and markets!

Please see link below for a link to a short article with more figures:
http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=9833891

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Carbon Monoxide Press Release - The Silent Killer

2009-02-05T12:23:00.003-05:00

Our agency (A Buyer's Best Choice Realty) has been giving Carbon Monoxide Alarms to clients for over 10 years. It has saved 2 families already!!! Definitely a valid concern for new clients and current home owners!! See local release, below:

Carbon Monoxide — The Silent Killer

The winter months are here. As the mercury begins to dip, some families, struggling to pay their heating bills, will turn on the kitchen stove burners and the oven in an effort to take the chill off their home. What these families don’t realize is how dangerous this practice can be. A gas oven or range top should never be used for heating. A fire could start and poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) fumes could fill the home. Any fuel-burning heating equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, space or portable heaters), generators and chimneys can produce carbon monoxide.

Often called a silent killer, CO is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels, such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil and methane, burn incompletely.

CO enters the body through breathing. CO poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning and other illnesses. Some symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, light headedness or headaches.

Everyone is at risk for CO poisoning, but infants, pregnant women and people with physical conditions that limit their ability to use oxygen, such as emphysema, asthma or heart disease, can be more severely affected by low concentrations of CO than healthy adults. High levels of CO can be fatal for anyone, causing death within minutes.

The goal of the Johnson City Fire Department is to reduce the number of carbon monoxide incidents in Johnson City and discourage anyone from using the range or oven to heat their home. Install CO alarms inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO. Chief Paul Greene recommends that your heating equipment be inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in.

• CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Know the difference between the sound of smoke alarms and CO alarms.
• Test CO alarms at least once a month.
• If your CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location and call for help. Remain at the fresh air location until emergency personnel say it is okay.
• If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries or other trouble indicators.

The Johnson City Fire Department wants everyone to be warm and safe this winter. Make sure your home has carbon monoxide alarms.

01/27/09

For Immediate Release: January 21, 2009
From: The Office of Fire Chief Paul Greene
Contact: Assistant Fire Marshal Sam McLain (434-6182)

Posted here, courtesy of: ABuyer's Best Choice Realty

Local artist's work on exhibit at Fossil Site-Yet another reason to visit or relocate to Johnson City/Tri-Cities TN area!

2009-02-03T08:35:00.003-05:00

Local artist's work on exhibit at Fossil Site

By Allison Alfonso

Press Tempo Writer

What a surprise to discover Suzanne Stryk is exhibiting work at the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at the Gray Fossil Site. She's exhibited a lot of places, but few where it seems as appropriate.

Stryk has a master of arts degree in painting and bachelor's degree in art history. She's done medical illustration, illustrated her husband Dan's poetry and exhibited her nature and science-inspired paintings while taking occasional teaching jobs and workshops. Her color palette has evolved from muted greens to shining blues and more as she painted dragon flies, beetles, snakes, birds, antelopes, butterflies, nests, monkeys, seashells and ocean life. Her journals of images and fragmentary sentences suggest a scientist at work, and her works portray in format and substance man's need to categorize and make sense of the wild world.

As a child, she'd fill the bathtub with wild animals she'd found. Stryk told me she thanked her mother for never saying "no." She and Dan recently went to the Western coast and studied the shore life there: he wrote poetry and she painted pictures. What a life.

Suzanne's "Keeping An Eye On Things" is on display through April 12 at the fossil site and features paintings, sketches and drawings from 2001-08, journals, animal skulls and insect specimens. Some of the work was inspired by bones and materials found at the fossil site and the Smithsonian Institution and some by the insect collections of others.

Stryk's imagery is increasingly complex and her paintings more physically layered. Trying to understand is increasingly challenging. I can define the imagery, but there's no overall clarity, just mystery. Perhaps that's a point. Time is long and the world too vast to make sense of. Man is small: That's the feeling I left with.

Jessica Evans, fossil site exhibitions and marketing coordinator, walked through Stryk's second floor exhibit with me one recent Monday. We talked about interesting elements of each work while researchers and other site workers worked behind closed doors and open windows on fossils they've unearthed. Those fossils will someday tell us something new and definitive. No such luck with art, but then, we don't expect that. If it opens a small window of knowledge and curiosity for us, we're lucky.

"The artist listens, keeps a close eye, and attempts to translate the voice of nature so that others may hear," Stryk said in Evans' exhibit essay "The Natural Connection." "But the artist, also, sometimes resembles a scientist: collecting evidence, investigating what the subject can tell us, and interpreting this data to the rest of the world. Yet, in turn, the scientist at times resembles the artist: gathering specimens, arranging them in a fitting order, deliberating, then telling the story."

If that's not enough richness for you, visit the Frank H. McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Feb. 7-May 3 to see "River of Gold: PreColumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte." The exhibit of Panamanian gold circa AD 700-1100 by master artisans includes hammered repousse plaques, gold-sheathed ear rods, pendants, bells and precious and semi-precious stone, ivory and bone objects. Animals that reflect the diversity of species and animal-human composites are recurring themes.

The exhibit provides archaeological and cultural context, ethnohistorical information, excavation drawings and videotaped segments from the 1940 film footage of the excavations by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The cemetery and artifacts were overlooked by gold-seeking Spaniards in the 16th century and rediscovered when the Rio Grande de Cocle shifted its bed. The Peabody Museum at Harvard University carried out the first expeditions in the 1930s.

Allison Alfonso is a Tempo writer for the Johnson City Press. Reach her at aalfonso@johnsoncitypress.com.

For more stories, please visit http://www.johnsoncitypress.com. Thank you!

Reposted courtesy of ABuyer's Best Choice Realty: http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com

#1 Question Homebuyers ask Exclusive Buyer Agents

2009-01-15T20:29:00.004-05:00

Almost all Home Buyers have learned that they need a Buyer’s Agent.
But NOT all Buyer’s Agents are created equally!

The NUMBER ONE (1) QUESTION that we are asked is:

“What is the DIFFERENCE between a BUYER AGENT and an “EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENT” ???

There is a big difference between a Buyer Agent and an Exclusive Buyer Agent!

For example, the State of Tennessee requires all licensed Realtors® to give potential buyers a Disclosure Form that explains the various types of agency available in TN. This Document also ‘explains’ or describes each agency type and describes their responsibilities.

The problem with this requirement is that “EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agents” were omitted from the Disclosure Form altogether as a separate “Agency Option”! Here is where the Conflict of Interest arises.

There are Buyer Agents and Designated Buyer Agents in TN. The ‘designated’ means that one person in the firm is designated to represent the buyer and another represents the seller. But the Seller’s agent could be in the same firm, if you buy a firm listed property. That is one conflict.

Another is when a ‘Buyer Agent’ of a firm that lists properties asks you to sign an agency agreement. They most often ask you to “understand that (s)he will have to ‘default agency to a lesser form of representation, if you choose an in-house listing to purchase.” Since the word ‘default’ has received a negative response with buyers, the word has been changed in various states to ‘transfer, step up, shift, evolve, progress, advance, reassign, etc.” Attorneys are even suggesting terms to use in real estate teaching seminars, that have less negative connotations than what they are doing: ‘defaulting agency’!

While there are only a few Exclusive Buyer Agents in the state of Tennessee, that does not excuse TN (or any state) from recognizing a type of agency (‘Agency Choice’) that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR®) recognized and defined in their 1993 publication, “Agency Choices, Challenges, Opportunities,” (p. 25).

In the NAR® publication, Exclusive Buyer Agency is defined as follows:

“Exclusive buyer agency – The practice of representing only buyers and never sellers
in a transaction. The company never lists a seller's property and thus never has a seller as a
client.”® NAR® 1993

In 1995, EBA’s founded the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents® (NAEBA®) based upon NAR®’s definition of Exclusive Buyer Agency.

Internet savvy buyers, retirees, and former buyers may question, before or after a sale, if there is, or might have been, a ‘conflict of interest’ with their representation. Those buyers now call an EBA, an EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agent, to represent them. Many buyers know that a Buyer’s Agent is NOT an EXCLUSIVE Buyer’s Agent, unless (s)he is affiliated with a company that does NOT LIST properties!
That is the real difference between a ‘Buyer’s Agent’ and an ‘Exclusive Buyer’s Agent’! www.TNBuyerBroker.com -> see Video of a Client testimonial

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Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol TN New Year News Update

2009-01-01T13:04:00.010-05:00

1) Today's the day that Johnson City's Science Hill High School is performing at the Rose Bowl! Only six (6) bands throughout the nation were chosen for this special honor. See previous blog on DEC 28th, 2008, for more in depth information.
And for Real Estate BUYERS and relocation info for Tri-Cities TN, contact Janine or Ashley Wilson, Buyer Brokers: A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: Buyer Representation Exclusively.

2) News From Airfare Watchdog.com, check out the bargain airfare prices for travel from Tri-Cities TN airport to Seattle WA. Reported TODAY, flights are $275.00. Flights are limited, must be bought 7 days ahead, are on United, U.S.Air and last until April 9, 2009.

SUBMITTED BY: Janine Wilson, Buyer Broker/Founder, and Ashley Dean Wilson, Broker/Manager, A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: Buyer Representation Exclusively

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Johnson City TN's Science Hill High School Band Performing at Rose Bowl

2008-12-28T04:13:00.008-05:00

Once again, Johnson City Tennessee's Science Hill High School Band is performing in the Rose Bowl Parade! Thanks to Tom Stites, Science Hill's acclaimed Band Director and Instructor, TN's Science Hill School Band has once again achieved national recognition.

Stites has achieved a record that few high school band leaders attain, graduating almost 100% of his band members over the years. He is known for 'training musicians and performers' rather than merely marching band members. Johnson City, Tennessee, the Tri-Cities Tennessee area, and A Buyer's Best Choice Realty congratulate Tom Stites on his outstanding record and his many years at Science Hill High School!

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Johnson City, TN has 2 of only 13 FREE EMBARQ phones nationally for homeless

2008-12-27T14:14:00.006-05:00

Johnson City, TN has 2 pay phones of 13 in the United States to have free 10 minute calls offered by Embarq to families at homeless shelters…… the Salvation Army Center of Hope and the Johnson City Housing Authority, according to Sue Guinn Legg, writer for the Johnson City Press. The phones are available for homeless shelter residents to call their families or friends throughout the U.S. Johnson City (and Jonesborough TN, which is the "Oldest City in Tennessee) are located in the Tri-Cities Metro Area of Northeast TN (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN/VA)

“Johnson City (TN) was the only city in Tennessee and one of only two cities in the Southern Appalachian region included for free service,” according to Legg. The calls began at 8:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve and will continue until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, the 28th of December.

The 11 other shelter sites are in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Nevada.

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Counties in NE Tennessee, Washington and Sullivan,Tennessee’s lowest unemployment rates in November, 2008

2008-12-27T11:06:00.003-05:00

Two Counties in NE Tennessee, Washington and Sullivan, had two of Tennessee’s lowest unemployment rates in November, 2008. And the Tri-Cities TN rate was the lowest of all Tennessee large metro areas, according to staff reports in the Johnson City Press. “The Tri-Cities’ 5.9 percent rate was a full percentage point below the state average.” The TN state average in November was 6.9 percent.

Washington and Sullivan Counties of NE Tennessee include the Tri-Cities’ largest towns, Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, as well as the smaller communities of Gray, Jonesborough, Piney Flats, Blountville, Bluff City, Colonial Heights, to name a few.

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Jobless Rates Down In October

2008-12-16T15:18:00.000-05:00

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As of The End of November, Wednesday's October unadjusted employment data was another positive economic story for NE Tenn. cities and counties.
The data show unemployment dropping or staying the same in most of the cities and counties. The only exceptions were 0.2% increases in Unicoi and Hawkins counties and the city of Bristol unemployment rates.
In the cities category the biggest unemployment drops came in Johnson City and Bristol at 0.4% below the Sept. total. Kingsport's unemployment rate dropped 0.3% and Morristown stayed the same as the Sept. rate at 10.7%, which is the highest unemployment rate in the NE Tenn. cities category.
Looking at the data for the number of jobs shows Johnson City as the region's leader with 30,420 jobs. Kingsport ranks No. 2 with 17,940 jobs and Bristol barley edges out Morristown with 11,890 jobs.
Among the counties Sullivan continues as the county with the most jobs - 70,570. Washington County is second with 58,310 jobs.
October's unadjusted jobless data follows a bleak seasonally adjusted third quarter job report that show the regional losing 2,300 jobs.
CLICK HERE for that report.
In that report from ETSU economists Steb Hipple the Tri-Cities metro area lost 2,341 jobs in the third quarter v. the same time last year. Job losses were reported in professional and business services, government durable and nondurable manufacturing leisure and hospitality, wholesale trade, retail trade, transportation and utilities and other services.
According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October 2008 was 7.0 percent, 0.2 percentage point lower than the September rate of 7.2 percent. The United States unemployment rate for the month of October was 6.5 percent.
County non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for October 2008, show that 53 counties decreased. The rate increased in 27 counties and remained the same in 15 counties.
Williamson County registered the state's lowest county unemployment rate at 4.7 percent, down 0.3 percentage point from the September rate. Perry County had the state's highest at 17.4 percent, up from 16.7 in September, followed by Lauderdale County at 14.5 percent, up from 13.1 percent in September.
Knox County had the state's lowest major metropolitan rate at 5.0 percent, down 0.3 percentage point from the September rate. Davidson County was 5.5 percent, down from 5.8 the previous month. Hamilton County was at 6.1 percent the same as the September rate, and Shelby County was 7.1 percent, down from the September rate of 7.4.

Original Article By: Don Fenley

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Schools rated in East Tennessee: U.S. News and world reports

2008-12-09T09:53:00.000-05:00

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Last week, in a U.S. News and World Report study, several Northeast TN schools were rated among the best in the nation with regard to exceeding their state proficiency benchmarks and for serving all students including those who aren’t college bound.

Based on the study’s findings 2 Hawkins County schools, Volunteer High School in Church Hill and the small K-12 Clinch School in Eidson, would be ranked within the top 10 percent best performing high schools in the nation.

The U.S. News and World Report study analyzed 21,069 public high schools in 48 states using data from the 2006-2007 school year. There wasn’t enough information available from Oklahoma, Nevada or the District of Columbia to be included in the study.

Every school was judged in three parts including how well it served its entire student body, not just students who are college bound. It also judged how well students met or exceeded state proficiency guidelines.

The final part of the study assessed how well schools prepare students for college-level work.
A list of the “gold medal” winners, or the top 100 schools in the nation, was created from the results of the study, with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Va., being named number one for the second year in a row.

504 top-performing high schools nationwide earned silver medals after being ranked based on their college readiness index scores.

Tennessee had two silver medal schools including University School in Johnson City and Merrol Hyde Magnet School in Hendersonville.

High schools nationwide that excelled in the first two parts of the study were awarded bronze medals.

Aside from Volunteer and Clinch in Hawkins County, the other bronze medal winners in Northeast Tennessee included Unicoi County, Chucky Doak, North Greene and South Greene. A total of 25 Tennessee high schools were awarded bronze.

Volunteer High School principal Jim Dykes said his school’s bronze medal can largely be attributed to his hard-working staff.

Excerpts FROM: TIMES-NEWS ONLINE http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9009360

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A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: Johnson City/Tri-Cities TN 'safe haven' article

2008-12-03T13:39:00.000-05:00

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Tri-Cities/East Tennessee Region) help you find your place in a beautiful environment!! And, as
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Two recent pieces of real estate news may not fit the national profile, and they don’t
mean the area’s housing industry is on easy street, but the reports from Kiplinger’s magazine and a national agency suggest the Tri-Cities market remains somewhat protected from the problems plaguing many areas of the country.

On Saturday, Kiplinger’s, a national financial monthly, tabbed the Johnson City metro area
(Washington, Carter and Unicoi counties) as one of six “Safe Havens in Real Estate.”
And Tuesday — the same day the large metro-related “Case-Shiller Index” showed continued
plunging prices in its markets, another index showed the Kingsport-Bristol metro ranking 14th best out of 291 areas nationwide for year-to-year home price appreciation through Sept. 30 at 3.93 percent. Nationwide, the figures released by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) showed, prices declined by 6.0 percent over the same period.

Kingsport-Bristol’s 14th-place showing was identical to the second-quarter placement,
though year-to-year appreciation was down from 4.75 percent. Johnson City’s latest figure, shown in an index of unranked metros, was 3.63 percent, which would place it 18th, and was an
improvement from the second-quarter gain of 2.86 percent that would have put it 58th.
The OFHEO report also showed data for the July-September quarter compared to the quarter
before, and Kingsport-Bristol remained above water in that regard with a 0.69 percent
appreciation. Six of the top 20 year-to-year markets lost value in the third quarter compared to
the April-June quarter.

The Kiplinger’s article used data from Fiserv Lending Solutions, a home-price research
company, to determine that “in certain pockets across the country, the damage has been minimal. The article lumped Johnson City in with Lancaster, Pa., Clarksville, Pittsburgh, Albuquerque and Burlington, Vt. among cities whose “local economies have kept unemployment and foreclosure rates below average.”

That piece also noted that the cities making the list measured well on the “affordability
index” that measures home prices versus family income.

Kiplinger’s lists Johnson City’s median home price at $120,000, lowest of the cities
shown, but it also puts the 12-month change in home value at negative 0.4 percent. The other
metros all had modest gains. It notes the Johnson City market is driven by East Tennessee State University and new retirees — the so-called “halfbacks” who “used to spend summer in the north and winter in the south but are now making Tennessee their home year round.”
In the OFHEO release, Tennessee also made out well as a state. It saw annual appreciation of 1.38 percent, ranking 11th, though prices showed a drop of 0.68 percent from the second quarter to the third. Several other “Mountain South” metros also placed high on the OFHEO annual appreciation list. They included Greenville, S.C. (9th), Spartanburg, S.C. (11th), Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, N.C. (17th) and Asheville, N.C. (43rd). The OFHEO numbers come from sales of existing homes and refinances.

(Excerpts from article at Johnson City Press) (For full article, visit
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Detail.php?Cat=HOMEPAGE&ID=65933 )

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ABuyer's Best Choice Realty: Truly The Best Choice In NE Tennesse For Buyers!!

2008-07-08T16:00:00.000-04:00

ABuyer’s Best Choice Realty® (http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com) is committed to providing THE BEST home buying experience available, from NE Tennessee's, Tri-Cities (Including Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Greenville & more) ONLY Nationally Certified and Award Winning Exclusive Buyer Agents. Check out our Questions and Answers for more information about Exclusive Buyer Agency. Get informed about your opportunities as a home buyer, and the advantages you gain by using an EBA.
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East Tennessee: Tipton-Haynes video episode focuses on civilians during the Civil War

2008-01-29T12:47:00.000-05:00

One of three episodes on East Tennessee history was being taped Monday at Tipton-Haynes Historic Site by the East Tennessee Historical Society.
The videos will be part of a permanent exhibit titled Voices of the Land — People of East Tennessee that will be housed at the East Tennessee History Center at 601 Gay St., Knoxville.
The segment being filmed here is on the Civil War from the standpoint of civilians, according to Cherel Henderson. The filming will next move to the Dickson-Williams Mansion in Greeneville, focusing on the diary of Rhoda Williams, who opposed the division of the nation although her family owned slaves.
Other diary entries come from Effie Eagleton and Eliza Fain. Eliza Rhea Anderson Fain opposed Union intervention in what she considered the South’s business. “We are asked to submit to this rule ...They should treat us as brethren and let us go,” she wrote.
Williams, while favoring Union, recognized it was a hopeless case. “The Southern people will never come to any terms with Lincoln,” she wrote. “His policy is to crush the South and make us all slaves.”
The first film will be an orientation to the exhibit and the final will be on country music and how traditions were passed from father to son or daughter.
The script, utilizing the diaries, was written by Hillman and Carr from Washington, D.C., the producers of the series. The Johnson City unit is under the hands of producer Jennifer Gruber.
“The Civil War home front is a unique story to East Tennessee, Henderson said. “There was so much bitterness and division between families. The diaries show this agony.”
The taping began with doing exterior shots of the buildings involved. Monday’s session actually involved actors running lines.
Adam Alfrey, curator of the exhibit, said it will cover 8,000 square feet of the old customs house in Knoxville, and will also have a traveling exhibit. The total exhibit will cover from early settlement up to the present, combining artifacts with images. The videos will each run about six minutes.
Unlike most Civil War film re-creations, this one will not involve battles or scenes with uniformed re-enactors, but will focus on the lives of civilians as they try to cope with the hardships and violence that was ripping East Tennessee apart.

By James Brooks
Press Staff Writer
Johnson City Press Chronicle

Johnson City, TN : ANOTHER store coming to N.E. TN/Tri-Cities

2008-01-24T13:04:00.000-05:00

Johnson City, TN : ANOTHER store coming to N.E. TN/Tri-Cities

By Jeff Keeling
Press Business Editor
Johnson City Press Chronicle

Natural foods outlet to open State of Franklin location in June.

Johnson City will become home to the Tri-Cities’ first natural foods supermarket later this year when Fletcher, N.C.-based Earth Fare opens for business in a space near East Tennessee State University.
“We’ve been looking at Johnson City for a couple years, actually, and it was just difficult to find a site,” Earth Fare CEO Michael Cianciarulo said Monday. He said the company will put a couple of million dollars into retrofitting the 24,000-square-foot space – currently home to a White’s Fresh Foods – at 1735 W. State of Franklin before opening in June, and eventually hire about 100 employees.
Cianciarulo said Tri-Citians can expect a store that caters to, among others, the vegetarian, health food and epicurean markets, that sources much of its product locally and that is a good employer and corporate citizen.
“We think it’s going to be something that brings a lot of good products and options to the people of the Tri-Cities,” he said.
The origins of Earth Fare lie in “Dinner for the Earth,” a small natural food store that opened in Asheville in 1975, changed its name to Earth Fare in 1993, upsized in 1994 and opened its second store, in Charleston, S.C., in 1997. Today, Earth Fare has 13 stores in four states, with three more under way, but still espouses the values that spawned the first store, at least according to the “Mission and Values” section of the company’s Web site:
“We support the empowerment, development and wellness of our customers and staff by operating a successful business focused on education, fair trade, organic and local foods, and other healthy choices for the environment and ourselves.”
Earth Fare’s pending arrival means the 24,000-square-foot anchor of the University Plaza strip center won’t sit waiting on a tenant. That was good news Monday to Larry England, who owns a Cartridge World store occupying one of the center’s smaller spaces.
“I was in a different business before this in a strip center and one of our main anchors went dark about a year after we had moved in – it really made a huge impact on our traffic,” England said.
England is excited about the arrival of Earth Fare and expects it to have positive effects on the 20-year-old center. “I think it’ll help draw additional tenants,” he said.
Cianciarulo said Johnson City probably would have a store already were it not for the difficulty in locating the chosen site, which he called a good size (Earth Fare’s prototype is 27,000 square feet) and good location for Johnson City and for access to shoppers from other parts of the Tri-Cities.
“We have Johnson City people that travel a long way to buy groceries,” Cianciarulo said. “We bring almost 30,000 items in one building that may be available throughout the market in scattered smaller stores, but can’t be found in one place.”
Earth Fares have full-service meat departments, large produce sections, gourmet cheese that is cut and wrapped on-site after weekly deliveries from New York City and Europe, and extensive beer and wine selections, though the Johnson City store won’t have a wine section. The new store also will feature a deli/cafe, a large selection of nutritional supplements and, Cianciarulo said, selections from local farms and small businesses.
“We’re going to go out and open the door to anybody that we can support in the local arena,” Cianciarulo said. “It could be somebody with a marinade sauce that’s locally produced or a small farmer. We’re buying broccoli from Boone, N.C., and shipping it to all our stores, we purchased millions of dollars worth of local products last year, and we go out of our way, no matter how small a guy is, to try and support them.”
Despite becoming the country’s third-largest natural foods retailer (sales exceeded $100 million last year and its plans call for opening five or six stores a year), Cianciarulo said the company is sticking to an approach that benefits employees and seems to avoid running the “little guy” – such as Johnson City’s two existing health food stores – out of business.
“We bring more exposure to what they stand for, and they seem to thrive after we come in,” Cianciarulo said of independent competitors.
He said Earth Fare offers good benefits and gives full-time jobs to about 65 percent of employees, compared to about 30 percent in the supermarket industry as a whole.

Happy New Year 2008 To A BUYER'S MARKET!!!

2008-01-15T15:05:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year 2008 From A Buyer's Best Choice Realty! Many potential homebuyers are sitting on the sidelines when they should be making a move. It is a RAPIDLY growing Buyer's Market! What do you think the smart investors do in other investment areas when the good investments drop in price? Whether yo are an investor, a retiree, or you simply notice that you might be able to buy for less per month than you can even THINK of renting something similar or better; Now Is The Time. Come to Northeast Tennessee. See what Johnson City, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, and all the Tri-Cities/Tri-State region has to offer you!

Look around for free at our website ... even search MLS listings of homes for sale without registering!

Come visit http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/

Bristol Motor Speedway Raceweek Is HERE!!

2007-08-21T13:55:00.000-04:00

It is Race Week here in the Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol) Metro Area! The area is buzzing with excitement. If locals don't care to, or cannot get tickets to, the BIG Races at Bristol Motor Speedway, it has been said that the "Most Bang For Your Buck" is to attend the Wednesday night races, which includes the "all out" truck racing! There are plenty of other great activities in the Tri-Cities to attend this week, and always! Don't miss out... If you are thinking about relocating to the area, moving across town, or retiring here, and you need a home, condo, land, or any form of Real Estate; Contact ABuyer's Best Choice Realty and ask about how this area can satisfy YOUR interests. Also, as THE Exclusive Buyer Agency, located in Johnson City, TN, we can help you find what you need, as a BUYER, with NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST! Visit our website at http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/ for more about our area and agents! Tri-Cities/upper East Tennessee has everything to offer. From outdoor recreation, to indoor entertainment and culture. From racing to relaxing, Let us help you enjoy the area as we do!

Summer Homes Heat Up In East Tennessee! It's A Buyer's Market!

2007-06-27T15:54:00.000-04:00

Summer has sprung, and so has the housing market in the upper east Tennessee region. In the last 2 days alone, approximately 220 new listings have come on the market! If you are a buyer, it is definitely YOUR market! Come search for new and available MLS listings for land, condos, residential homes, commercial properties in the areas listed below in "Searching For "Homes In Johnson City, TN or Tri-Cities Tennessee"; Search for free with no registration; Look up tax rates for the Tri-Cities and surrounding area counties; Check out School or Law Enforcement/Police sites in the east TN area, Learn about Exclusive Buyer's Agency and how we can serve your best interests as a Buyer. If you are local, or relocating, our agents CAN assist you! Please see our "Did you know???" posted on June 14th, 2007, below!

Searching For Homes In Johnson City, TN or Tri-Cities Tennessee?

2007-06-20T16:32:00.000-04:00

Are you searching for homes in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area? Have you gotten frustrated with not finding addresses or other useful information at sites such as Homes.com or Realtor.com? Some vendors do not even give you more than one photo, if there are more available online. If you are looking for homes, land, a condo, or any other type of property in any of the areas listed below, you can use our MLS search link without having to register, sign in, et cetera! We want you to be able to search freely and privately. If you wish further information, you may request it through our site, though it is in no way mandatory. We RESPECT YOUR PRIVACY!!

(Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Elizabethton, Gray, Erwin, Unicoi, Piney Flats, Greeneville, Telford, Blountville, Bluff City, Church Hill, Butler, Hampton, Mountain City, Flag Pond, Watauga Lake, Boone Lake, South Holston LakeBulls Gap, Mount Carmel, Rogersville, Surgoinsville, LimestoneWatauga, Fordtown, Sulphur Springs, Bowmantown, Fall Branch AND All communities in Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Unicoi, Johnson, Hawkins, and Greene Counties)

http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com

Exclusive Buyer Agent -vs- Buyer Agent in Real Estate

2007-06-14T14:28:00.000-04:00

DID YOU KNOW ???

Some agents advertise as Exclusive Buyer Agents when they are NOT EBA’s, MISLEADING Consumers. The National Association of Realtors® in 1993 defined Exclusive Buyer Agency as:

“The practice of representing ONLY buyers and never sellers in a transaction. THE COMPANY NEVER LISTS A SELLER’S PROPERTY AND THUS NEVER HAS A SELLER AS A CLIENT.” NAR® Agency Choices and Challenges, 1993

Don’t be fooled ! We are THE NE TN Company-Realtors who have NEVER listed a home or had a Seller as a client. We work for Buyers ONLY! That is what an EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENT is!

For more information, visit out websites, search for homes free, check out the Exclusive Buyer Agent Bios, learn about Tennessee and their low tax rates, moderate weather, beautiful Mountains and Lakes, and why NE TN/SW VA was awarded the first ever "All American Region Award." It's a great place for retirees, beginning and established families, singles, hikers, boaters, bikers, students, professionals, and anyone looking to relocate.

http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/

Choose your OWN representative: one who
Does NOT EVER LIST properties,
Does NOT EVER represent Sellers, and
Whose Agency NEVER LISTS or REPRESENTS SELLERS !
NEVER a CONFLICT OF INTEREST!

Happy New Year From Johnson City, TN Tri-Cities EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agency

2006-12-28T15:00:00.000-05:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: Buyer Representation Exclusively (NEVER listing, ONLY working for BUYERS), wishes everyone a Happy New Year. We serve the Tri-Cities, including Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, , Elizabethton, Jonesborough, Gray, Blountville, Bluff City, Telford, Greenville, Piney Flats, Churchill, Mt. Carmel, and all areas in between. We hope our past clients and friends are enjoying the Holiday Season, and that our current customers and clients are doing so, as well! If you are looking to relocate, retire, purchase a place for a son or daughter attending ETSU or possibly its new School of Pharmacy, check out our website at http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com for more info and contact information. Happy Holidays to all!! And welcome to the New Year and to all new students!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: (EBA) Buyer Agent Realtors; Exclusive Buyer Representation In NE Tennessee ( TN )

2006-04-24T11:01:00.000-04:00

Contact us for help in finding your "dream" home. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in Northeast Tennessee. If you are interested in buying real estate in Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Watauga Lake area, or other towns in the Tri-Cities region, we can help you find the right home for YOU, help you negotiate the right price to pay for that home, and help you throughout the process of purchasing that home. See our web site today at http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/ to do searches for ACTIVE listings, for contact information, and for more information on our beautiful area!!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty Takes Pride In Northeast Tennessee And Helping Buyers Find The Homes Right For Them!

2006-04-17T14:47:00.000-04:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty is proud to be the ONLY Agency in the region to represent Buyer's EXCLUSIVELY! We love our area. Come see why!! Please visit our web-site ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) for information about purchasing real estate anywhere in the Tri-Cities, TN region -- including Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Watauga Lake, Mountain City, Roan Mountain, Rogersville, Greenville, and other communities here in the beautiful mountain area of NE Tennessee.

What is being said about Exclusive Buyer Agents & Exclusive Buyer Representation: Buying a Home, Lot, Land, Acreage, Investment, or other Real Estate

2006-03-07T11:52:00.000-05:00

Buyer Agents and Exclusive Buyer Agency is NOT a new concept. Since the mid 1990's many news publications have touted the importance of hiring your OWN buyer agent, and particularly recommending Exclusive Representation from a 'True Buyer's Agent,' the 'Exclusive Buyer Agent (EBA)'.If you plan to purchase a home or buy land or other real property, you may want to become more informed about the type of buyer brokers and agents available in your area you are interested.Here are just a few news quotes found during the early years. Come back to our site later and we will give you some later quotes and their sources.

"Unless the agent is an exclusive buyer's agent..... there is a potential conflict of interest" CHICAGO SUN TIMES JUNE 22,1997

"Hiring a buyer's broker costs the home buyer nothing extra" CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAY 31, 1997

“Exclusive agencies are best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering a buyer broker in the first place."

"Exclusive buyer's brokers work only with buyers and don't take listings. They're obligated to help you find the best deal and lowest price." Kiplinger's

"Many people don't realize that, unless specifically stated otherwise, brokers are legal representatives of sellers. A buyer's broker, representing only the buyer, may be able to secure a better price and better terms." Good Housekeeping

"Nader again held up exclusive buyer brokerage as the only legitimate option for the home buying public." RALPH NADER - AGENCY LAW QUARTERLY AUGUST 1996

"Exclusive Buyer's Agents work only for consumers and often can save them money" LOS ANGELES TIMES JANUARY 7, 1996

"Only by using an exclusive buyer agent can a buyer be sure all information is kept confidential. Only an exclusive buyer agent can give the buyer an objective, experienced opinion of the homes viewed to ensure the buyer gets the right home, in the right location, at the right price." Mobility Magazine

"But consumer advocates say it cheats both buyers and sellers, denying them an agent's allegiance and undivided attention at a time when they're making a major financial decision."You're either loyal or you're not. It's like being slightly pregnant," says Maureen F. Glasheen, former counsel to the New York secretary of state, who opposes dual agency. " Wall Street Journal

"Unlike the traditional agent who looks out for the seller, a buyer broker acts as your advocate, helping you find the home you want, then negotiating the lowest possible price." MONEY MAGAZINE MAY 1995

"consumer groups strongly endorse the use of buyer's brokers to avoid conflicts of interest" ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER JULY 14, 1996

" Exclusive buyer agents make every effort to get the lowest possible price for their buyers" THE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER MARCH 23,1997

"If your real estate agent isn't a buyer broker, he works for the seller." US News

"Groups such as the Consumer Federation and the American Association of Retired Persons recommend using buyer's agents... the reason is they work" SMART MONEY JUNE 1995

"The only way to get an agent really on your side is to use an exclusive buyer's agent. I wholeheartedly suggest you look for one when you get ready to buy." TIPS AND TRAPS WHEN BUYING A HOME / by Robert Irwin

"Until recently, all residential real estate agents and brokers represented the sellers, a fact lost on most home buyers. Now... a new breed of brokers has emerged to fend for them." THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"You save big bucks by hiring a buyer broker" MONEY MAGAZINE JULY 1996

To learn more about Exclusive Buyer Agency, to search for homes and property in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.... the Tri-Cities, TN area... including Johnson City and Kingsport, TN and Bristol, TN/VA and the award winning NE Tennessee/Virginia Area, go to http://tnbuyerbroker.com/ or call Toll Free: 1-877-693-0533. Search For Homes on our site!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: The Tri-Cities and NE Tennessee Region's Only Exclusive Buyer's Agency Looking Forward To Spring

2006-03-02T11:28:00.000-05:00

Although the winter season has not, BY FAR, deterred Buyers from visiting and Buying in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Gray, Jonesborough, Blountville, and other surrounding areas here in NE Tennesse, everyone is looking forward to the rapidly approaching spring beauty!
If you are looking to relocate, retire, invest, attend ETSU, move to another location in the area, or just to find a second home, you should come take a look at our area in the spring! The vibrant colors, rolling hills, and lush mountain views cannot be beat. Also, many sellers feel that it is better to market their home during the spring through fall season, although we have no shortage of new and previously owned homes on an off the market anytime during the year. Schedule a trip now to visit one of the most picturesque regions of the country during the beautiful mild spring season! Get in some hiking, camping, or siteseeing while you are here! Check out our website (www.TNBuyerBroker.com) to search for ACTIVE MLS area listings, links, contact info, and more. Let A Buyer's Best Choice Realty, an agency with no conflict of interest, since we NEVER list properties ourselves, help you to continue your journey in this community, or to further enhance your life by assisting you in becoming a part of our warm and inviting style of life, family, and community!!

Do You Have A Son Or Daughter Attending Or Planning To Attend East Tennessee State University ( ETSU )?

2006-02-28T12:18:00.000-05:00

If you have a son or daughter currently attending, or planning to attend East Tennessee State University ( ETSU ), A Buyer's Best Choice Realty in Johnson City can assist you with an investment in a condo or rental property for your son or daughter to live in while at ETSU. We can also assist you with any other possible investment options within the Tri-Cities area including Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, and Jonesborough. Let A Buyer's Best Choice Realty, the only EXCLUSIVE Buyer's Agency in Northeast Tennessee, help you with options that could benifit your whole family. ( http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com )

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty Wishes You A Happy Valentine's Day And Invites You To Check Out Bed And Breakfasts (B&B) In NE Tennessee!

2006-02-10T12:37:00.000-05:00

We at A Buyer's Best Choice Realty would like to wish all of our family, friends, customers, clients, and future clients a Happy Valentine's Day. We encourage you all to check out the wonderful Bed and Breakfasts in this area; especially in Jonesborough, Butler, and Mountain City, TN. Also, if you are interested in buying investment properties, a new home for relocation, retirement, or as a second home getaway, feel free to browse our website at http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com for ACTIVE listings from all agencies that list with the area MLS. Also, find links to other information about this beatiful area. Feel free to sign up for information, or contact us directly on our toll free number (1-877-693-0533). Let a qualified EXCLUSIVE Buyer's Agent help you with your needs. We are the only EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agency in the entire Tri-Cities TN/VA area. We never list properties so, there is never a conflict of interest, or any doubt that we work for you, the BUYER, to find and get the best price for whatever property you choose.

ABuyer's Best Choice Realty: Washington Co. RATED 2ND HIGHEST IN STATE OF TENNESSEE For Technical Jobs/Also One Of The Most Desirable Places To Retire

2006-02-03T15:13:00.000-05:00

According to a survey conducted by UT and announced December 2004, Region 11 (which includes Washington County) was rated second highest in the State for volume of technical jobs. Combine this with the reasons which make this area such a great place to live and retire, and we have even more potential for growth which makes the Tri-Cities a highly desirable place to relocate for technical jobs or for finding a niche to fill with a new technical business or service. For more information on the Technical Ranking, See the December 2005 issue of Johnson City Business through the Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce, or contact us through our web site at www.TNBuyerBroker.comJohnson City and the Tri-Cities area has also been written up as one of the most desirable places to retire in the Country. With our full four seasons (generally mild), and the great cost of living, including no state income tax, many people have found our area to be most appealing. We have clients who originally had considered Asheville, NC , which is only 45 minutes from here, decide to move here for these reasons as well. Many retirees, and those wanting a better "family environment" have relocated to Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Elizabethton, and areas in between. A Buyer's Best Choice Realty ( http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/ ) has been able to provide quality service in the informational forum, the process of getting to know our area, finding a suitable home or lot to build on, and helping Buyers through the home buying process.Check us out our web site, maybe give us a call, and come join us in our beautiful part of the country, with activities to suit all tastes!

What Brought Us to Tri-Cities TN/VA Area: Johnson City- Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA?

2006-01-31T11:41:00.000-05:00

Twenty Eight years ago, my husband and I were looking for the PERFECT place to relocate: to live, to work, and to raise our children. Little did we know that we had also found the PERFECT place to retire in the future!Kingsport, TN was advertising for a Neurologist, but Johnson City, TN, was not at that time. Never having been to Tri-Cities, TN, despite living in NC for many years, we visited Kingsport and found a lovely town, but were particularly drawn to the people, the beauty of the area, and the outstanding medical community as a whole! Tri-Cities people are warm and accepting, the schools are good, the weather provides 4 moderate seasons, the job market is excellent, the shopping is diverse, and there are so many free and exciting outdoor opportunities, festivals and ‘artsy-crafty’ activities within a short drive. While we chose to live in Johnson City, as it suited our needs better at the time, the entire Tri-Cities area soon became our “heaven on earth!”Our sons are grown now and we are looking ahead to our retirement years. There are many activities that we enjoyed when our children were young, that we will enjoy once again, from a NEW perspective, when we retire in a few years. We look forward to those days and continue to be thankful for the day we learned about “THE Best Kept Secret in America”…….. the Tri-Cities TN/VA area, also known as “THE BEST PLACE in the U.S. to live AND to retire!”Call A Buyer's Best Choice Realty® to find out more about relocating to one of the several larger or smaller communities within Tri-Cities TN/VA. Having been recognized as “The Best Place in the U.S. to Retire,” “The Best Place in the Southeast to open a new Restaurant,” the first ever “All American City/Region,” among so MANY other awards that are meaningful to relocating families, college-bound students, and job-seekers, it is no wonder that we have so many Buyers looking for a real estate agent (or Realtor®) who does NOT have a conflict of interest…. an agent who NEVER represents Sellers, one who NEVER lists properties or homes…… the EBA or Exclusive Buyer Agent. That is the difference between a “Buyer Agent” and an “Exclusive Buyer Agent”! An EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agent NEVER lists a home or represents a seller of real estate! Know the difference and ask the right questions!Check out our website at http://tnbuyerbroker.com/ or call us Toll Free at 1-877-693-0533. Our FIRST priority is your happiness! We want you to know about the area as well as we do, because an informed decision is the ONLY way to buy a home. Let an Exclusive Buyer Agent represent you in finding the home of your dreams! We strive to ensure that you get the “best home for the best (lowest) price”!!! See what consumer advocates and former clients have to say about us! Janine Wilson, Broker/Founder, A Buyer’s Best Choice Realty®

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: (EBA) Buyer Agent Realtors; Exclusive Buyer Representation In NE Tennessee ( TN )

2006-01-25T10:28:00.000-05:00

Contact us for help in finding your "dream" home. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in Northeast Tennessee. If you are interested in buying real estate in Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton or other towns in the Tri-Cities region, we can help you find the right home for YOU, help you negotiate the right price to pay for that home, and help you throughout the process of purchasing that home. See our web site today at http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/ to do searches for ACTIVE listings, for contact information, and for more information on our beautiful area!!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty Takes Pride In Northeast Tennessee And Helping Buyers Find The Homes Right For Them!

2006-01-19T10:41:00.000-05:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty is proud to be the ONLY Agency in the region to represent Buyer's EXCLUSIVELY! We love our area. Come see why!! Please visit our web-site ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) for information about purchasing real estate anywhere in the Tri-Cities, TN region -- including Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Watauga Lake, Mountain City, Roan Mountain, Rogersville, and other communities here in the beautiful mountain area of NE Tennessee.

What is being said about Exclusive Buyer Agents & Exclusive Buyer Representation: Buying a Home, Lot, Land, Acreage, Investment, or other Real Estate

2006-01-09T11:06:00.000-05:00

Buyer Agents and Exclusive Buyer Agency is NOT a new concept. Since the mid 1990's many news publications have touted the importance of hiring your OWN buyer agent, and particularly recommending Exclusive Representation from a 'True Buyer's Agent,' the 'Exclusive Buyer Agent (EBA)'.

If you plan to purchase a home or buy land or other real property, you may want to become more informed about the type of buyer brokers and agents available in your area you are interested.

Here are just a few news quotes found during the early years. Come back to our site later and we will give you some later quotes and their sources.

"Unless the agent is an exclusive buyer's agent..... there is a potential conflict of interest"CHICAGO SUN TIMES JUNE 22,1997

"Hiring a buyer's broker costs the home buyer nothing extra"CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAY 31, 1997

“Exclusive agencies are best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering a buyer broker in the first place."

"Exclusive buyer's brokers work only with buyers and don't take listings. They're obligated to help you find the best deal and lowest price."Kiplinger's

"Many people don't realize that, unless specifically stated otherwise, brokers are legal representatives of sellers. A buyer's broker, representing only the buyer, may be able to secure a better price and better terms."Good Housekeeping

"Nader again held up exclusive buyer brokerage as the only legitimate option for the home buying public."RALPH NADER - AGENCY LAW QUARTERLY AUGUST 1996

"Exclusive Buyer's Agents work only for consumers and often can save them money"LOS ANGELES TIMES JANUARY 7, 1996

"Only by using an exclusive buyer agent can a buyer be sure all information is kept confidential. Only an exclusive buyer agent can give the buyer an objective, experienced opinion of the homes viewed to ensure the buyer gets the right home, in the right location, at the right price."Mobility Magazine

"But consumer advocates say it cheats both buyers and sellers, denying them an agent's allegiance and undivided attention at a time when they're making a major financial decision."You're either loyal or you're not. It's like being slightly pregnant," says Maureen F. Glasheen, former counsel to the New York secretary of state, who opposes dual agency. "Wall Street Journal

"Unlike the traditional agent who looks out for the seller, a buyer broker acts as your advocate, helping you find the home you want, then negotiating the lowest possible price."MONEY MAGAZINE MAY 1995

"consumer groups strongly endorse the use of buyer's brokers to avoid conflicts of interest"ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER JULY 14, 1996

" Exclusive buyer agents make every effort to get the lowest possible price for their buyers"THE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER MARCH 23,1997

"If your real estate agent isn't a buyer broker, he works for the seller."US News

"Groups such as the Consumer Federation and the American Association of Retired Persons recommend using buyer's agents... the reason is they work"SMART MONEY JUNE 1995

"The only way to get an agent really on your side is to use an exclusive buyer's agent. I wholeheartedly suggest you look for one when you get ready to buy."TIPS AND TRAPS WHEN BUYING A HOME / by Robert Irwin

"Until recently, all residential real estate agents and brokers represented the sellers, a fact lost on most home buyers. Now... a new breed of brokers has emerged to fend for them." THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"You save big bucks by hiring a buyer broker"MONEY MAGAZINE JULY 1996

To learn more about Exclusive Buyer Agency, to search for homes and property in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.... the Tri-Cities, TN area... including Johnson City and Kingsport, TN and Bristol, TN/VA and the award winning NE Tennessee/Virginia Area, go to http://tnbuyerbroker.com/ or call Toll Free: 1-877-693-0533. Search For Homes on our site!

ABuyer's Best Choice Realty: Washington Co. RATED 2ND HIGHEST IN STATE OF TENNESSEE For Technical Jobs/Also One Of The Most Desirable Places To Retire

2006-01-05T10:58:00.000-05:00

According to a survey conducted by UT and announced December 2004, Region 11 (which includes Washington County) was rated second highest in the State for volume of technical jobs. Combine this with the reasons which make this area such a great place to live and retire, and we have even more potential for growth which makes the Tri-Cities a highly desirable place to relocate for technical jobs or for finding a niche to fill with a new technical business or service. For more information on the Technical Ranking, See the December 2005 issue of Johnson City Business through the Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce, or contact us through our web site at www.TNBuyerBroker.com
Johnson City and the Tri-Cities area has also been written up as one of the most desirable places to retire in the Country. With our full four seasons (generally mild), and the great cost of living, including no state income tax, many people have found our area to be most appealing. We have clients who originally had considered Asheville, NC , which is only 45 minutes from here, decide to move here for these reasons as well. Many retirees, and those wanting a better "family environment" have relocated to Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Elizabethton, and areas in between. A Buyer's Best Choice Realty ( http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/ ) has been able to provide quality service in the informational forum, the process of getting to know our area, finding a suitable home or lot to build on, and helping Buyers through the home buying process.Check us out our web site, maybe give us a call, and come join us in our beautiful part of the country, with activities to suit all tastes!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: Give Yourself A New Year's Treat! Visit NE Tennessee For Relocation, Retirement, Or Investment And Let An EBA Help You

2006-01-04T12:21:00.000-05:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty is proud to be the ONLY Agency in the region to represent Buyer's EXCLUSIVELY! We love our area. Come see why!! Please visit our web-site ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) for information about purchasing real estate anywhere in the Tri-Cities, TN region -- including Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Watauga Lake, Mountain City, Roan Mountain, Rogersville, and other communities here in the beautiful mountain area of NE Tennessee.

What Brought Us to Tri-Cities TN/VA Area: Johnson City- Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA?

2005-12-19T11:19:00.000-05:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: Holiday And Christmas Time In The Tri-Cities, Northeast Tennessee

2005-12-13T13:48:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays to ALL!! We thought that as the Christmas/Holiday/New Year's time of year rolled around that we here at A Buyer's Best Choice Realty would all be taking the free time we would have to decorate, shop, and all get into the normal, personal holiday routines. As you can see from the gaps in our posts, we have been busier than ever helping people like yourself, who want to relocate to our beautiful area, find and buy their homes during the holidays as if it were any other time of the year. We are fortunate enough to have a staff willing to put in the extra time to help BUYERS get the level of service clients have come to expect from A Buyer's Best Choice Realty, no matter what time of year it is in NE Tennessee! Feel free to check out our web site for info, inquiries, ACTIVE area MLS listings, and more at: http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com.

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty: (EBA) Buyer Agent Realtors; Exclusive Buyer Representation In NE Tennessee ( TN )

2005-12-01T12:26:00.000-05:00

Contact us for help in finding your "dream" home. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in Northeast Tennessee. If you are interested in buying real estate in Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton or other towns in the Tri-Cities region, we can help you find the right home for YOU, help you negotiate the right price to pay for that home, and help you throughout the process of purchasing that home. See our web site today at http://www.TNBuyerBroker.com to do searches for ACTIVE listings, for contact information, and for more information on our beautiful area!!

Do You Have A Son Or Daughter Attending Or Planning To Attend East Tennessee State University ( ETSU )?

2005-11-29T13:05:00.000-05:00

What is being said about Exclusive Buyer Agents & Exclusive Buyer Representation: Buying a Home, Lot, Land, Acreage, Investment, or other Real Estate

2005-11-28T22:54:00.000-05:00

Buyer Agents and Exclusive Buyer Agency is NOT a new concept. Since the mid 1990's many news publications have touted the importance of hiring your OWN buyer agent, and particularly recommending Exclusive Representation from a 'True Buyer's Agent,' the 'Exclusive Buyer Agent (EBA)'.

If you plan to purchase a home or buy land or other real property, you may want to become more informed about the type of buyer brokers and agents available in your area you are interested. Here are just a few news quotes found during the early years. Come back to our site later and we will give you some later quotes and their sources.

"Unless the agent is an exclusive buyer's agent..... there is a potential conflict of interest"CHICAGO SUN TIMES JUNE 22,1997

"Hiring a buyer's broker costs the home buyer nothing extra"CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAY 31, 1997

“Exclusive agencies are best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering a buyer broker in the first place." "Exclusive buyer's brokers work only with buyers and don't take listings. They're obligated to help you find the best deal and lowest price."Kiplinger's

"Many people don't realize that, unless specifically stated otherwise, brokers are legal representatives of sellers. A buyer's broker, representing only the buyer, may be able to secure a better price and better terms."Good Housekeeping

"Nader again held up exclusive buyer brokerage as the only legitimate option for the home buying public."RALPH NADER - AGENCY LAW QUARTERLY AUGUST 1996

"Exclusive Buyer's Agents work only for consumers and often can save them money"LOS ANGELES TIMES JANUARY 7, 1996

"Only by using an exclusive buyer agent can a buyer be sure all information is kept confidential. Only an exclusive buyer agent can give the buyer an objective, experienced opinion of the homes viewed to ensure the buyer gets the right home, in the right location, at the right price."Mobility Magazine

"But consumer advocates say it cheats both buyers and sellers, denying them an agent's allegiance and undivided attention at a time when they're making a major financial decision."You're either loyal or you're not. It's like being slightly pregnant," says Maureen F. Glasheen, former counsel to the New York secretary of state, who opposes dual agency. "Wall Street Journal

"Unlike the traditional agent who looks out for the seller, a buyer broker acts as your advocate, helping you find the home you want, then negotiating the lowest possible price."MONEY MAGAZINE MAY 1995

"consumer groups strongly endorse the use of buyer's brokers to avoid conflicts of interest"ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER JULY 14, 1996

" Exclusive buyer agents make every effort to get the lowest possible price for their buyers"THE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER MARCH 23,1997

If your real estate agent isn't a buyer broker, he works for the seller.US News

"Groups such as the Consumer Federation and the American Association of Retired Persons recommend using buyer's agents... the reason is they work"SMART MONEY JUNE 1995

"The only way to get an agent really on your side is to use an exclusive buyer's agent. I wholeheartedly suggest you look for one when you get ready to buy."TIPS AND TRAPS WHEN BUYING A HOME / by Robert Irwin

"Until recently, all residential real estate agents and brokers represented the sellers, a fact lost on most home buyers. Now... a new breed of brokers has emerged to fend for them." THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"You save big bucks by hiring a buyer broker"MONEY MAGAZINE JULY 1996

To learn more about Exclusive Buyer Agency, to search for homes and property in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.... the Tri-Cities, TN area... including Johnson City and Kingsport, TN and Bristol, TN/VA and the award winning NE Tennessee/Virginia Area, go to http://TNBuyerBroker.com or call Toll Free: 1-877-693-0533. Search For Homes on our site!

Thanksgiving In Northeast TN: A Buyer's Best Choice Realty Looks Forward To The Holidays!

2005-11-23T10:54:00.000-05:00

As temperatures have dropped a bit, it has made the holiday time this year especially enjoyable! We have gotten some snow flurries which just adds to the dream effect of the holiday season. Although some of the higher elevations received a little more, we have just had some for show. A Buyer's Best Choice Realty would like to wish all of our current and former clients, and all of our friends (many who were former clients) a Happy Thanksgiving, and safe travels to those coming, and going! If you are considering relocating or looking for a place to retire, feel free to come and visit our beautiful area and let an Exlusive Buyer's Agent/Broker show you around so that you can see why we love the NE Tennessee region, no matter what the season!! Check out our website ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) for contact information and more!! Happy Thanksgiving to ALL !!!

Realtors Who Serve Buyer's As Exlusive Agents In Northeast Tennessee: A Buyer's Best Choice Realty

2005-11-22T12:54:00.000-05:00

As Realtors, we have the expertise and understanding of current market conditions that will help you find your dream home at the right price. A real estate transaction is the largest financial investment that most people will ever make. An Exclusive Buyers Agency (because we represent BUYERS only -- we never represent Sellers!) will provide you with objective and thorough information about any property that may interest you. Check out A Buyer's Best Choice Realty's web site ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) to contact us, learn more about EBA's,
search for ALL ACTIVE listings right from our site in the NE Tennessee MLS area, and much more!!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty Takes Pride In Northeast Tennessee And Helping Buyers Find The Homes Right For Them!

2005-11-21T10:51:00.000-05:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty is proud to be the ONLY Agency in the region to represent Buyer's EXCLUSIVELY! We love our area. Come see why!! Please visit our web-site ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) for information about purchasing real estate anywhere in the Tri-Cities, TN region -- including Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Watauga Lake, Mountain City, Roan Mountain, Rogersville, and other communities here in the beautiful mountain area of NE Tennessee.

Fall Weather in N.E. TN-Tri Cities TN and Southwest Virginia a Beautiful Season

2005-11-20T09:37:00.000-05:00

Johnson City TN, Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, and the surrounding smaller communities have experienced a beautiful fall season with alternating warm days/cool nights and now predominately cool days and cooler nights. The beautiful leaf colors of red, yellow, and orange have mostly passed their peak after the late arrival of fall. The brisk weather that greets us each morning is invigorating as we approach the holiday season.

Thanksgiving is around the corner and singles, newlyweds, families with young children, students at ETSU, the Quillen College of Medicine, NE TN Technical School, King College, Milligan College, as well as RELOS and retirees who have also moved to the Tri-Cities are looking forward to joining their families and friends in this “Little Part of Heaven” to give thanks for our many blessings. We live in beautiful surroundings with the friendliest people of any area that we have ever lived! What a wonderful place to live and work; to raise children; to attend college, graduate school, medical school or a residency program; to relocate to or to retire! With 4 wonderful moderate seasons, the beauty of the mountains, the rolling hills and valleys, and the pristine waters of the area lakes, almost all of the Tri-cities area offers year-round festivals, abundant recreational activities, and a climate relatively free of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, forest fires, the mud slides and other disasters that some other beautiful areas of the country unfortunately live in fear of.

The caring people of the Tri-Cities, TN/VA recognize the trauma that others face daily and are very sensitive to those concerns in other areas of the country and the world. Northeast Tennesseans are always reaching out with gifts and cash donations and many are actually traveling to offer first hand assistance to those who have been traumatized.

Learn more about this area of the U.S. and visit our website to learn about how you can receive more information about Johnson City, TN, Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, and the surrounding smaller communities: the weather, the people, the activities, the schools, the festivals, the lakes, the housing and land, colleges and universities, the low crime rate, the outstanding medical care and more. Ask an Exclusive Buyer Agent to tell you how they can help you decide if theTri-Cities fit your idea of a place to relocate or to retire. EBAs never try to sell you anything! They never list homes or property. They represent Buyers EXCLUSIVELY, unlike traditional real estate agents and Realtors, who list properties or their Agencies list homes and land. Exclusive Buyer Agents/Brokers have YOUR best interest at heart. Check out http://tnbuyerbroker.com/ . Or call Toll Free 1-877-693-0533 and talk with the Broker/Founder, Janine Wilson, at A Buyer’s Best Choice Realty®. Read the testimonials of the EBA clients of "A Buyer's Best Choice Realty", who are glad they chose nationally accredited EXCLUSIVE Buyer Representatives (CEBA) to assist them with their real estate questions and relocation needs!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty Provides Quality Buyer Exclusive Representation, MLS Tools for Home And Property Searches: Johnson City And Northeast, TN

2005-11-18T12:59:00.000-05:00

If you are interested in buying a home in the Johnson City, TN area or anywhere in the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee, you should know all of the advantages of working with an EXCLUSIVE BUYERS AGENCY. We are the ONLY such agency in this region. Check out our home page at www.TNBuyerBroker.com and explore our web-site to find out more information and use our MLS link to search for ACTIVE property in the region on your own!!

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty : Relocation , Building, and Home Buying Is Not Deterred By Winter!

2005-11-17T12:28:00.000-05:00

Here in the Tri-Cities and Northeast Tennessee, old man winter has raised his head to take a look around; Also looking around, are the people who are so enamored with this region for so many reasons, from relocation to retirement. We can help you find your first, or second, home in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Piney Flats, Gray, Blountville, Bluff City, and all areas in between! Take a look at our Web Page, www.TNBuyerBroker.com , and request information, or set up a trip to our beautiful area. A Buyer's Best Choice Realty's agents are specialized in working with YOU, the Buyer, Exclusively! Why wait? The homes are moving, and so can you!

What Brought Us to Tri-Cities TN/VA Area: Johnson City- Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA?

2005-11-13T12:29:00.000-05:00

Twenty Eight years ago, my husband and I were looking for the PERFECT place to relocate: to live, to work, and to raise our children. Little did we know that we had also found the PERFECT place to retire in the future!

Kingsport, TN was advertising for a Neurologist, but Johnson City, TN, was not at that time. Never having been to Tri-Cities, TN, despite living in NC for many years, we visited Kingsport and found a lovely town, but were particularly drawn to the people, the beauty of the area, and the outstanding medical community as a whole! Tri-Cities people are warm and accepting, the schools are good, the weather provides 4 moderate seasons, the job market is excellent, the shopping is diverse, and there are so many free and exciting outdoor opportunities, festivals and ‘artsy-crafty’ activities within a short drive. While we chose to live in Johnson City, as it suited our needs better at the time, the entire Tri-Cities area soon became our “heaven on earth!”

Our sons are grown now and we are looking ahead to our retirement years. There are many activities that we enjoyed when our children were young, that we will enjoy once again, from a NEW perspective, when we retire in a few years. We look forward to those days and continue to be thankful for the day we learned about “THE Best Kept Secret in America”…….. the Tri-Cities TN/VA area, also known as “THE BEST PLACE in the U.S. to live AND to retire!”

Call A Buyer's Best Choice Realty® to find out more about relocating to one of the several larger or smaller communities within Tri-Cities TN/VA. Having been recognized as “The Best Place in the U.S. to Retire,” “The Best Place in the Southeast to open a new Restaurant,” the first ever “All American City/Region,” among so MANY other awards that are meaningful to relocating families, college-bound students, and job-seekers, it is no wonder that we have so many Buyers looking for a real estate agent (or Realtor®) who does NOT have a conflict of interest…. an agent who NEVER represents Sellers, one who NEVER lists properties or homes…… the EBA or Exclusive Buyer Agent. That is the difference between a “Buyer Agent” and an “Exclusive Buyer Agent”! An EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agent NEVER lists a home or represents a seller of real estate! Know the difference and ask the right questions!

Check out our website at http://tnbuyerbroker.com/ or call us Toll Free at 1-877-693-0533. Our FIRST priority is your happiness! We want you to know about the area as well as we do, because an informed decision is the ONLY way to buy a home. Let an Exclusive Buyer Agent represent you in finding the home of your dreams! We strive to ensure that you get the “best home for the best (lowest) price”!!! See what consumer advocates and former clients have to say about us! Janine Wilson, Broker/Founder, A Buyer’s Best Choice Realty®

Retirement Help From Exclusive Agents At A Buyer's Best Choice Realty --- ( Buyer Representation Exclusively ) In Northeast Tennessee ( TN )

2005-11-11T11:52:00.000-05:00

Johnson City and the Tri-Cities area has been written up as one of the most desirable places to retire in the Country. With our full four seasons (generally mild), and the great cost of living, including no state income tax, many people have found our area to be most appealing. We have clients who originally had considered Asheville, NC , which is only 45 minutes from here, decide to move here for these reasons as well. Many retirees, and those wanting a better "family environment" have relocated to Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Elizabethton, and areas in between. A Buyer's Best Choice Realty ( www.TNBuyerBroker.com ) has been able to provide quality service in the informational forum, the process of getting to know our area, finding a suitable home or lot to build on, and helping Buyers through the home buying process.
Check us out our web site, maybe give us a call, and come join us in our beautiful part of the country, with activities to suit all tastes!

Relo / Relocation To The Tri-Cities, Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, Tennessee With Help From A Buyer's Best Choice Realty

2005-11-10T11:05:00.000-05:00

Relocating from one state to another can be quite a challenge. Whether it's a Relo for your job, school, or retirement, A Buyer's Best Choice Realty's Agents are experts at helping you with that process and with making a home purchase from afar a pleasant experience. Because we represent BUYERS EXCLUSIVELY (we never represent a Seller), you can rely upon us to find your dream home, to help you negotiate the best price for that home, and to help you all along the way towards finalizing that purchase of real estate. Let us make your Relocation to the beautiful Tri-Cities or Johnson City area an experience you WISH to remember! www.TNBuyerBroker.com

Northeast TN’s ONLY Exclusive Buyer Agency and Exclusive Buyer Agents are in Johnson City, TN and the Tri-Cities area of N.E. TN

2005-11-09T12:09:00.000-05:00

Located in Johnson City, TN, in the heart of the Tri-Cities area of NE Tennessee is the only real estate agency that does not ever list homes or represent sellers. ‘A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®’ has represented Buyers Exclusively for over 10 years! While A Buyer's Best Choice Realty does not list properties, all of the Exclusive Buyer Agents can show Buyers any property listed in MLS or for sale but not listed… i.e. ‘For Sale By Owner’ properties, properties for sale by agents who are not members of MLS, and other privately held properties. By having your own EBA (Exclusive Buyer Agent), you will discover that your Realtor does not have a conflict of interest, because an EBA has no personal interest in any listed property. Why would a home buyer go to an owner directly, or to a listing real estate agent, or to a real estate AGENCY that lists ANY properties, when that agency has a property or listing that you may become interested in purchasing? That agency would be representing a Seller? Would you hire the same lawyer or firm of the person who is suing you in court, to represent you? Personally, I would want my Exclusive Real Estate Agent, and in the case of a Buyer, I would want an EBA, an Exclusive Buyer Agent, to represent me, to be MY advocate, to negotiate on MY behalf! And no one can be an EBA if they (OR their agency) EVER lists a property or home for sale. Check out “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” at their website: http://tnbuyerbroker.com/ . Or you can call Toll Free at 1-877-693-0533.

Homes for Sale: Johnson City, TN - Bristol, TN/VA – Kingsport, TN, The Tri-Cities TN/VA area

2005-11-08T17:15:00.000-05:00

Did you know that you can search for homes and property in Johnson City, TN - Bristol, TN – Kingsport, TN, and the entire The Tri-Cities TN and VA area free of charge? “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” has a website that allows you to search for all types of properties from your home computer. And while all of those properties are listed by one of the areas’ 1100+ Realtors, “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” has never listed a property or represented a Seller. “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” provides Buyer Representation Exclusively, assisting Buyers who plan to relocate or retire to, or move within, the Tri-Cities, TN/VA area. That is right…. we are the ONLY Realtors® in Northeast TN who have NO conflict of interest; we always work with Buyers ONLY. Check out our website and learn about all of the amenities available in Northeast Tennessee! No wonder it was voted the “Best Place in the U.S. to Retire” in 1997! And the Exclusive Buyer Agents affiliated with “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” find it to be “the best place to live, raise a family, AND retire”! The many awards that the region has received over the years attest to that. Find out about how ‘EXCLUSIVE Buyer Agents’ differ from ‘Buyer Agents’ and search PRIVATELY for property: land, acreage, a home, ranch, farm, luxury estate, lake front and lake view properties, scenic mountain views, and ‘private’ properties and homes at http://www.tnbuyerbroker.com/ Have a great day!

Do You Have A Son Or Daughter Attending Or Planning To Attend East Tennessee State University ( ETSU )?

2005-11-04T09:55:00.000-05:00

Award winning Tri-Cities Tennessee / Virginia area Great Place to Relocate or Retire

2005-11-03T10:06:00.000-05:00

Relocate or Retire to the area of the country that has won many awards and much recognition for its lower cost of living, moderate weather with 4 beautiful seasons, excellent health care with a highly ranked medical school, no state income taxes, all types of outdoor recreational activities, arts and crafts, festivals, and the nicest people in the U.S.! The Tri-Cities TN area includes the three larger cities of Johnson City, TN, Kingsport, TN, and Bristol, TN, as well as smaller communities such as Jonesborough, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Erwin, Unicoi, Piney Flats, Church Hill, Blountville, Bluff City, Hampton, Butler, Mountain City, Telford, Rogersville, TN. The Tri-Cities also has 4 lovely TVA lakes: Watauga Lake, Holston Lake, Boone Lake, and Patrick Henry Lake. Explore the website hosted by “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” for all of the factors which made the Tri-Cities TN/VA area the first REGION EVER to receive an “All American City/REGION” award! Also learn about how an Exclusive Buyer Agent differs from a Buyer Agent at www.TNBuyerBroker.com …. the main page site for “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®” For >10 years “A Buyer's Best Choice Realty®: Buyer Representation Exclusively” has been representing home buyers and buyers seeking land or lots to build on, who are relocating to Johnson City, TN, Kingport, TN, Bristol, TN/VA or any other area within Tri-Cities Tennessee. ABBC Realty has NEVER represented a seller or listed a property. That’s because A Buyer's Best Choice Realty represents BUYERS ……. Exclusively!!

It's A GREAT Time For A Home Buying Visit To Northeast Tennessee!

2005-11-02T09:35:00.000-05:00

The leaves are turning later this year, and it is a great time to see one of our four beautiful, but mild, seasons during your trip to look at a home!! Contact A Buyer's Best Choice Realty and schedule a trip to the Tri-Cities today. Jonesborough, Johnson City, Gray, Kingsport, and Bristol all have their appeal; especially with the vibrant fall colors in the middle of the Smoky Mountains and the Tri-Cities centrally located within such a short distance of Asheville and Boone, NC and Abingdon and Damascus, Virginia ... Not to mention the beautiful views at Watauga Lake. Each season here offers it's own spectacular eye candy and activities. Come and let an Exclusice Buyer Agent from A Buyer's Best Choice Realty tell you more and perhaps give you a starter area tour during this wonderful time!

Looking for Exclusive Representation when Buying a Home in NE Tennessee?

2005-11-01T09:37:00.000-05:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty is the region's only EXCLUSIVE Buyer's Agency... we have your best interests at heart. We never list homes, so we always work for YOU, the Buyer. We provide personalized service in the Tri-Cities, including Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Gray, Piney Flats, and Elizabethton, to name a few. In today's market, it is hard to know whether a Real Estate Agent is working for you, the seller, or both!! Why wonder when you can be certain?! We won't try to "sell" you a home ... We can help you find and "buy" the home you desire!

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2005-10-31T08:48:00.000-05:00

Message for Today

2005-10-30T11:23:00.000-05:00

Purchasing a home is a major decision. Using an Exclusive Buyer Agency will assure you that you are working with a Real Estate Agent is working in YOUR best interests. We NEVER represent Sellers -- and we are the ONLY Exclusive Buyer Agency in NE Tennessee.

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2005-10-29T15:26:00.000-04:00

We are an EXCLUSIVE BUYERS AGENCY in NE Tennessee, handling real estate in Johnson City, Jonesborough, Gray, Bristol, Kingsport, Elizabethton, and other towns in Northeast TN.

Message for Today

2005-10-28T14:03:00.000-04:00

If you are relocating to the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee, we can help to make that relocation a pleasant experience. We are the area's ONLY Exclusive Buyer Agency and we would be happy to send you a relocation packet of information.

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2005-10-25T07:51:00.000-04:00

Go to our Home Page and check us out. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in Northeast Tennessee.

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2005-10-24T08:58:00.000-04:00

Since 1995, we have been serving the needs of Real Estate BUYERS ONLY. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in NE Tennessee.

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2005-10-23T12:26:00.000-04:00

Using an Exclusive Buyers Agency is recommended by experts as the best way to purchase real estate. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in the Johnson City, TN & Tri-Cities area.

Message for Today

2005-10-22T09:40:00.000-04:00

We can assist you with finding your "dream" home in NE Tennessee. We represent BUYERS ONLY here in the Johnson City, TN region -- and we are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in this area.

Message for Today

2005-10-21T10:12:00.000-04:00

Check out our web-site and see why it is to your advantage to use an Exclusive Buyers Agency.

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2005-10-20T10:05:00.000-04:00

We can help you find your "dream" home in NE Tennessee. Check out our web-site and see the testimonials from many of our satisfied Clients. We are the Tri-Cities region only Exclusive Buyers Agency.

Message for Today

2005-10-19T10:57:00.000-04:00

Please visit our web-site for information about purchasing real estate anywhere in the Tri-Cities, TN region -- including Johnson City, Gray, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, Watauga Lake, Mountain City, Roan Mountain, Rogersville, and other communities here in the beautiful mountain area of NE Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-10-18T09:36:00.000-04:00

The Northeast Tennessee area offers many types of real estate properties to prospective Buyers. We can help you find YOUR dream home in this beautiful mountain region.

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2005-10-17T09:44:00.000-04:00

Since 1995 we have been serving the needs of Real Estate BUYERS ONLY. Check out our Home Page and browse through our web-site where you will find plenty of helpful information about purchasing real estate in NE Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-10-16T10:22:00.000-04:00

We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyer's Agency in NE Tennessee. We NEVER represent Sellers -- we ONLY represent Buyers. As members of the MLS, we do have access to all their listings and can show you any property listed for sale in the Tri-Cities region of NE Tennessee.

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2005-10-15T10:18:00.000-04:00

Are you planning to move to Northeast Tennessee? If so, please do consider using our real estate company to assist you. We have been serving the needs of BUYERS ONLY since 1995 -- and we specialize in relocations.

Message for Today

2005-10-13T16:56:00.000-04:00

We have represented BUYERS EXCLUSIVELY since 1995. Please check out our web-site for further information about an Exclusive Buyers Agency and how we can best represent YOU with your real estate purchase.

Message for Today

2005-10-11T09:59:00.000-04:00

We serve the needs of BUYERS ONLY in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Gray, Elizabethton and all other towns in the Tri-Cities region here in Northeast Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-10-10T11:15:00.000-04:00

If you are thinking about relocation and want to consider the Tri-Cities region in Northeast Tennessee, please let us assist you. We are the area's ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency -- and that means that we represent BUYERS ONLY.

Message for Today

2005-10-09T10:54:00.000-04:00

Are you interested in purchasing real estate in Northeast Tennessee. Please contact us for professional assistance. We represent BUYERS ONLY and would be happy to answer any of your home buying questions.

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2005-10-08T11:10:00.000-04:00

We have been serving buyers exclusively since 1995. Let us help you make your real estate purchase in Northeast Tennessee. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a retiree relocating from another part of the country, we will assist you in finding your dream home in the Johnson City, TN region.

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2005-10-07T11:30:00.000-04:00

Relocating from one state to another can be quite a challenge. We are experts at helping you with that process and with making a home purchase from afar a pleasant experience. Because we represent BUYERS EXCLUSIVELY (we never represent a Seller), you can rely upon us to find your dream home, to help you negotiate the best price for that home, and to help you all along the way towards finalizing that purchase of real estate.

Message for Today

2005-10-06T09:02:00.000-04:00

Buying a home is one of life's most important decisions. When you use an Exclusive Buyers Agency, you are assured that you, as the BUYER, are best represented in a real estate transaction. Contact us for assistance in purchasing real estate anywhere in the Tri-Cities region in Tennessee. We are the area's ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency.

Message for Today

2005-10-04T19:35:00.000-04:00

Using an Exclusive Buyers Agency is a wise choice. We are the ONLY Agency that represents BUYERS EXCLUSIVELY in NE Tennessee. It is our pleasure to serve the needs of BUYERS ONLY -- and we have been doing so since 1995. Check out our web-site -- call our toll-free # -- or send us an E-mail with any questions that you may have.

Message for Today

2005-10-03T13:35:00.000-04:00

Looking for information about purchasing a home in Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport, Jonesborough, Elizabethton or any other town in the Tri-Cities region of NE Tennessee? Contact us for relocation information.

Message for Today

2005-10-02T10:12:00.000-04:00

We are NE Tennessee's ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency. Since 1995, we have been serving BUYERS ONLY -- and it would be our pleasure to help you with your purchase of a home in the Johnson City TN region.

Message for Today

2005-10-01T12:13:00.000-04:00

Thinking about relocating to the Johnson City, TN area? We are an Exclusive Buyers Agency, which means that we serve BUYERS ONLY. This has been our area of expertise since 1995 -- and it would be our pleasure to help you find your dream home in the Tri-Cities regioin of NE Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-09-30T13:00:00.000-04:00

There are a multitude of homes available here in the beautiful mountain region of Northeast Tennessee. We represent BUYERS ONLY -- and would be happy to assist you with finding your dream home.

Message for Today

2005-09-29T12:37:00.000-04:00

Since 1995, we have been serving the needs of Real Estate Buyers ONLY. We are proud members of the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents; and we are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in Northeast Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-09-27T09:03:00.000-04:00

Purchasing a home is a wise investment and demands careful consideration. Let us help you in making the right decision for your needs. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in NE Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-09-26T11:05:00.000-04:00

Purchasing a home is a major decision -- and using an Exclusive Buyers Agency to help you make that decision is the first step to take. Unlike other Real Estate Agencies, we represent ONLY BUYERS. And...we the ONLY such Agency in the entire NE region of Tennessee. Visit our web-site for further details.

Message for Today

2005-09-25T11:47:00.000-04:00

Have you ever heard of an EXCLUSIVE BUYERS AGENCY? We are the ONLY such real estate agency in Northeast Tennessee. Please check out our web-site to learn more about how we can best serve YOU in finding the right property to purchase, negotiating for the right price for you to pay for that property, and then.....helping you to finalize that purchase.

Message for Today

2005-09-24T10:11:00.000-04:00

Using an EXCLUSIVE BUYERS AGENCY has been recommended by many of the country's leading financial and real estate experts. Go to our HOME PAGE and learn more about how an "E.B.A." can best serve your needs.

Message for Today

2005-09-23T13:34:00.000-04:00

If you are interested in buying a home in the Johnson City, TN area or anywhere in the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee, you should know all of the advantages of working with an EXCLUSIVE BUYERS AGNECY. We are the ONLY such agency in this region. Check out our home page and explore our web-site to find out more information.

Message for Today

2005-09-22T09:48:00.000-04:00

If you are considering moving to the Johnson City, TN area or any of the other communities in the Tri-Cities region, we would be happy to help you. Check out our web-site, where you find an abundance of information about A BUYERS BEST CHOICE REALTY -- we are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in Northeast Tennessee.

Message for Today

2005-09-22T09:45:00.000-04:00

If you are interested in relocating to Johnson City, TN or any of the surrounding communities in the Tri-Cities area of Northeast Tennessee, please consider using A BUYER'S BEST CHOICE REALTY to assist you. Check out our web-site at www.TNBuyerBroker.com where you will find an abundance of helpful information.

Message for Today

2005-09-20T08:20:00.000-04:00

We can help you find YOUR "dream" home in Northeast Tennessee. And....as Exclusive Buyers Agents, we help you negotiate the best price for that home and then.....help you all along the way until the purchase of that home is finalized.

Message for Today

2005-09-19T11:24:00.000-04:00

We are the Tri-Cities ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency. Since 1995, we have been serving BUYERS only in the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee.

Message of the Day

2005-09-18T11:15:00.000-04:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty has been serving BUYERS ONLY since 1995. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Johnson City, TN or the surrounding communities, we will be happy to assist you.

Message for Sept. 17, 2005

2005-09-17T11:03:00.000-04:00

If you are looking for real estate in the Johnson City TN region, please contact us at our toll-free #: 1-877-693-0533. We are the area's ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency and a proud member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents.

New Message -- 9-16-05

2005-09-16T09:49:00.000-04:00

Daily Message -- 9-15-05

2005-09-15T09:29:00.000-04:00

If you have any interest in buying real estate in Johnson City, TN or anywhere in the Tri-Cities area of NE Tennessee, you should know that we are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in this region.

New Posting for Home Buyers 9-13-05

2005-09-13T13:23:00.000-04:00

A Buyer's Best Choice Realty is the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in NE Tennessee. We NEVER take listings -- instead....we exclusively concentrate on helping Buyers. We are members MLS and can therefore show Buyers all properties that are listed. Here is an example of one of the listings that just became available today:
1309 Woodland Ave, Johnson City TN 37601 Asking Price: $284,900.
This home has 3,263 sq. ft. It is a charming 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with master on the main level. What a Neighborhood! Gorgeous new kitchen with stainless appliances, relax in the sunroom or the covered patio - you choose. This home features hardwood ceramic floors, dental molding, 2 fireplaces, built in bookshelves formal dining. Office/ library have lots of built in shelves. Mature trees well maintained yard. All located in the desirable neighborhood of NW Johnson City.

Daily Posting 9-12-05

2005-09-12T13:34:00.000-04:00

Here is info about a new listing that just came on the market today:
MLS # 221754 located at 146 Ivy Lane 4 bedrooms, 2 baths Total sq. ft.: 2624 Asking Price: $249,900.

Janine J. Wilson Founder/Owner/Broker

2005-09-11T17:29:00.000-04:00

Janine J. Wilson is the Founder/Owner/Broker of A BUYER'S BEST CHOICE REALTY located in Johnson City, Tennessee. We are the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in NE Tennessee.

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2005-09-11T16:32:00.000-04:00

A BUYER'S BEST CHOICE REALTY was founded by Janine J. Wilson in 1995. Janine continues to own/operate this Exclusive Buyers Agency in Johnson City, TN -- and she is the ONLY Exclusive Buyers Agency in NE Tennessee. She is a proud member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agencies.