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*[disclaimer] Any comments and contributions which I may provide on Trulia, or other electronic or print media, does not establish an agency relationship with any party. All parties in need of legal, accounting, tax, or real estate advice are urged to direct same to a specific licensed professional of their choice for review of all details.
Creating comfort and building relationships have been Brian Copeland’s forte throughout his diverse career. Brian jokes that he’s done everything from being a mall Easter bunny to running a successful music publishing company. Brian holds a master’s degree from UT, Knoxville in communications management and was chosen as Greater Nashville Association of REALTOR’s Rookie of the Year, selling more homes than any other like-agent in the metropolitan area. In 2007, he was selected by Real Estate Magazine as one of the nation’s Top 50 REALTORS on the Rise. He is a gold and platinum award winning agent. In the challenging 2008 market when most agents' business is down 5 to 50%, Brian business is up 58% from 2007.
Brian has appeared on multiple episodes of reality realty TV shows on HGTV and The Learning Channel, including "Flip That House," "House Hunters," and "Goodbuy/Badbuy" (which begins airing in 2009). He prides himself on his 18 hour average from the time he starts looking with a buyer to placing the contract on the perfect home. His home sellers are getting 98% of their list price with an average of 42 days on the market. Brian is also a 1031 exchange experienced agent for the tax savvy investor. Brian is a Certified Residential Specialist (the pseudo PhD of real estate with only 4% of all REALTORs holding the designation) and serves as the Middle Tennessee district rep. He is also known for his creative home listing marketing strategies. Brian is the creator of Real2Reel, an innovative way to tour and sell a home. He recently unveiled his latest marketing tool with BCTV. Brian has received national awards for his real estate marketing innovations and has been featured in Residential Specialist Magazine, REALTOR Magazine, Real Estate Magazine and Homes.com.
In his spare time, he enjoys graphic design, videography, technology, technology instruction and spending time with his family of animals.. three Maine Coons, on Chihuahua, two Banty chickens, two miniature goats and two bunnies.
Village Real Estate Services
615 Woodland Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
(615) 369-3278 x110
(615) 554-6177 / direct
www.nashvilleandbeyond.com
"“Because of a ton of time pressures, I arrived in Nashville with a soft goal of finding a great place to live in 48 hours. Now, I wouldn't ever recommend this approach, but I would recommend Brian without a moment's pause. He is the reason that I now live in one of the coolest houses in the neighborhood that is exactly what I wanted. Brian is nothing short of amazing! If you'd like to talk or get personal confirmation, please feel free to email me at brian_haile@yahoo.com.”"
Brian Haile Tue Apr 15
"“For anyone searching for a home in Nashville, TN or the surrounding area there is honestly no single individual that is better at his or her job than Brian. We had tried four realtors before we found Brian and he is by far the most professional, personable, and enjoyable individual. We felt that he spent the time upfront to listen to what we were looking for in a neighborhood, house, and price range and then went above and beyond to help us find our place in record time. In fact, we recommended him to several friends and I believe for one of them, Brian helped her find and close on a house in 8 days...He is wonderful!”"
Chad & Ashley Lykins Sat Mar 15
"“Brian is a skillful marketing genius. Attention to detail, passion for doing what's right, and his network of agents are just a few skills that make Brian Copeland stand out as a realtor.”"
Van Christian, Developer Thu May 1
"“Brian was great to work with for my 1031 exchanges, and he is the most knowledgable agent that I have found in Nashville for the communities in which I live and work. He understands cutting edge marketing and is excellent at it.”"
Greg Bullard Tue Apr 1
"“I am so happy I went with Brian in selling my house. He came in, told me what needed to be done, I did it. Then I left it up to him. Within four days of showing I had two offers. And closed within a month. Brian is the BEST!”"
Kim Armstrong Sat Mar 1
"“After explaining to Brian what I was looking for, he knew EXACTLY what to show me. I would have bought the first property we toured, but it was so hot that it contracted an hour before we arrived. I bought the second one we viewed...it was perfect! Because of Brian, the process was seamless. He's truly THE BEST!”"
Bob Brooks Sat Mar 1
Brian Copela…'s Questions (11)
Brian Copela…'s Answers (265)
Open houses are successful only in certain markets. For example, San Francisco buyers know that the open house is their best ticket into homes. In places like St. Louis, Nashville and Charlotte, an open house is a way for an agent to generate buyers for other homes and allow for the neighbors to see the house. Nationally, less than 0.04% of all homes are sold at open houses. If you don't mind holding your home open for people to come through and your agent is willing to conduct them, go for it. It doesn't hurt. However, statistics say, it just doesn't help.
The most important part of selling your home is pricing right and having it in the best condition for the price point. The most important promotion of the home is a strong web presence with impressive visuals, solid copy and transparent information. According to 2007, NAR stats, 82% of homebuyers are using the internet in their home search. In my opinion, forget the open house and strive for strong internet presence. - Yesterday, 18:24
Franklin, when anyone asks a question, they have the option to place it in a certain city and area. When you look near the top of the trulia window, look just below the green bar starting with "Find Homes." Below it you'll see a string and substrings. In this case, it's marked as Home>Trulia Voices Home>New York>Suffolk Couty>Brentwood>Home Buying. That lets the answering agent where the inquirer is specifically asking about. Any time you have a question about location, look there first. It will help you serve the consumer better. So, this Brentwood is the one in Suffolk County, NY.
Lee, sorry for getting off your subject, but I thought it might help you get the information you need most. I know nothing about your area, but I can certainly help people get on the right track to help you here on Trulia. Welcome to the community and come back often!
Brian - Yesterday, 08:38
I've been using video tours since 2006 to promote my listings and garner more listings. In fact, it's grown so much that I now have a full-time videographer and editor on my staff 40 hours a week. When used correctly, applied correctly and promoted correctly, video can be a winner. It can be very expensive so beware of anyone who says they "use" video marketing. Search for the agents who use, apply and succeed volume-wise.
At NAR, I got stopped by WellcomeMat and asked for an interview. Here's a link to the video that was featured there and on Sellsius.
http://www.wellcomemat.com/video/2F6ACF88DE
Best of luck, George!
- Yesterday, 08:27
The best way to get me into a new home community is a simple phone call from the agent asking me for me to come by on a one-on-one level. I have two or three new home communities here in town who use Broker Metrics to discover the agents who are most likely to sell their homes. They know that I'm one of those agents and make sure I know about the neighborhood. Every time they see me at a REALTOR event, they know my name and always ask about my specific client needs. They call me or send me a handwritten (not computer generated or emailed) note to let me know how integral I am in their process.
In turn, I've sent out email blasts to my 1500+ database of buyers/sellers that include their homes sometimes. That slow nurturing of the relationship has worked for them to me. I know they do that with multiple agents. When you analyze any market, most of the real estate is being sold by 4% OR LESS of all agents. Start by concentrating on them, intersect professionally where they are and build from there.
Great question!! Thanks for asking us what we think! - Yesterday, 08:17
Amanda: What is the basic information on the condo? What type of area is it in? What are some unique factors? If we could get some of this information, we may be able to go beyond the websites and get more local "advertising" going for you. Keep in mind, marketing in real estate goes miles beyond advertising. Most of the marketing is controlled by your seller the day/night they list the home and agree upon a successful, thoughtful PRICE. - Yesterday, 08:11
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REALTOR for
Village Real Estate Services
May 2005—present
CRS, Council of Residential Specialists
GNAR Education Award
Platinum Level Award
GNAR Rookie of the Year (2006)
Middle Tennessee District Rep for CRS
Top 50 National REALTORS on the Rise (2007)
CRS Promotional Marketing Winner 2008
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