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About Regina Santore
You get more with Regina Santore - more $ for your house, more house for your $. How? I have more experience in more aspects of real estate than most other agents, having both renovated many homes and done far more sales transactions per year than your average agent. I'm experienced in staging homes, too. Buyers benefit from my technical knowledge - what's expensive to fix and what's not (and the best part is that my work for buyers is FREE!) To top it off, my negotiating skills are certified by RENE, and I have special credentials for representing U.S. veterans. So give me a call and see why my clients have given me the most glowing reviews of any agent you'll find in Knoxville. I was a house flipper for several years prior to marriage and child. Once my child went to preschool my husband said "You need to go back to work! I think you should become a REALTOR." My reaction was "Are you crazy? I can't stand them, they're worthless!" But he was right, I knew my way around a structure - I had learned a great deal while flipping - and combined with my passion for excellent customer experiences (which I believe we all deserve) it was a natural fit. I decided that if I was going to do it, I was simply going to have to do it better than any agent I'd ever met. So that is what my business is based on - giving my clients an unbelievably good customer experience, one they will be excited to share with everyone they know. I take my fiduciary responsibility to my clients very seriously. I don't want you to buy a house, I want you to buy a GOOD house. I don't want to just sell your house, I want to meet your TRUE needs as you move into your next adventure. Meet the Business Owner Originally from upstate New York, it was love at first sight when Regina first saw Knoxville's Market Square in 1997. She moved to Knoxville just a few months later and has been happy ever since. An opera singer, she has performed with the Knoxville Opera and the Knoxville Choral Society. She is civically active, and was highly involved in downtown Knoxville's process of rebirth from the moment she moved here. A resident of downtown Knoxville and of Farragut, she has personally restored Victorian and Midcentury Modern homes and has a passion for Knoxville's original neighborhoods, its "trolleyburbs." She is an avid gardener, raising tomatoes, okra, corn, peas, and more, and has a passion for birds and wildlife. Whenever she gets the chance, you'll find her on the beach, surf fishing, but you might also run into her on a trail in the Smokies. And she has a passion for travel, too - prior to the pandemic, some of her destinations included Shanghai, China, and Chengdu, China.
Community Involvement
Knoxville Choral Society
Hobbies/Interest
Singing, gardening, ocean fishing
Family
wife, mother to school-aged child
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Tennessee - # 325979
Designation
MRP, RENE
Education
Some graduate school
Specialties
- Buyers
- Sellers
- Residential Property
Knox County and immediate surroundings, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Staging, "sight-unseen" purchases, downtown and historic homes
Awards
Other Awards
Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society, International Diamond Society, Top Buyer's Agent, Top 25 for Production (out of about 400)
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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(5/5)
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Regina Santore is a Trusted Pro with a network of verified professionals.
Trish Trimble
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Robin Morgan
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Andy Muncey
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Eric Nearing
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FAQS
1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
I take great care to fully inform clients of anything I see in a potential home that may cost them money to repair - in other words, I will help them avoid buying a "money pit." I work to educate my clients on maintenance they should expect to do to keep their new home in the best condition possible. I negotiate to get my buyers the best price possible in the current market. I have helped clients double their money in just two years' time. My greatest "equity buy" to date (based on appraisal) was $80,000 above contract price. I can't promise I can do it for everyone, but I will ALWAYS try to help my clients buy as much equity as possible.
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
I help my sellers stage their homes for the taste of the largest buyer market - millennials. They have very different style expectations than previous generations, and are often willing to pay more for a home with modern, stylish upgrades. They typically will simply pass up a home that has great "bones" but doesn't meet their design aesthetic when viewing the photos of the home - which is where their buying process begins. I provide only professional photography because this group of buyers demands it - they will not consider homes that don't look just like the photos they see on their favorite furniture websites, etc. and the only way to accomplish this is though stunningly clear, attractive photos. And, of course, once they offer, I will negotiate with skill to get you the most for your home the current market will bear. While we're working together you'll find me very communicative, since I understand firsthand what it's like to be a seller and feel as if you don't know what, if anything, is being done to sell your home! With me you'll feel fully informed at every step in the process.
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
I have helped clients sell and buy at all price points. I've helped clients buy sight-unseen from South Korea, the Philippines, Austria, Washington state, and California. I have helped a nearly a hundred first time homebuyers find a great home, and many, many sellers of all ages to get a fair price and move on to their next great life adventure. When you work with me you are getting ME, not team members. The quality of your experience will be profoundly better. Read my reviews to see how.
4) Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
I am most proud of a recent sale I made for some former buyer clients of mine from two years ago. We bought right - at the start. Then they gave the home their great millennial flair, which was mostly through paint colors and furnishings, and lived happily until a great job offer came along in another state, and they called me to have dinner with them and list their home. We soon had multiple offers, and I sold their home for DOUBLE what they had originally paid. While it would be superhuman of me to obtain these results for every client, I will always do everything I can to maximize my clients' financial investment in their home, whether buying or selling. It is a responsibility that I take incredibly seriously.
5) How did you get started in Real Estate?
I was a flipper investor from 2002 - 2006. I purchased, renovated, and resold over 30 homes during that time. I almost never used a Realtor because I thought they brought no value, and when they were involved because they represented the Buyer, I always thought they were useless! When my son turned 2, my husband said "you need to go back to work - I think you should be a REALTOR." My answer was "Are you crazy? I can't stand them!" But I realized he was right - I DID have the knowledge to get the job done well. So I decided that I would just have to work differently than the rest of the agents out there - I take my fiduciary responsibility to my clients incredibly seriously, and treat the transaction as if it were my own investment at stake. My tagline is: "Regina Santore can get you MORE" - More money for your house, more house for your money." And I mean that.
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
When I was flipping, I learned what a BAD house looks like, what is an expensive fix vs. an easy one, and what makes a good house show GREAT when selling. I know the low cost solutions. I attend the inspection for every one of my buyers, and learn something new every time. I counsel my sellers in advance on what scares buyers, and what they should fix/improve before going on market. I also have a lot of experience staging homes, so we go over inexpensive changes we could make to furniture position, colors, etc. that sell homes faster and often for more money.
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