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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Smyrna office, Virginia Pappafotis!

Virginia has been a real estate agent since 1998 and a part of the Parks family for 22 years. Prior to real estate, Virginia attended Auburn University and Middle Tennessee State University before working in the education and medical fields for a short time. When it comes to real estate, she specializes in contracts, negotiations, and problem-solving.

With a desire to delve into new construction properties, Virginia began working for Bob Parks in 1999. She worked with five different builders during the early part of her real estate career and found it to be challenging, yet highly rewarding. Virginia thanks her husband, Joe Chittaphong, for being…

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our amazing agents from our Franklin office, Greg Fritz! Greg has been a part of the Parks family for three years and a real estate agent for the past four years.

Greg holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Middle Tennessee State University. When it comes to real estate, he specializes in first-time buyers, new construction, relocation, and investment properties – both short-term and long-term.

Prior to real estate, Greg worked as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Big Idea Entertainment for 13 years. They were well-known for the VeggieTales cartoon franchise. Greg also spent four…

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our excellent agents from our Green Hills office, Pamela Elcan!

“Pamela has a high level of energy and passion when it comes to representing her clients. She works hard to build relationships based on trust and nurtures them for the long haul,” said Parks in Green Hills Managing Broker, Hagan Stone.

Pamela holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Lipscomb University. Prior to real estate, she dedicated 15 years of her career to the finance industry at Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Pamela’s background in the investment securities market enhances her ability to guide her clients through the real estate market. She works with a lot of real estate investors, but for most of…

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Sumner office, Kindle Hughes! Kindle has been a part of the Parks family for over a year and a real estate agent for almost nine years.

Kindle holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Union University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Prior to real estate, Kindle worked as an elementary school teacher for Metro Nashville Public Schools for eight years.

Kindle chose to become a real estate agent because she has a passion to help others build wealth through real estate. She loves educating people on the processes of buying, selling, and investing. “It isn't a one-time transaction for me. After working with me, I want clients to…

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Green Hills office, Hagan Stone! Hagan has been a part of the Parks family for three years and a real estate agent for the past 21 years.

Hagan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication from Belmont University. Prior to real estate, he worked for a large advertising agency in the marketing communication field. During his time there, Hagan had the opportunity to work with national clients like Bridgestone and Dometic Corporation. When it comes to the real estate industry, he specializes in buyer and seller representation.

Hagan chose to become a real estate agent because he has always had a passion for architecture and design, as well as helping people achieve their dreams.…

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our amazing agents from our Murfreesboro office, Robin Seay! She has been a member of the Parks family since she joined the real estate industry five years ago and specializes in first-time homebuyers, as well as new construction.

Robin is a part of the Bud George Team – one of Parks’ highest producing real estate teams. She is known for the enthusiasm and excellence she brings to every transaction. Robin is a professional through and through that not only leads by example in her office, but also in the greater Murfreesboro community.

Prior to real estate, Robin worked as a brand ambassador, a trade show specialist, and in accounts receivable for Aramark at Middle Tennessee State University for three years.…

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our amazing agents from our West Nashville office, Anna Hollingsworth! She has been a member of the Parks family for a year and a half and joined us when she first became a real estate agent.

Anna earned a degree in Public Relations from The University of Alabama and minored in Political Science. She specializes in public relations and marketing, but also has extensive experience in social media marketing, branding, and content development.

Prior to a career in real estate, Anna worked for public figure Al Gore and then in public affairs for a large financial corporation before stepping into real estate marketing. She felt that her background in marketing, matched with the high level of service required to work…

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Murfreesboro office, Dawne Davis! She joined the real estate industry and the Parks family in June of 2004.

Dawne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Hollins University in Virginia. Prior to real estate, she worked in the political and non-profit fundraising world in Washington, D.C. She now specializes in residential sales and relocation.

When asked why she chose to join the Parks Family of REALTORS®, Dawne stated, “After interviewing at two competing companies, I knew the minute I walked into the Parks in Brentwood office that I was home. Since then, I've never looked back!” She chose to step into the real estate industry because she enjoys working with people and…

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Parks in Green Hills agent's Joan Pinkley and Sam Jovanov have closed a $3.5 million sale on a 0.47-acre property that sits on the northeastern fringe of Edgehill at 924 Eighth Avenue South, just a few blocks from downtown Nashville.

The buyer of this property is the singer-guitarist and producer of the blues-based rock band "The Black Keys", Dan Auerbach. Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound recording studio is located on an adjacent property at 918 Eighth Avenue South. Dan paid $280,000 for that property in September 2010 when his Black Keys bandmate, Patrick Carney, moved to Nashville. This studio is where records like Let's Rock, Yola's Walk Through Fire, Waiting on a Song, and The Pretenders' Alone were produced. The Black Keys founded Easy Eye Sound…

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Moving closer to work sounds reasonable but is it actually worth it? That’s what we want to help you answer with this article. If any of the points below sound like you, then buying a home closer to work may be the best move you could make.

Ready to buy your next home (or first home!) for reasons other than shortening your commute? We can make that happen! Contact us today to get pre-approved for a home loan and start home shopping.

Will buying a home closer to work save you money?

Sometimes you live out of the immediate work area because of high property values, thinking that it would be less expensive to commute. But the real test is to add up the cost of living, including the mortgage payment, utilities, and property taxes PLUS the cost…

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