Jamie Knight, Realtor

read moreOnce known as Vermilionville, the city of Lafayette has a rich and colorful history. First settled by the Attakapas Indians, European settlers made their way from New Orleans to Acadiana in the mid 1700s. However, the greatest cultural impact to the region happened in 1784, when French-speaking Acadians whom were exiled from Nova Scotia were allowed to settle the lands through farming, fishing, trapping, and hunting. They were hard-working people who enjoyed every bit of what life had to offer.

read moreI wanted to start this section by saying how much I respect the position of a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). I also applaud any one who is successful in selling their house on their own. I say this because I see how many times a house is shown before the right buyer comes along. I know what kind of advertising and marketing it takes to even get those buyers interested in a particular home. Advertising can be very expensive and it comes out of your pocket upfront (before the sale). The most common feedback that I receive from FSBO's is: "we don't want to pay a real estate commission".

read moreI need your help because referrals are the lifeblood of my business. I would not be able to do this without the help of my family and friends. I want to also thank all of my past clients who have been so wonderful to me and for the huge compliment I get every time you refer your family and friends to me. Please fill out the information below so that I can know how my service is needed. Thank you for the support.

read moreLafayette, Louisiana is a great city for business, home, and play. Our small town feel is very much a part of the economy of our area. Businesses can succeed and develop their companies without the big city competition. There are not only economic benefits to investing in our area but there are also tax benefits with the introduction of the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 (GO Zone). Find out more information at www. GoZoneGuide.com. Investing in rental and income producing property has always been a passion of mine.

read moreYou can find a wealth of information here about buying or selling your house and it's FREE!

read moreHere are some useful forms that are used in our Real Estate Transactions. It is very beneficial to be familiar with these forms, as they will determine the outcome of the transaction.

read moreI will work for Free! Do you know that most Buyer's pay absolutely nothing to have an experienced real estate professional/Realtor working on their behalf. This is because Seller's are traditionally the ones who pay all Real Estate Commissions. This is designed to compensate the buyer's agent for bringing a buyer for their home. Buyer's who are working with a Realtor have more options than those who try it on their own. This is because Realtors have access to the majority of the homes that are currently listed for sale and can even negotiate with homes listed as For Sale By Owner.

read moreWhen selling your home, you have all the cards! Just be sure you are holding the best hand possible. When your home is very desirable you can command a better price and have a shorter time on the market. A lot of folks ask me what improvements they can make to get more money out of their home. The answer is simple. Try to maintain your home in the same or better shape than the other homes in your neighborhood or price range. I would suggest painting in neutral colors and updating outdated flooring, colors, cabinets, and fixtures.