Why did my home not sell the first time?

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What is the best strategy to sell a home that did not sell?

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Is pricing a home higher a good strategy?

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What improvements should be made before selling a home?

Focus on high-ROI (Return on Investment) updates. These often include a fresh coat of neutral paint, addressing any deferred maintenance or minor repairs, enhancing curb appeal with landscaping, and professional cleaning and staging. We provide specific, tailored recommendations for your property to ensure you invest only in improvements that will directly contribute to a higher sale price and faster sale.

What marketing is needed to sell a home today?

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How long does it take to sell a home in Knoxville, TN?

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Is it a good time to sell a home?

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Does timing matter when selling a home?

Yes, timing can significantly impact your sale. Seasonal trends (like the busy spring and fall markets), local economic factors, and broader shifts in interest rates all play a role. We help our clients navigate these cycles to launch their homes on the market at the most opportune moment to maximize their financial return and achieve their timeline goals.

The market is constantly changing. Instead of a generic answer, we provide a free, customized East Tennessee market report tailored to your specific neighborhood and property type. This report includes current statistics on sales, inventory, and pricing trends to give you a clear and accurate picture of the market as it relates to you.

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You should choose us for our proven track record and commitment to results. With over 300 successful transactions totaling more than $125 million in sales volume, we are a Top 7 team in Knoxville by transactions (RealTrends Verified). Our 5.0-star average across 140 reviews shows what clients experience: honest guidance, clear communication, and follow-through. We specialize in complex situations like expired listings and FSBOs, delivering honest guidance, strategic marketing, and relentless execution to protect your equity and achieve your goals.

8330 Kiva Dunes Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938 - Chris Ball Properties

$749,000

Welcome to 8330 Kiva Dunes Lane, where spacious everyday living, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a peaceful Halls setting come together in the desirable Timberlake community. Offering approximately 3,469 square feet, this thoughtfully designed home features four bedrooms, a spacious above-garage bonus room, including a main-level primary suite, providing an exceptionally functional layout… Read More with plenty of flexibility. The main level offers multiple gathering spaces, including the living room, dining area, breakfast nook, kitchen with walk-in pantry, and adjoining keeping/sitting room, along with a convenient half bath, laundry room, and under-stair storage. The welcoming two-story foyer features a large picture window above the front double doors with a custom remote-controlled shade, adding natural light and a distinctive architectural touch. The spacious primary suite is privately situated on the main level and features an en-suite bath with a jetted garden tub, double vanity, walk-in glass-door shower, private water closet, and walk-in closet. Soft-close cabinetry and drawers are featured throughout the home, including the kitchen, primary bathroom, upper-level bathroom, and main-level half bath. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom with shower/tub combination, and an oversized bonus room above the garage with a closet--ideal for a media room, home office, playroom, hobby space, guest area or additional bedroom. The upper-level hallway is enhanced by accent lighting tucked into the crown molding, creating a warm architectural glow throughout the space. The outdoor living spaces are a true highlight, featuring a screened-in porch with TREX® composite decking, a large custom paver patio and connecting walkway, privacy fencing with brick columns, established landscaping, and a six-zone irrigation system. It's an inviting setup for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Numerous improvements and updates have been made over the years, including a new roof in November 2025 (transferrable warranty), professionally remodeled primary bathroom October 2020, whole-home interior walls repaint March 2023, custom paver patio and privacy fence May 2023, upgraded LiftMaster garage door systems September 2023, and fresh interior baseboards, multiple interior doors/door trims, and garage trim and wall paint in September 2026. The home has also been consistently maintained with professional HVAC service, irrigation care, lawn treatments, termite monitoring, pest control, and watertreatment system maintenance, including a whole home softener and de-chlorinator, and reverse osmosis drinking hookups for kitchen fridge and next to kitchen sink. Timberlake offers an impressive collection of amenities, including a large community pond with paved walking trail and fishing dock, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, and playground. Enjoy the peaceful country/farmland feel of Halls while remaining conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Knoxville, 25 minutes from West Town Mall, and 35 minutes from Turkey Creek. Well-maintained, thoughtfully updated, and designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, 8330 Kiva Dunes Lane is ready for its next chapter. Read Less

Courtesy of Van Zutphen Realty 865-224-1140

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 16, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

0.42 Acres

Year Built

2012

MLS Number

1354688

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven

Basement

Crawl Space, Outside Entr Only

Building

Built in 2012, Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Frame

Community

Sidewalks

Cooling

Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Porch - Screened, Porch - Covered, Patio, Deck, Irrigation System, Windows - Vinyl, Prof Landscaped

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Gas, Ventless, Gas Log

Floors

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $575, Fee Frequency: Yearly, Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Playground, Recreation Facilities, Security

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Central Vacuum

Lot

0.41 acres, Dimensions: 71.40 x 164.52 x Irr, Level, Rolling Slope

Parking

Garage Faces Side, On-Street Parking, Off-Street Parking, Attached, Main Level

Property

Country Setting

Security Features

Smoke Detector

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 027NA05603, Annual Amount: $2,391.99, Lot: 57R2

Utilities

Water Source: Public

Windows

Windows - Insulated

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