ANNETTE H. BRATCHER
After graduating from college and spending years in the Atlanta building material business, Annette H Bratcher moved to Middle Tennessee in 1995 where she became involved in the real estate/residential construction business. Initially, as a financial resource, but then moving into the day-to-day activities of becoming a licensed contractor and Realtor. Annette prides herself on being a good mentor to those entering either of the above-mentioned fields and is grateful for the number of clients that have chosen her and determined her success in this arena.
Annette H Bratcher has been active in the communities that she has lived in; becoming a Director and then President of the Chamber of Commerce, a director in Kiwanis, a member of the Economic Development Board, and a founding director of The United Way.
Annette believes in giving back to her community where she supports the Rutherford/Cannon County Child Advocacy Group and First Shot Basketball. Annette maintains strong family ties with her family in Western Kentucky and her immediate family here, her husband, and her daughter. Annette and her husband have recently welcomed the addition of their son-in-law and their two grandchildren.
In what city/state was your first house located and approximately what year did you buy it?
Atlanta, GA
What was your living situation prior to buying your first house? Where/with whom/etc?
An apartment at Post Properties on Delk Road in Marietta, GA.
What motivated you to purchase your first house?
I was engaged and my fiance’ and I decided it was time to own our first home. We loved the neighborhood in Midtown Atlanta named Ansley Park and began to look there.
How did you go about getting the money together to buy it?
Savings from two jobs.
When you purchased, were you thinking of it as an investment or as a place to start a family?
Both, the Ansley Park area of Atlanta was very sought after and although we planned to have a family, we also knew what a great investment it would be.
What did you like best about the house?
1: Of course, location, location, location! It was close to everything including our favorite Thai restaurant Nan Fine Dining.
2: It had been updated with a great new kitchen and the addition of a huge master suite looking out on the Dell.
3: The home had huge trees and lots of privacy.
Was there anything you didn’t like about it?
Nothing, the house was wonderful and everything that we had hoped for in our first home.
Did you make any improvements or renovations?
No, the renovation was complete.
Please share your memories from living there.
After a few years, we sold it. The next family completed yet another renovation virtually changing it from a cottage to a much larger home.
Do you still live there?
[renting]
Any advice for first time home buyers?
The most important thing I would tell first-time home buyers is not to put all your cash into your home. There are so many other expenses that will become known and being cash strapped will dampen what is otherwise a wonderful experience: owning your first home!
