“The company provides an environment where agents have the ability to grow their real estate business without the typical controlling interference from the broker. They know their broker ‘has their back’ when it comes to compliance, assistance with client issues, as well as guiding them through the challenges of working with the cooperating agents and/or brokers in difficult deals. Even though we are a large company, we work hard to cultivate a sense of belonging and friendship that you just can’t find at other brokerages. We support and encourage each other.”

Giffen added, “proprietary systems and technology including a completely paperless ‘in the cloud’ transaction management environment enable our agents to quickly and efficiently meet the needs of our clients. “

Lisa Wurth, Cool Springs principal broker, explains, “Benchmark brokers understand the need for accessibility by the agents. Our agents are extremely seasoned, well-educated and know how to run their business so when they have a need to reach the broker it’s typically a time sensitive need. We get that, and pride ourselves on being available when their agents need us.”

Agent Linda Seaton, also a company leader, explained, “Benchmark has attracted many reputable, highly experienced agents who know the value of being backed by brokers of high integrity.”

“I think the reason why our agents like working here is we give them the freedom to develop their real estate business the way that want it to be. We allow them the creativity to weave their personal brand into our corporate presence in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee market,” Nichols said.