As real estate agents, were always on the lookout for new customers, but building relationships based on trustwhich our industry so often requirestakes time. While searching for new leads is important for growing your business, you shouldnt waste the time youve already invested developing relationships with your past [...]

Middle Tennessee is a hot market for new jobs and, as a result, people looking to buy new homes. As Nashville and the surrounding neighborhoods continue to grow, the city is increasingly becoming a sellers market. While buyers may be willing to pay more for a home, at the end of the day, the appraisal can have a big impact on a sale because [...]

Nashville isnt just the nations new it city. Tennessees capital is also now the states largest city as more and more people have begun to call it home. The latest census figures were released at the end of May, showing Nashvilles recent boom allowed it to outgrow Memphis, replacing it as the countrys 24th largest [...]

In real estate contracts, an escalation clausesometimes called an escalator clauseallows a buyer to increase how much theyre willing to pay if a seller receives a better offer. On the surface, this can seem like a good option when you have a client who is determined to have their offer chosen in a sellers market. Though legal, escalation [...]

At Benchmark, we believe in all agents' capacities to become top performers for both themselves and their clients. While there's no one path or secret to success, these five fundamental principles can help you build and grow your [...]

Theres no such thing as a perfect home, and as real estate agents, we know that well. When inspection time rolls around, its your responsibility to help them navigate their inspection findings in a way that results in a successful transaction for your [...]

Weve all felt Nashvilles growth over the past several years. With big corporations calling Music City home and more entrepreneurs setting up shop, its no surprise our population is on the rise, and the boom isnt expected to end anytime soon. Recent data shows the city is still growing by roughly 100 people per [...]

Buying or selling a home is an emotional experience for everyone involved. While we want those associated emotions to be positive, thats not always the case. And sometimes, less-than-positive emotions can complicate the transaction. As trusted agents, its our job to help our clients navigate the experience with tact and [...]

Every real estate agent knows proper training and continuing education is key to staying at the top of your game and being the best possible resource for your clients. From understanding the legalities of Tennessee property sales to keeping abreast of the latest technologies and productivity techniques, finding the right resources can be [...]

In Nashvilles booming real estate market, the most successful agents dont have time to be bound to a desk or a home office. Instead, they find the tools that work for their mobile lifestyles to not only make their jobs easier, but to make them a better resource for their clients. These five apps do just [...]