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 [...]

The recent WCAR Awards banquet proved to be a great night for Benchmark Realty! For the third year in a row a Benchmark Agent has taken home the Realtor of the Year Award! Congrats to Monica Neubauer for being the 2015 [...]

At Benchmark Realty, we take agent safety very seriously. Continuing our series for Realtor® Safety Month we are sharing tips on driveway and parking lot safety. If you missed our posts on [...]

An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. As part of our series for Realtor® Safety Month we've put together an infographic including tips on staying safe during an Open House. Stay safe by practicing the following guidelines.

Agent Safety Tips for Open Houses

According to the National Association of Realtors® September is Realtor Safety Month. At Benchmark Realty, we believe that every month should be Realtor Safety Month. We invited Franklin Police Officer Ryan Schuman to a recent Mastermind Meeting to speak to our agents on this topic and to share his top tips for staying safe while showing [...]