As a real estate agent, building relationships is a part of the jobmaybe even the best part. Connecting with other agents doesnt just give you the chance to share stories, ideas and best practices, it also lets you build long-term friendships. Thats why weve introduced Group Therapy at 5:01 as a chance for real estate agents to connect with [...]

The former home of renowned songwriter Leon Russell is now on the market. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, Leon collaborated with The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Elton John, among others, before he passed in [...]

The Nashville housing market has been booming for the past few years, and in 2017 we reached the third-highest home appreciation nationwide, with homes growing in value at 12.5 percent on average. Homes sold for a median price of close to $225,000, compared to $200,000 in [...]

The real estate industry is changing fast. Just two years ago, Benchmark CEO Phillip Cantrell predicted the next five years would have more change than wed seen in the last twenty, but it doesn't stop there. Now, the next two years may hold more change than the last seventy-five, and many unprepared agents are [...]

Todays real estate market has turned into a legal battlefield. Even though the real estate licensee might not be the reason a lawsuit is filed, they will probably find themselves caught in the crossfire. The trend in agent-related lawsuits and complaints has increased dramatically since the 1990s and will probably continue for the [...]

WalletHub compared the 168 Nashville real estate agents who have at least one active listing and at least one sale in the last 12 months. Each agent was evaluated in four categories: active listings, recent sales, Zillow rating and WalletHub rating. Twenty-two Benchmark Agents made the [...]

Whether looking to buy, binge-watching HGTV, or just daydreaming, every homeowner and potential owner has thought about luxury homes at one point or another. These dream homes have more than just a big-ticket price in common, but what can you expect to find in a luxury home? Recent research from [...]

In todays digital world, social media is a go-to channel for many people looking to buy a new home. And with the right photography and a targeted advertising buy, you can reach those people where theyre most comfortable to help you attract new buyers and grow your real estate [...]

Benchmark Realty was recently named among the top firms in the nation by REAL Trends!

REAL Trends is the trusted source for news and research about the real estate brokerage industry. They announced the results of the 2018 REAL Trends 500, an independently verified compilation of the nations leading residential real estate [...]

2017 was a great year for Benchmark! Our team hit new milestones, not only for the company, but for the industry in the state of Tennessee. We're excited to continue down the path of growth and innovation and hope you'll join us along the way!

Tax season is almost here, and as real estate agents, we have a number of expenses that can help us reduce overall taxes. The easiest way to take advantage of your deductions is to document all of your spending. If you didnt keep good records in 2017, start now to make the next tax year easier. Here are a few things to keep in [...]

When it comes to purchasing a home, a number of online resources are available to help you get a feel for home prices and available properties, but not all apps are created equal. Weve put together a quick list of tools to make the home buying process faster and [...]