In the colder months, it can be tempting to settle down and wait for things to warm up before you put your property on the market, but if youre ready to sell, dont wait. The right time is [...]

Each year, Tennessee REALTORS (formerly the Tennessee Association of REALTORS) releases changes and updates to the associations contract and disclosure forms. The new forms are crafted by the associations forms committee and their attorneys and introduced each January to REALTOR members throughout the state. Many of the revisions for 2018 [...]

Though many consumers may think they dont need a REALTOR for new construction, a good agent can be an invaluable resource, especially if youre planning a custom build. An agent is there to represent your interests, from thinking through the home you want to build to negotiating land [...]

Youre planning to list your home this holiday season, but wondering how to balance your own celebrations, yet making sure your valuables stay safe with strangers in your home? While you dont have to be a master scheduler to successfully sell a home over the holidays, there are a few things to keep in mind to help you not lose sight of the [...]

The holidays are here, and while the idea of selling your home this time of year can be daunting, the seasonal spirit can work in your favor. Follow these nine tips to use holiday cheer to sell your home this [...]

We are very grateful for the amazing individuals who make up Benchmark Realty! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we thought we would share some of our agents and Brokers comments about why they are thankful for being a part of Benchmark [...]

For many homeowners, the neighborhood a home is in can be as important as the home itself. But how can you make sure a community is a good fit for your family? With the right amount of research, you can get an inside look at a neighborhood to make an informed home-buying [...]

From a reduced environmental footprint to lower utility bills, purchasing an eco-friendly home offers benefits to both the buyer and the world around them. For these reasons, finding an eco-friendly home is a top priority for a number of home buyers. But where do you start when it comes time begin house hunting, and what features have the [...]

For many homebuyers, a planned community can offer a number of benefits, but buying a house in a neighborhood with a homeowners association (HOA) can mean more than access to the community pool. Before committing to an HOA, there are a number of factors to consider to make sure its right for [...]

If youve been working as real estate agent for any amount of time, then youre familiar with the percentage cut many agencies take from their agents. While this is a fairly common business practice, its not the only option for agents, and its not always the best option [...]

Though many consumers expect each new house they buy to be bigger than the last, there comes a point in many peoples lives when the next home purchase doesnt need quite as many bedrooms or half bathsespecially with the kids buying homes of their [...]

Though the basic principles of buying and selling homes havent changed much over the years, the world itself is constantly evolving. As real estate agents, if we arent staying up-to-date on the latest trends and technology, well never be able to grow our business to its maximum potential. If we dont work to stay aware of changes to industry [...]