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 [...]

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Beta Brokerage project, an online network of pioneering brokerages. A salute to entrepreneurial spirit, the program connects our industry's leaders to allow all real estate professionals to benefit from innovative ideas and execution. Benchmark has been [...]

We opened the doors to our first office in Mount Juliet in 2017, and weve seen huge success. In less than 18 months, weve added so many agents that we were bursting at the seams. We commemorated our growth by unveiling our new space, more than doubling the size of our original office, and inviting more than 150 people through the doors to [...]

Many real estate agents view online leads as either paid or organic (free). While organic leads may seem more ideal than shelling over money for a lead, in the long run, an agent may get better resultsactual closings that lead to commissionby paying for a lead. At the end of the day, this two-pronged breakdown of leads is lacking for an [...]

The new year is here, and you may be looking to take your real estate business to the next level by hiring a licensed assistant. But what makes the perfect assistant? We put together a list of characteristics to look for when hiring as well as a quick overview of what tasks you should hand over once you have your assistant in [...]

Are you looking to purchase your first home in the new year? There are a few steps you can take on the financing front now to make things easier when youve found the right [...]

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 [...]