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 [...]

Working with a first-time homebuyer is an exciting time for everyone involved. Not only are you seeking to negotiate a favorable purchase, but youre helping a new client make memories that will last a lifetime. As a real estate agent, you also have the unique opportunity to become the authority on all things housing for your client. To take [...]

Positioned in one of the Nations hottest cities, Nashvilles companies are experiencing significant growth. The Nashville Business Journal recently presented its Fast 50 Awards to the quickest growing companies in Tennessee, and Benchmark Realty made the cut, coming in at #5 [...]

Your first meeting with a potential buyer is one of the most important interactions youll have with this client. It sets the stage for the entire home buying process and establishes you as the agent of choice, not only for the current transaction but for future purchases and [...]