DIY & Home Improvement
Best Porch Plants
Plants that give your entrance personality.
Ways To Add Curb Appeal To Your Home
Utilizing colorful accents is a smart way to make a style statement and enhance your home’s exterior.
BEST Trending Cabinet Colors for 2022
Neutral whites accented with bright whites are in! We've all seen it on pinterest, it's no surprise these colors made the list!Cool toned blues of all shades made this list! Navys, grey-blues, stormy blues, etc.Natural wood accents will be tucked into every nook!Earth...
Buying a Home or Property
How to Forward Mail After Moving
Are you making the move this year? New year, new house, yeah? There's a ton of tasks to be done when moving. You don't want to miss that Southern Living magazine or wedding announcement so make sure you update your address with the post office! The easiest way to...
10 Questions to Ask When Buying A House
Are you buying a house this upcoming year? If this is your first house, chances are you are feeling a little overwhelmed. There are so many things to consider and think about! We are here to guide you through the process. Start with these 10 Questions to Ask When...
Homebuyers: 6 Things to Check Before Scheduling a Showing
You have found the one! Or at least you think so. Before you make an appointment to see a home, be sure to check a few things out! Homebuyers, here are 6 Things to Check Before Scheduling a Showing: Aerial View Are you set on finding a home without neighbors? Google...
Selling Resources
A Seller’s Moving Guide
Are you selling your home this spring? One tip we always give sellers is 'Don't forget to plan your move when you list your home!' Even the smallest home contains a lot of furniture, clothes, kitchen equipment, pictures and other items. For a short move, it may be...
Negotiating a Real Estate Offer
Home sellers who have chosen the right Realtor, prepared their home for sale and priced it right are strongly positioned for a smooth real estate transaction. Perhaps the most complex moment in the sales process comes when you get an offer for your home. Negotiating a...
Home Showing: 12 Ways to Make a Fantastic First Impression on Buyers
If your home is for sale, or soon will be, creating a positive first impression is one of the most important things you can do. Thankfully, it’s not hard. Here are 12 steps you can take; most of them fall under simple maintenance and organization. Some of them could...
Real Estate Industry Info
5 Negotiating Tactics That Kill a Sale
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties.
Homebuyers: 6 Things to Check Before Scheduling a Showing
You have found the one! Or at least you think so. Before you make an appointment to see a home, be sure to check a few things out! Homebuyers, here are 6 Things to Check Before Scheduling a Showing: Aerial View Are you set on finding a home without neighbors? Google...
A Seller’s Moving Guide
Are you selling your home this spring? One tip we always give sellers is 'Don't forget to plan your move when you list your home!' Even the smallest home contains a lot of furniture, clothes, kitchen equipment, pictures and other items. For a short move, it may be...
The Archives
What Square Footage Do I Use When Listing my Home?
Are you selling your home? Listing your home can be daunting when filling out all the paperwork and collecting the information needed. What square footage should you use for the listing? When listing my house, do I use the square footage from the original builder or...
How to Best Prepare a House to Sell
You hear questions like “We are putting our home up for sale, but there is a lot of work to be done. What are the most important things to get done prior to having a real estate agent come and look at our property?" We are here to guide you through the process! Let's...
What do Appraisers Do?
When you’re considering buying a house, there are two sides to the story: the seller’s asking price and the actual value of the property. This is where appraisers steps in. What is the job of an appraiser? An appraiser’s job is to determine the current...
12 Ways to Make a Great First Impression on Home Buyers
Are you selling your home? First impressions of home buyers is crucial. If your home is for sale, or soon will be, creating a positive first impression is one of the most important things you can do. Thankfully, it’s not hard. Here are 12 steps...
6 Things Sellers Do That Real Estate Agents Hate
When you’re selling your home, you usually have your eye on two prizes: Getting it sold fast and getting a sweet price. And who knows how to sell the awesomeness of your home better than you? After all, you’re familiar with all of its best features—even...
Selling Your Home: Tips for Home Showings
Are you selling your home? If so, you're probably expecting a few potential buyers that are interested in scoping out the place. When it comes to showing your home, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Take into consideration these tips. Tips for...
9 Reasons For Sale by Owner is a Really Bad Idea
Are you ready to sell your home? Considering selling your home yourself? As real estate consultants we are here to guide you through every process. Consider working with an agent or firm when it comes to selling! Here are 9 Reasons Why For Sale by Owner...
Where to Celebrate Independence Day in the Upper Cumberland
The Upper Cumberland region is the best place to celebrate Independence Day! With several festivities around the region, you must be here! Check out these grand fireworks shows hosted at various marinas. The best part? It’s all on the water so...
10 Things to Do When Buying Your First House
Buying your first home can be overwhelming. Feeling clueless? We are here to help! We have made a list of 10 Things to Do When Buying Your First House. 10 Things to Do When Buying Your First House Benefits of working with a real estate agent are endless....
Home Décor Tips on a Budget
Ready for a change or new look? When it comes to shopping for new home décor, there are inexpensive ways to make a big impression. Here are a few things you can add to any space to create a new look and personal touch. Home décor tips on a budget:...
Buying vs. Building
What is the difference between Buying vs. Building? Home ownership is a big deal. There are a number of really important decisions to be made including whether to buy an existing house or build. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a look...
6 Signs It May be Time to Sell Your Home
Most people don’t plan on living in their first (or second or maybe even third) home forever, but knowing when the time is right to put that baby on the market can be tricky. So when is it time to sell your home? Sometimes life changes force the...
Being a Minority Business Owner
All the marching and women's right protesting over the last few weeks has hit home for this female and minority business owner. Targeted by a larger real estate company and paid unfair wages helped educate me on the hardships a minority business owner...
Tips: Selling a House with Pets at Home
Selling a House with Pets at Home Almost everybody loves pets except the home buyer who is buying your house. Don't ask me why, but that's often how it works out. Home sellers who adore their pets have a hard time imagining the negative attitudes others...
Get Your Home Ready to Sell: Productive Tips for Cold Days
Looking for tips for selling your home? Is Your Home Ready? The Spring Real Estate Market is Around the Corner in the Upper Cumberland! It's that time of year again in the Upper Cumberland! Colder days are upon us! The winter market is rocking, which...
Small Home Improvement Projects Making a Big Difference
Thinking about selling your home soon, but don't know where to start on the project list? Home improvements can make a huge difference when it comes to selling. Here are few small home improvement projects you can complete if you are getting ready...
What do Home Buyers Want?
What do home buyers want? Whether you are marketing your home to first-time home buyers, young families or empty-nesters, all are looking for some of the same characteristics. Of course, home buyers have individual wants so the feature in your home that...
Terms Over Price: Negotiating Separately
While negotiating an offer this weekend I had some clients that made a great decision and SOLD a vacant older home on terms rather than price. You may ask, "well what does that really mean and when is the best situation to use it?" Terms vs Price For...
Selling Your Home While Living in It With Kids
Selling Your Home While Living in It With Kids? In general, selling your house is a big, fat scary undertaking that comes with a fair amount of exhilaration when potential buyers line up to take a gander at your home. Before that happens, though, you have...
Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved: What Mortgage Shoppers Need to Know
Getting approval on a mortgage is a process with no shortage of moving parts. Before the Great Recession, mortgage approvals were like ice cream flavors at Baskin-Robbins—numerous and easy to get. But in the last few years mortgage lenders have significantly...
How To Shop For Good Mortgage Rates
Buying a home might be the largest single financial investment you ever make. Due to the hefty price tag, you will likely need a mortgage. The interest rate charged on the loan ultimately determines the cost of the mortgage and the size of your monthly...
6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent
It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your second cup of coffee and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty...
4 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Over the years, first-time homebuyers may have shied away from entering the housing market due to stagnant wages and debt, but times have changed. According to TD Bank’s First-Time Home Buyer Pulse, one in five consumers is actively looking to buy his or...
Selling Your Home Logically
Selling your home? Oh my, how our homes quickly capture our hearts! But guess what: when you are selling your home, you have to take every drop of emotion out of the equation. It has to become a complete and utter business decision, to keep your sanity....
The Doors Are Wide Open: A Unique Way to Optimize Space In Your Home
My first home was built in the 1950's and had a pocket door separating the living room and the kitchen. I loved it because it offered privacy without taking up space for the door to swing into either room. Although I've viewed these doors as nostalgic and...
10 Tips for Selling Your Home
Selling your home? Once your home is listed for sale, its first few days on the market are critical. A house rarely gets a second chance to make a first impression. Here are our top 10 tips to make a great first impression: 1) Hire the Right Agent...
The Best Way to Improve Your Home’s Showing
One of the questions I receive the most when listing a home is "What steps can I take to make this place show better?" How can you have a great home showing? Declutter and Depersonalize The first step toward having a great home showing is to remove clutter...
4 Things to Check When You Buy a House in Autumn
Buying a house in Autumn can be a great idea, as homes can be a bit cheaper depending on your market, sellers may be more inclined to sell and there’s less competition from droves of buyers. That’s not the only advantage for those looking to buy a house in...
Housing Rebound: Time for Millennials to Leave the Nest
Millennials appear to be in no rush to ditch their parents’ homes. Perhaps they should be. More adults between ages 18 and 34 are now living with mommy and daddy than ever before, according to the Pew Research Center. And the millennials who have fled the...