Benefits of hiring a listing agent to sell your home

It is no secret that many sellers try to sell their own home through FSBO websites, or even Zillow.  Many sellers believe there are not enough reasons to use an agent and pay commission, but the benefits below should convince you to use NextHome Music City

Strategic Planning– As a local Realtor, I will review market conditions, set a listing timeline and determine the list price of your home.

Marketing– I will submit your listing to the National Listings Distribution which will showcase your home on over 100 home buying websites including Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com just to name a few.  Your house will also be submitted to the local Multiple Listings Service (MLS) for other agents to view your home.  Facebook offers private groups especially for Realtors to announce upcoming homes hitting the market, so with the power of Social Media, I can alert other agents that your house is  “Coming soon”  You will also get professional photographs and professional signage in your front yard.Sign

Offers– I will provide you all offers and walk you through the process of accepting an offer.  We will review buyer qualifications, consider offer terms,  and read over contingencies and addendums to help you accept the best offer.

Paperwork– Everyone knows there is a lot of paperwork that goes into buying or selling a home and I am here to help you through that process.  From the contract, to disclosures to disclaimers, I can help you navigate all the necessary paperwork that is needed and required by the State of Tennessee.

Digital– Each one of my homes come with our Mobile Connect.  Your yard sign will come with instructions for potential buyers to receive up to the date information on your listing including price, photos and other listing information right to their mobile phone while in front of your property!

 

And last but not least, personalized service.  I have been in the Real Estate and Hospitality industry for over 17 years and have received numerous accolades and awards for my dedication to my customers and clients.  I am licensed in both Florida and Tennessee so I have extensive knowledge of the Real Estate Market.

 

Call me at 615-624-1436, email me at Tiffany@mcrealtytn.com

Tiffany Orsino

NextHome Music City

615-624-1436

Tiffany@mcrealtytn.com

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New Home Sales Hit 10-Year High Mark

Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 18.9 percent last month, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. This represented the highest sales rate since October 2007, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 667,000 units, after an upwardly revised August reading. Compared to last year, new-home sales are 8.6 percent above their level during the same period in 2016.

“New-home sales have bounced back from a few soft months and have returned to the strong growth trend we saw earlier this year,” says National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “As existing home inventory remains tight, we can expect new homes sales to continue to make gains in the months ahead.”

These gains in sales continue alongside tight inventory, providing downward pressure on affordability. In a recent REALTOR® Magazine column, National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun urged the industry to recognize the impact that the “massive housing shortage” has on the overall the economy: “We need more construction. An economic boom, not unlike the one we had almost 70 years ago, could result.”

Looking deeper into the sales data, realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale noted a contrast between pricing and the amount buyers ultimately pay for new homes. “The growth in prices for new homes also shows signs of slowing, though that hasn’t yet appeared in home listing prices, which are up 10 percent from a year ago,” she says. “The discrepancy between list price increases and sales price increases suggests that some buyers may have reached a limit on the price increases they can afford, but sellers have not yet caught on.”

New-home sales increased in all four regions, rising 33.3 percent in the Northeast, 25.8 percent in the South, 10.6 percent in the Midwest, and 2.9 percent in the West. Home sales in the South had been greatly hampered by hurricane-related setbacks. All regions showed an increase in sales from last month, and all regions except the Midwest also show growth when compared to a year ago.

Source: “New Home Sales Pace in September Hits 10-Year High,” National Association of Home Builders (Oct. 25, 2017) 

Murfreesboro- Great place to live in Middle TN!

Located in Rutherford County in Middle Tennessee, Murfreesboro is fast becoming on of Middle Tennessee’s “it” places to live.  Located just 35 miles from Downtown Nashville, Murfreesboro offers affordable housing, great schools and many is home to Middle Tennessee State University.

Housing

The housing market in Murfreesboro is booming with the average cost of a 2400 square foot home at $264,900 which is below the national average.  Murfreesboro offers single family homes, town cropped-TN-Porch.jpghomes and farm houses.  New construction homes have booked in the area due to the growth of the city.

Schools

Rutherford County Schools consistently ranges among the best school districts in Tennessee.   The schools are known for both academics and athletics. Murfreesboro is also home to MTSU which offers 240+ academic programs and over 21,000 undergraduates.  For more information on the school district in Rutherford County, visit www.greatschools.org

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Parks and Recreation

The award winning Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation department offers services targeting athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, fitness and outdoor recreation. Sports*Com park offers aerobics area, exercise studio, 25 yard indoor pool, 50 meter outdoor pool with zero-depth entry, three slides and toddler play area. There are also sand volleyball courts and walking trails. Patterson Park Community Center offers a 305 seat theater showing movies and special events, indoor pool with interactive play area, game room, arts/crafts room and two racquetball courts. For more information on Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation you can visit www.murfreesborotn.gov/parks

Entertainment

There is no shortage of attractions and entertainment in Murfreesboro.  Visit Main Street Downtown and shop at the local stores, grab a quick bite to eat, or just enjoy some of the nightlife downtown has to offer.  Visit Stones River National Battlefield and learn the history of The Battle of Stones River.  Explore the grounds of Oaklands Mansion or visit Batey’s Farms where you can pick fresh strawberries, visit the Sunflower fields or join them in one of their many weekend festivals.  IMG_0280