REALTOR Roundup

In 2020, I embarked on an exciting new career in real estate. I was excited, scared, but most of all - eager and hungry to build a successful business for myself and my family! Reflecting on my past four years in this industry, I wanted to share three impactful learnings that have transformed my business and my mindset that may be helpful to other Realtors.

As Nashville prepares for the state and federal primary election on August 1, our city stands at a pivotal crossroads. This election isn’t just a routine event, but an opportunity for every Nashvillian to exercise their democratic privilege and vote toward the future.

You just got a listing appointment, and the house is next to commercial properties, on a noisy, busy street. As a residential agent, you despair for a moment and ask yourself if this will have a potential impact on housing prices if used solely as a home. Before you allow yourself to be too sad, you need to ask yourself if this house can be an adaptive reuse and if it would sell for more commercially.

Nashville’s real estate market is striking a chord with investors far and wide, and not just for its legendary music scene. As an International Property Specialist, I’ve noticed Nashville hitting high notes that resonate with global investment trends, making it a hot spot for savvy investors.

Gen Z is currently emerging as the newest generation of potential buyers and the majority of them are connecting with Realtors and researching properties primarily through various social media platforms. Gen Z’s preference for using social media to navigate the home-buying process means Realtors will need to enhance their online presence to engage effectively with this new wave of buyers.

Remember the feeling when you first moved into your current home. The desire to paint walls, hang pictures, entertain, and all the other memory-making activities that came along with owning your home. Fast forward to today when life opens a new path. You’re about to enter the world of the home seller. It may be new territory, especially if your current home was new construction when you purchased it. The process is similar but with some differences that come with a re-sale vs. new construction. Change brings a certain amount of stress, but here are a few tips to help you navigate through smoothly.

June is renowned for celebrating many significant events, one in particular being National Homeownership Month. This year specifically marks the 22^nd observance of this occasion and it’s a special time when the nation collectively celebrates and honors the essence of the American dream: homeownership. As we embark on National Homeownership Month, it’s important to remember that this month is not only about possessing property but rather embracing the significance of having somewhere to call home, an aspect that all homeowners should cherish and celebrate.

By now, we have all seen the infamous photos of the Nashville skyline 10 years ago compared to photos of the present day. It truly does not look like the same city! The growth and development continue to shape our house marketing and our real estate businesses. If the skyline has changed that much, imagine the neighborhoods surrounding it!