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Purchasing or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make. Today, much of that process happens online. For many buyers and sellers, it may also be the first time navigating a complex, fast-moving transaction—one that can be exciting, emotional, and unfamiliar.

Purchasing a home is often seen as one of life’s most meaningful milestones. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, the journey requires thoughtful planning, research, and a clear understanding of each step along the way. It’s easy to focus on the big moments—the excitement of finding the home that feels just right, securing a contract, reaching the closing table, and finally receiving the keys before making the space your own. Yet many of the finer details are just as important and deserve careful attention.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2025) – Data for the month of September showed 2,881 home closings, according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. This figure indicates a 2 percent increase from the 2,810 closings reported for the same period last year.

Real estate has always been and will always be a relationship-based business. At its core, this industry is built on connections, especially at the hyper-local level. A good REALTOR® doesn’t just know the market conditions; they know the people who make up the community.

The future of real estate in Nashville looks bright and last week’s Greater Nashville REALTORS® Summit at the Belmont Fisher Center made that clear. Now in its second year, the event brought together some of the most talented in our industry to share best practices, highlight emerging trends and strategic tools like AI, so REALTORS® can deliver the best possible experience to Middle Tennessee residents buying or selling a home.

Safety is always top of mind for Realtors, but it’s not something we often talk about out loud. The truth is, our work puts us in vulnerable positions regularly because we typically broadcast our schedules publicly through open house announcements, get calls from strangers asking us to meet at properties with little notice, and even sometimes drive clients whom we have only just met in our own vehicles. Because of these realities, it’s critical to put safety measures in place and stick to them.

The summer sales activity didn’t quite measure up to what we’re historically used to in the Greater Nashville housing market — and even more so nationally — but recent data from Greater Nashville Realtors shows continued resilience.

Every September, Greater Nashville REALTORS®, alongside the National Association of REALTORS®, recognizes Realtor Safety Month to raise awareness about the risks real estate professionals face in their daily work.