Are you looking to sell your home soon? Is your home on the market but not getting the showings and offers you’ve been hoping for? If either case is a reality, there are some things you can do to lead to faster and more profitable sales.

Here are 6 things to avoid when selling your home.

1. Don’t Hang Around

When it comes time for an open house or a showing, one of the worst things you can do is hang around. The last thing would-be buyers want to do is interact with you and your family when it comes to time to look around the house. It can be awkward and uncomfortable for you and them. That’s why you hire a real estate agent who can answer questions, get a feel for interest, and candidly address issues.

 

2. Keep It Simple and Free of

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Once an exclusive Parade Home on Nashville’s illustrious tour, this incredible home is now all yours to be cherished and enjoyed and shared with friends and loved ones! Inspired by French architecture, this European Colonial features the steeply pitched roofline and balanced and symmetrical proportions that are hallmarks of this popular and eye-catching style. Professionally landscaped, loaded with design upgrades and amenities and offering more than 5,000 square feet of luxury living, this home ticks all the boxes on the most discriminating buyer’s wish list.

As part of Brentwood’s prestigious Annandale community, you’ll enjoy a slower-paced and bucolic lifestyle while remaining close to all the action of Music City and Williamson County’s best

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How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one that you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision-making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Maury, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, and Sumner counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

Davidson County Market Update

Homes for Sale
• Up 5.9% Compared to the Last Month
• Up 3.6% Compared to the Last Year

Homes Closed
• No Change from the Last Month
• Down 4% Compared to the Last Year

Homes Placed Under Contract
• Up 8.5% Compared to the Last Month
• Up 1.8% Compared to the Last Year

Maury County

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Can you believe it’s already March? We are staying strong with our goal to help support local businesses! This month, everyone participating in LOLO has some AWESOME opportunities to enjoy delicious food, clothing, and coffee!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are March’s gifts to you!

McCabe Pub

Davidson County

 

Are you hungry right now? If not, prepare to be! McCabe Pub is a delicious, all-American restaurant that specializes in

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This custom home was just built in 2016 and is decked out in high-end upgrades! Located in the lovely Autumn Wood subdivision, you can enjoy 3 out of the 5 bedrooms right on the main floor! In addition, this kitchen and living room space is designed to entertain! It is fully open and features not one but two pantries!

 

When it comes time to relax, enjoy soaking in the master bath which features stacked stone and a walk through shower. Now that says luxury!

 

Established in 1809, the city of Spring Hill is located just 35 miles south of Nashville, TN, and is situated within both Williamson and Maury Counties. Beautiful mansions, estates, churches, and plantations can still be seen today across the rolling hills, and reflect the pride of

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Everyone knows the Nashville food truck scene is alive and prospering but, how familiar are you with other mobile businesses? Industrious entrepreneurs across Middle Tennessee have dreamed up these amazing businesses that wheel around instead of being a brick and mortar.  From flowers to a bar to clothing, they really offer just about everything in a convenient come-to-you fashion. Here are some of our favorites!

Amelia’s Flower Truck

If you are wondering why that name sounds familiar, its probably because you’ve seen it in Southern Living, or featured by VW, or, maybe even on Bergdorf Goodman? Amelia’s has spread like wildfire across social media channels due to it’s vintage, aesthetically pleasing exterior and amazing flowers sold within!

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Parks Realty hosted the 43rd Annual Company Meeting on February 21st, 2018 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville. Approximately 600 agents and staff attended the meeting, celebrating a magnificent 2017.

CEO Bob Parks had set an ambitious goal for the company in 2017: to inspire the people within the company to live magnificent lives. That goal helped the company have a record-breaking year with over $2.25 billion in total sales volume. 

Parks boasts the highest average list to sale price and the lowest average residential days on market among the top 10 firms. The company’s average sales price is also the highest of the top 5 firms in the market and $26,500 above market average.

Parks also leads in the luxury market, having the most luxury listings and

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This turnkey historic stone colonial has been lovingly, and masterfully, restored by its current owners. Located on a quiet cul de sac, in the heart of Hillsboro Village, it is just a leisurely stroll to Belmont University, Vanderbilt University, Music Row. With both a walking and biking score of 82, most errands can be accomplished on foot, and you have the choice of over 30 restaurants, and 10 places to grab a cup of coffee, all within just 1000 yards.

This beautiful home has a perfect mix of early 1900’s architectural details with modern design. The original detailing and craftsmanship have been wonderfully preserved and all living areas have abundant natural light. The breathtaking master suite features a private screened in porch where you can

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Food truck cuisine is hotter than ever, and Nashville has dozens to choose from. We’ve narrowed down our list of favorites to a few that you really shouldn’t miss this spring and summer season. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic grilled sandwich or a smoky rack of ribs, we’ve got the food truck recommendations you can trust.

Be sure to read on for our events roundup. We’ll share the music festivals and food truck roundups we can’t help visiting more than once each season; we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

The Grilled Cheeserie Gourmet Grilled Cheese Truck

$11 – $30

Find their classic black-and-white striped truck by visiting their website. The schedule changes weekly.

The Grilled Cheeserie is famous for its elevated grilled

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ABOUT FRANKLIN

Franklin, Tennessee, a town rooted in Americana, is located about 20 minutes south of Nashville in Williamson County. Known for its picturesque main street, historical attractions, antique shops, and lively music scene, Franklin is fondly known as “Small Town, USA” and was voted the number one small town in Tennessee.

Main Street in downtown Franklin thrives with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can enjoy a craft cocktail at one of the many bars, indulge in local cuisine, snag an heirloom in the antique district, or attend one of the numerous free festivals throughout the year. Locals also enjoy movies, live concerts, live theater, and stand-up comedy performances at the…