Blogs by Author - The Crawfords

Nashville Real Estate Commission Changes 2025: What You Need to Know

The Nashville real estate market has transformed dramatically since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement took effect in August 2024. As Nashville natives with over 20 years of experience helping families buy and sell homes in Davidson County and surrounding areas, we've watched these changes reshape how real estate transactions work – and honestly, we think it's mostly for the b

What’s the Deal with Off Market & Pocket Listings?

See comments below for a 2025 update to this 2021 article. I have a friend in Washington DC looking for a home for his new family, and he’s been texting with me for some advice in choosing a Realtor. He was concerned that not going with a certain Realtor from a certain new large brokerage […]

Nashville Real Estate Commissions

The decision on what commission to offer on your Nashville is ultimately yours. We are here to provide guidance, share market insights, and discuss how different commission structures might impact the sale of your home and your realized proceeds.

Impacts of DOJ-NAR Settlement on Nashville’s Real Estate Market and Minority Communities

Exploring the effects of the DOJ-NAR commission lawsuit and settlement on Nashville’s real estate market, focusing on its impact on minority communities and the concerns raised by industry experts. Understand how these changes could reshape home buying and selling in Nashville, Tennessee.

Best Neighborhoods to Shop for Homes Under $300k in Nashville (Part 1)

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SCAM Alert: Opendoor Fined by FTC, Promises to Stop Cheating Consumers

The sentiment among Realtors seems to be best summed up by a recent wry tweet from a New York area agent: “I am totally shocked that a salesperson working for a buyer persuaded unrepresented homeowners to sell their homes for less than they were worth.” He’s referring to the case against Opendoor by the Federal […]

55+ Adult Active Community Coming To Murfreesboro

There’s an exciting new development breaking ground soon in Murfreesboro – The Farmstead at Southern Harmony from Del Webb. This active adult community for people ages 55 and better is planned for delivery in late 2023. Nashville ranks in the top 25 best places to retire in the US, and the #1 best place to […]

A Note From James & Steph

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. You’ve found this page because you asked about your home value, and then were curious enough to scan the code from our card, so we can assume you’re moderately serious about wanting to sell, or at least wanting to know if it’s in your best interest to sell now. To […]

iBuyer Companies in Nashville? Yes, They Are Here and We Can Help You Work with Them.

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How Will Inflation Affect Nashville Real Estate?