As spring continues to bloom, ’tis the season when garage and yard sales tend to pop up on weekends all across our community. If you are gearing up to host a sale, make sure you plan ahead; they can take on a life of their own! Here are some tips and ideas to help make yours run smoothly and successfully.

Answers About MLS Options for Sellers

Seniors Driving the Housing Market

Southern States Trending

Generational Trends

Home Buying Activity Up in February

As spring unfolds and leads toward summer, here are some ideas and tips for attacking any decluttering projects that might be on your to-do list.

Clear Cooperation Retained, New Option for Sellers

In light of the April 15, 2025, deadline to file a 2024 return, we are sharing some tax tips, ideas, and reminders for your consideration, especially those concerning real estate, homeownership, and other property-related matters.

For more details about hot spots for pooches, check out Nash Today’s article, featuring dog-friendly spots in Nashville that span from places to eat, drink, shop, and stay the night. And as a further resource for potential home buyers relocating to our area, here are links to several lists that include many dog-friendly locales in Wilson, Smith, and Dekalb counties.

Brokers Expect Business Improvement

January 2025 Weather Contributes

We are sharing the following message from 2025 EMTAR President Gina Waters, prefaced with a note of thanks to her and to our entire volunteer leadership team for the positive difference they make for our members.

A Message from NAR President Kevin Sears

Escrow and Earnest Money

During this Valentine’s week, it’s fitting not only to focus on the romantic loves and close friendships that bless our lives, but also to reflect on some of the many reasons why our members love serving as REALTORS® and working with buyers and sellers throughout Wilson, Smith, and Dekalb counties.

Preparing to Sell Your House & Pricing Your New Home

EMTAR is honored to serve as our members’ “partner in success” to ensure ample CE and other learning opportunities to fit the busy schedules of real estate professionals serving clients in our vibrant, fast-moving market. Here is part 2 of a Q&A refresher on some key educational details and resources for our members.

Reshaping the Workforce

Possible Home Construction Cost Increases

The real estate education options are almost limitless, and we at EMTAR are honored to come alongside our members as “your partner in success” to ensure ample CE and other learning opportunities on the calendar to fit the busy (busy!) schedules of pros serving clients in a vibrant, fast-moving market like ours.

Fire Damage and Policy Coverage

Support from the Realtors® Relief Foundation (RRF)

One of the disaster-relief avenues of support beyond our local area that we appreciate is the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF), which was established as part of NAR after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

What it Is & What it Covers

The Ins and Outs of Homeowners Insurance

In light of Hurricane Helene’s disastrous impact on Western North Carolina and parts of East Tennessee, and now the impact of devastating California wildfires, homeowners insurance has been on the minds of many. As we launch into 2025, we are sharing a property owner–focused resource on that vital subject, starting with the very basics.

A Primer for Consumers

Helping You Boost Client Engagement

This is an important season to put a bow on your 2024 accomplishments while also establishing some SMART goals that you’ll be ready to start aiming for when the calendar turns to 2025. To help you do just that, here is a roundup of year-end tips, ideas, and strategies, some specifically designed for REALTORS®, others more general but equally worth a look.