Spring and summer often steal the spotlight in real estate, but autumn might actually be the best season—or at least, a very good one—to buy a home here in Eastern Middle Tennessee. If you’re considering purchasing in Wilson, Smith, or DeKalb County, here are four ways that fall offers some unique advantages.

1. Less Competition: Fewer buyers out there mean less chance of multiple suitors for a home.

While summer is peak moving season, especially in light of school enrollment, fall brings fewer buyers to the market. This means less competition, giving you a better chance at landing your dream home in Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Carthage, or Smithville with a lower chance of multiple offers and a protracted search.

2. Motivated Sellers: Many folks want to close before the holidays or the end of the year.

Homeowners who list in the fall are usually serious about selling before the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays or by year’s end. That motivation can translate into more negotiating power for buyers—whether it’s in price, closing costs, repairs, or move-in dates.

3. End-of-Year Tax Benefits: Buying before December 31 can help you with 2025 tax deductions.

Closing on a house before December 31 allows buyers to take advantage of mortgage-interest and property-tax deductions, among other potential benefits. For buyers in Wilson, Smith, and DeKalb Counties, this can mean big savings come tax season.

4. A Realistic View of the Property: Fall can reveal any heating, drainage, insulation, or other cooler-weather performance issues.

Now is your chance to see the property in less-ideal conditions. Early- to late-autumn weather highlights how well a home handles cooler temperatures and seasonal changes. You’ll notice things like heating efficiency, insulation, and yard drainage—important factors that can be hidden in spring and summer.

Bottom line: This fall could be your season to look for and secure a home in one of the friendliest, most beautiful, vibrant, and smartly growing parts of Tennessee. It’s a great time to work with one of our EMTAR members, a REALTOR who adheres to the highest standards of professionalism, expertise, and ethics, and who knows the lay of Wilson, Smith, and DeKalb Counties. Get started here.

**Stay tuned for next week's second of three blogs in our September series, "Part II: Top Reasons to Sell Your Home This Fall in Wilson, Smith, and Dekalb Counties."**

About EMTAR: Chartered in 1969, our Association’s 1,200+ REALTORS® are a proud part of the 36,000+ members of Tennessee REALTORS® and of the 1.5 million+ members of NAR, all working to serve the public and protect the rights of America’s property owners. EMTAR members are known not only for their unmatched real estate excellence and high ethical standards, but also for being generous, hospitable, others-focused, loyal, hardworking, and eager to help wherever and whenever help is needed.