Nashville, TN real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Nashville has condos in the Gulch, older homes in East Nashville and 12 South, and newer suburbs on every side. Short-term rental rules and Tennessee's closing costs change the real cost. An AXEN agent who works here helps you check them.
Nashville neighborhoods buyers ask about
Every one prices differently. Ask your agent for the latest sales in the ones you like.
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Buying a home in Nashville: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Tennessee and Nashville details that trip people up.
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Read the disclosure or disclaimer. Tennessee sellers give a Residential Property Condition Disclosure, or in some cases a disclaimer that sells the home as is. Either way, get your own inspection.
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Budget for the transfer and mortgage taxes. Tennessee charges a transfer tax of $0.37 per $100 of price, usually paid by the buyer, plus a tax on the new mortgage.
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Planning a short-term rental? Nashville requires a permit for short-term rentals, and rules differ by zoning and whether you live there. Check before you buy.
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Near a creek? Check the flood zone. Some areas near the Cumberland River and its creeks are in a flood zone. Ask for a flood quote.
Selling a home in Nashville
Give the disclosure
Most Tennessee sellers give the Residential Property Condition Disclosure. Be complete; it protects you.
Know your closing costs
A title company or attorney handles the closing. In Tennessee the buyer usually pays the transfer tax.
Fix the easy items
Buyers rely on their inspection. Fixing small items first keeps the deal on track.
Nashville real estate questions
What is the transfer tax in Tennessee?
Tennessee charges $0.37 per $100 of the sale price when the deed is recorded. The buyer usually pays it, plus a separate tax on the new mortgage.
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Do Tennessee sellers have to disclose problems?
Most sellers give a Residential Property Condition Disclosure. Some can give a disclaimer instead and sell as is, so always get your own inspection.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Nashville?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Nashville is free.
Buying or selling in Nashville? Talk to a local agent.
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