I started my real estate career in 2004. I got in when the market was hot and now things are a bit tougher; but a challenge I can always meet. When starting as a Realtor in Nashville back in 04' I went to Crye Leike. It seemed like the best place to start. Big name, big company with lots of opportunities to learn. Yet no one takes you by the hand in this business. I learned that lesson early on in my career. I am a self starter so real estate has always been fairly easy for me. Especially because I am a problem solver. Believe me lots of problems can arise during a real estate transaction. Various pieces of the puzzle need to be gently put in place and on occasion they need a little muscle to fit correctly. My approach has always been that of service. Service above all other skills is my strongest. That is what I bring to the table, fierce dedication, a no worry transaction, great people skills and an eye for detail. Not to mention some great relationships with many vendors in the industry.
Okay so moving on...enough about my great prowess as a Realtor. After about a year in the business I transitioned over to The Realty Association. TRA was a great place to hang my license. Incredible brokers and a staff that was second to none. They offered a great split and the brokers were available always. Perry would call me back in 10 minutes even on a Sunday afternoon if I had a question. His help was invaluable. TRA also offered great training of which I took advantage quickly. As a Realtor, continual training and education is a must. New technologies are always presenting themselves so you have to stay on the cusp.
Last summer I was at a Prudential Woodmont Realty company party with a friend that was an agent there. I met quite a few interesting people. One in particular that stood out to me was Jim Owens. Jim is part owner of Prudential Woodmont Realty in Brentwood Tennessee and he is also an agent. We talked about his business and the opportunities that are available at Prudential. It sounded appealing but at the time I was having a successful summer here in Nashville selling houses at my current brokerage firm. Things were better than ever, the money was good and my clients were happy. As the fall of 2008 started to taper off and the market started it's "down turn " I began to think about the things that Jim said to me at that Prudential Woodmont Realty summer party. I also started to assess my role in the industry. There was more to learn and more opportunity to grow. I would always have the skills that got me started in real estate and got me to where I was but I wanted more.
I am proud to say...Brian Thomas Smith is now a Realtor that hangs his license at Prudential Woodmont Realty in Brentwood TN. It's a great place with great people and that's who I like to surround myself with.
Nashville certainly has some great neighborhoods. As they say, "it's all about location". Buyers and Sellers need to be abreast of recent trends more and more to make smart decisions. Especially while the market is so volatile. This short blog may help assist those who are looking to buy or sell.
Below are some of the most popular neighborhoods and their average list prices. In addition there are those that have seen quite a bit of fluctuation in list price.
Data below was gathered from Trulia.com.
Most popular neighborhoods - Avg. listing price and percent change week over week
Week ending Dec 17
| Neighborhood | Avg List Price | % of change wow |
| Green Hills | $588,795.00 | Down 5.2% |
| Inglewood | $173,578.00 | Down 1.6% |
| Sylvan Park | $311,438.00 | Down 2.5% |
| West Meade | $663,948.00 | Down 0.5% |
| Lockeland Springs | $316,854.00 | Up 0.6% |
Movers & Shakers - Avg. listing price and percent change week over week
Week ending Dec 17
| Neighborhood | Avg List Price | % of change wow |
| Historic Edgefield | $383,251.00 | Up 14.7% |
| Cross Timbers | $162,143.00 | Down 13% |
| Woodbine | $108,059.00 | Down 11.7% |
| College Heights-Clifton | $133,333.00 | Up 11% |
| Bordeaux Area | $281,697.00 | Up 10.6% |
Below are the month of November to December 28th closings for the 12th South/Belmont Area, also referred to as Waverly/Belmont. This area is between Wedgewood Ave on the north and I440 on the south...between Belmont Blvd and 8th Ave.
1816 Hillside Ave $185,000
1715 Villa Place $190,000
1402 Aklen Ave $280,000
2911 10th Ave S $263,000
2408 9th Ave S $270,000
922 Bradford Ave $90,000
1212 Linden Ave $410,000
927 Aklen Ave $430,000
820 Clayton Ave $495,000
1003 Montrose Ave $629,656
2516 Belmont Blvd $635,000
The average price per square foot is $152.48 based on sale price. The house on Bradford Ave originally listed at $288,000 was on the market for 251 days. It looks to have been bought by a family member at a discounted sale price. I am not including this home in my calculation as it would skew the results in my opinion. Click Here for Brian's Nashville Real Estate Blog
contact me: briantsmith@realtracs.com or 615.975.0578
A couple of years back I helped a client find a home in East Nashville. The house was in great shape and the view from the front porch was of Shelby Park. He loves parks and nature so he was excited to put in an offer. Sure enough his offer was accepted and now he's been there for over two years. The back yard on the house is small and fenced in. It's mostly a front yard house, but with help from his new bride they were able to turn a small blank slate of a back yard into a mini paradise.
The back was mostly just sloped grass. Notice in this picture how they created two seperate levels by bringing in a Bobcat to shape the landscape. See the natural rock wall that was hidden just beneath the surface.
In the next photo you will see a beautiful two tiered pond. All hand built by the home owners. The pond is stocked with Gold Fish and Koi. The waterfall which is run from a pump system provides tranquil background noise. The pond is surrounded by an incredible array of flora. Also check out what's covering the fence. That healthy vine is actually Loofah. That's right, the kind you use in the shower. It's a gourd type fruit that you dry for it's course textured sponge. Very cool.
So as you can see in a small yard that is probably no more than 35'X35' you can create quite a grandiose landscape. This last picture is of the yard before the work was completed. Can you believe it?
contact me: briantsmith@realtracs.com or 615.975.0578
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Tim is one of the finest string players around. As a musician myself I know first hand what this gentleman can do with a bow. He has placed string tracks on my music and on pieces that I have either engineered and/or produced. He's always accomodating and gets exactly what you want the first time and he doesn't just play country. Tim is versed in many styles of music.
Here is how my sessions with Tim generally proceed. You play the track back once or twice for him. He asks you a few questions. Then you press record. A pass or two and you've got strings that sing like a nightingale chorus. His palette is broad and if you know what you want he can play it. Even if you don't know exactly what you want he is creative and talented enough to help you decide quickly and easily.
Tim has made contributions to Grammy and Emmy Award winning projects. He has performed on television and scored for theater. The list of big name musicians he has worked with is long and substantial. To put it plainly he's a PRO.
If you want to learn more about Tim Lorsch please visit his website. He's a true Nashvillian and an all around great guy.
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A Realtor with integrity that does it right the first time. I am NOT a salesman. I provide a service. So if you don't want high pressure and someone just looking to make a sale, call me.
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