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Choosing Annette Stithem as your REALTOR® is a decision that guarantees a successful and enjoyable real estate experience. Her local expertise, years of experience, personalized service, and commitment to your satisfaction set her apart in the industry.
So, whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to sell your Nashville property, trust Annette to guide you through the process with professionalism, dedication, and a deep understanding of the Nashville real estate market. Reach out to her today to start your real estate journey in Music City, and experience the difference of working with a truly exceptional REALTOR®. With Annette by your side, you'll find or sell your Nashville home with confidence and ease.
Steps to Buying a Home in Nashville TN
- Define Your Budget:
- Assess your finances and determine how much you can afford. Consider factors like down payment, closing costs, and monthly mortgage payments.
- Hire a Real Estate Agent:
- Consider working with a local real estate agent, like Annette who has knowledge of the Nashville market and can help you get pre-approved for a loan, find suitable properties, negotiate, and navigate the entire process.
- Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage:
- Contact a mortgage lender to get pre-approved for a loan. This will give you a clear understanding of your budget and make your offers more competitive. Annette can help you with this step!
- Search for Homes:
- Begin your home search based on your preferences and budget. Nashville has diverse neighborhoods, so consider factors like location, amenities, and proximity to schools, work, walkability, parks.....items that fit your lifestyle. Annette will guide you through this with information and tools needed to find just the perfect home!
- Make an Offer:
- Once you find a property you like, Annette will help you draft and submit an offer to the seller. She will negotiate on your behalf and when both parties agree, you move to the next step.
- Home Inspection:
- Conduct a home inspection to identify any potential issues with the property. This step ensures that you're aware of the home's condition before finalizing the purchase. Annette will help to coordinate this process and assist in negotiating repairs or a resolution, if needed.
- Secure Financing:
- Finalize your mortgage loan by providing the necessary documentation to your lender. The lender will then complete the underwriting process.
- Closing Process:
- Work with a title company and lender to handle the closing process. This involves signing the necessary documents, transferring funds, and officially taking ownership of the property. Annette will be there every step of the way to help facilitate all the necessary details.
- Move-In:
- After closing, you can move into your new home. This is an exciting step, and you can start settling into your new Nashville residence.
Remember, the details of the process can vary, and having a knowledgeable real estate agent such as Annette by your side can make the journey smoother. She will personally explain each step and walk you through making this a smooth and enjoyable process!
Steps to Selling a Home in Nashville TN
- Hire a Real Estate Agent:
- Start by selecting a local real estate agent who is familiar with the Nashville market. A skilled agent can provide valuable insights, help determine the optimal listing price, and guide you through the selling process. Annette Stithem fits all those requirements!
- Property Assessment and Preparation:
- Work with Annette to assess your property and identify any necessary repairs or improvements. Consider staging your home to enhance its appeal to potential buyers.
- Set an Asking Price:
- Based on the assessment and market conditions, determine a competitive and realistic asking price for your home. Annette can assist with pricing strategies.
- Market Your Home:
- Annette will create a marketing plan to promote your property. This may include professional photography, online listings, open houses, and traditional advertising.
- Negotiate Offers:
- When potential buyers submit offers, Annette will help you negotiate terms, including the sale price, closing date, and any contingencies.
- Accept an Offer:
- Once you and the buyer reach an agreement, you'll accept the offer. At this point, the buyer may conduct inspections and finalize their financing.
- Close the Sale:
- Work with Annette and the title company to handle the closing process. This involves signing the necessary documents, transferring the title, and ensuring all financial transactions are completed.
- Annette with also walk you personally through each step involved in getting to the closing of the sale.
- Move Out:
- After the sale is finalized, it's time to move out of your home. Coordinate with the buyer and make arrangements for a smooth transition.
Navigating the selling process with the assistance of Annette, a knowledgeable real estate agent can make the experience smoother and more successful. If you have any specific questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask!
Annette's Rave Reviews
I want only the best experience for you and hope to bring you a 5 Star Review! By checking our progress and star status all along the way, we can make the process seemless, stressless and filled with Joy!! That is Success!!
Annette made our first home buying experience an amazing one. We were excited, but nervous about all the steps that had to take place throughout the process. She took the time to explain each part of the process, and even helped us through a few minor freak outs! After a full day of looking at homes we decided we wanted to start looking at completely different style, and without missing a beat, she found several homes that fit that style and scheduled showings right away. She was also able to provide us with several electronic tools that helped with finding homes and completing all the necessary tasks once we were under contract on our new home! We happen to be her children, but if she can be this patient and joyful with us, we know she would do the same for you! Anyone would be lucky to find their dream home with Annette!
Katy and Brandon
Annette did a wonderful job from beginning to end helping us pick out our new home. We highly recommend her and Next Home New Beginnings to anyone looking to sell or buy in the Nashville area.
Jennifer and Jeff
Sale of their Home
Jennifer and Jeff
Annette is the best!! Sweet, fun, caring and full of essential real estate experience and knowledge. She made the selling process so easy and we had a full price offer in record time. Whether you are buying or selling a home, Annette should be your #1 choice. She not only is a pro in the market but she's one of those people that makes the process fun and personal!
Lyndsey
Annette is a wealth of knowledge for buying and selling your home--at the same time! She welcomed and was responsive to ALL of our interests, questions, concerns and curiosities. She knew what to look for (and what to avoid!) when looking at homes and how to make our home attractive to sellers. Her years of experience shine through and she was tireless when it came to finding and getting us in the right home.
Emily and Scott
Annette helped us find our present home, which is just perfect! She understood just what we wanted and made the home buying process pretty painless. She also sold our old home and the timing worked out great. She is a real professional and handled all the details of buying and selling. She’s not only a great realtor, she is also our friend! Thanks, Annette!
Linda Kettner
Annette is the best realtor we have ever used. Knowledgeable, efficient, patient. She sold our home and helped find a new home. Did the same for my sister and she sold my parents townhome. I definitely recommend Annette Stithem!
Diane S
Annette is absolutely wonderful! As a first-time home buyer, there were a lot of things I didn't know but she was very patient and… helpful throughout the entire process. I am very excited about my new house and would advise any and every one to inquire about Annette's services because she is awesome! You won't regret it.
Charles and Emily
My wife and I are new to Nashville in 2020, new parents this summer, as well as being first time home buyers. In an extremely competitive… market and adding on top of that the challenging year we are in, Annette was essential in helping us navigate the purchasing process. She was honest, professional, diligent, respectful, knowledgeable, easy to work with and a great listener. We felt like a priority to her and that our happiness was most important. We found an amazing home in a wonderful neighborhood in one of our desired locations, East Nashville. Being new to the area, Annette was also very helpful in providing local information and getting us acclimated to our new city. Because I don’t see us moving for a long time, we don’t consider her our realtor anymore, just a good friend. We would highly recommend Annette to anyone that is ready to find their next home!
Schyler and Anne
I cannot say enough good things about Annette's professionalism and service. She went above and beyond in every way, helping me to market and sell my condo in downtown Nashville. She knows the market and has keen instincts for what will work and what won't. Her suggestions prior to sale made my place much more open and inviting and that played a role in the salability of my home. I always valued her opinions and suggestions. She worked well with other professionals to make the deal happen and close. Again, there aren't enough words that can convey my great appreciation for her helpfulness, patience and, most of all, kindness.
Karen
