NO Return Policy!

Adam Helton talks about how many home buyers assume there is a "rescission period" which would allow them to back out of the deal within a few days after closing. This assumption is a false one. If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

Adam Helton talks about the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection. If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Nashville SNOW! December 2010

Adam Helton enjoys a rare Nashville snow! If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/

Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home for Christmas

Adam Helton gives his TOP 5 Reasons to buy a home for Christmas! If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Christmas Client Event!

Adam Helton talks about hosting his Annual Client / Referral Appreciation Event, where he rented a movie theater for a private viewing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Santa even came and took pictures with the kids! If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

"Part-time" Realtors??

Adam Helton "vents" a little about a recent experience with a "part time" Realtor and talks about the importance of hiring a full time professional when it comes to selling your home. If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Negotiating LOW offers

Adam Helton talks about how to handle low offers, when selling your home. If you have any questions about Real Estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

My Real Estate facebook page

Adam Helton talks about his new Real Estate Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AdamHeltonRealtor. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, feel free to post them on the facebook page or email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Home Warranties (and my son...)

Adam Helton talks about Home warranties. What the are. What they cost. Etc. Oh, and my son decided to make an appearance also. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

"Can I finance a Fixer Upper?"

Adam Helton talks about how many buyers are looking for "fixer-uppers", but are unable to purchase them because lenders require the homes to be in "move-in condition" prior to closing. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

"No pictures available"

Adam Helton talks about the importance of getting quality listing pictures in the MLS as soon as the home is on the market. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Locked out of my car...in the rain.

Adam Helton gets locked out of his car after a showing, while it's running. Then it starts raining. Hard. Adam takes this time to talk about some factors that can effect the value of your home. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Choosing your paint colors

Adam Helton talks about choosing the right paint color for your home, before you put it on the market. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Adam's thoughts on wallpaper

Adam Helton gives his thoughts about wallpaper. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Top 2 Buyer Tips!

Adam Helton talks about his Top 2 tips for home buyers. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Top 2 Seller Tips!

Adam Helton gives the top 2 suggestions for home sellers getting ready to put their home on the market. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Pricing. How Important is it?

Adam Helton talks about how important it is to price your home correctly the first time. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Do Foreclosures Effect the Value of Your Home?

Adam Helton talks about whether foreclosures and short sales effect the value of your home. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

TN Closing Costs Ranking?

Adam Helton talks about where Tennessee ranks in closing costs. (source: http://www.bankrate.com/) If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

First Time Buyers in Hiding?

Adam Helton talks about how first time buyer sales are down, and how this affects the market. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

What are contingencies?

Adam Helton talks about the different types of contingencies written into contracts. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Closing Costs?

Adam Helton talks about the difference in buyer and seller closing costs. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Adam has gas...

Adam Helton almost ran out of gas on the way to a home inspection, and talks about the different types of inspections that are available to home buyers. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Cool Hat

Adam Helton bought a cool new hat. It really has nothing to do with real estate, but he wanted to share it anyway. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Insurance for Vacant Homes?

Adam Helton talks about homeowners that have moved out of their homes, and are having trouble with insurance companies that won't insure a vacant home. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

If you're Moving Out of Town...

Adam Helton talks about referral networks that he uses to assist clients who are moving out of town. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Choose YOUR Realtor carefully

Adam Helton gives a shocking statistic and talks about the importance of choosing a Realtor that will be honest with you about what it will take to sell your home. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

I'd like YOUR opinion...

Adam Helton is a member of The DeSelms Team at RE/MAX Elite. Our team is the #1 listing and selling team in Tennessee. The team is considering leaving RE/MAX, opening a new company and going out on our own. When choosing YOUR next Realtor, would either of these names make a difference to you? I'd love to get your thoughts and opinions on this. Please email me at adam@adamhelton.com.

Showing Homes: Secret Door

Adam Helton reveals a secret door, found in a 1910 Victorian style home, listed in Historic East Nashville. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Selling a Home: "The Big Three"

Adam Helton talks about three factors that affect the sale of your home. Location, price and condition. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Client Video Testimonial

Video Testimonial from Tim & Amy Henning. We SOLD the Henning Family's home in just 3 DAYS! Then we helped them with the purchase of their next home, which is closer to work, church...everything! If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennesse, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.AdamHelton.com.

Short-sales: Do I have to pay the bank back?

Adam Helton talks about how many banks are now requiring sellers to sign a Promissory Note before they approve a short-sale, that rquires them to pay back the difference between the amount owed and the sale price. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended?

Adam Helton talks about the June 30th tax credit closing deadline. It's estimated that 200,000 closings originally scheduled to close on or before today, will be delayed. The House of Representatives voted to extend the closing deadline until September 2010. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Military Tax Credit Extension

Adam Helton talks about why it's a great time to buy a home, and how the tax credit has been extended for qualifying Military. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

If schools are important...

Adam Helton talks about schools. If specific school zones are a major part of your home search criteria, you should check with local school boards about any plans to build new schools and/or do any re-zoning. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Lockbox Comparison

Adam Helton talks about the types of lockboxes used by Realtors. Although they are much less secure, many Realtors use the old "combination locks", because they are less expensive. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Habitat for Humanity Project

Adam Helton and RE/MAX Elite team up with Habitat for Humanity to help with the construction of several homes in this North Nashville community. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Market Update 6/11/10

Adam Helton gives a market update, comparing May 2010 home sales to May 2009 home sales. If you have any questions abour real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at www.adamhelton.com/.

Client Video Testimonial

Client Testimonial from Jim Bakken. We SOLD the Bakken Family home in just THREE DAYS! If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Realtor Designations

Adam Helton talks about continuing education in real estate and how designations can improve the serice provided to clients. Adam currently holds the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designations. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tenessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

Being a Realtor...

Adam Helton talks about the time requirements that can come with a Realtor. Flexibility and odd hours are sometimes necessary. If you have any questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

When Contracts "Fall Through"

Adam Helton talks about how occasionally, a contract falls through because the buyers and sellers can't agree on repairs. Normally, we can get things worked out, but not this time. If you have questions about real estate in Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/

Team Value: Availability

Adam Helton talks about the value of having a Team that is available to assist clients and schedule showings, even when he is is an appointment or unavailable. If you have questions about real estate in Middle Tennessee, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

The Importance of Communication

Adam Helton talks about the importance of staying in contact with clients. Lack of communication is one of the biggest complaints consumers have about Realtors, especially sellers. If you have a real estate question, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

New Home... Inspection?

Adam Helton talks about the importance of doing a home inspection, and whether it's necessary when purchasing a new construction. For a list of home inspectors, or for any other real estate questions, please email me at adam@adamhelton.com. You can also search for homes in Middle Tennessee at http://www.adamhelton.com/.

First Video Blog! (test)

Check out this new listing! It's the perfect starter home...move-in condition!