Marie Lee, Real Estate Agent

New Homes, New Clients, New Memories 🥳🎉🍾

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Quarter 2 has been all about creating strategic plans to help our clients win BIG! 😊

Here’s some fun facts:
• Our buyers have saved over $100,000 in closing costs & price cuts!
• Our sellers have been getting GREAT feedback & STRONG offers.
• We were able to help one family find, offer, negotiate, and close on a home in less than 14 days!

We’re so excited for all of these people! So let’s raise a virtual glass to celebrate them. CHEERS 🍾
(Like this post to celebrate their wins!)

If you’re looking to relocate, buy, or sell in the Nashville Area - DM us! We’d be honored to help.🏡

Take a Sneak Peak 👀

These 5 Nashville suburbs are where we are spending most of our time with clients in 2024! 🏡

1. Mount Juliet, TN
2. Spring Hill, TN
3. Smyrna, TN
4. Murfreesboro, TN
5. Franklin, TN

Choosing the right location can be stressful, but we’ve helped over 70 families make the move.

How? With our 3 Step Easy Living Process. ✨🔑

We break it all down for you and give you personalized recommendations for your wants and needs.

Ready to get started? Sign-up for a free ‘15 minute Work With Me Call’. 📱
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Your Nashville home awaits. 🏡

We know you've been Googling for answers...
Let's talk about it.

Interest rates haven't come down. Inventory is rising... but there's still low inventory? There are multiple offers happening AND insane deals being won...

Simply put - we're in a strange market.

I love data & I love patterns. These two things are especially helpful when talking about real estate.

But as much as I love to ground these conversations in the numbers - I would be doing you a disservice if I tried to quantify what I'm seeing in the Nashville market.

According to the numbers, everything seems stable. However, stability doesn't equate to predictability.

So here's what I'm noticing in my contracts & conversations:
The buyers entering the market are accepting the current interest rates and planning to refinance in the future.
Homes are sitting on the market for longer, but it's not out of the question for multiple offers to happen after Day 21.
Negotiations are happening, however, the margins are beginning to slim.
Secondary suburbs (30+ minutes from Nashville) are gaining popularity due to affordability.
People who NEED to transact are finding success in this market.

At the moment, I'm finding it hard to advise clients based on the data. So right now, I am focusing on having conversations.

I'm finding out what the showing activity is on the home. I'm discussing motives & preferred terms. I'm putting time & effort into researching as much as I can on the front end.

This isn't a buyers' market or a sellers' market. It's a skills market; It pays to have these conversations and do the prior research.

TL;DR: The market isn't responding to the inflation measures as anticipated. Values are going up but rates are still going up. Let's make a strategy together.

“Hey, hey!” 👋😊

You've made it to my ‘home’ on the internet. I really think you're gonna love it here.⁣
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Aside from what was included above, here’s some fun facts:⁣
• I flipped a coin & moved to Nashville
• Paul & I met immediately after moving to Nashville
• I taught elementary and middle school in Metro Nashville Public Schools
• I left teaching to try my hand at entrepreneurship (& I applied to be a secret agent with the FBI)
• I started my journey as a real estate agent, and Paul made the decision to join me!
• We are working on building a business together and planning for the future.
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Consider this your one-stop shop for all your real estate FAQs. I hope you’ll stay a while!

My DMs are open to answer your questions. Oh, and if you need any Nashville recommendations - I’d love to send you lists of my faves.

Attention First Time Home Buyers 🚨

If you’ve been looking for lower costs and lower monthly payments - you just might be in luck. 🍀

The Federal Housing Administration & VA are taking steps to make homeownership more accessible. How?

- FHA is lowering mortgage insurance.
- VA is lowering the funding fee.
- FHA interest rate levels are reforming to help those who need it the most.
+ INTEREST RATES HAVE TAKEN A HUGE DIP! (As of 03/13/23)

These will have major impacts on monthly payments and closing costs.

If you plan on using either of these mortgages AND you’re able to secure seller paid closing costs - you could see significantly lower monthly payments! 🥂

We’ve got a long way to go with housing affordability - but these are steps in the right direction.

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a homeowner - let’s talk. Sign-up for a 15-minute ‘Work With Me’ call 📱so we can create a homeownership plan for you. (🔗 in Bio)

The Joy is in the Journey 🥂

Excited to be on ’s list of Top Tennessee Realtors on Social Media for the first time!

I started my journey (real estate & social media) in Sept 2020. I jumped right into learning and creating content. It was messy and awkward - but also exciting and fun.

This community brings me so much JOY. I love connecting with you & hearing your stories. I love educating and providing guidance.

THANK YOU for your direct connections, messages, referrals, and engagement! You guys are the BEST!
(Esp if you’ve stuck around since the beginning).

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Clink the link in my bio for a FREE consult if you’re looking to relocate, buy, or sell in the Nashville Area! 🏡

Knowledge is Power 🧠

When clients relocate from out of state, I focus on educating them on:
- Location
- Value
- Lifestyle

With a lot of education, many virtual showings, and a successful relocation trip - we found the ONE!

A prime neighborhood in Nashville.
$45k in instant equity.
Close to the greenways, dog parks, and hangout spots they love!

Whether you’re looking to buy your dream home, make a solid investment, or relocate from across the country - I collaborate WITH you so we can develop a strategic plan to find success TOGETHER.

Cheers 🥂 to for knocking this one out of the park!

Behind the Scenes - Realtor Edition 🔑

Showings houses is cool, but there is so much more that I’m juggling behind the scenes! 🤹‍♀️

If you we’re to catch a glimpse of my work life, you’d see me:

‣ Conducting in-depth buyer consultations! (In-person or virtually).

‣ Discussing high yield marketing plans with sellers.

‣ Sending to clients under contract.

‣ Looking for off-market deals.

‣ Sitting in on inspections and debriefing with buyers.

‣ Meeting the appraiser to provide proof of value for my sellers.

‣ Scheduling staging consults.

‣ Meeting the photographer for listing photos.

‣ Creating content & email campaigns.

‣ Putting together home equity reports for future home sellers.

‣ Negotiating repairs & contract terms.

‣ Recording virtual showings for out-of-state buyers.

‣ Learning new practices from my colleagues at .

‣ Connecting with reputable service providers & vendors.

‣ Curating & marketing the property’s ‘experience’ for a listing.

‣ Taking ‘work-with-me’ calls and coffees.

Oh… and there’s more!

Life as a Realtor? 🏡
The truth is, there is a LOT going on behind the scenes. Some days are light and easy, and other days prove to be a challenge. But at the end of the day - I’m just grateful to be providing VALUE and SERVING others. 🤍

What questions do you have about life as a Realtor? 👇🏼

P.S. I’m doing a Q&A on stories tomorrow. 😎

✨ SOLD ✨

This home sale was the DEAL OF THE CENTURY! We negotiated a $45k price cut AND we are walking into $45k of equity. Let’s talk about it!🤩

This Lenox Village home hit the market on the last day of my client’s Nashville Relocation Tour. We scheduled a showing. She fell in love!

We immediately worked on an offer. Since it was Day 1 on the market - we went in over list price with competitive terms. Offer was accepted!

The appraisal came back with a great price! But when we did the inspection, we found the roof and the HVAC were nearing the end of its life. Instead of backing out of this deal, she wanted to request repair requests.

She requested for every single inspection item to be credited. She had the inspection report checked by a general contractor and was provided repair quotes. My client was adamant about asking for $70k in credits.

We submitted the proposal along with all of the repair items and their costs. To be honest, I felt like the sellers and listing agent would be offended. We decided to ask for it anyway.

We were told to immediately send over a cancellation form. The listing agent said she has never seen anything like this in her 20 years of real estate. I conveyed the news to my buyer, but then…

An hour later, the listing agent said the sellers would agree to cut the price by $45k. They decided to convey all of the appliances with the home. And we received all new Smart Features!

This Seattle relocation client won big. In a seller’s market - you may think you have no negotiation power. But you’ll never know unless you ask!

Huge thanks to ! He worked just as hard to keep these deal together and he went the extra mile to ensure our financing we secured. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Do YOU have dreams of buying your first 🏡? Read this 👇

Last year, I ran my first Homebuyer Bootcamp. Participants received:
- Access to an exclusive FB Group 💻
- 3 Months of Printable Guides/Worksheets 📚
- Live Q&A sessions with Lenders, Appraisers, Title Attorneys, etc 💬
- Weekly Emails 📧
… and more!

Best part - all of it was 🆓.
🆓 value. 🆓 resources. 🆓 consultations.

And guess what - two people in that group became homeowners within months. Including this participant! 🏡

Are you interested in learning how to prepare for homeownership? The FREE Homebuyer Bootcamp is just around the corner!

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Under Contract

It seems like Short-Term Rentals are almost impossible to come by in Nashville these days. But this buyer is under contract for one!

This buyer was looking for an affordable, income producing property that had low maintenance. Commerical new construction seemed to be our best bet. We are awaiting construction completion at Bradford Flats!

This studio is located just minutes from the Nashville airport and is centrally located to I-40, I-440, and I-24. Talk about location!

Looking forward to closing on this property at the end of May.

City Living with a Suburb Feel. You'll find EVERYTHING in this home.

3 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage, fireplace, loft bonus room, back deck, & fenced-in yard. Primary bed downstairs w/ an ensuite & walk-in closet - perfect for main floor living.

SpringWell Water Softener System installed in 2021. Back yard perfect for gardening - complete w/ two large rain barrels.

Neighborhood is less than 15 minutes from Downtown! Why wait for neighboring new construction when you can call this home today?!

Showings start Friday, April 22.
Offers Due on Sunday, April 24 @ 7pm
Open House: Sunday @ 2 - 4 pm

3 Beds - 2 Bath - 1322 SF
1039 Mulberry Way
Nashville, TN 37207
$349,900
MLS: 2376493
Listed Exclusively by Marie Reuter Lee, TYLER YORK Real Estate Brokers

✨ CLOSED ✨

Can you believe this is the first home this buyer saw. This was the only offer we put in. We didn’t offer anything crazy AND we negotiated in all of the brand new appliances?

We literally spent ONE DAY home shopping. That’s the testimony of having an incredible team to backup and support you.

Some of those people include:
for connecting us together.
for offering a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ lending experience.
for a thorough inspection.
for accommodating our closing needs.

Praising HIM for this one 🙏

BUYING vs RENTING (a 🧵)

There are pros and cons to both buying a 🏡 and renting a 🏡! What matters is - what do you value?

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DM Me for a FREE consult if you’re looking to relocate, buy, or sell in the Nashville Area! 🏡

Under Contract!

This was the first home that we toured, the first offer we submitted, AND we are under contract - on Day 1 of home shopping.

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, ~2000 SF
Built-in 2021
Fully fenced yard
High-end finishes
Appliances
Under $350k in

And without having to submit a crazy offer?! When it's meant to be, it will be! Can't wait to tell you more about this home once we close.

Looking to make your real estate dreams come true without having to go through a sellers' market nightmare? I'd love to collaborate with you to create & strategize your homeownership game plan.

New 🏡 in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣?

If buying your first home is one of your new goals, or you cut out photos for your visions board - then this post is for you! You’ll want to hit SAVE.

Want to feel educated and empowered about the home buying process? The doors to HOMEBUYER BOOTCAMP are opening back up in just a few days - and this time ITS ALL ON INSTAGRAM!

Want to be a part of the Homebuyer Bootcamp? DM me with the word ‘Bootcamp’ to be the first to know when the doors are opening UP! Spots are beginning to fill up.

Use your home to make💰? Yes!

If you are a homeowner, chances are you can use your home to make money! Of course people know about AirBnB & VRBO - but did you know about any of these other options?

SAVE this post so you can transform your space into a cash-flow opportunity!

Want to chat about ways your home can earn its keep? DM me! I’d to share what I’ve seen in our area and the services that are in high demand.

Making some exciting moves to make your move even better! Grateful for this brokerage, the expertise and experience of this office, and it’s servant leadership.

We are ECSTATIC to announce Marie Reuter, Real Estate Agent has joined TYLER YORK as an Associate Broker!

Marie is an educator and social media strategist reaching hundreds of thousands of online users with her engaging real estate content. After starting her career teaching in Nashville public schools and running an eCommerce business, Marie transferred into real estate with a desire to help others achieve home ownership, and developed a niche working with out-of-state buyers transferring to Middle Tennessee.

We like her because she is a serial learner, always growing, listening, and giving back by growing and teaching others. She will inspire you with her fearless spirit, and also have you dying laughing with her quick wit. Her creative talents as a social media educator make her one of the most fun and engaging real estate personalities in the country to follow.

Welcome aboard Marie, we are stronger together with you, and are thrilled to partner with you to promote and support your business.

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What happens next after you go under contract???

INSPECTION DAY!

As soon as you receive the news, you’ll be prompted by your agent to schedule an inspection.

In this market, inspections are being conducted within 7-10 days. This gives you time to inspect the home and make decisions about repairs.

Make plans to come to the inspection. As an agent, I will be there during the entirety of your inspection. I encourage you to come for the last hour to get measurements, do one last walk through of the home, and debrief with the inspector.

You will receive your report within 24-48 hours. Then you’ll determine how to proceed with your agent. Will you ask for credits, repairs, or replacements?

When looking at your report, you’ll want to determine if the cost or repairs and/or replacements is worth it. It can be nerve-wracking but it can be easier to navigate when you have the right agent on your side!

Looking for solid inspector recommendations in the Nashville market? DM me for a list of proven home inspectors.

If it’s free, it’s for me.

If you know me in real life, you know that this is a regular saying of mine. And while the cost of everything is going UP, some of my services are not.

Do you see anything on this list that you need help with? I’d be more than happy to help. Comment below with the number that corresponds to your needs - and I’ll message you to get things started!