2904 Darrell Court, Franklin, TN 37064

Just under 1 acre in Franklin, TN 2904 Darrell Court sits on a private a cul-de-sac in the sought after McLemore Farms neighborhood. This home has been updated with brushed bronze fixtures, granite, marble and tile. The hardwoods, which run throughout the entire first floor have never been walked on with shoes….so imagine how beautiful they are.

The master suite is on the first floor and has an entire wall of windows looking out into your private backyard oasis. The master bath is more like a spa then a bathroom. Natural light glimmers off the marble and tile. Take a look at this beautiful home

How to price your home to sell

Selling a house means pricing it correctly

The one most important thing you do when selling your home is done on the evening that you list it with a Realtor….Setting the price. The value of your property is determined by what a BUYER is willing to pay in today’s market based on comparing your property to others SOLD in your area. Remember…sold not listed.

Old school thinking is to price it “a little high so we can negotiate the real price.” Not today. People have too many choices and can easily access information on the property through the internet.

Price it to the sold market and it will sell. Too many agents will run comparative market analysis and suggest the list price as the price homes are listed at. NO….you need to price your property at what the comparable house sold at.

Below we see two Comparative Market Analysis Reports for the Fieldstone Farms community here in Franklin. You can see that the average is listed for 119.29/sq foot, but they are selling for $110/83.

So remember when pricing your home DO – Price at what comparable properties are selling for and DON'T PRICE ON:

Diane O and Friends in TN

Diane Osowiecki, Diane O and Friends of Benchmark Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, and all of Middle Tennessee

So remember when pricing your home DO – Price at what comparable properties are selling for and not:

Gated Communities in Williamson County

Gated Communities in Williamson County
Studies indicate that more and more people are living in a gated community, and Williamson County homebuyers are no different.
Although gated communities have been around for years and years, according to the most recent census, gated communities, are the fastest-growing form of housing in the U.S. Why? Those who opt for gates point to reduced crime and traffic, a safer environment for children and the prestige of living somewhere that's exclusive. Here in Williamson County many of our celebrity residence like a gated community for it’s privacy.

Today there are 110 single-family homes available in Williamson County’s gated communities. The homes range in size from 2417 sq. ft to 15,506 sq ft., and are priced from $359,990 to over $4.1 million. The average cost per square feet is $188.51.

So if you are looking for a gated community in Williamson County you have a wide selection of homes and neighborhoods to choose from. Which one is right for you?
Avalon – Avalon has more then 300 acres of its 645-acre development left in its natural state. There are wild turkeys, deer and countless species of birds. The amenities at Avalon are miles and miles of trails for walking, and biking.
Belle Vista – Located in the rolling hills of Franklin, this community offers breathtaking views. You can stroll through wooded trails and rest at the observation deck and take in the beauty that Williamson County is known for. The homes are in keeping with European design.
Brandon Park Downs - An equestrian community with horse boarding facilities, and nestled in the rolling hills of Franklin TN. The neighborhood also features tennis courts, riding trails, a pond and plans call for clubhouse with a pool. Each of the only 44 home sites features lots of space for you and your family to build or buy your dream home.
Burghley Place – Just minutes from Historic Downtown Franklin this is a private and small community tucked into the hillside.
Crockett Springs - located in the heart of Brentwood, Tennessee the community features elegant homes and quiet shady streets. It is also adjacent to the Nashville Golf and Athletic Club which features an 18-hole, PGA tour level golf course and a club house with full amenities.
Fieldstone Farms Reserve – Fieldstone Farms is the one of the most sought-after communities in Franklin and it was the city’s first planned unit development. The community features all aspects of homes from condos to the all brick custom homes in the gated Reserve section.
Fountainbrooke – Located in the heart of Brentwood and only minutes from Downtown Nashville this neighborhood of custom-built homes features mature trees and a community pool. The Governors Club - From the sophisticated aesthetics of its custom estate homes to the championship prestige of a private Arnold Palmer golf course, this exclusive Brentwood development is an ideal choice for both families and golf enthusiasts.
Hampton Reserve – The home of the 2004 parade of homes this neighborhood features custom built multi-million dollar homes.
Hidden River – A Franklin equestrian community with custom built homes for the affluent home buyer.
Kings Chapel - is a gated community which offers graceful estate living combined with stunning community amenities. The hub of all the activities is the European designed 5,000 Kings Club. The club features spacious a spacious covered porch, tennis courts, mineral swimming pool with sundeck and cabanas. The Club also offers a state-of-the art fitness center with locker rooms.
Laurelbrooke - Luxurious surroundings, stone walls and evergreen hedges curve gently throughout the neighborhood of custom built homes. Sparkling lakes, brimming with fish and delicate swans, are surrounded by acres of dense forests. The community clubhouse features a workout room, meeting area, pool and playground for the kids.
Lynnwood Downs - Green pastures, wooded hillsides and fishing ponds, homeowners enjoy country living with all of the suburban amenities one could imagine. There are only 40 home sites with an average lot size of 5 acres. The amenities include a pool, 2 tennis courts, full basketball court, volleyball court, clubhouse, playground, three stocked fishing ponds, 20 acres pasture land, 21-stall barn, indoor riding arena with tack room, two association owned horses available for homeowners use, and riding and walking trails.
McGavock Farms – A Brentwood neighborhood and the site of the historic Battle of the Barrels. Located only minutes from Downtown Nashville, Cool Springs and Franklin makes this an ideal location.
Ravenstrace – Custom built homes on estate size lots, many with upwards of 5 plus acres. Some of these Franklin homes have been featured in architectural publications.
Rosemont on the Harpeth - Offering luxury Equestrian estates, and building sites in Franklin. The community is nestled on rolling pasture land surrounded with scenic wooded country-side. The estate lots and building sites range in size from .75 to over 10-acres. There are horse stables or barns, some with water wells available with the larger building sites.
Sheridan Park – Brentwood community with large lots, custom homes only minutes from downtown Nashville.
Stockett Creek – Lovely Franklin community minutes from Percy Warner and Edwin Warner Parks, and minutes from Nashville’s Bellevue area.
Taramore – The Grove - Carriage homes with private courtyards and detached garages from the mid $400s. These homes are perfect for those who want the Brentwood lifestyle. The Grove at Taramore is minutes to shopping, entertainment.
Temple Hills Reserve - Every detail of The Reserve was designed to create an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking a refined golf course living lifestyle.
The Enclave – Another Franklin community which features custom homes and Community pool, tennis courts, club house and fitness center.
Treemont – Located only minutes from all that Cool Springs offers most home sites are a minimum of 5 areas and back up to the communities green space.
Valle Verde - an exclusive Brentwood neighborhood of only thirty homes, all of which are located on half-acre lots overlooking the rolling hills of Williamson County.
Windstone - Community sidewalks, street trees, fishing ponds, and green spaces all contribute to Windstone’s natural beauty. The community features townhomes as well as single-family homes.

Diane Osowiecki, Diane O and Friends of Benchmark Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, and all of Middle Tennessee

So where and what is Middle Tennessee?

So where and what is Middle Tennessee?

Since moving here a number of years ago I remember everyone talking about Middle Tennessee, but I never really knew what that meant. Well it seems that Middle Tennessee, unlike geographic designations of regions in other states, has legal as well as socioeconomic meaning.

There are three Grand Divisions; Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee and East Tennessee, hence the three stars on the State Flag. According to the Tennessee State Constitution, no more than two of the state supreme court's five justices can come from any one Grand Division.Middle Tennessee is the largest in area and least densely populated of the three Grand Divisions and consists of 41 counties. Major cities in the area are; the state capital Nashville; Clarksville (home to the 101st Airborne; Murfreesboro and Franklin.

Some say that Middle Tennessee is the prettiest of the three divisions; we just call it home. As soon as you travel the area you will fall in love with the rolling hills, rivers, vast farm land, and horse farms. It is here in Middle Tennessee that the Tennessee Walking Horse was breed.
Middle Tennessee is also a haven for higher education….once referred to as the Athens of the South. Nashville is home to such renowned universities as Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Fisk and Tennessee State. Other prominent universities are Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, the University of the South in Sewanee, Cumberland University in Lebanon, and Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, which is the state's second largest institution of higher learning, just behind the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

So check out homes here in Middle Tennessee and see what we mean when we say Tennessee sounds good to me.

Bedford · Benton · Cannon · Carroll · Cheatham · Clay · Coffee · Cumberland · Davidson · Decatur · DeKalb · Dickson · Fentress · Franklin · Giles ·Grundy ·Henry · Hickman · Houston · Humphreys · Jackson · Lawrence · Lewis · Lincoln · Macon · Marion · Marshall · Maury · Montgomery · Overton · Perry · Pickett · Putnam · Robertson · Rutherford · Sequatchie · Smith · Stewart · Sumner · Trousdale · Van Buren · Warren · Wayne · White · Williamson · Wilson

Franklin TN home to McLemore Farms - Estate Homes

McLemore Farms is a private community of all brick custom custom-built homes on estate lots just minutes town just 25 miles from downtown Nashville and minutes from historic Franklin. Franklin. This community features homes built by some of Franklin’s most distinguished builders.
Located in the southern part of Franklin, the neighborhood was once the home to the McLemore family, who can trace their roots back to the beginnings of Franklin.
In the late 1990’s the land was developed by area developer Cameron Properties and included 101 tracts which now are all built out.

Conveniently located with easy access to the Interstate 65 and Highway 840, the neighborhood offers an easy commute whether traveling to Nashville, Columbia or Franklin.So if you are looking for a little country just minutes from downtown Franklin, Cool Springs or Nashville…McLemore Farms is the place to be.

Arrington - Home to a Vineyard and Neighborhoods Kings Chapel and Black Hawk

Arrington TN is a little town just 25 miles from downtown Nashville and minutes from historic Franklin. The community is nestled in the rolling hills of Williamson County and is home to the Arrington Vineyards. It is home to Arrington Vineyards which was founded in 2005 by country artist Kix Brooks, businessman Fred Mindermann and winemaker Kip Summers.

Arrington is also where people call home in one of two executive neighborhoods; Kings' Chapel and Black Hawk.

Kings Chapel is a gated community which offers graceful estate living combined with stunning community amenities. The hub of all the activities is the European designed 5,000 Kings Club. The club features spacious a spacious covered porch, tennis courts, mineral swimming pool with sundeck and cabanas. The Club also offers a state-of-the art fitness center with locker rooms.

Blackhawk is executive neighborhood which features European inspired estate homes set on large lots, some as large as 3-acres. Each home site takes full advantages of the breathtaking vistas of Williamson County.

So if you are looking for a little country just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Franklin, Cool Springs or Nashville…Arrington is the place to be.

Greater Nashville Covered in a Blanket of Snow

Greater Nashville Covered in a Blanket of Snow. Three to four inches of snow may not seem like a lot for those from the Northeast, but down here in Greater Nashville TN...it is a lot of snow...and it is still coming down. Many have called in to say...not coming to work today. The roads are getting better...but then again snow begins again.

Counties in the Greater Nashville area such as Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Maury have canceled school. A holiday for the children who are all out making snow angels in their Franklin backyards or trying out those new sleds at one of the fabulous Brentwood Parks.

I know that there will be lots of hot cocoa on the menus today. So whether you want to sit by fire with a good book, our try out your new Uggs today is the day in Greater Nashville, TN.

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Diane O and Friends (615-406-2184) of Benchmark Realty, 7127 Crossroads Blvd., Suite 102, Brentwood TN (615-371-1544). Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, and all of Middle Tennessee