RealEstate
Buying or selling a home in Tennessee? Get a free introduction to a licensed local agent through John's referral network. John is licensed in Texas only. He does not represent buyers or sellers in Tennessee; he connects you with an agent licensed in Tennessee, and that agent handles your purchase or sale.
Tennessee basics for buyers and sellers
- Check an agent's license: Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance: Verify a License.
- How closings usually work: Closing practices vary in Tennessee: a title company or an attorney may act as the settlement (closing) agent, and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes you can often shop for title and settlement services. A 2026 Tennessee law (Public Chapter 769, effective July 1, 2026) addresses settlement agents and title insurance agencies in most one-to-four-unit home sales. Ask your agent who typically handles closings locally. Sources: CFPB, Shop for title insurance and other closing services; Tennessee General Assembly, SB 394 / HB 569.
- Property taxes: Official resources: Tennessee Comptroller: Division of Property Assessments. Rates and exemptions depend on the address, so ask your agent for the total rate that applies.
- Major cities: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Franklin.
FAQ
Does it cost anything to get a Tennessee agent introduction?
No. The introduction is free to you. If you buy or sell with the agent you're introduced to, that agent's brokerage pays a referral fee out of its commission.
Is John licensed in Tennessee?
No. John is licensed in Texas only. He doesn't represent anyone in Tennessee; he connects you with a licensed Tennessee agent through his referral network.
How do I check a Tennessee real estate agent's license?
Use the official Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance: Verify a License.
Who usually handles closings in Tennessee?
Practices vary in Tennessee: a title company or an attorney may act as the closing (settlement) agent. Ask your agent who typically handles closings locally.
Do I have to work with the agent I'm introduced to?
No. You're never obligated to hire the agent, and you can ask for a different introduction.
We connect you with licensed real estate agents only — not lenders, insurance, or other professionals. Free to you.
