Blackwell Realty and Auction Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Lebanon, Tennessee

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Here is what working with Blackwell Realty and Auction in Lebanon typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Tennessee.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Lebanon, including new listings as they hit the market.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Lebanon home.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Tennessee rules.

Typical costs on a Lebanon home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $447,311. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $447K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,183–$13,419
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,946–$13,419
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,946–$22,366
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Lebanon

Mount Juliet, TN13 mi · $564K Gallatin, TN15 mi · $435K Alexandria, TN17 mi · $296K Hendersonville, TN20 mi · $518K Smyrna, TN20 mi · $402K Gordonsville, TN20 mi · $330K Goodlettsville, TN25 mi Murfreesboro, TN26 mi · $426K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Tennessee?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Blackwell Realty and Auction work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Blackwell Realty and Auction handles dual agency or designated agency under Tennessee law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.