Bob Sorey's Blog - Wilson County Tennessee, Mt Juliet, Lebanon and Old Hickory

For whatever the reason, people just don't care. They move out of a property and leave it a mess.  What should landlords or home-buyers' expect?  Depending on what your agent places in the contract depends on what you will find at the time of move-in.

Renters are the worst.  They leave everything:

The Electric and water were disconnected prior to them moving..(read more)

You've found the property that you have always wanted. It has everything
you've always dreamed of having in your home. A large kitchen, huge master
bedroom on the main level - no stairs - two car garage, pool and lots of
shade trees. Wow, this is the house that you'll live in for years to come. You took the advise of the real estate agent and had a home inspection. The
inspector..(read more)

It's time to let the consumers make their choice with facts obtained from Tennessee's Department of Commerce.  How many hours should one person be required to have in a profession before being licensed to practice specific professions? This post is to point out that the real estate licensing process in Tennessee is very weak and should be reviewed without concern for the persons wanting..(read more)

Septic Systems are widely used in Tennessee.  Many people prefer septic over sewer because it doesn't have a monthly bill.  Others know if they have a sewer problem, it is the local utilities responsibility to fix it. The Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation division of Ground Water Protection (aka TDEC) is responsible ensuring septic systems are properly installed. ..(read more)

Every real estate transaction is different.  When a contract is written, contingencies are included.  Contingencies are ways we can walk away from the contract and have the earnest money returned to you, our Client.  Our contracts even allow for you to walk away from the closing table under certain circumstances. Just today, I met with a person who should have walked away from the..(read more)

Maybe you've already seen it.  Maybe you've not ...just yet, but you will.  Our real estate team has invested in a moving truck to assist both our clients and local charities.  Our truck available to all of our clients*.  Insurance limits must apply.  Basics include 21 yrs or older and must have a valid insurance card.  Call Bob for more details and availability    One..(read more)

Several years ago, a good friend of mine introducted me to sushi.  I did not care for it.  That was then and now my taste buds crave sushi from this one place in Lebanon. Today is very different.  Not only did my physican recommend me to eat it, I've found a GREAT place in Lebanon, TN.  Sushi Max is my favorite.  It is located at 224 West Main Street Suite C in Lebanon. ..(read more)

Our area hosted a WEMA - Wilson County Emergency Management Area - meeting at the Easter Seals Camp at the end of Benders Ferry Road. The information given can be found in my links section under the heading of Wolf Creek Dam.  Our county has taken a great lead in the gathering and dissemination of information to the community.  Please do take time to review the data.(comment)