Aaron Edwards- Memphis, TN Real Estate Professional

04/02/2026

WARNING: this post may ruffle some feathers, and that's okay. I say that because while this comment is speaking to the "general public", some real estate agents who see it will likely feel called out.

That's okay.

Here goes: While you don't have to look far to see someone (ie- agents) saying "now is a great time to sell your home, or now is a great time to by", that isn't always true!

There, I said it.

But WHY did I say it?

First of all, I said it because I keep seeing FB comments talking about "well, back in 1986 a mortgage interest rate of 10% was GOOD". Guess what, Shady Sally? In 1986 you could buy a 2000 square foot 3/2 in the suburbs for less than $100k.

As of TODAY the AVERAGE list price of a 3/2, 1800-2000 sqft SFR in the burbs of Memphis TN, $340,000!

So trying to make THAT comparison is completely disingenuous, to put it nicely.

Second, PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES and GOALS determine when it's a "good time" to sell or buy. That rings true ALL the time.

How so you may ask?

Let's say you purchased a brand new construction home 2 years ago and now you want to sell it. You're going to have a HARD time, in THIS market, selling it for what you paid 2 years ago, or more. So NOT a great time to sell. So if you just WANT to sell, probably not the best time.

But let's say that you transferred for a job and you have to sell. Yes, it can absolutely be sold, but the buyer is likely going to be getting a "deal" and paying far less than you did 2 years ago, for a slightly lived in home. The personal circumstances surrounding the sale have a strong impact in this situation.

It kind of goes without saying that a GOOD time to sell and a GOOD time to buy are two completely different scenarios.

Now is a pretty dang good time buy, if you can afford to. Yes interest rates are higher than they have been in recent memory. However, I know lenders who are offering free refi any time in the next 5 years if/when rates go down and you want to reduce the rate on your loan.

Also, homes are experiencing longer days on market and sellers are open to negotiations, so buyers can negotiate and many are also getting concessions from the sellers.

This concludes my rant for today. I hope this info proves helpful for someone reading it. If you have questions, I'm always happy to help! Feel free to DM me, call, or text: 901-219-5084

Much love-
Aaron

03/13/2026

It's my absolute favorite time of year. SOFTBALL AND SUNSETS, baby!!!!

03/06/2026

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01/31/2026

Good ol' Major just doesn't know what to think about car trips. First 20ish minutes is ALWAYS full of whining and whimpering...accompanied with non stop tail wagging. We had some extra space today so we brought his bed to ride between 2 of his 3 sisters. We also brought just about ALL of his toys as backup. Lol. He finally chilled out and settled in.

01/06/2026

Screaming "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to the one who made me a "husband". I am grateful for her temporary lack of judgement that got me that title, but I'm so glad it did!

Happy Birthday, ma'am. I love you BIG!

01/02/2026

I had a conversation with a home owner yesterday about what he could potentially sell his home for. "What it's worth" in his mind. At the end of the call, he wasn't thrilled about the potential value I shared with him, and that's okay. The "price" he had in mind for his home was what homes that were almost 1000 square feet larger had sold for.

An important aspect that I encourage ALL homeowners to keep in mind is that neither you nor I set the "value" of your home.

No, the MARKET sets the value. Which is why we call it "fair market value". Just like the homeowners I talk to, I wish every house was worth $1M as well. But that isn't the case.

When determining the "value" of a property, we look at comparable sales that have actually CLOSED. We look at current active listings, as well, to see what the "competition" is doing, and how long they have been on the market at the prices they are asking.

We are actually taking several factors into consideration and, ultimately, trying to predict what the property will appraise for.

So why is that appraisal so important?

1- If the future buyer is getting a mortgage loan, the lender will REQUIRE than an appraisal be completed. They'll also require that the agreed upon purchase price meets or exceeds the appraised value.

2- If the appraised value is BELOW the contacted sales price, the buyer and seller will need to come back together for additional negotiations and amend terms of the agreement. This is because the buyer will NOT be allowed to borrow more than the property value indicated in the appraisal report.

3- The appraisal looks at the same things we agents do, when advising on a price to list for, and when having discussions about what seller can expect the property to sell for.

If the appraisal is "short" or below the contract price and the buyer and seller can't come to a meeting of the minds at a new price, the deal is likely "dead" after we are (usually) weeks into the process and plans are being made by everyone about the next steps.

The market where we shoot an arrow toward the top of a mountain and price wherever the arrow lands, is gone. Top of the mountain pricing causes increased days on market and "stale" listings. Those are factors that buyers will use to justify skipping over your house, OR to negotiate against you.

Pricing strategy MATTERS!

01/02/2026

JUST LISTED in BARTLETT, TN!
2710 Surrey Park Dr, Bartlett TN 38134

Former VESTA HOME SHOW award winner, this home has been well cared for & loved by Mr. & Mrs. Clean! This 3BR/2BA one level beauty is in a location you'll love, offers the space you desire, a yard that's the perfect size for entertaining or playing, & bedroom sizes you won't often find in "newer" homes. You'll love sitting on the expansive covered front porch, separate sitting room, living room, dining room, AND sunroom that sits off the primary suite, your options for privacy &relaxation are abundant! Character features like the double sided gas AND/OR wood burning fireplace between living & sitting rooms, built-in shelves in LR, and cabinetry above the desk off the kitchen make for a perfect work/study area that offers both charm & functionality you'll love! The pull down attic above the garage is fully floored for more storage space than you can imagine. Come see for yourself. You WON'T regret it!

Aaron Edwards
REAL Broker
901-219-5084- cell
844-591-7325- office
TN license 324359
REAL Broker- 263624

12/29/2025

Getting 2026 started the right way. 2 new listings hitting the market later this week. Pics and details coming soon!

🏠 #1- Arlington- 4BR/3BA, plus bonus- LP $425k

🏡 #2- Bartlett- 4BR/2BA, sunroom, ONE LEVEL- LP $315k

If you, or someone you know, may be interested, reach out!

Send a message to learn more

12/12/2025

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11/18/2025

Mississippi Glory 14 National played up in the 16U bracket this past weekend in Trussville, AL. will be the first to tell you, she hasn't hit as well as she'd like to this fall. But she's stayed steady and been working on her own and was much improved this weekend. This is 1 of 2 doubles she had in this particular game.

If this fence was the same height all the way around the field, this one was gone. But the field had markings down left amd right field lines for t-ball fields. There are dugout there, for those fields, too (as you can see in the video), so the fence is taller over those dugouts. This ball hit JUST above the normal height fence bar, but the added dugout protecting fence kept it in the park.

10/28/2025

I'll be listing this Harbor Town home for sale later this week. Great (quiet) location, hardwood floors, 3/2, 2 car garage, updated primary bath, 1300ish(+/-)sqft. If you or someone you know may be interested, let me know!

Aaron Edwards
PREMIERE Group at REAL Broker
License 324359
Brokerage 262634
Mobile (901) 219-5084
Office 844.591.7325
www.The901Pro.com