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Moving to Nashville? Watch This Before You Buy a House

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Nashville real estate in 2026 is WILD — and if you're buying a house, selling a house, or moving to Nashville, you need to hear this first. Top realtor Katie Morrell of Morrell Property Collective sits down with Aimee Mayo for a conversation that goes way...

Highlights

In this episode, realtor Katie Morrell joins Aimee Mayo to explore the emotional and often surprising world of Nashville real estate. They delve into the parallels between songwriting and selling homes, sharing bizarre stories from showings and offering practical advice for buyers and sellers navigating the current market.
00:00
Staging can significantly impact sales
01:26
Focused attention is the key to productivity
05:31
Artists like Kenny and Tim quickly decide on songs they like.
11:48
Women focus more on decorating when buying a house
16:30
She accidentally burned down her childhood home.
25:25
The buyers successfully sued to have the home bought back and received damages.
31:40
Wedgwood-Houston is a hot spot with luxury brands.
38:06
He later approached her with Little Debbie snacks
44:20
Buyers now seek soul in homes.
53:57
Staging boosts sellability by about 80%
57:24
Everything is designed by someone.
1:11:32
A great song is the key to success.
1:18:44
Price accordingly and let buyers customize.

Chapters

Podcast Rebrand And Cold Opens
00:00
Meeting Katie Morrell
01:24
Songwriting And Real Estate Run On Emotion
02:35
Reading Buyers And Managing Couples
09:02
OCD And The Need For Control
12:34
The Cigarette That Burned A House
16:30
Inspections Disclosure And Keeping Deals Calm
22:00
Nashville Neighborhoods And Today’s Inventory
26:37
Disturbing Showings And Stranger Surprises
35:13
Smell Energy And The Feel Of Home
41:48
Staging Costs And Why It Works
53:51
Design Choices Buyers Actually Want
57:20
Nashville Dreams And What Lasts
1:01:20
Selling Tips And A Life Rule
1:18:44

Transcript

Aimee Mayo: It's Earth to Aimee. That's the new name of this podcast. It used to be Waypoint, but this is Earth to Aimee with Aimee Mayo. So, have you ever went in a house and the vibe just be, just freak you out? Katie Morrell: Oh, yeah. Aimee Mayo: Doe...