Relocating from out of state
Moving to Middle Tennessee, without guessing.
No state income tax, real land, and an hour to Nashville. Here's how the area actually works and how I help buyers who can't fly in for every showing.
Why people move here
More house, more land, no state income tax.
Most of the out-of-state buyers I work with are trading a higher-cost, higher-tax state for space and a lower cost basis, while staying within reach of the Nashville job market. Bedford County sits about an hour south of Nashville: close enough to commute a few days a week or fly out of BNA, far enough that a working farm or a few acres is still a realistic budget instead of a fantasy.
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. Property taxes here are modest. And the towns are actual towns, with squares, festivals, and people who wave.
Buying from out of state
How it works when you can’t just drive over.
I’m a photographer and videographer as well as a Realtor. For remote buyers that isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s the whole process.
Step 1
A 15-minute call
Price range, must-haves, timing, and why you're moving. I'd rather understand the move than send you a Zillow firehose.
Step 2
A short list with real video
I shoot a full walkthrough of every home worth your time — real light, every room, the street — so you can rule homes in or out from where you live.
Step 3
Live showings over FaceTime
You see what I see, ask what you'd ask in person, and I'll open the closets. If a home is worth a flight, you'll know before you book it.
Step 4
Inspections and the closing, handled
I coordinate the inspection, appraisal access, and repairs locally. Most out-of-state buyers close by mail-away or mobile notary through the title company and never have to be here until the keys.
Start here
Tell me what you’re looking for.
Price range, the kind of place, and roughly when. I’ll reach out to set up a 15-minute call and you’ll have a first list with real video shortly after. No spam, no drip campaign, just a conversation.
Charlie Coffey, Realtor · Coldwell Banker Southern Realty · Shelbyville, TN
Common questions
Relocating, answered.
Rather just talk it through?
Call or text and I'll give you a straight read on whether this area fits what you want.
