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How Private Tours Work (On- and Off-Market Access)

The Coleman Johns Group

Buyer Guides

How Private Tours Work (On- and Off-Market Access)

TL;DR

Private tours are the fastest way to compare lot, layout, finishes, and commute—including off-market options you won’t find on portals. We handle the access, routing, comps, and offer prep so you can decide with confidence in one focused block of time.


Step 1: Discovery (10 minutes, phone or text)

  • Your goals, timing, and budget band

  • Lifestyle priorities: walkability vs. privacy, schools, commute

  • Must-haves & deal-breakers (office count, yard, pool, guest suite)

Output: a shortlist across Brentwood / Franklin / Green Hills that fits your brief.


Step 2: Curation (same day)

We combine active, coming-soon, and off-market opportunities from our network.

  • Filter by price band and finish level you actually want

  • Verify showing windows and access requirements

  • Pull quick micro-comps so you know context before you walk in

Output: a tour list with addresses, times, and notes (pros/cons, upgrade ideas).


Step 3: Routing & Access (2–3 hours, efficient loop)

  • Logical path (no backtracking) across neighborhoods

  • Builder/spec homes + private offerings where allowed

  • We bring flashlight, tape, and notes so you can focus on feel

What to look for in person:
Lot & privacyNatural lightCeiling heightsStorageBackyard usabilityNoise (roads/schools/events)


Step 4: Reality checks on site

  • Inspection triage: grading, roof/HVAC age, panel capacity, moisture hotspots

  • Finish math: paint/lighting/landscape changes that transform fast

  • Commute test: we’ll time your actual route during peak


Step 5: Offer-ready (if you love one)

We draft a clean structure that wins without overpaying.

  • Price + terms + timing tuned to the seller’s needs

  • Appraisal plan (gap/cap or data packet)

  • Inspection window and vendors on standby


Off-Market Access (how it happens)

  • Builder relationships for specs and near-finish homes

  • Agent network for quiet listings and private seller outreach

  • Owner-occupied showings with discretion and proof-of-funds when required


What to Bring to Tours

  • 3 must-haves / 3 deal-breakers

  • Phone notes + quick photos of concerns

  • A sense of pace—we’ll pause longer only at contenders


FAQs

Can we see multiple price bands?
Yes—two adjacent bands helps you feel trade-offs (finish vs. lot vs. location).

Do you tour with lenders involved?
If financing, we loop your lender early so terms and rate locks align with timing.

How fast can we tour?
Often same day for on-market; off-market depends on owner availability.

Work With Us

The Coleman Johns Group delivers a real estate experience defined by exceptional service, innovative marketing, and uncompromising integrity. Recognized as one of Nashville’s leading luxury teams, we combine proven strategies with a powerful digital presence to maximize results. When you work with us, you gain trusted partners dedicated to achieving your goals with precision and care.