Selling your home? This episode is packed with practical insights that can help you present your house in the best light and make it attractive to buyers.

Blake Watson sits down with Emily Wattenbarger of Epique Realty to talk about the often overlooked—but critically important—role of home staging in the selling process. As both a real estate professional and experienced stager, Emily shares expert advice on how to make any property feel more welcoming, valuable, and market-ready.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What home staging really is and how it works

Why staging matters more than ever in today’s real estate market

Smart staging techniques that don’t require a huge budget

How a home seller can benefit from an unbiased professional review of their home

Whether you're a first-time seller or a seasoned investor, this conversation will help you think differently about how to present your home—and maximize your return. Learn why great staging isn't just about style—it's about strategy.

Emily Wattenbarger can be reached on Facebook and by phone at (423) 599-3933.

Show host, Blake Watson with Epique Realty, can be reached on Facebook and LinkedIn as Blake Watson, and on Instagram @rocknrollblake. Blake's website is athomechattanooga.com and his phone is (423) 315-1815.

The Epique Realty office phone is (888) 893-3537.

Is now a good time to buy a home in Chattanooga, or should you wait until spring? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down why October might be one of the most overlooked, yet strategic, months to make your move.

You’ll learn:

What current home prices and trends tell us

How much competition buyers are really facing this fall

Where mortgage rates are headed and how they affect affordability

What inventory looks like across Chattanooga

How down payment assistance programs could make buying now easier

What you risk losing if you wait 6 to 12 months

If you’re a first-time homebuyer or thinking about entering the market before the end of 2025, this episode will help you make an informed, confident decision.

Mentioned in this episode:

• THDA Great Choice and Great Choice Plus
• Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise down payment assistance
• Georgia Dream Program
• Local market stats from Chattanooga MLS (as of September 2025)
• Mortgage rate updates from Freddie Mac

The show host is Blake Watson, a real estate agent in Chattanooga, TN and Northwest Georgia with Epique Realty.

Connect with Blake Watson:

Website: www.athomechattanooga.com

Call or Text: 423-315-1815

Facebook: Blake Watson

LinkedIn: Blake Watson

Instagram: @rocknrollblake

Brokerage: Epique Realty | 888-893-3537

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Chattanooga’s real estate market has officially entered a new era.

In this episode, Blake Watson of Epique Realty breaks down the biggest shift we’ve seen in nearly a decade: a dramatic increase in housing inventory, rising days on market, and cooling prices. Whether you're buying your first home or preparing to sell, this episode explains why the old rules no longer apply—and what you need to do to win in this balanced (and possibly tipping) market.

This episode covers:

Why inventory has jumped over 250% since 2022

How rising mortgage rates are reshaping buyer strategy

What sellers must do to stand out in a crowded market

Price trends, buyer leverage, and realistic expectations for both sides of a home sale

If you want real numbers, real talk, and real guidance for navigating this shifting Chattanooga real estate market, this episode is a must-listen.

Blake Watson is a Realtor in the Chattanooga Tennessee and Northwest Georgia area. You can find him on LinkedIn and Facebook as Blake Watson, and on Instagram @rocknrollblake. His website is athomechattanooga.com. Contact Blake at (423) 315-1815 or the Epique Realty office phone (888) 893-3537.