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What does it cost to sell a house in Sevierville?

Budget commission, concessions, repairs, and carry across a 96 days median clock — Sevierville solds near $510,000 set the equity math.

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My listing expired in Townsend — what now?

Treat the expired listing as a new product — reprice to Townsend solds near $437,400 and write a possession date before you relaunch.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Pigeon Forge?

Budget commission, concessions, repairs, and carry across a 102 days median clock — Pigeon Forge solds near $465,000 set the equity math.

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My listing expired in Gatlinburg — what now?

Treat the expired listing as a new product — reprice to Gatlinburg solds near $479,900 and write a possession date before you relaunch.

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My listing expired in Pigeon Forge — what now?

Treat the expired listing as a new product — reprice to Pigeon Forge solds near $465,000 and write a possession date.

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Do I need to fix up my Townsend house before selling?

Usually no — price to Townsend solds near $437,400 and fix only what blocks showings before you move up.

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How fast do homes sell in Townsend?

Homes in Townsend sell in a median of 76 days — price to solds near $400,000 or expect that clock to stretch.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Townsend?

Yes — if you date the exit on your Townsend house before you write on the next one. Bridge, contingency, cash, or guaranteed-sale can work; an undated second payment usually does not.

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My listing expired in Sevierville — what now?

An expired Sevierville listing is a pricing and plan problem, not a dead end. Relist to solds near $510,000 with a dated exit — or use a guaranteed-sale path so your move-up stays on the calendar.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Gatlinburg?

Selling a Gatlinburg house costs more than the commission line — it is the gap between list hope and sold reality near $479,900, plus carry while you wait. Plan the net before you shop the next house.

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Why didn't my house sell in Townsend?

If your Townsend house did not sell, start with solds near $437,400 and a median 89 days clock — not hope near $649,000.

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Do I need to fix up my Pigeon Forge house before selling?

Usually no — fix contract-killers and stage for photos; skip major remodels unless your Pigeon Forge street's solds prove the return.

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How much is my Townsend home worth in 2026?

Worth is street-level solds — not the $619K list median. Townsend August 2026: $400,000 median sold, 76 DOM.

Smokies

Sevierville Posts Phase 1 Art Walk Alley at 114 Court Ave

Sevierville’s Aug. 26 Historic Zoning agenda asks for approval of Phase 1 Art Walk Alley at 114 Court Ave., parcel 049K C 001.01, on a contributing ca. 1915 building.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Gatlinburg?

Yes — if you date the exit on your Gatlinburg house before you write on the next one.

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Why didn't my house sell in Gatlinburg?

Usually price, condition, or marketing — not that Gatlinburg stopped selling. Fix the mismatch, then re-list with a dated exit.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Sevierville?

Expect roughly 6–10% of the sale price all-in for a typical Sevierville retail sale before you net cash for the next house.

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How fast do homes sell in Gatlinburg?

About 85 median days on market on Realtor.com’s Gatlinburg page opened Sep. 4, 2026 — plan that clock before the next purchase.

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Why didn't my house sell in Sevierville?

Usually price, condition, or timing — not “the market died.” Realtor.com’s Sevierville page, opened Sep. 2, 2026, prints 89 median days and a buyer’s market.

Market News

Pigeon Forge OKs 53,713 SF City Hall; Home Prices Hold

The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission approved the final site plan for a three-story, 53,713-square-foot city hall as the sign tower came down on the municipal campus.

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Sevierville Data Center Moratorium Advances as Home Prices Hold

Sevierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen advanced a moratorium on data centers and high-density computing facilities on second reading, alongside sewer and annexation votes.

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Sevierville Home Prices and the 1,200-Unit Red Bank Road Plan

Sevier County has no legal avenue to block the proposed 1,200-unit development on Red Bank Road, the attorney it hired told an emergency services committee Monday.

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Gatlinburg Property Tax Rate Cut to 6.91 Cents in New Budget

Gatlinburg approved the second of three readings of its $136.4 million FY 2026-2027 budget and gave final approval to a new certified property tax rate of 6.91 cents per $100 of assessed value.

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Cost of Living in Townsend TN in 2026: The Peaceful Side of the Smokies, Priced Out

Townsend runs about 9% below the national average for living costs — but housing is the big variable. Here's the full 2026 breakdown.

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Cost of Living in Pigeon Forge TN: What It Really Costs in 2026

Pigeon Forge runs ~8% below the national cost of living — except housing. Here's the full 2026 budget breakdown for buyers and relocators.