Answers by Michael Hudson

It would be best to locate a realtor local to your house, so they can perform a "CMA" for you. A CMA is a comparative market analysis and will give you a relatively decent idea of what your house is worth.

Your local County should have the appropriate records in relation to your property.

That is definitely a tight timeframe. NOT an impossible timeframe, just going to be difficult. I would suggest finding a rental for 2 months in or around Murfreesboro. This should allow you to comfortably browse houses, pick a home and go through the sales process. Might not be exactly what you wanted to hear, but I am sure it was already on your mind.

Depending on your state and that states Real Estate commission rules. I would check the state guidelines or consult an attorney for the best answer,

The seller generally pays the commission fees.

Usually depends on the policies utilized by both firms. Nobody actually determines the commissions received from a transaction.

Depends on your local jurisdiction (county offices) and attorneys. It takes time to do title searches and to get all the paperwork in order.

Hopefully your agent went over it with you. That is the first thing, to help their clients understand what is in the agreement. If you are still unsure, perhaps you have an attorney friend that could help explain it to you.

Protects buyers, sellers and lenders from any future claims (liens) against the deed of the property. I highly recommend it!

Excise tax is cheaper if you reside in your home for a minimum of 2 years. However, I strongly recommend consulting with your accountant for a better understanding of the potential financial risk.

Depending on what is discussed and agreed upon in a listing agreement. Commission is generally based on a percentage, that is agreed upon between the seller and the listing agent. There is NOT an industry set rate as to what the commission is to be on a contract. To answer your question about more expensive houses, yes, the commission is normally higher.