Best time to Sell tenant-occupied east Nashville House

[Ralph Noyes]

Have a tenant in there until October 31st. Several agents familiar with the area say that, contrary to general advice/trends, sales are constant year round (one even says that in that particular area, they're strongest November-January). I'm a little hesitant and waiting for some more clear data from them to back this up.

In regards to the tenant living there, do you think it would be best to have him out and THEN begin photographing, fixing, and showing the property? The agent we like seems to think that houses sell better with furniture in there, as long as the person is neat, doesn't have ridiculous style, and is willing to allow the agent to show it to buyers.

One of the other agents suggested we try to sign the tenant to a 6-month lease and sell it in late Spring/Early Summer.

Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?