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    Allen Perry profile picture
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    (118)

    Allen Perry

    Keller Williams

    25 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.04%

    in Nashville, TN

    $590.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    (343)

    Steven Russell

    Reliant Realty ERA Powered

    22 Years of experience

    66+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.05%

    in Nashville, TN

    $470.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    (29)

    Martin Lovelace

    Benchmark Realty, LLC

    15 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.1%

    in Nashville, TN

    $312M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Michael Gomez

    Hive Nashville

    15 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.14%

    in Nashville, TN

    $260.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $4M

    Price Range

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    (81)

    Tim Bartlett

    Onward real estate

    14 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.16%

    in Nashville, TN

    $128.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ashley Luther

    CHORD Real Estate

    17 Years of experience

    80+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.17%

    in Nashville, TN

    $425.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $4.8M

    Price Range

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    Karen Hoff

    Historic & Distinctive Homes

    9 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.18%

    in Nashville, TN

    $109.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Amanda Bell

    At Home Realty

    24 Years of experience

    229+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.21%

    in Nashville, TN

    $724M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $33.7M

    Price Range

    9%

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    Matt Ward

    Benchmark Realty, LLC

    16 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.23%

    in Nashville, TN

    $627.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $4.8M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Marnie Hendley

    Benchmark Realty LLC

    24 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.29%

    in Nashville, TN

    $148M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    David Balfour

    simpliHOM

    26 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $84.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    132

    Sold in Nashville, TN

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    Lester Cook

    Compass

    11 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Nashville, TN

    $250M

    All-Time Sales

    $1.3M - $11.6M

    Price Range

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    Michelle Patterson - TN

    simpliHOM

    21 Years of experience

    93+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.38%

    in Nashville, TN

    $429.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Brad Shoulders

    Vision Realty Partners

    18 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.4%

    in Nashville, TN

    $271.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Bob Hoff

    Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty

    17 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.42%

    in Nashville, TN

    $134M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    21%

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    Chris Mannino

    Luxury Homes of Tennessee

    20 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.45%

    in Nashville, TN

    $213.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $6.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Ken Oakes

    Synergy Realty Network

    39 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.47%

    in Nashville, TN

    $80.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2.3M

    Price Range

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    Will Johnson

    eXp Realty

    12 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.52%

    in Nashville, TN

    $122.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Connie Kondrat

    Synergy Realty Network

    37 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $54.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $680K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Michelle Strong

    Synergy Realty Network LLC

    13 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.56%

    in Nashville, TN

    $89.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $770K

    Price Range

    3%

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    Caroline Rosenberg

    Compass RE

    15 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.57%

    in Nashville, TN

    $102.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Gabrielle Hanson

    Williamson Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    48+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.65%

    in Nashville, TN

    $172M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    (22)

    David Henry

    Compass RE

    16 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.67%

    in Nashville, TN

    $63.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Matthew Marcus

    PARKS

    8 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.68%

    in Nashville, TN

    $51.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2M

    Price Range

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    Brian Hammond

    Benchmark Realty

    15 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.69%

    in Nashville, TN

    $167.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Nashville agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 22 days, the Nashville market in 66

    median sale price in Nashville

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    Do Top Nashville Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Nashville sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Nashville market median of 66 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents22 days
    Nashville market66 days

    About 44 days faster (67% quicker than the Nashville market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Nashville agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Nashville market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Nashville?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Nashville sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    85Jan86Feb77Mar64Apr59May60Jun63Jul66Aug66Sep68Oct73Nov77Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    59 days

    Typical time on market

    97.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Nashville, TN sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in Nashville

    Median home values across Nashville, TN neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Timber Lane

    +69% over 5 years

    $1.60M

    Nichol Lane

    +70% over 5 years

    $1.47M

    Sugar Tree

    +62% over 5 years

    $1.25M

    Whitworth

    +53% over 5 years

    $1.08M

    Rolling Meadows

    +54% over 5 years

    $894K

    Lipscomb Heights

    +55% over 5 years

    $886K

    Bellmont Hillsboro

    +68% over 5 years

    $858K

    Duncanwood Brookmeade

    +70% over 5 years

    $812K

    Village of Summerwind

    +58% over 5 years

    $808K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for Nashville Buyers and Sellers

    Nashville's housing market currently shows a median sale price of $464,779, moving -1.1% year over year, while homes are measured at a median 66 days on market. The Housing Market Trends module above tracks these shifts, and the underlying competitive indicators point to where leverage now sits. With 6.0 months of supply and 5,205 active listings against 889 monthly sales, inventory has room to accumulate. Roughly 38.3% of listings have recorded a price drop, and only 12.0% of homes sold above list, both signals that pricing discipline matters more than it did a year ago.

    For buyers, this combination creates practical negotiating room. When a quarter of listings cut price and the average home closes near 97.41% of asking, an offer below list is reasonable on properties that have lingered past the 66-day median. The exception is the 26.8% of homes that leave the market within two weeks, where competitive, clean offers still win. For sellers, the takeaway is that ambitious pricing invites the price-drop cycle that 38.3% of listings are already experiencing. Pricing at or slightly under recent comparable sales, currently near $266.88 per square foot, tends to protect both timeline and final proceeds.

    With 2,549 pending sales and 4,120 new listings entering monthly, activity remains steady rather than frantic. Choosing the right representation is where outcomes separate. Nashville has 10,597 licensed agents, a wide field in which measured performance, not visibility, should guide the decision.

    What Nashville Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Nashville goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Nashville
    $141,200
    Median home price$464,779
    Down payment (20%)$92,956
    Loan amount$371,823
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,294

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Nashville Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 66 days
    Sale-to-List Price 97.41%
    Price Trend (YoY) -1.1%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,294
    Principal & Interest
    $2,574
    Property Taxes
    $445
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $464,779 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Nashville Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $469,996
    Today $464,779
    -1.1%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 65 days
    Today 66 days
    +1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 97.5%
    Today 97.41%
    -0.08%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -1.1%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.08%, and market time reflects a +1 day change. For buyers, longer selling periods and steadier list-to-sale ratios translate into more time to evaluate and more room to negotiate. For sellers, the same conditions mean that accurate pricing and preparation now carry more weight than they did during faster market cycles.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Nashville MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Nashville Realtor

    Name recognition and billboard presence tell you little about how an agent performs when a deal reaches negotiation. The more useful signals are verified transaction volume, review depth, and consistency across neighborhoods. Josh Anderson at Keller Williams - The Anderson Group illustrates the difference, with 3,184 closed transactions, 105 reviews, and $1.3B in all-time sales volume. That track record spans a broad range of Nashville submarkets, from established areas like West Meade to newer communities such as Lennox Village and Barnes Cove, where pricing dynamics and buyer pools differ meaningfully. An agent who has negotiated across price bands understands when to hold firm against the 12.0% of homes selling above list and when to pursue concessions on properties among the 38.3% that have reduced price. EffectiveAgents ranks 194 agents in Nashville drawn from 10,073 annually analyzed transactions. When reviewing agents, look for review patterns that are recent, consistent, and specific about communication and outcomes, rather than a single burst of ratings.

    How We Rank Nashville Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Nashville market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    10,597

    agents analyzed

    15+

    performance signals

    $0

    paid for placement

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: September 2026

    Nashville Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Nashville, TN?

    The top-ranked agent in Nashville, TN by verified performance is Josh Anderson at Keller Williams - The Anderson Group, with 3,184 closed transactions, 105 reviews, and $1.3B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 10,073 transactions across the market and measuring closed volume, review quality, and consistency rather than advertising presence. Among 10,597 licensed agents citywide, 194 meet our ranking criteria. The right fit still depends on your price range, neighborhood, and timeline, so compare several matched candidates before deciding.

    How were these Nashville real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Nashville?

    Our data covers 10,597 real estate agents serving the Nashville area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Nashville market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Nashville mean for sellers?

    Nashville's median sale price is $464,779 as of September 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Nashville?

    Homes in Nashville currently take a median of 66 days to sell, reflecting a +1 day change in market time versus last year. About 26.8% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while others sit longer, particularly the 38.3% of listings that eventually reduce price. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to the $266.88 per square foot benchmark, condition, location, and season. Accurate initial pricing is the single biggest factor, since homes priced correctly from day one tend to close well ahead of the median.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Nashville realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Nashville agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Nashville neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Nashville realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Nashville in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

    Top Realtors by Zip Code in Nashville, TN

    Top Realtors by Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

    Neighborhoods in Nashville, TN
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