About James & Stephanie Crawford
Ready to work with seasoned Nashville Realtors who still believe in personal service? We’re James and Stephanie Crawford — a husband-and-wife real estate team, lifelong Nashvillians, and founders of Nesting In Nashville. Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped more than 500 families buy and sell homes across Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Sumner, Robertson, Cheatham, and Maury Counties.
Unlike large teams with billboards and hand-offs, we keep things intentionally small. We personally manage every showing, negotiation, and closing — no assistants, no trainees, no gimmicks. It’s a boutique approach that lets us focus on a handful of clients each month, ensuring you always get the attention and expertise you deserve.
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Meet Your Nashville Realtor Team
Stephanie Crawford (nee Lawrence)
A Nashville native, Stephanie began her real estate career in 2003 after earning her license to help with home renovations and investment flips. She quickly discovered that her true passion wasn’t in the houses themselves, but in helping people navigate the process of buying and selling. Known for her tech-savvy approach and analytical eye, she’s the data-driven side of the team — evaluating homes, market trends, and neighborhood appreciation potential.
Her dedication has earned her a seat on the Board of Directors for Greater Nashville Realtors® (an association of 5,000+ members) and a role on the Realtracs MLS Advisory Committee. She’s also a proud MS warrior who continues to thrive while helping clients achieve their real estate goals with empathy and precision.
James Crawford
James’s path started in Nashville’s creative world — first as a musician, then as a graphic designer in the late ’90s. He joined the real estate business full-time in 2014, combining his design, marketing, and storytelling skills to help listings stand out and buyers feel at ease. Clients often describe him as calm, genuine, and quick-witted — the guy who keeps a stressful process surprisingly fun.
Day-to-day, Stephanie runs the contracts, marketing, and negotiations from their home office, while James is out in the field — touring homes, meeting clients, and managing listings. Together, they make an unbeatable balance of strategy and service.
Life Beyond Real Estate
Outside of work, Stephanie loves audiobooks, live music, her swim spa, and exploring Nashville’s restaurant scene. James enjoys cooking, tabletop games (he’s an unapologetic geek), and a good single-malt scotch — though not on the days he rides his Indian motorcycle. They live in the historic Bluefields neighborhood with their dog, Barkley, and invest in Nashville’s rental housing market as part of their long-term plan for retirement.
Professional Certifications & Designations
- GRI – Graduate, Realtor Institute
- ePRO – Certified Internet Professional
- RCS-D – Vanderbilt Specialist Designation, Divorce & ElderCare
- IMSD – Internet Marketing Specialist Designation
- iREP – iRealEstatePro (iBuyers & institutional buyers)
- C2EX – Commitment to Excellence Certified
- Licensed (TN), Insured (RIS), Realtor® Code of Ethics ✅
✨ Let’s connect. Whether you’re planning your next chapter or just curious about your home’s value, we’d love to chat. Contact us here or call (615) 751-8913.
What Our Clients Say
"Stephanie and the team at Nesting In Nashville are absolutely fantastic! We have bought two homes with them. Our first home in 2009 and our current home just two months ago. We loved working with them both times. The level of responsiveness and knowledge is exceptional. They really care about you as a person and truly want what is best for you when it comes to finding the perfect home. They get to know the client and family throughout the process and use that touch to find the best places that fit the customer's unique needs. I strongly recommend Nesting In Nashville to all my friends and will continue to buy all my properties with them."
"Our family has been working with James and Stephanie for many years and bought three houses through them. They are always responsive, efficient, knowledgeable and professional. They worked tirelessly to answer all our questions and concerns, helped to resolve many issues during the processes and became our trusted adviser in Nashville real estate. We strongly recommend this great team!"
"As first time home buyers, the Nashville real estate market seemed overwhelming to us. After about a dozen online searches I came across the Nesting in Nashville website and it was love at first site! Their website was full of easy to read information with helpful real estate tips specific to Nashville. James and Stephanie were so, so easy to work with, communicative and responsive, knowledgeable, and, above all, professional. You don't realize until you're in the midst of the home buying process how much stress a good real estate agent can take off your shoulders and that's exactly what James and Stephanie did. We officially own our first home and James and Stephanie at Nesting in Nashville made that possible. If you need a real estate agent, look no further."
"Steph and James recently helped us find a great place (again). This was the second time our family had a chance to work with them to find a home. They helped us think outside the box to land on the right solution for our goals and they were outstanding every step of the way."