Expecting The Unexpected
Buying a home is a big deal—financially and emotionally. There’s a lot at stake. And at some point in the process, it’s likely you’ll face a tough decision, a challenge, or something you didn’t expect. We’re here to help.
Will I Need To Pay My Own Buyer Agent Commission In Nashville?
Do I have to sign a buyer representation agreement or pay my buyer’s agent in Nashville? Let’s discuss.
Our Recommended Mortgage Brokers in Nashville
These days, it’s a necessity that you consult with a mortgage broker in earnest before beginning your home search. It’s the smart thing to do. An offer that isn’t accompanied by a pre-approval letter is rarely considered. The experience...Understanding the NAR Commissions Settlement: How It Impacts Nashville Real Estate Transactions
Explore the latest changes in Nashville’s real estate landscape with our comprehensive guide on the NAR commissions settlement. Learn how it affects sellers, buyers, and agents, and discover how our brokerage adapts with competitive and client-friendly compensation structures.
Why Should I Hire An Agent?
Discover why hiring a real estate agent is crucial for navigating the complex world of home buying, beyond just finding listings online. From risk mitigation and market expertise to valuable connections and skilled negotiations, learn how a professional agent can save you time, money, and stress while ensuring a smooth path to homeownership.
Down Payment Assistance Programs for Nashville Home Buyers
Looking for info about Down Payment Assistance in Nashville? James & Steph with the Nesting In Nashville Team and The Housing Fund have you covered.
Dennis Calderon
6 months ago
Steph and James recently helped us find a great p... lace (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.read more
Madisen Williams
8 months ago
Steph and James were absolutely amazing through o... ur buying process. They always went above and beyond for us and made sure we had all the knowledge we needed to make an informed decision! I could not recommend them enough!!read more
Julie Wesley
11 months ago
When my daughter and son-in-law were moving to Na... shville, I was on the hunt for a great real estate agent. I’ve been in real estate since 1982, in Missouri, so it wasn’t hard for me to choose Stephanie when I found her! She had all the tools that we needed to make a great decision. She’s tech savvy, knows the market, and her service is without a doubt the best.read more
Cathy Deppen
a year ago
Stephanie and James did an outstanding job sellin... g our home. They presented and priced our home extremely well. Their market savvy insured a quick sale for a competitive price. We had multiple offers within days of going on the market. Their expert guidance all the way through made the process seem effortless. You can't go wrong with their personable and knowledgeable service.read more
Lucy Randles
a year ago
I can’t say how much we appreciate all the help t... hat Stephanie and James gave us during our long journey to sell and buy a new house. They are professional, knowledgeable, committed to the highest and best for all concerned. They checked with us at every point to see that we knew what we were doing and didn’t overlook any details involved. Although I’m not anticipating moving again, I definitely will use them again. Highly recommend!!read more
Melanie Forehand
a year ago
James and Stephanie gave us great advice on listi... ng price. They are extremely knowledgeable of the market and are very generous with their time and expertise. Their photographer took great photos. All around a great experience working with them!read more
k s
a year ago
We first met Stephanie and James 15 years ago whe... n we bought property in Nashville. We are from another state and Stephanie was on the phone to us within an hour of our first communication. We were impressed then, and that sentiment has only grown over the years. They know the Nashville market inside and out, and have been our go-to for all things real estate since. We have both bought and sold with them, and all transactions went smoothly and were well-explained. In addition to their deep knowledge, years of experience, and excellent communication, they are good people, down to earth, and honest. No bs. They listen, give their opinion and advice when asked, but are never pushy; they always have your best interests in mind. I cannot stress how important good communication is for me, especially with a real estate agent. They are extremely responsive and on top of everything. Stephanie and James are a great team, and you won’t go wrong with them. I highly recommend!read more
Vivienne Poon
2 years ago
Our family has been working with James and stepha... nie 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!read more
Wilder Embry
2 years ago
Just a wonderful team that takes your concerns an... d hopes squarely to heart, no matter the size. Truly approachable but professional. Couldn't have been a better experience.read more
Jessica Wilmoth
2 years ago
I can't begin to tell you how easy it was to buy ... a house with Nesting in Nashville. Stephanie and James really made the process seamless. James told me what to look for during walk throughs on things I would have never thought of and made great suggestions. Stephanie somehow knew what the sellers would do and she saved us a lot of money. I'm not sure how she does that. I loved working with them!read more
Chloe Kelly
2 years ago
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Jam... es and Stephanie! They were very understanding and accommodating with my unique situation. I was deployed overseas during the entire process, and they were always available for my 1,000 questions and concerns. I will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know who is looking for a home in the Nashville area.read more
Robyn Scott
3 years ago
James and Steph are the best! They were with me e... very step of the process even though I was in another state. James was great for the time I was in town to look at properties.They stayed in constant communication before, during and after the purchase. I highly recommend them!read more
Mandie Brooks
3 years ago
James & Stephanie are an absolute joy to work wit... h. We have used them to both buy & sell a home, and each experience was incredible. They truly care about their clients and don’t just stop when the deal is done, they stay in touch! We couldn’t have been happier with our experience with them and recommend them to everyone that wants an easy, yet comforting experience with people you can trust!read more
Julie Bandy
3 years ago
Stephanie and James are amazing to work with! Th... ey have helped us through multiple transactions, both buying and selling, since 2009! They make the process as simple as possible and helped to guide us through every step of the way. I highly recommend them!read more
Joe Faulder
3 years ago
The Nesting Nashville team are quite simply put, ... indispensable! Stephanie helped us buy our home in East Nashville 8 years ago but what I love about our relationship with her is that she has stayed in touch and become our real estate consultant. We get regular "market reports" and whenever we need advice about renovations, appraisals or anything to do with our property we know the Nesting Nashville Team are in our corner with sage professional advice. They know the Nashville market inside and out and they have my highest recommendation.read more
Nathanael Vaprin
3 years ago
Our realtors! Best in town. Helpful, communicativ... e, attentive. Dogged negotiators.read more
Jacqueline Almeida
3 years ago
Worked with James and Stephanie to purchase two p... roperties one in Nashville and one in Franklin. They are dedicated, attentive, and caring. I trust their judgment and knowledge of the market. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell!
They are patient with the process and NOT pushy sales people (which is rare to find in agents these days!!) we started looking for an investment short term rental property in 2017, purchased in 2018 and then purchased another investment in 2020.
From the very beginning of the process to the actual purchase of our investments, Stephanie & James were a huge help and pleasure to work with. Very easy-going and informative. They know what they’re talking about and if they don’t- they make sure to find out for you. We purchased an investment property in Nashville that didn’t even go to market because of their connections! Highly recommended!! Don’t look elsewhere!read more
Eileen Anka
3 years ago
Loved worked with Steph and James and highly reco... mmend them! We contacted them about three weeks before moving out of the country and they were quick to come to the house and build a plan of action. Despite being out of the country when the house listed and sold, the process was painless and stress-free. It is clear that they really know their business and are looking out for the best interest of their client.read more
Laura Dugan
4 years ago
Stephanie and James are truly outstanding agents,... both as buyers' agents and sellers' agents! They were our agents buying our Brentwood home several years ago, and just helped us sell that property this summer at a great price with no hassle. They are knowledgeable about every step of the buying and selling process, are always looking out for their clients, but are such nice, genuine folks they get a lot of referrals and contacts throughout the area that are so valuable. When we look for our next home, they are definitely our team!read more
Sam Payne
4 years ago
Stephanie and James Crawford have been my go-to r... ealtors for 8+ years now.
We just closed on our second condo with them and will be listing another with them soon. If you’re looking for a team that is knowledgeable of the Nashville market, detail-oriented, and willing to walk you through every step of the process, they are your best choice. They were willing to show us multiple properties leading up to finding the eventual winner and guided us every step of the wayread more
Jared Diaz
4 years ago
My wife and I were first time home buyers and wer... e a little over our heads with the whole process of buying a home. James and Stephanie Crawford made the buying process very easy, and they were very patient with all of our questions. It became quickly obvious that they were very knowledgeable of the surrounding areas of Nashville and had a answer for just about every question we could throw at them. We always felt like we had a great team backing us up, especially when things were not going exactly as planned. They stepped up to the plate and handled everything for us. My wife and I highly recommend James and Stephanie Crawford!read more
Tony Jackson
4 years ago
I'm a realtor but i love their website when we mo... ved to Nashville this was one of the sites we used to search.read more
Liza Davis
4 years ago
James and Stephanie are the greatest real estate ... team and will blow you away with their knowledge, responsiveness, and kindness. We have used them to buy and sell our home and they recently helped us with an investment property. They give you very solid advice without imposing their ideas or their own preferences. We will always use Nesting Nashville in the future with any transaction we have!read more
Amanda Walgrove
4 years ago
James and Stephanie made our first home-buying pr... ocess as smooth and enjoyable as can be. They were readily available to answer questions, provide insights, and meet us for showings. Their guidance, patience, and kindness along the way was invaluable in helping us navigate the booming and competitive Nashville market. In the end, we found our dream home. Highly recommend!read more
Anneka Gilliam
5 years ago
As first time home buyers, the Nashville real est... ate market seemed overwhelming to us. Where to even begin? 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 and insight into all the different neighborhoods in and outside of the city. When I read that James and Stephanie lived in Donelson and they were a husband and wife team I knew I had found our real estate agents. Best decision we could have made.
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. It took us a few months (in the middle of a pandemic) to find a home we absolutely loved and once we did James and Stephanie helped us put together a competitive offer that was ultimately accepted by the seller. Best. Day. EVER.
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.read more
Mary Heintz
5 years ago
We bought a home with James and Stephanie and it ... couldn't have been easier. They make a great team!read more
Brittany Myczkowski
6 years ago
Stephanie not only helped us find our beloved hom... e in Nashville, but four years later when we had to move out of state she helped us sell it. We were first time homebuyers so we were very naïve to the whole process. She helped us navigate the decisions in a very patient, kind, and informative way. Not only is she a Nashville native, but also she has years of experience in the industry and knows the market well. Buying the home was a seamless transaction however selling was not so easy due to extenuating circumstances. Sometimes things don’t go as planned and although our home sold within a month it was on the market our potential buyer was denied the loan he was preapproved for. So, we were back on the market again. Stephanie guided us through this process and got our home sold (for the second time) at the same closing date as our initial offer! She is definitely someone we felt comfortable trusting especially in foreign waters. Whether you are a first time homebuyer or seller, or a home buying/selling veteran, you can rest easy with a Stephanie and Nesting Nashville taking the reins.read more
Kelly Puckett
6 years ago
We recently sold our home in Old Hickory with Ste... phanie as our realtor. Her expertise of real estate and knowledge of comparables in the Nashville area were very astute. She was able to sell our home quickly, and was very clear and concise during the entire selling process. She was able to answer our questions in a very timely manner, and the process of signing documents was a breeze. We definitely recommend James & Stephanie Crawford for selling and buying in the Nashville area!read more
LISA MARIE FUQUA
6 years ago
Enderson Miranda
7 years ago
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.read more
Kenneth Thomas
8 years ago
We chose Stephanie after doing an analysis of sal... es in downtown Nashville-- she clearly had the most overall successful experience. She was absolutely great to work with, 100% professional and amazingly competent. Wish every agent we dealt with, were half as good.read more
Jay Valento
11 years ago
I enjoy using her website to search for investmen... t properties in Nashville.read more