The Southbound Group is an all-female real estate team serving Middle and East Tennessee, with a focus on Davidson, Williamson, and Sumner Counties. We are passionate about helping our clients buy, sell, and invest in homes across Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Hendersonville, Knoxville, and surrounding communities. Our mission is to use real estate as a vehicle for empowerment. We believe every client deserves to feel confident, supported, and prepared for their future -- whether that means buying a first home, upgrading to a larger space, downsizing, or building an investment portfolio. With deep local knowledge and years of combined experience, our team provides guidance through every step of the real estate process. We bring strong negotiation skills, creative marketing strategies, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Who We Work With Home Buyers: From first-time buyers to families relocating to Tennessee, we help clients find the right home for their lifestyle. Sellers: We offer customized marketing, staging support, and expert pricing strategies to make your listing stand out. Investors: Our team has experience helping clients grow wealth through rental properties, flips, and long-term investments. Military & Relocation Clients: We specialize in helping families transition smoothly into new communities. 55+ Clients: We guide clients looking to downsize or find their next chapter home. Our Core Values We are more than just REALTORS; we are advocates, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our guiding principles are: Have fun, Promote positivity, Cultivate relationships, Be present, Work collaboratively, Find a solution, Know your worth, Have a creative spirit, Exceed expectations, and Commit to accountability. We combine professional expertise with a supportive, approachable style. Our clients know they can trust us for honest advice, clear communication, and a team that works tirelessly to achieve their goals. If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Middle Tennessee or East Tennessee, the Southbound Group is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Community Involvement
The phrase "Selling to Give Back" was coined because of our belief in giving back to the community that builds and shapes us every day. After each transaction, we make a charitable donation in our client's name to the organization of their choice.
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Tennessee - # 300368
Designation
Top Producer
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert)
CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist)
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Licensed Realtor
Certified Negotiation Expert
Real Estate Broker
Broker / Associate Broker
Military Relocation Professional
REALTOR
Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Nashville, TN
2026
TOP AGENT
Brentwood, TN
2026
TOP AGENT
Madison, TN
Other Awards
2025 Real Trends #4 Medium Team in Nashville, #9 Medium Team in TN 2024 Real Trends Honoree - The Thousand - #12 Volume for Medium Size Team in TN 2021, 2022, 2023 Greater Nashville REALTORS Diamond Elite Award 2021, 2022, 2023 WCAR Diamond Award 2022 Real Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals 2022 Best of Franklin Award for Best Real Estate Agent
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Contact Information
Location
827 19th Avenue South #Suite 1050 Nashville, TN, 37203
Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
What clients say about this agent....
Communicative
Knowledgeable
Professional
Responsive
Attentive
Available Remotely
Great for new buyers
Outstanding
Deanna B.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
June 24, 2020
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi and her team have been absolutely fabulous from start to finish with the home-buying process. They considered every detail of the process and delivered exceptional customer service. From the start, Tayllor came to show me various houses. She was such a delight! She was so professional and even-keeled. Once we made an offer, Jessi went to work with her top-notch negotiating skills. She is a master at negotiating! From there, Emily did not miss a single detail in terms of scheduling the inspection, termite inspection, final walk-through, etc. She communicated with my lender regularly. Lastly, Tayllor brought me a house-warming gift from the Southbound Group. What a nice touch! The whole team made the process not only seamless, but enjoyable. I will most definitely use them again and give them my highest recommendation.
Melodie M.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
September 27, 2019
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi & team were absolutely wonderful to work with for our relocation to Nashville. They listened to our needs and desired area and delivered making the process so easy for the time we weren't local and 1,000 miles away. Next real estate purchase we will definitely be reaching back out to Jessi.
Tonya K.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
April 8, 2016
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessie and her team are amazing! They are so on top of things and take excellent care of their clients' needs. They also have an exemplary referral network for vendors to do inspections, etc., as well. I always felt like I was a priority and that I was being taken care of through my first home purchase and search. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Kirsten M.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
March 24, 2016
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ZillowVERIFIED
My husband and I just bought a house with Jessi's help (and Emily and Molly's), and we couldn't have done it nearly as easily without her. We're not from Nashville, so it was necessary for us to work with someone who knows the area and could tell us about other professionals (contractors, handymen, etc.) in the area. We couldn't have asked for someone more professional and attentive.
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Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
March 23, 2016
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi and her team are one of the greatest real estate teams we have worked with. Jessi sold our home within 3 days of listing, and had us closed and moved in 30 days. For months after our sale, Jessi & Emily worked around the clock to show us houses. We finally decided to build, and Jessi was available to us through it all. I recommend Jessi and her team every chance I get...she rocks!