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.
Read More About Jessi
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
Buyer's Agent
Listing Agent
Relocation
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
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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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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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!
Dara C.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
March 23, 2016
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ZillowVERIFIED
I feel like Jessi and her team made the impossible happen with the selling of my late brother's home. I appreciated their quick response time, communication, and knowledge of the industry. Jessi was able to get me more than one contract at asking price and we closed before the New Year when I only contacted her 3 months prior (all from 3,000 miles away)! Thanks Jessi & Molly!
Joe M.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
March 23, 2016
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi and Emily were fantastic every step of the way as I considered buying a home in Nashville. They were on top of new listings, gave me realistic expectations, and were very knowledgeable about local regulations and negotiating. I would use Jessi and her team again in a heartbeat for buying or selling.
Clare L.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
March 23, 2016
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi and Emily did such a great job finding our new home and the negotiation process. We were moving from out of town, so it was great to be able to trust those that know the area and the process. We ended up with a great house at a great price and couldn't be happier.
Pansara5561
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
August 25, 2015
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi and Emily are great! My fiance and I were looking to purchase our first home, and in Nashville's crazy real estate market, were nervous we wouldn't be able to find something before it went off the market. Emily was available immediately to show us houses that we were interested in and Jessi was available 24/7 throughout the process to answer any questions. They were both highly professional and made sure that every detail of our closing went smoothly. We enjoyed working with them both and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy in the Nashville area!
Mackenziemartin11
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
August 19, 2015
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My sister and I were moving to Nashville from out of state and found Jessi through Yelp. She did not disappoint! We loved our experience with Jessi and her entire team. They were extremely understanding and accommodating to our schedule and limitations we had from not living in town. Jessi and her team's communication with us was extremely helpful. They were always quick to respond and always provided the information we needed. We were in a time crunch to find a house and Jessi and her team were very understanding and accommodating of that. Emily, who is Jessi's showing specialist, is THE BEST! The entire family loved having her show us around the East Nashville area. We felt like she really "got" us and we trusted her and her opinion of the houses we were viewing. If Emily thought there was a house that was our vibe and we needed to see, she was always right. As soon as she got a feel for our style of home she ran with it. We trusted Emily entirely. Jessi had a ton of recommendations for everything we might need during the moving process. Because we aren't from the area and knew no one, we used every single one of her suggestions. Every service we used that she recommended, we would recommend to any of our friends.
Glenn A.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
June 6, 2015
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi helped us purchase our new home in Brentwood, Tennesseee as part of a corporate relocation. She has a strong knowledge of the area and helped us find the home of our dreams. Highly recommend.
Jamee W.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
January 21, 2013
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ZillowVERIFIED
Jessi is the most professional, dedicated and knowledgable realtor anyone could ask for! Our experience with a previous realtor had discouraged us into almost not being homeowners. A chance meeting with Jessi changed our lives and we now have a wonderful house that we can raise our children and call home. She listened to our needs and wants in a home and with her dedication, we have it!
Jajnash
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
January 16, 2013
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I wholeheartedly recommend Jessi Sgarlata to anyone seeking to buy or sell a home. My home-buying experience with Jessi was just great!! She is an outstanding agent, but more than that, Jessi was a wonderful advisor, understanding my needs and guiding me skillfully throughout the entire process. She showed me exactly the type of properties I was looking for, while at the same time, getting to know me as a person. I ended up with the right home, in the right neighborhood, at the right price and could not be happier. Many, many thanks Jessi!!!
Deanna B.
Review for Member: Jessi Sgarlata
January 14, 2013
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Jessi was fabulous!! Not only would she call me back in the middle of the night, but she walked me through the whole process step by step. She reassured me without pressuring me. She was very knowledgable and confident. I completely trusted her and she found me a perfect house. She listened to what I said I was looking for and delivered. I will use her again when it's time to sell and have referred everyone I know to her.