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Brian Merrill is a North Carolina native with more than 20 years of experience in real estate and a reputation for helping clients turn big dreams into achievable results. His career began in Florida in 2004, where he played an integral role in the creation of Reunion Resort, a $2 billion master-planned community featuring luxury homes, vacation villas, and world-class amenities. That early experience taught him how to balance vision with execution and sparked his passion for guiding clients through the many moving parts of buying and selling property.

In 2009, Brian and his wife, Kristin, relocated to Brentwood to raise their four boys and embrace the Tennessee way of life. Over the past 15 years, Brian has built a trusted reputation across Davidson and Williamson Counties. Clients know him for his steady guidance, strong market knowledge, and ability to make complex transactions feel simple and straightforward.

Brian’s expertise spans a wide range of real estate, including new construction, resale properties, and short-term rental investments. He understands that success in selling a home requires more than high-quality photos or videos. His approach focuses on anticipating buyer concerns, presenting homes in a way that appeals to the broadest audience, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with potential buyers.

What sets Brian apart is his ability to blend strategy with creativity. He brings a practical, detail-oriented mindset to every deal while maintaining the personal touch that makes clients feel supported and understood throughout the process.

When he is not working with clients, Brian enjoys cooking favorite family meals, coaching his sons’ sports teams, and exploring the many county parks in Middle Tennessee. Dedicated both to his clients and his community, Brian continues to make a lasting impact on the local real estate market.

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What's the craziest thing you've seen or done in real estate?

I had a squatter at one of our homes and had to call the property manager to come vacate them.

What's the favorite place you've traveled and why?

St John's: had a wonderful boating excursion visiting various remote restaurants/bars and a wonderful jeep tour of the island

What's the best weekend getaway in Tennessee?

Fall Creek Falls: you can enjoy peace and quiet, hike, explore the waterfalls and surround yourself in the beautiful nature that Tennessee offers.

What are your favorite nashville restaruants?

Henrietta Red. Optimist. Thai Esane

Which nashville neighborhoods have your heart?

Germantown: I love the historic feel with the brick lined side sidewalks and the walkability to all the various restaurants/venues and proximity to downtown.

What's the one home feature that instantly wins you over?

Glass doors that open up to a fabulous outdoor oasis.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SANDWICH?

The bahn mi sandwich at East Side Banh Mi in East Nashville

YOU'RE SO NASHVILLE IF:

Your jeans are so tight you can’t bend over.

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"Amazing team, great to work with. Their knowledge of the Nashville market is the best"
"I am incredibly grateful for Sheila and the time, care, and effort she put into helping me buy my very first home on my own. From spending two hours on walkthroughs to hopping on merged calls with my lenders to keep everything on track, she went above and beyond every step of the way. As a first-time homebuyer, I had no id
"This was our second time buying a home with Zach, and our first time selling. Zach is quick to respond, listens well, and is very personable. It was an easy choice to do business with him again! In addition to Zach, the BDG team helped to make the process as smooth as possible."
"We have used Brandon and Bess on several home sales and purchases. They are always looking out for what is best for their clients. Extremely knowledgeable in the real estate market. Completely transparent and professional on all aspects of the selling and buying side of real estate. It is great knowing you have a team looki
"Working with Sheila Gerardy and Christina Cunningham was amazing! They were both so knowledgeable and helpful about the area we were looking at and getting us the best deal on our new home! They are both patient and so sweet. Buying a home with them was such a breeze. They made the whole process so easy for us, especiall
"Jennifer Staten was just the best to work with on the sale of our home! She gave us advice on staging before we listed and then communicated clearly throughout the process! I cannot imagine doing this with anyone else! Jennifer was also so kind and helpful at every stage! You will not be disappointed. We also love
"The Cunningham‘s helped us through the whole process every single step. We are so grateful for them! Definitely will recommend them to everybody!!"
"After 25 years, 3 kids having grown up in our home it was time to move. We feel extremely fortunate to have met Brian Merrill, our Compass Realtor, who has patiently guided us through the process. We probably asked every dumb question and had more than a few ridiculous concerns. Brian helped us from the beginning when we we
"Working with Grant Hammond and Brian Merrill at BDG Partners has been very beneficial for our development business in Germantown. Their grasp of the luxury new construction market is impressive. From early-stage planning to final walkthroughs and closings, they treated our product like their own. They are able to articulate
"As a developer focused on high-end new construction residential in Germantown, we needed a sales team that understood both product and profit. Grant Hammond and Brian Merrill exceeded expectations. Their understanding of the Germantown luxury market is deep and thorough. They don’t just list homes - they help develop the pr
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