Sheila Gerardy

Sheila Gerardy combines the tenacity of a real estate tycoon with the heart of a hometown girl. From a small town in Iowa, to launching her career in Chicago, to planting roots here in Nashville, Sheila has helped more than 125 clients buy, sell, and invest in real estate totaling over $89 million in closed sales and establishing herself as a trusted Nashville real estate advisor.

Raised in Eldridge, Iowa as the 8th of 9 kids, Sheila’s roots run deep in family values. With twenty two nieces and nephews, she knows that real estate isn’t just about property; it’s about community, lifestyle and the meaning of home. Those values fuel her client-first approach, where every transaction is treated as if it were her own.

Sheila began her real estate career in 2013 while living in Chicago. After six successful years selling condos downtown and spearheading a lease-up mixed use development project she relocated to Nashville, drawn by its warmer winters, thriving real estate market and perfect blend of city and countryside living. She earned her Tennessee license in 2020 and found her professional home with Compass and the esteemed Cunningham Team. In 2024 the team merged into BDG Partners which further aligned her with seasoned professionals and an innovative team culture earning the award for #1 real estate team in Middle Tennessee in year one.

Clients appreciate Sheila’s responsive communication, elevated marketing, and expert negotiation, qualities that have earned her a 95% referral rate with clients who return and refer because she always delivers. Don’t let her petite stature fool you, there’s a reason she’s part of BDG Partners, “Big Deal Gerardy.” With more than a decade of experience, Sheila’s expertise spans luxury residential homes and new construction, helping relocation and first-time buyers find their footing in Westhaven and Brentwood as well and Nashville neighborhoods like The Nations, Wedgewood-Houston, and Germantown while also guiding investors toward short-term rental opportunities throughout Davidson County.

Sheila practices what she preaches, investing in real estate herself and helping others do the same. She believes in its power to create financial freedom, lasting stability, and generational legacy. One of her most rewarding moments? Helping a client in her 80s buy her first home, proof that investing in your future never goes out of style.

Sheila’s dedication extends beyond business. She proudly serves on the Charlotte Robertson Neighborhood Association Board, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and frequently partners with local small businesses to strengthen the Nashville community.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Sheila doing something that recharges her soul: working out, spending time in nature with friends, indulging in great food (anything in the potato family) or golfing, but nothing beats a Saturday with her family at a Hawkeye Football tailgate or a good chat with God. Two coffee mugs on her desk sum it up: “It’s cool to be kind” and “No one cares, work harder.” That balance of grit and grace defines who she is in life and in business.

If you're looking for a Nashville real estate advisor who blends local knowledge with fierce advocacy, Sheila Gerardy is ready to help you find more than a home, she’s ready to help you build your community, lifestyle and your future.