Compass agents have joined forces to form BDG Partners, a full-service team based in Nashville, Tenn., with real estate veteran Grant Hammond on board, the company announced.
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Compass agents have joined forces to form BDG Partners, a leading luxury goods group headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and are joined by real estate veteran Grant Hammond, house line reported Thursday.
Led by Hammond, owner and president of Metropolitan Brokers, and Tennessee Compass agents Brandon Knox and Darin Cunningham, the team is committed to “building, growing and guiding” client success and satisfaction.
“As I embark on the next phase of my career, it is more important than ever to surround myself with people who are willing to make a positive difference for real estate professionals and consumers alike,” Hammond said in a statement. “I chose to join Brandon and Darin at Compass because I believe we can do better together and build the strongest real estate team in the Southeast. “
BDG Partners announced Wednesday that the team has closed a total of 6,500 transactions with total sales of more than $2.85 billion.
“All of us are the driving force behind our respective teams, pushing them forward,” Knox said in a statement.
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according to house lineHammond has served on several committees in Greater Nashville, while Knox and Cunningham previously led Knox’s team and Cunningham’s team. The Knox team ranks as the No. 18 small team in Tennessee in the 2024 RealTrends Verified city rankings, with 2023 sales of $45.8 million.
“Now we can inspire each other to pursue a goal greater than any of us could accomplish alone, while meeting the unique needs of the clients we serve,” Knox said.
BDG Partners will operate out of Compass’ Green Hills and Midtown offices. The team currently has over $350 million in active and pending assets.
“We are honored that Grant, Brandon and Darin have chosen to form and grow their new team at Compass,” Christy Hairston, Compass regional vice president for Tennessee, said in a statement. “They embody the spirit of homegrown leadership and community service, and we’re excited to see them grow the business with us.”
Compass has made major moves since entering Tennessee in 2018, including merging with Parks Real Estate earlier this year, bringing a team of 1,500 agents.
“We believe our increased presence in the region will continue to benefit all of our agents and best serve the community,” Compass Tennessee President Hunter Connolly said in a statement. Real estate ambitions.
