About

My real estate philosophy and governing beliefs (Jerry Maguire style)

I believe that the true value of real estate is fundamentally indefinable. I take exception to the notion that price is the dominating factor in judging the health of the real estate market. The velocity of sales and total dollar volume/number of sales is a more appropriate method of measurement.

I think that your primary residence is an investment, no matter your station in life. I also believe that it is acceptable to choose to ignore this fact. I believe that the expectation of continual housing appreciation is not only unrealistic, but also dangerous. Your net gain or loss is not a simple function of price sold minus price bought. Location matters, more than you think, but so do layout, structure, depreciation, risk and reward.

All markets are not created equal. There are pocket markets or ‘micro economies’ within the larger market that react to their own market forces despite what the larger governing real estate market is doing. These micro economic forces have a much greater affect on real estate prices in niche, unique or generally scarce product types regardless of their price range.

I make market predictions based upon not only present day value, but also upon what history has taught us and what present economic policy will bring us. I know that one man cannot change value, therefore it is my job to accurately show and correctly forecast where prices are going rather than create a value that does not exist.

I believe that interest rates are being held artificially low by current Treasury department practices that are not sustainable for much longer. I believe that owning real estate with 30 year fixed-interest rate loans in inflationary times is a good hedge. I believe that we are beginning to exit the current deflationary market and will see an extended period of inflation, soon.

I believe in technology and I use it. I prefer the speed of emails and text messages to phone messages, but feel that conversation is a necessary first step to fully understanding and defining the scope of someone’s need. I do not feel that it is inappropriate to text, email, IM or ping at all hours of the day, but do respect curfews on phone calls.

I believe in gathering information from all sources that can affect real estate values. I communicate regularly with area expert high-rise developers, tract builders, bank presidents, day traders, history teachers and Joe the Plumber.

My family comes first. I love my wife and our young son. The dog, I sort of love. Should a conflict arise, I may ask to reschedule, but will never leave you in the dark, unattended or put you in a position that will cause you to lose out on an opportunity.

If you have not read Freakonomics or Super Freakonomics, you should. If you don’t watch NPT, you should. If you don’t have a subscription to Architectural Digest, you should. If you don’t subscribe to the Journal or read banking and financial industry news online, you should. If you want an expert real estate broker who tells you the truth, does not have a sales pitch and treats each real estate transaction like a business, you should contact me.

My belief in real estate can be summed up by the following quote: “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”

– Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)

And now for the boiler plate…

Grant Hammond is the foremost Nashville real estate market expert. Areas of extreme expertise include short term rentals, high-rise condos and residential real estate within Davidson and Williams counties. Having represented more than 425 individual condo buyers and 368 short term rental sales in just the past 10 years, he has the expertise and connections to secure deals on downtown Nashville real estate. Hammond’s dual focus includes the higher end markets in the southern suburban markets of Nashville. A rare expertise from Vanderbilt to Brentwood rounds out his areas of unique knowledge and insider information. Hammond has guided more than $750 million in real estate transactions since 2002. Hammond holds a Tennessee broker license, an ABR and e-PRO designation and has received more than 37 real estate awards.

In addition to his residential real estate brokerage, Hammond has participated in the genesis of several influential companies that dominate their respected fields. Mr. Hammond is a founding partner in Metropolitan Brokers, LLC, Summit Property Management, LLC, Cumberland Commercial Partners, LLC and RealtyTrust Auctioneers, LLC. Prior to founding Metropolitan Brokers, Grant was a prominent team member on the HummerHomes Team in Brentwood, TN for 3 years. During his tenure on the team, Grant oversaw a 400% increase in residential sales and began the investor portfolio sales and wealth asset management divisions. Prior to his work with the HummerHomes Team, Grant was a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer for AgentSource, an online-based relocation company. AgentSource is where Grant first learned of the power of the internet as it pertains to the real estate industry and applied his SEO knowledge to create a multi-million dollar company within just two years. Mr. Hammond takes great pride in his companies’ use of innovative technology, end user driven ergonomics, and the transparency by which each company operates. Each company provides you with the highest level of service through acute market knowledge, flawless execution, and individual service.

Awards & Achievements

2002 Realty Executives Award: Top Rookie in Tennessee
2005 Realty Executives Award: Top Gun Award, 100% Club
2006 Realty Executives Award: Top Producing Team in Company, 100% Club
2007 Realty Executives Award: Top Producing Team in Company, 100% Club
2008 Realty Executives Award: Executive Club, 100% Club, Top Individual Producer
2009 Realty Executives Award: Executive Club, 100% Club, Top Individual Producer
2010 Realty Executives Award: Executive Club, 100% Club, Top Individual Producer
2011 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, Nashville Emerging Leaders Finalist (NELA)
2011 Surpassed $250,000,000 in Lifetime Sales
2012 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, Nashville Emerging Leaders Finalist (NELA)
2013 MB Top Producer Award, Leadership Brentwood, Nashville Emerging Leaders Finalist (NELA)
2014 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, Nashville Emerging Leaders Finalist (NELA)
2015 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, Nashville Emerging Leaders Finalist (NELA)
2016 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2017 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2018 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2018 Surpassed $500,000,000 in Lifetime Sales
2019 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2020 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2021 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2022 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient
2022 Surpassed $750,000,000 in Lifetime Sales
2023 MB Top Producer Award, 100% Club, GNR Diamond Elite Award Recipient (Lifetime Status)
2023 Surpassed $812,000,000 in Lifetime Sales

Service

2007 Enclave at Hillsboro Village HOA Secretary
2008 Enclave at Hillsboro Village HOA Treasurer
2009 Enclave at Hillsboro Village HOA President
2010 Enclave at Hillsboro Village HOA President
2010 Cumberland Commercial Partners Board
2011 Enclave at Hillsboro Village HOA Secretary
2011 Cumberland Commercial Partners Board
2012 Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® Grievance Committee
2012 Enclave at Hillsboro Village HOA Secretary
2013 Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® Grievance Committee
2014 Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee
2015 Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee
2016 Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee
2019 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Legislative Committee
2020 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Legislative Committee
2021 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Legislative Committee
2022 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Legislative Committee
2023 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Legislative Committee
2024 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Board Director
2024 Greater Nashville REALTORS® Government Affairs and Policy Vice-Chair

Memberships

National Association of REALTORS®
Tennessee Association of REALTORS®
Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®
Williamson County Association of REALTORS®