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★★★★★
"Working with Sam Gray has been a fantastic experience. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and always made me feel confident throughout the process. What really sets Sam apart is how genuine and trustworthy he is you can tell he truly cares about his clients and their goals. On top of that, he’s super kind and easy to work with. It felt less like working with an agent and more like having a knowledgeable friend guiding you every step of the way. I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a reliable and honest real estate partner." - Jimmy S
★★★★★
"Outstanding real estate agent! I can’t say enough great things about working with Sam! From our first discussion, he was incredibly friendly, approachable, and clearly knowledgeable about the local market and the neighborhoods we were interested in. He made significant efforts to get to know us, and ensure our plan was tailored to our needs. His insight and advice were invaluable throughout the entire process. What really stood out was his responsiveness and organization—every question we had was answered quickly and thoroughly. He kept everything moving smoothly, addressed our concerns with care and professionalism, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and even enjoyable. He will absolutely be our first call the next time we are looking to make a real estate move. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly goes above and beyond, look no further. I would recommend Sam to anyone without hesitation!" - Diane L
★★★★★
"I only have one word - WOW! We live in Florida andwe always wanted a condo in Nashville butjust thought it would be too hard being that we have kids and jobs, not easy to comfortably just find a place and move in our spare time.We found same on social media we gave him a call - fast forward to this moment i am sitting in my brand new Nashville condo.Sam assisted us with every step of the way evendoing our walkthroughs for us.. hedidn’t have to do that but he made sure that this buying experience was seamless.I know there are a lot of realtors out there in TN but what I can tell you is NONE are like Sam. One of the kindest souls and his real estate knowledge is really unmatched. None of this would be possible without Sam! Sam thank you we appreciated you more then words can explain." - Mark B
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"Sam Gray is by far the most servant hearted and hardworking real estate agents I have ever had the honor of working with! He goes above and beyond for his clients, with knowledge of the market & his properties that never ceases to amaze me. He is a real estate genius and anyone who gets the opportunity to work with him is truly blessed!" - Jesse F
★★★★★
"Sam was an amazing agent! He is very knowledgeable about the market and made us feel at ease when purchasing our first home. Even more so he was so fun to work with and so kind! He made buying our first home such an easy and enjoyable process. I will recommend him to any friend/family member in the future! 100/10!" - Emma N
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"Working with Sam has been a wonderful experience! He really does want the best for his clients and you can feel that he has a genuine personality. For anybody looking for a strong digital presence on marketing your property, he is your guy!" - Adrian A
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Specialties
• Luxury Real Estate
• Property Management
• Leasing & Rental Marketing
• Tenant Placement
• Sports and Entertainment Individuals
Education
• Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General
Charity
Sam Gray is a Nashville real estate professional whose work spans two complementary sides of the city's luxury market — helping clients buy and sell premier homes affiliated with Compass and stewarding investment properties through Cardinal Property Management, the firm he co-founded.
As an Affiliate Broker at Compass, Sam specializes in Nashville's new developments and high-rise condos, backed by direct relationships with the city's top builders and a working knowledge of every major building on Nashville's skyline. He represents high-net-worth clients, builders and developers, relocating professionals, and investors across 12 South, Oak Hill, Belmont-Hillsboro, Forest Hills, The Gulch, Germantown, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, and other premier Nashville neighborhoods. In 2025, Sam Gray closed more than $21M in sales volume, ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate agents nationwide, and ranked 114th in the state of Tennessee. That production earned him GNAR’s First Year Award of Excellence – Gold, awarded to agents who exceed $5,000,000 in qualified gross sales volume and complete at least 20 transactions.
Alongside his work at Compass, Sam serves as Co-Founder & COO of Cardinal Property Management, a Nashville firm purpose-built for luxury single-family homes, high-rise condos, and investment portfolios. Co-founded with Tim Schmid, Cardinal was created on a simple conviction: every home deserves to be cared for the way its owner would. Cardinal Property Management pairs the eye of an owner with the discipline of a fiduciary — handling everything from strategic pricing and tenant placement to maintenance, reporting, and long-term portfolio performance.
A Kansas City native who chose Nashville as home, Sam also attended Belmont University. He has been featured in the Daily Mail, Redfin, Nashville Post, Nashville Scene, New York Weekly, and Nashville Real Producers Magazine, where he was named a Rising Star. Beyond his work in real estate, Sam serves as a Middle School Assistant Baseball Coach at Christ Presbyterian Academy and volunteers in the Kids Ministry at Zeal Church. He also supports Food for the Hungry, The Filter Project, and One Life Inc.
Sam Gray’s Transactions
$1,300,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1,968
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$1,225,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1,968
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
