Rich Kelly

“Creating Value”
Anyone can plant a “for sale” sign in the front yard, but in today’s volatile housing market, sellers need a realtor who can create value and envision potential. They need a realtor like Rich Kelly of Compass R.E and Designed to Sell Nashville.
With over 19 years of real-estate experience, Rich specializes in taking mediocre properties and making them truly exceptional by maximizing attributes through furnishings and décor. He redefines and utilizes space, creating an outstanding presentation for potential buyers.
Rich’s goal is to help clients understand the power of the “wow” factor. He focuses on emphasizing the visual design of every property to create a welcoming and inviting feel. He offers visual staging services for 50% less than other companies, employing a talented team of painters, flooring contractors, and other independent professionals. “I have always tried to be cutting edge,” says Rich. “. . . To do what other realtors can’t and won't. My over head is minimal because of what I have readily available in terms of furniture and accessories.”
“People have got to see more in me than the next guy,” he says. With Rich, clients have the advantage of a realtor with a drive to supersede the competition. Rich takes the time to get to know his clients, discovering their needs, and executing a plan. Clients come away dazzled by his ability to emphasize the value of a property where it seemed little existed before. “When after seeing what I’ve done, if a clients says they’re not sure that they sure that they still want to move . . . I know I’ve done my job WELL !” We have Countless "Before and After " photo's of homes we have improved and Sold over the last 15 years.
After coming to Nashville in 90's to work for Saturn, Rich landed a recording contract with Word Records as a member of the CCM group, Beyond the Blue. Having bought and sold properties off and on since 1993, moving into the real-estate business full-time was a natural progression for Rich. After leaving Beyond the Blue in 1998, Rich began selling new construction for West Minister Homes. Today he is one of Nashville's top Realtors in sales volume.. Rich says, “I am walking in my destiny and feel so blessed to be doing this.”
“I make it a priority to be accessible and available to my clients and to the community by staying active in politics and being aware of what’s going on in our neighborhoods.”