Mary Kathryn Lauderdale

REALTOR®

License # 383231

I've always been fascinated by home design, neighborhood charm, and the small details that make a house feel like home. I used to scroll listings for fun, offer to go with my friends when they were deciding on places to live, and watch lots of home design/improvement shows as my guilty pleasure. Now, I use that same passion to help others navigate one of the biggest purchases of their lives.

What sets me apart is my ability to educate, communicate, and truly listen. I'm a natural problem-solver, I'm not afraid of hard work, and I genuinely care about helping people feel confident in their decisions, informed, and supported every step of the way. I'm used to juggling a lot at once- staying calm under pressure, seeing all sides of a situation, and keeping things moving forward even when things get hectic. Years in the classroom taught me how to multitask with grace, adapt quickly and lead with patience and professionalism. These skills will now serve my clients well in every transaction.

Whether you are buying your first home, relocating to the Nashville area, or exploring the market as a seller, I'd be honored to walk with you through it.

Happy Clients.

"I just recently sold my home with Gabrielle, and the whole process from beginning to end was stress free and I could not be more grateful. There were no surprises along the way, and she openly communicated with me to prepare me for different scenarios and outcomes. She demonstrated utmost professionalism throughout the entire process and guided me seamlessly every step of the way"

Maranda

"Several of our projects have involved extensive renovations. Gabrielle has been instrumental in improving the value of homes through her expertise in interior design, floor plan modifications, “finish” selections and exterior enhancements. She is a trusted partner through every step of the buying and selling process! Gabrielle is experienced and skilled in all areas of real estate: from inspections to staging to renovations and repairs and her network of highly-regarded and experienced contractors who can address any issue. Gabrielle becomes the “project manager” on the buy and sell side to successfully manage the financial outcome for her clients."

Rob Bellenfant

"Gabrielle does a wonderful job as a REALTOR®. She is consistent with follow-up, attentive to details, listens to your needs, and makes you feel that her #1 goal is taking care of you! We really enjoyed having her as our agent and would highly recommend her!"

Home Buyer

"March 10, 2010 we had a new home that we traded for the agreed difference to pay. Gabrielle was there for us from start to finish; and even after we closed, to this day I have can still contact her with questions. She is still there for me and responds promptly even through we currently are not in the market to buy and sell. To pull off what Gabrielle did makes me and the REALTOR® I spoke to know without a doubt that Gabrielle is the greatest real estate agent ever. If you are looking for a real estate agent that has all the qualities–knowledge and caring–to make your buy or sale seamless with a great ending, look no further."

Home Buyer

"We used Gabrielle Dodson to sell our Brentwood home in the Spring of 2013 and could not have been more pleased with her professionalism, marketing strategy, market knowledge, accessibility, and follow-up at every stage of the sales cycle. Gabrielle’s tireless efforts to follow up with each showing allowed us to understand how our home was positioned in the market and what steps we needed to take to make our home stand out from the competition by having great photographs, an internet marketing strategy, staging, and curb appeal. If you want a real estate professional that does more than place a sign in your yard and post the listing on the Multiple Listing Service then choose Gabrielle Dodson to get the most value out of your home when it is time to place that “For Sale” sign in the yard."

Vendor

"Buying and selling a home can be such a stressful time in one’s life but working with Gabrielle made the process run smoothly and efficiently. With her go-to attitude, I found that she alleviated much of the stress from the whole process. Suddenly I found I had discovered a new friend rather than just a Realtor®. Gabrielle is not your typical Realtor®. She goes above and beyond a typical Realtor's® duties. I’ve now used her to buy two homes and to sell one home. All of them ran to my delight and it was a smooth process. Once again, I would sincerely like to recommend Gabrielle."

Leslie and Douglas Gantos, Buyers and Sellers

"Gabrielle does an excellent job representing our needs as a seller. She is attentive to detail, responsive to our questions and suggestions and has a thorough knowledge of the current real estate market."

Home Seller

"Jenny and I have developed a trusted relationship with Gabrielle. She has represented us as both seller and buyer and we found her expertise in this market is 2nd to none. If your looking for a REALTOR® we highly recommend Gabrielle and will be happy to discuss our experience with anyone interested."

Vendor

"Gabrielle was incredible from beginning to end, as she found and guided us through the home selling and home-buying process in this crazy market! We couldn’t be more grateful for Gabrielle’s use of industry networking to find us an off-market home to better suit our family’s needs. Gabrielle has been on top of things every step of the way, getting things done to help us out and to make the process as stress free as possible!"

Pat & Sarah Sullivan

"Words cannot fully describe how much I have enjoyed and financially benefitted by working with Gabrielle Dodson. Gabrielle is experienced and skilled in all areas of real estate: from inspections to staging to renovations and repairs, her network of highly-regarded and experienced contractors who can address any issue. If you are looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate Gabrielle will absolutely be an advocate and handle every details that brings the deal to a close!"

Rob Bellenfant

"I have bought and sold 12 homes in 8 different cities in 6 states and I want you to know how much Susan and I appreciated you and Compass. Having been through the process so many times before, the home on Tradition lane in the governors club took special attention. Supply and demand imbalance at this price point was different from the rest of the market. You took the time to really know the property, advise us on near term repairs and staged the house beautifully. Your attention to detail around each possible buyer and ability to use this superior knowledge was critical to getting a price well above our expectations. Difficulties in moving our home contents for many reasons were overcome by your calm and deliberate approach to make the buyer happy with how clean and orderly their walk through was to experience. You were always accessible regardless of spring break demand. You always had your eye on the goal line. We were very satisfied with the result. It is no wonder you are so successful doing what you do. Keep up your professional approach to knowing, representing your client and beating expectations."

Michael K. Gorey

"Gabrielle is very pleasant to work with and always positive!  From suggesting a good price point to include a good portion of buyers, to painting the whole house a fresh, neutral white, to supplying a stager & photographer, she helped accent our homes’ beauty and functionality, making it attractive to many potential buyers!  We appreciated her candidness when answering questions and her accessibility and promptness in getting back to us.  Gabrielle kept us informed through the journey, was persistent in showing and advertising it and didn’t give up.  We appreciate all of her hard work very much!"

Lynn & Bill Krueger

"Having used Gabrielle for numerous transactions as both a buyer and seller, I can confidently recommend her to be your next agent. Her wealth of industry experience, considerable local real estate knowledge, high level of personal service, and tireless work ethic make her one of the best!"

Vendor

"We have known Gabrielle since 2010 after moving our family to Brentwood. While Gabrielle didn’t help us with the initial move that introduced us, she has been and will be the ONLY Real Estate Agent we will ever use. Over the last 8 years Gabrielle has helped us in so many ways with so many different properties. We knew she truly had our best interest at heart when she did so much to help us on deals that she didn’t even receive any commissions on. She ALWAYS uses her knowledge, experience and passion for making things happen to help us make the best decisions on every home we look at."

Vendor

"Over the past 30 years we have bought and sold 8 houses all over the US. We interviewed several REALTORS® before choosing Gabrielle to list our Brentwood home. Not only was Gabrielle the most qualified and knowledgeable about the Brentwood (Nashville) market, she listened and understood our unique situation and needs. Gabrielle was there with us every step of the way. From first meeting, to market analysis, house preparation, staging, listing, offers, negotiation and sale. We listed during a very dynamic and changing market in the Fall of 2022. Gabrielle helped us successfully navigate these bumpy times and meet our goals. Gabrielle was always just a text away and was the perfect partner for us in our selling process. We are so happy we chose Gabrielle and highly recommend her."

Paul and Michelle Dowden

"When we decided to move to Franklin from South Florida we were referred to Gabrielle via a South Florida agent. She spent tireless hours helping us find the right rental home and then a year later a permanent home in The Enclave at Carronbridge. Gabrielle has amazing follow-up, persistence, professionalism, market knowledge and was a great resource for home service vendors. She thinks of everything, which takes the stress out of buying a home. We also referred Gabrielle to our good friends Brian and Traci Wallin, who recently bought a great home with their five kids in Kings Chapel. We would highly recommend Gabrielle to help you find your happy home!!"

Home Buyers

“As first time home buyers relocating to Nashville from California, we were thrilled to find Gabrielle to help guide us through the process and secure our first home. Gabrielle was very organized and communicative remotely through phone, email, and her RealTracs portal leading up to our in-person visits. She was always prepared to make our in-person visits productive and gracious to work with our travel schedules. Gabrielle was great at listening to our needs and being patient with any changes needed throughout the process. She goes above and beyond to get you any additional information you request on properties in a timely manner (i.e knowing if you can add a pool to the lot in line with city and HOA ordinances). Her local market knowledge and relationships added a huge value to our search. I would highly recommend her without question to any family or friends looking in the Nashville area!"

The DeWitts

"We first met Gabrielle in 2011 at a time when we were overwhelmed and frustrated with house hunting. We reached out to her on a whim; thank goodness! From that point forward, a huge burden was lifted from our shoulders. She felt like our personal advocate, educating us about all of the options in front of us while fighting to get us exactly what we wanted. Not only is she a knowledgeable and passionate agent with invaluable industry connections, she is a pleasure to work with! We have worked with her more than once, both buying and selling our homes, and we are confident SHE is the reason we closed with our sanity intact and smiles on our faces! If you haven’t used Gabrielle, you don’t know how positive the home buying and selling experiences really can be!"

Home Buyer

"Choosing Gabrielle as our REALTOR® was the best decision we made in the sale of our old home and the purchase of a new one. She is very professional and she really knows the entire Nashville market. Gabrielle was very honest and always gave us great advice. She is flexible and hard working and will always be on your corner fighting for you. You can’t go wrong with choosing her. We loved her and we’ll definitely choose her on the purchase of our next home."

Home Buyer