Rachel Mays, Broker with EXP Realty

10/22/2026

My first Substack post is up! After training as a city planner and spending more than ten years as a broker in Nashville, the thing I see over and over is people finding out about zoning the hard way. So I'm translating the rules nobody explains. What's the zoning or property question you want answered first?

Why I’m writing this, and what you’ll find here

08/21/2026

REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLERS! More home. Lower taxes. A smarter move. This meticulously maintained Ashland City home delivers serious value just a short drive from Downtown Nashville. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, with two spacious bedrooms upstairs separated by a large bonus room perfect for an office, media room, playroom or flex space. Hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, stainless steel appliances, and a private deck overlooking peaceful treeline views and a fully fenced backyard. Enjoy significantly lower property taxes than neighboring Davidson County while staying within easy reach of Nashville. Even better: eligible for 100% USDA financing for qualified buyers. Reduced, move-in ready, and priced to sell. Bring your offer! View additional details about this listing: https://go.realtracs.com/1kiGT0w

07/28/2026

REDUCED! Motivated sellers. More home. Lower taxes. A smarter move. This meticulously maintained, like-new home in rapidly growing Ashland City features stainless steel appliances, a desirable primary suite on the main level, and two spacious bedrooms upstairs separated by a large bonus room. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main living areas, while the open-concept kitchen opens to a deck overlooking peaceful treeline views and a fully fenced backyard. Enjoy significantly lower property taxes than neighboring Davidson County while remaining just a short drive from Downtown Nashville, offering the best of both value and convenience. Eligible for 100% USDA financing for qualified buyers. View additional details about this listing: https://go.realtracs.com/1k0q94l

07/21/2026

I'm Rachel Mays — a Nashville broker who leads with integrity and strategy. Whether you're selling, buying, or exploring short-term rental investments, I combine data-backed analysis, urban planning insight, and a decade of local experience to help you make decisions that build long-term value.

My services include Design To List (what to fix and what to skip before listing), Atlas Bedrock (short-term rental advisory grounded in market data), and traditional buyer/seller representation. If you want more than a transaction — if you want a plan that actually moves the needle — let's talk.

Curious what’s possible in Nashville right now? Read my reviews, see recent work, or reach out with any question — big or small. Ready when you are. 💬🏡

Read more and start the conversation: https://wix.to/Q8MpnVN

Rachel Mays is a Nashville real estate broker and strategist who leads with integrity. Learn about her approach to buying, selling, and investing in Nashville real estate.

07/06/2026

Back on the market following significant pre-listing improvements. This like-new home features stainless steel appliances and a primary suite on the main level, with a spacious bonus room and two large bedrooms upstairs. Hardwood floors flow through the main living areas, and the open-concept kitchen opens to a deck with treeline views and a fully fenced backyard. Eligible for 100% USDA financing. With an acceptable offer, seller will contribute up to $10,000 toward closing costs, prepaids, or an interest-rate buydown, subject to lender and loan-program guidelines. View additional details about this listing: https://go.realtracs.com/1jL3I19

07/06/2026

Back on the market following significant pre-listing improvements. This like-new home features stainless steel appliances and a primary suite on the main level, with a spacious bonus room and two large bedrooms upstairs. Hardwood floors flow through the main living areas, and the open-concept kitchen opens to a deck with treeline views and a fully fenced backyard. Eligible for 100% USDA financing. With an acceptable offer, seller will contribute up to $10,000 toward closing costs, prepaids, or an interest-rate buydown, subject to lender and loan-program guidelines. View additional details about this listing: https://go.realtracs.com/1jL2W2N

07/06/2026

Back on the market following significant pre-listing improvements. This like-new home features stainless steel appliances and a primary suite on the main level, with a spacious bonus room and two large bedrooms upstairs. Hardwood floors flow through the main living areas, and the open-concept kitchen opens to a deck with treeline views and a fully fenced backyard. Eligible for 100% USDA financing. With an acceptable offer, seller will contribute up to $10,000 toward closing costs, prepaids, or an interest-rate buydown, subject to lender and loan-program guidelines. View additional details about this listing: https://go.realtracs.com/1jKe35d

05/22/2026

Nashville investors and homeowners — ready for a neighborhood-level reality check? As Atlas Bedrock, we’re diving into the latest data to flag hot submarkets, shifts in rental yield, and the zoning or development catalysts shaping values this quarter. Drawing on Rachel Mays’ urban planning expertise and recent local market figures, we’ll help you decide whether to buy, hold, or sell with confidence. Want the full neighborhood reports and maps? Visit https://wix.to/ChtqeeP to see where opportunities are heating up across Tennessee, USA. Which neighborhood should we analyze next? 🔍📈

05/21/2026

Nashville investors — let’s stop leaving money on the table. I’m sharing three common mistakes I see locally (overpaying for growth, skipping STR rules, underestimating operating costs) and the tactical fixes I use as a planner to protect your returns. Ready to tighten your strategy and avoid costly surprises? Read the series and start smarter investing today. https://wix.to/4g1GM1x 🏡🔍