About Melissa

Melissa Sterling is the Principal Broker and Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group, with offices in Shelbyville, Tullahoma, and Manchester, Tennessee. Since earning her real estate license in 2019, Melissa has become one of the most trusted and results-driven agents in Bedford County, leading a team that consistently ranks among the top producers in the region.

Melissa holds two of the most respected designations in real estate — the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and the PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) from the National Association of Realtors, credentials held by fewer than 3% of agents nationally. These designations reflect her deep commitment to pricing strategy, negotiation, and delivering real, measurable results for her clients.

Her specialty is the Tennessee real estate she knows and lives firsthand — horse properties, farms, rural land, homesteads, and residential homes across Middle and East Tennessee, including Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Manchester, and the Big South Fork region. A Tennessee resident for over 30 years, Melissa manages her own homestead and rides horses on the trails — bringing a genuine, lived understanding to every rural and equestrian property transaction.

Known for her honesty, warmth, and tireless work ethic, Melissa has built a loyal client base that returns to her transaction after transaction and refers friends and family without hesitation. Her goal is never just to close a deal — it’s to earn a client’s trust for life.

When you’re ready to move, move with Melissa. 📞 (931) 224-5099 | melissasterlingagent@gmail.com