Franklin Real Estate · Middle Tennessee
Bri Bond-Erwin is a Realtor licensed in Tennessee and Alabama who helps buyers and sellers in Franklin and across Middle Tennessee. Her approach is education-first, helping clients understand the transaction, evaluate their options, and make informed decisions from the first conversation through closing day.
Franklin is part of Bri's Middle Tennessee service area, a market she serves as a licensed Tennessee real estate professional. She is also licensed in Alabama, working with buyers and sellers across both states, with a particular focus on Franklin, the broader Williamson County area, and the communities that make up Middle Tennessee.
Buyers evaluating Franklin are often considering a combination of community character, location, and what their budget makes realistic across the Middle Tennessee market. Those considerations don't have to be resolved before starting the process, but understanding them clearly, early, makes the search more purposeful.
Sellers in Franklin face the same reality as sellers anywhere: pricing strategy, market positioning, and preparation all shape how buyers respond and what a transaction ultimately delivers. Comparable sales and current competition, not automated estimates, are where that analysis begins.
What Bri helps with in Franklin
Buyer Representation
Helping buyers understand the process, prepare financially, evaluate properties and terms, and navigate from offer to closing.
Seller Representation
Helping sellers understand home value, develop a pricing strategy, prepare the property, and negotiate terms through closing.
Home Value and Pricing
Understanding the difference between market value, appraised value, and list price, and how pricing strategy shapes outcomes in Franklin.
Real Estate Education
Articles, FAQs, and glossary resources covering every stage of the buying and selling process.
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Buyers who evaluate Franklin are typically weighing a combination of location, community character, housing variety, and practical considerations. These are the factors that commonly come up in that process.
Franklin's historic downtown, anchored by Main Street, gives the city a character that most Middle Tennessee suburbs don't have. The Civil War history, preserved architecture, and active street-level activity create a community center that residents and visitors alike use regularly.
Franklin is the county seat of Williamson County, one of the most sought-after counties in Middle Tennessee. That positioning connects buyers to the county's broader identity while living within Franklin's own community and municipal boundaries.
Franklin offers a broader range of housing options than some of its Williamson County neighbors, from historic homes near the downtown core to established subdivisions to newer planned communities further out. Buyers with different priorities can often find something that fits.
Franklin sits south of Nashville on the I-65 corridor, making it accessible to the Nashville metro while maintaining its own community identity. The commute consideration is real and worth understanding before narrowing a search.
Parts of Franklin have long-established neighborhoods with mature trees, character, and proximity to downtown. Other areas, particularly further south and west, represent newer development with different lot sizes, construction timelines, and community dynamics.
Buyers evaluating Franklin often look at Brentwood and other Middle Tennessee communities as well. Franklin doesn't have to be an either-or decision. Understanding how communities differ in price range, character, and location helps buyers find the right fit.
Franklin is the county seat of Williamson County, located south of Nashville along I-65. Explore the map to understand how the city's areas compare, from the historic downtown core to Cool Springs, Westhaven, and the growing southern corridors.
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Note: Franklin is the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee. Geographic zones reflect commonly referenced community groupings and are not official city sub-boundaries or planning districts. Property-level conditions including school assignments (Williamson County Schools), HOA membership, zoning, flood exposure near the Harpeth River, and county jurisdiction should be verified for the specific address.
Berry Farms & North Franklin
Northern Franklin including the Berry Farms mixed-use development, one of the area's growing residential and commercial hubs.
Cool Springs & I-65 East
The Cool Springs area east of I-65, one of Middle Tennessee's major retail and employment centers.
Downtown & Historic Franklin
Franklin's historic core, The Square, Main Street, and surrounding neighborhoods with Civil War history and preserved architecture.
Westhaven & West Franklin
West of downtown Franklin, including Westhaven, a well-known master-planned new urbanist community, and established neighborhoods along Lewisburg Pike.
South Franklin & Fieldstone Farms
The southern portion of Franklin including Fieldstone Farms, Forrest Crossing, and other established and newer communities.
Williamson Medical Center
The primary full-service hospital serving Franklin and Williamson County, located in northern Franklin on Carothers Pkwy.
County
Williamson County
County seat and largest city in Williamson County, one of Middle Tennessee's most established counties.
Location
South of Nashville
Located south of Nashville along the I-65 corridor, south-southwest of Brentwood in the broader Middle Tennessee metro area.
Identity
Historic city
Franklin is a city with its own downtown, history, and municipal character, not simply a suburb or bedroom community.
Region
Middle Tennessee
Part of the broader Nashville-area real estate market while maintaining its own distinct community and geographic identity.
Local Market Understanding
Two properties in Franklin can represent very different buying decisions. Location within the city, development era, school assignment, HOA structure, and proximity to employment and amenities all vary at the property level.
Franklin spans a wide geographic area. A property near historic downtown is a fundamentally different purchase from one in a newer community near the southern city limits. Commute patterns, walkability, neighborhood character, and nearby amenities vary meaningfully across the city.
Homes near historic downtown often involve older construction, smaller lots, and proximity to the Main Street district. Newer developments further from the city center typically offer larger lots, modern construction, and HOA-managed community amenities. Each has different inspection considerations and long-term expectations.
Franklin's housing stock ranges from compact historic-area lots to larger parcels in planned communities. Buyers who prioritize yard space, privacy, or a rural setting will find very different options than buyers focused on proximity to downtown. Lot size also affects how a property compares to its nearest comps.
Williamson County Schools serves most of the Franklin area, but school zone assignments vary by specific address. Buyers for whom school assignment is a priority should verify the assigned schools at the property level before narrowing their search to a particular neighborhood or street.
Properties near the Cool Springs commercial area and I-65 tend to offer shorter commutes to major Williamson County employers. Properties further west or south may offer more rural character but longer travel to employment centers. Buyers commonly weigh this tradeoff in their search criteria.
Many of Franklin's newer planned communities are HOA-governed. HOA fees, architectural guidelines, pet rules, rental restrictions, and community amenities vary significantly between communities. Buyers should obtain and review applicable HOA governing documents early in the process, not after going under contract.
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Area Character
Buyers and residents often describe Franklin in terms of general geographic character areas. These descriptions are informal, not official municipal neighborhood designations, but they reflect how people commonly organize their search and their understanding of the city.
The area around Main Street and the historic downtown core is the heart of what gives Franklin its distinct community character. Properties in and near the historic district tend to be older, often with smaller lots and closer proximity to local retail, dining, and events. Buyers drawn to walkability and historic character typically focus here.
Moving west from downtown, the character transitions toward more rural Williamson County. Leiper's Fork is a distinct rural community in western Williamson County with its own character. Properties in this direction may involve larger acreage, more agricultural surroundings, and a quieter setting, though also greater distance from the commercial conveniences of central Franklin.
East Franklin contains a mix of established residential neighborhoods and areas that connect toward the Nolensville corridor and points east. Buyers evaluating this part of Franklin should verify municipal boundaries and county-level jurisdiction at the property level, as the city limits define where Franklin's planning authority applies.
South Franklin encompasses newer residential development, planned communities, and areas that transition toward Spring Hill. Buyers comparing Franklin and Spring Hill often evaluate properties in this direction. As properties move further south, Spring Hill becomes a realistic alternative to consider as a separate market and municipality.
The Cool Springs area represents one of Williamson County's primary commercial and employment centers. Properties near this corridor tend to offer shorter commutes to employers in the area and convenient access to retail and services. The character tends to be suburban and newer, distinct from the historic downtown environment.
Franklin has seen significant planned community development over the past two decades, concentrated in areas south and west of the historic core. These communities typically feature HOA-managed amenities, newer construction, and organized subdivision layouts. Buyers interested in new or recent construction often focus their search here.
About these geographic descriptions
The area names above reflect how buyers and residents commonly describe parts of Franklin. They are informal descriptions, not official City of Franklin neighborhood designations. Municipal boundaries, school zone assignments, zoning designations, HOA applicability, and applicable services must be verified at the specific property level through the City of Franklin, Williamson County, Williamson County Schools, and other applicable official sources.
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Buyers evaluating Middle Tennessee communities often consider Franklin alongside Brentwood, Nashville, and Spring Hill. Each has a distinct character, location, and housing landscape, and the right fit depends on what a buyer is actually looking for.
Franklin
Brentwood
Nashville
Spring Hill
These differences are not rankings; they are considerations. What matters is which community aligns with what a specific buyer is trying to accomplish, given their goals, lifestyle, and timeline.
Buying in Franklin involves the same fundamental stages as buying anywhere in Middle Tennessee, and each stage involves decisions that benefit from preparation. Understanding the full financial picture before searching, not just the pre-approval number, but down payment, closing costs, earnest money, and other transaction expenses, helps buyers approach the market with clarity rather than surprise.
Evaluating properties in Franklin requires thinking beyond listing photos: condition, location within the city, comparable sales, and what a property would realistically require in the first year. The distinction between a historic home near downtown and newer construction further out involves different considerations around condition, inspection, and long-term expectations.
Making an offer means understanding that price is one term among many. Contingencies, financing, earnest money, closing timeline, and seller concessions all affect what a seller evaluates and what you're committing to. Getting pre-approved before searching, not as a formality but as a genuine understanding of your financial position, changes how you approach that process.
New construction considerations
Builder contracts
Builder purchase agreements differ meaningfully from standard resale contracts. Understanding the terms before signing matters.
Independent inspections
New construction is not automatically defect-free. An independent inspection, separate from the builder's own walkthroughs, serves a different purpose and protects the buyer's interests.
Builder incentives and financing
Builders may offer incentives tied to using their preferred lender. Understanding what those incentives actually include, and what they don't, helps buyers evaluate the full picture.
Appraisal considerations
New construction can present appraisal complexity, particularly in newer communities where comparable sales are limited. Worth understanding before locking in a price.
Construction timelines and delays
Build timelines may shift due to material availability, labor, weather, or permitting. Buyers financing a new build should understand what happens if closing is delayed.
Warranties and punch lists
Builder warranties cover specific defects for defined periods. A punch list walkthrough identifies outstanding items before closing. Understanding what each step covers helps buyers set appropriate expectations.
Franklin has seen substantial new construction, particularly in communities south and west of the city center. Buying new construction involves a different process than buying a resale home, and buyers benefit from understanding it before they sit down at a builder's sales office.
Builder contracts are written by the builder's legal team, in the builder's interests. That doesn't make them unfair; it makes them one-sided by design, which is why understanding what you're agreeing to before signing matters. Upgrade decisions, construction timelines, warranty terms, and financing arrangements all have implications that aren't always obvious in the sales process.
A final walkthrough before closing is standard, but it's not the same as an independent inspection. Understanding what each step covers and what it doesn't is part of being a prepared buyer in a new construction transaction.
Key seller concepts
Pricing is the first and most consequential decision a seller makes. In Franklin, that means understanding what comparable homes have actually sold for, not what similar homes are listed at or what an automated estimate suggests, accounting for differences in condition, location within the city, and the current state of buyer competition.
Franklin's housing variety complicates the comp analysis in useful ways. A historic home near downtown, a subdivision home from the early 2000s, and a newly built community property are not interchangeable; buyers evaluating them are often different buyers with different criteria. Understanding which comparable sales actually apply to a specific property is where sound pricing begins.
Evaluating offers as a complete package of terms, including purchase price, contingencies, closing timeline, financing structure, and concessions, rather than responding only to the headline number is where preparation changes outcomes.
Franklin's housing diversity, from historic downtown properties to newer suburban communities, means that automated estimates can be particularly unreliable. A home's value is shaped by factors specific to the property, its location within Franklin, and what the market is doing at the moment it's evaluated or listed.
Market Value
What a ready, willing, and able buyer will pay for a property in the current market, not what an owner believes it's worth or what an algorithm suggests.
List Price
The price a seller chooses to advertise. List price is a strategy, not a guarantee of value. It reflects seller expectations and market positioning, both of which may or may not align with where buyers respond.
Appraised Value
A licensed appraiser's opinion of value based on comparable sales, condition, and market analysis. Lenders typically require an appraisal to confirm the purchase price is supportable.
Assessed Value
A value established by Williamson County for property tax purposes. Assessed value follows its own methodology and does not directly reflect market value.
Location within Franklin
Properties in historic neighborhoods near downtown Franklin, established mid-century subdivisions, and newer planned communities represent meaningfully different markets even within the same city.
Property characteristics
Square footage, lot size, age, layout, condition, and features all factor into how an appraiser or buyer evaluates a property. Comparable sales need appropriate adjustments for meaningful differences.
Condition relative to comparable sales
Well-maintained properties and those needing significant work are not directly comparable. How a home has been cared for, and what a buyer would need to spend in year one, shapes how buyers assess value.
Comparable sales
Recent closed sales of genuinely similar homes establish what the market has actually paid. Not list prices, not automated estimates. What buyers actually transacted at.
Current competition
Active listings competing for the same buyers affect how a home is positioned and perceived. What's available when a buyer is evaluating your property is part of the equation.
Market conditions and timing
Buyer demand, interest rates, and inventory levels shift over time. Market conditions that favor sellers today may look different in six or twelve months.
"Real estate decisions are made at the property and market level, not from a single automated estimate. Understanding the difference between what an algorithm suggests and what comparable sales actually support is where strategy begins."
A Comparative Market Analysis (or CMA) is an evaluation of a property's likely market value based on recent comparable sales, current active competition, market conditions, and the characteristics of the specific property.
In Franklin, where housing stock ranges from historic downtown properties to newer suburban communities, identifying genuinely comparable sales requires care. Square footage, neighborhood, condition, age, and features all require appropriate consideration; not every nearby sale is a useful comparable.
The goal of a CMA isn't to tell sellers the highest possible number. It's to help them understand where the market is most likely to respond and why. Pricing strategy built on that understanding produces better outcomes than pricing based on what a seller hopes is true or what an automated estimate produces.
A CMA considers
Comparable properties
Recent sales of similar homes, comparable in size, condition, location, and features.
Recent closed sales
What buyers have actually paid, not what sellers have listed or what algorithms estimate.
Current active competition
What a buyer evaluating your home is also evaluating; active listings compete with each other.
Property characteristics
Size, lot, condition, age, layout, updates, and features all affect how a property compares.
Market conditions
Buyer demand, interest rates, and inventory levels at the time of listing affect how a strategy should be calibrated.
Offer Strategy
Real estate negotiations involve far more than the purchase price. Understanding the full scope of what can be negotiated helps both buyers and sellers approach transactions with greater clarity.
For Buyers
Offer price and comparable support
Your offer price should be informed by actual comparable sales, not list price alone. Understand the data behind what you're offering.
Earnest money deposit
A larger earnest money deposit can signal commitment to a seller. Understand what you're putting at risk and under what conditions it's protected or forfeited.
Financing contingency
A financing contingency protects you if your loan doesn't close. Understand what conditions it covers and what happens if you waive it.
Inspection findings and repair requests
Inspection results open a second negotiation. Buyers can request repairs, credits, or price adjustments based on what an inspection uncovers.
Appraisal gap considerations
If a home appraises below contract price, the buyer faces a gap. Understand your options before this situation arises, not after.
Seller concessions toward closing costs
Sellers may contribute toward buyer closing costs as a negotiated term. This affects net proceeds for the seller and cash needed at closing for the buyer.
Closing date and possession timing
Sellers often have a preferred closing or move-out timeline. Flexibility on timing can be a meaningful negotiation tool in competitive situations.
Personal property inclusions and exclusions
Appliances, fixtures, and other items may or may not be included in a sale by default. Clarify what stays before going under contract.
Multiple-offer situations
In competitive markets, your first offer may be your only chance. Understanding how to position an offer before you're in that moment changes the outcome.
For Sellers
Net proceeds vs. gross price
What a seller takes home after commissions, concessions, repairs, closing costs, and payoff is the number that actually matters. Evaluate offers on net, not headline price.
Buyer financing strength and certainty
A higher offer from a buyer with financing uncertainty may carry more risk than a slightly lower offer with a strong pre-approval or cash position.
Contingency risk evaluation
Each contingency the buyer includes is a potential exit from the contract. Evaluate what contingencies are included and whether they're appropriately scoped.
Inspection repair requests and credits
How you respond to inspection findings is a second negotiation. Understand your options: repair, credit, price adjustment, or declining to negotiate further.
Appraisal response options
If a home doesn't appraise at contract price, sellers have choices: negotiate the price, ask the buyer to cover the gap, or release the buyer. Each has implications for the transaction.
Concession requests in context
Concessions toward buyer closing costs reduce your net proceeds. Evaluate whether the trade-off serves your overall objectives for the transaction.
Closing timeline flexibility
A buyer who needs more or less time to close may be offering something of value to a seller in the right situation. Timeline flexibility can be a meaningful term.
Multiple-offer evaluation
When multiple offers arrive, resist evaluating on price alone. The strongest offer overall accounts for financing, contingencies, timeline, and earnest money, not just the top-line number.
"The highest price does not automatically mean the strongest offer."
Transaction Costs
Closing costs are separate from a down payment and typically include a range of fees paid at or near closing. Both buyers and sellers pay closing-related costs, though the specific items and amounts vary by transaction, loan type, and what is negotiated between the parties.
Common Buyer Closing Costs
Origination and lender fees
Fees charged by the lender for processing and underwriting the loan.
Appraisal fee
Paid to a licensed appraiser to confirm the property's market value supports the purchase price.
Lender's title insurance
Required by most lenders to protect their interest in the property against title defects.
Owner's title insurance
Optional but commonly recommended; protects the buyer's ownership interest against future title claims.
Recording fees
Charged by Williamson County to record the deed and mortgage documents in the public record.
Prepaid expenses
Interest from closing through month-end, homeowner's insurance, and prepaid property taxes.
Escrow account setup
Initial deposits into an escrow account for property taxes and insurance if required by the lender.
Home inspection fee
Paid to an independent inspector before closing; typically paid before the inspection, not at the closing table.
HOA transfer or initiation fees
Where applicable; some HOA-governed communities charge transfer fees when a property changes hands.
Survey
May be required depending on the lender, property type, or title company requirements.
Common Seller Closing Costs
Real estate commission or service fees
Compensation to real estate agents involved in the transaction; typically deducted from sale proceeds at closing.
Title company or attorney settlement fees
Fees for managing the closing process, preparing documents, and disbursing funds.
Recording fees
Fees to record the release of any existing liens or deeds of trust.
Property tax prorations
Sellers typically pay property taxes for the portion of the year they owned the property through the closing date.
Seller concessions
If the seller agreed to contribute toward buyer closing costs, that amount is deducted from sale proceeds at closing.
Existing mortgage or lien payoff
The remaining balance on any existing mortgage or lien on the property is paid from sale proceeds at closing.
Wire and settlement fees
Fees for disbursing funds, including payoffs and seller proceeds.
Negotiated repair credits
Credits agreed upon after inspection are reflected as a reduction in seller proceeds or buyer costs at closing.
Actual costs vary by transaction
Closing costs depend on loan type, lender, negotiated terms, property characteristics, and what is agreed upon between the parties. Buyers should rely on their lender's Loan Estimate and final Closing Disclosure as the authoritative source for their specific costs. The categories above are educational and do not constitute individualized financial advice.
Bri's approach is built around helping clients understand the transaction before making commitments, so that decisions are made with clarity, not surprise.
Helping clients understand how the process works, what each stage involves, and what decisions will be required before they arrive at each one. The goal is informed clients, not clients who feel rushed or surprised.
Helping buyers and sellers prepare before acting. For buyers: financial position, criteria, and what the process actually costs. For sellers: realistic pricing expectations, market positioning, and property preparation.
Helping clients evaluate properties, pricing information, offers, and transaction considerations, with context that makes the information actionable rather than overwhelming.
Helping clients understand how Franklin differs from nearby communities, how different parts of the city compare, and what property-level factors matter most for their specific situation.
Relocation
Buyers relocating to Middle Tennessee from another state are often evaluating Franklin alongside Brentwood, Nashville, Spring Hill, and other communities simultaneously. Making that comparison from a distance, without the benefit of repeated in-person visits, requires a different approach than a local buyer who can revisit neighborhoods over time.
Understanding how Franklin differs from its neighbors is part of making an informed decision. Franklin and Brentwood share a county but have distinct characters. Franklin and Nashville are geographically related but represent different municipal landscapes, school systems, and property tax environments. Spring Hill, south of Franklin, is a separate municipality that spans two counties.
Commute considerations matter more for out-of-area buyers than they sometimes anticipate. Middle Tennessee traffic patterns, distance from employment centers, and the practical difference between a 20-minute and a 45-minute drive are worth understanding before narrowing to a neighborhood. School zone verification at the property level is essential and cannot be done from a general area name.
Remote buyers working with Bri navigate inspection logistics, video walkthroughs, and closing coordination from out of state. The process is manageable when the preparation steps are in order before the search begins.
Relocation preparation checklist
Planning and Development
Franklin's real estate market is shaped in part by the planning and development context in which it operates. Understanding how the City of Franklin approaches growth, zoning, and infrastructure helps buyers and sellers contextualize what they're seeing in the market.
The City of Franklin maintains comprehensive planning documents guiding land use, zoning, and development patterns. Franklin's planning process distinguishes between areas within city limits, where City of Franklin zoning applies, and areas in unincorporated Williamson County, where county regulations govern. Buyers should verify which jurisdiction governs a specific property.
Williamson County, of which Franklin is the county seat, has its own planning and development context for areas outside incorporated city limits. Properties in unincorporated Williamson County are subject to county rather than city planning authority. Buyers evaluating properties near but outside Franklin's city limits should verify applicable jurisdiction and regulations.
The I-65 corridor is the primary transportation spine for the Franklin area, connecting it to Nashville and points south toward Spring Hill and Columbia. Columbia Pike (US-31) and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway provide additional major routes through and around the city. Understanding how road access shapes commute and development patterns is relevant context for evaluating specific locations.
The Cool Springs area represents one of Williamson County's primary commercial and employment centers. The downtown Franklin area supports local retail, restaurants, and office uses. The I-65 corridor contains significant commercial and mixed-use development. Properties near these employment centers typically reflect different commute dynamics than those further from them.
Franklin's historic downtown is subject to preservation guidelines that affect what changes can be made to structures within the historic district. Buyers considering properties in or near the historic area should understand what those regulations mean for renovation, exterior changes, and redevelopment potential before committing to a purchase.
Franklin has seen a mix of infill development near the historic core and large-scale planned community development further from downtown. These represent distinctly different housing stock, community dynamics, and HOA environments. Understanding how development patterns relate to where a specific property falls helps buyers set appropriate expectations.
Planning information changes
Development plans, infrastructure projects, zoning decisions, and planning timelines can change. Verify current information through the City of Franklin, Williamson County, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and other applicable official sources. This information is provided for educational context and does not constitute planning, zoning, or legal advice.
Due Diligence
Due diligence in a Franklin real estate transaction involves researching the property's public record, jurisdiction, school assignment, zoning, flood status, and any applicable HOA or deed restrictions. These tools support that research.
The Williamson County Property Assessor's office maintains property tax records, ownership history, and assessed value information. This is typically the starting point for researching a Franklin property's public record. The assessor's records are publicly accessible online.
Williamson County GIS tools allow users to view parcel boundaries, ownership information, and mapping data for properties throughout the county. Useful for understanding lot lines, adjacent parcels, and the geographic context of a specific property.
For properties within City of Franklin city limits, the City's Planning and Zoning Department is the source for zoning designation, permitted uses, building permits, and land use information. Properties outside city limits fall under Williamson County jurisdiction rather than city planning authority.
FEMA's flood map service allows users to look up a property's flood zone designation. Properties in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) may require flood insurance as a lender condition. Reviewing flood zone status before making an offer helps avoid surprises during the financing process.
Williamson County Schools serves most of the Franklin area. School zone assignments are made at the property address level, not at the neighborhood level. Buyers for whom school assignment matters should verify the assigned elementary, middle, and high school using the official WCS school zone lookup tool before finalizing a purchase decision.
Properties governed by an HOA are subject to governing documents that include bylaws, CC&Rs, architectural guidelines, fee schedules, and rules. These documents should be requested and reviewed before going under contract. Deed restrictions that run with the land may also exist independent of any formal HOA.
Property verification checklist
Use official sources for all verification. Do not rely on listing descriptions, automated databases, or informal information for school assignment, zoning, or flood zone determination.
In-depth guides, glossary definitions, and answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask at every stage of the process.
Questions buyers and sellers commonly ask, with answers covering the concepts that apply in Franklin and across Middle Tennessee.
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Cassidy
August 2026View on Google“Bri Bond was so helpful and amazing during my home shopping experience. being a first time buyer i was nervous putting so much trust into someone but i couldn't think of anyone better! She took time to show me the ropes of home buying and made sure i never felt lost during the process. I recommend ANYONE to Bri, I know she will take great care of you during the very stressful/exciting process of finding a home.”
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August 2026View on Google“I usually don't do this, but a really good real estate agent in Huntsville/Athens area!!! Showed me lots of good houses and knows exactly which house I am looking for.”
Shelbi Benton
August 2026View on Google“Bri was seriously the best! She was always quick to respond, so helpful, and made the entire home-buying process as stress-free as possible. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Highly recommend Bri to anyone looking to buy or sell!”
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August 2026View on Google“If you are ever in the market for a home, Bri Bond is your girl!!! I highly recommend her. She will treat you with the utmost respect and kindness. She will also make you feel like family. She always calls and texts you back immediately. You never have to wonder if something is done right or wrong. Text her and she will get right on it and answer all your questions. We bought our house a year ago and she is still checking in on us and making sure we are doing well and if we need anything. She is very knowledgeable in her career and the home buying/selling process.”
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