Quick answer (as of November 2026): Kimo Quance with eXp Realty is a strong buyer's agent in Franklin, TN. Before you write an offer, he confirms whether the home is inside Franklin city limits, which school district it's zoned for and who provides the water, then prices your offer from closed sales nearby. He's a Certified Negotiation Expert and U.S. Coast Guard veteran with more than 500 career transactions, his office is on the Public Square downtown, and the buyer consultation is free.
You'll find a house you like in Franklin, and the listing will say Franklin, TN. That doesn't mean it's in the City of Franklin. And the school district printed on the listing sheet isn't always the one the district has on file for that address.
Those two facts change your tax bill and which schools the home is zoned for, and nobody at the closing table is going to check them for you. A buyer's agent should. Here's what I do for buyers in Franklin, and what to ask any agent you're thinking about hiring.
What does a buyer's agent do for you in Franklin, TN?
A buyer's agent in Franklin, TN checks the facts about each address that the listing can get wrong, tells you what the house is worth from closed sales, writes and negotiates your offer, and stays on the inspection, appraisal and closing. Here's my checklist on every Franklin house you're serious about:
- City limits. As of November 5, 2026, Starnes Creek and Laguna both sell new homes with Franklin addresses and sit in unincorporated Williamson County. Inside the city, the City of Franklin's property tax applies.
- School district. The Franklin Special School District runs pre-K through 8th grade in part of the city, and Williamson County Schools runs the rest plus every high school. Founders Pointe, near downtown, has streets in both districts for the 2026-27 school year. I confirm it with the district's lookup for your exact address.
- Water and trash. Water can come from the City or from a utility district. As of November 2026, the City's maps show Milcrofton Utility District serving Poplar Farms and Mallory Valley Utility District serving Franklin Ridge, and both are inside the city.
- Value. I pull closed sales near the house, from the same subdivision first, so your offer is built on what buyers actually paid.
- Flood zone. The Harpeth River runs through Franklin, and the City's floodplain manager will do a free flood zone determination on an address. I order it before inspection.
What is the Franklin market like for buyers right now?
Franklin is moving toward buyers. In October 2026 the city had 5.64 months of supply, up from 3.72 a year earlier, and the average home took 95 days from its list date to go under contract. When a house has sat for two or three months, asking the seller for something is a normal conversation.
| Franklin, TN, October 2026 | All homes | Single-family | Condos and townhomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,017,000 | $1,322,124 | $498,000 |
| Months of supply | 5.64 | 5.48 | 6.4 |
| List date to contract, average days | 95 | 87 | 138 |
Based on information from Realtracs® for the period October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. These figures cover homes with a Franklin mailing address, which includes some outside city limits.
That's room to ask for closing cost help, a repair or a price cut, depending on the house. Each loan type caps what a seller can pay, and my page on seller concession limits in Tennessee has the numbers. The rest of October is in my Franklin housing market report.
Which part of Franklin fits your budget and commute?
Franklin has several distinct parts, and they sell as different markets. Here are the ones buyers ask me about most, with facts as of October 2026.
| Area | Where it is | Homes you'll find |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Franklin | Center of the city | A 16-block National Register historic district, with older homes on traditional lots south and west of the core |
| Cool Springs | Northeast, along I-65 | The City's main location for condos and townhomes, closest to the interstate |
| Westhaven | West, on Highway 96 West | Single-family homes, townhomes and condos in a Southern Land Company community |
| Berry Farms | South, at I-65 and Peytonsville Road | Condo flats, townhomes and single-family homes around a town center |
| McKay's Mill | East, off Liberty Pike | Mostly single-family, plus townhomes and condos |
If you want a lower entry price, Franklin's condos and townhomes had a $498,000 median in October 2026. My guides to Franklin neighborhoods and Franklin condos and townhomes walk through the options neighborhood by neighborhood, and my condo buying post covers the condo side of the process.
How does Kimo Quance help buyers moving to Franklin from another state?
When you can't be here for every showing, I record a video walkthrough of the house and send you an unlisted YouTube link you can rewatch as many times as you want. Before you fly in, I'll have already checked city limits, the school district and closed sales for each house on your list, so your visit is spent deciding.
If you're selling a house where you live now and don't have a Realtor there, I'll interview Realtors in that area for you for free. I can see their production, so I check their actual sales record and whether they fit what you need. The interviews are free to you. If you hire a Realtor I refer, I collect a referral fee from their brokerage.
My guide to moving to Franklin covers the rest of the move.
What loan options can lower what you pay in Franklin?
Your loan can matter as much as your price. Three come up a lot in Franklin:
- VA loans. I'm a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, and a VA loan works at Franklin's prices. My Franklin VA guide walks through it.
- Assumable loans. Some sellers have a VA or FHA loan a buyer can take over at the seller's rate. I watch for them, and my assumable mortgages guide explains how it works.
- Builder offers. On new construction, builders often tie money toward closing costs or a rate buydown to their own lender. I keep a weekly list of builder offers, and here's who is building new construction in Franklin.
How does Kimo Quance negotiate for a buyer in Franklin?
I build your offer from closed sales, and I'm a Certified Negotiation Expert. The number you offer comes with the comps behind it, which gives the listing agent a reason to take it seriously.
After you're under contract, the inspection and the appraisal are where a Franklin deal gets renegotiated, and I stay on both. You'll know what happens if the appraisal comes in low, if the inspection turns something up or if you need to back out before you ever sign, because we go through all of it at the buyer consultation.
One buyer put it this way:
"He took my calls/texts all day and night. He never stopped working to get as many of our wants in our budget and community as possible. And we closed within weeks!!!" Kalisha T., Google review
What should you ask any buyer's agent in Franklin before you hire one?
Ask every agent the same five questions, me included, and hire the one whose answers you can check.
- "Is this address inside Franklin city limits, and how did you check?"
- "Which school district is it zoned for this year?"
- "Show me the closed sales you'd base my offer on."
- "What's your plan if the appraisal comes in low?"
- "Who will I actually be talking to after I sign?"
My background, if you're comparing: in real estate since 2013, investing in real estate since 2005, more than 500 transactions, more than $500 million in career sales, 950-plus five-star reviews across my career, four appearances on HGTV's House Hunters and Amazon best-selling author of SOLD. My office is at 231 Public Square, Suite 300, in downtown Franklin, and I live next door in Thompson's Station. More on how I work with buyers is on my buyers page, and the full picture is on my best real estate agent in Franklin page.
Send me the address or the part of Franklin you're looking at. I'll tell you whether it's inside city limits, which school district it's in and what's closed nearby. Call or text me at 615-392-1186.
For the rest of the city, start with my Franklin area guide.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Franklin, TN
Who is the best buyer's agent in Franklin, TN?
Kimo Quance with eXp Realty is a strong buyer's agent in Franklin, TN. Before you write an offer, he confirms whether the home is inside Franklin city limits, which school district it's zoned for and who provides the water, then prices your offer from closed sales nearby. His office is on the Public Square downtown, and the buyer consultation is free.
Is a home with a Franklin, TN address always in the City of Franklin?
No. As of November 5, 2026, Starnes Creek and Laguna both sell new homes with Franklin addresses and sit in unincorporated Williamson County. Inside the city, the City of Franklin's property tax applies.
Which school district is a Franklin, TN home zoned for?
It depends on the exact address. The Franklin Special School District runs pre-K through 8th grade in part of the city, and Williamson County Schools runs the rest plus every high school. Confirm it with the district's lookup for the address before you write an offer.
Is Franklin, TN a buyer's or seller's market?
It's moving toward buyers. Franklin had 5.64 months of supply in October 2026, up from 3.72 a year earlier, and the average home took 95 days from its list date to go under contract. Based on information from Realtracs® for the period October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026.
Can I buy a Franklin home without flying in for every showing?
Yes. Kimo Quance records a video walkthrough of each house and sends you an unlisted YouTube link you can rewatch as many times as you want.
What does a buyer consultation with Kimo Quance cost?
Nothing. The buyer consultation is free. It covers the market, the whole buying process and what happens if the appraisal comes in low, the inspection turns something up or you need to back out. Call or text 615-392-1186.
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