Which Realtor in Franklin, TN Knows New Construction Best?

Quick answer (as of November 2026): Kimo Quance with eXp Realty is a strong choice for new construction in Franklin, TN. He reads the builder's purchase contract with you before you sign, checks city limits, the school district and the water provider for your exact lot, and keeps a weekly list of what builders are offering. As of November 5, 2026, seven communities inside Franklin city limits have new homes for sale on the builders' own websites, from $732,410 at Poplar Farms to more than $2 million. His office is on the Public Square downtown.

You walk into a model home in Franklin. It's beautiful, the sales consultant is friendly, and there's a contract on the table with an incentive that ends this month.

That consultant works for the builder. The contract is the builder's own form, and the incentive usually only works if you use the builder's lender. It can still be a good deal, and you'll want somebody on your side of the table who reads builder contracts and knows what the other builders are offering this week.

What should a new construction Realtor do for you in Franklin, TN?

A new construction Realtor in Franklin, TN should read the builder's contract with you, compare the builder's price and offer against other builders and resale homes nearby, and check the facts about your exact lot that the sales office won't. Here's what I do on every new build:

1. Read the builder's purchase contract with you before you sign it, including the deposit, the timeline and what happens if the build runs late.
2. Put this builder's price and offer next to other builders and next to resale homes at the same price, on the same side of town.
3. Check whether the lot is inside Franklin city limits, which school district it's zoned for and which utility provides the water.
4. Price the builder's lender both ways, with the incentive and with an outside lender, so you know which one actually costs you less.
5. Get an independent inspection, even on a brand new house, before drywall where the builder allows it and again before closing.

Who is building new homes in Franklin, TN right now?

As of November 5, 2026, seven communities inside Franklin city limits have new homes for sale on the builders' own websites: Poplar Farms, Westhaven, SouthVale, Reese, Franklin Ridge, Colletta and Monticello. Published prices start at $732,410 for a Meritage home at Poplar Farms and pass $2 million at Colletta, Westhaven and Monticello.

Prices, home sizes and what's coming next are on my new construction in Franklin page, and the whole region is on my new construction page.

Which "Franklin" new construction isn't in Franklin city limits?

Three communities selling new homes with a Franklin mailing address sit outside Franklin city limits as of November 5, 2026, per the US Census geocoder and the City of Franklin's city limits map. Starnes Creek by Drees Homes and Laguna by Turnberry Homes are in unincorporated Williamson County, and McClain by Celebration Homes is inside the Town of Thompson's Station.

It matters for your tax bill. A home inside Franklin city limits pays the City of Franklin's 2026 rate of $0.296 per $100 of assessed value on top of the county rate, and a home in unincorporated Williamson County doesn't. I confirm the tax district for the exact lot before you budget.

Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.

How do builder incentives work in Franklin?

Most Franklin builder incentives are tied to the builder's own lender and to a contract deadline a few weeks out, and the amount varies by community and plan. Some go toward options and upgrades, some toward closing costs or a rate buydown.

Before you take one, run the numbers both ways. If a builder offers to pay for a rate buydown, my buydown calculator shows what the same money would do as a price cut. I keep a running list of builder promotions, updated every week, so the deals you compare are this month's. Here are this week's builder offers.

Rates, APRs, buydowns and builder incentives on this page are published by the builder or lender named, were read on the date shown, and can change or end without notice. They are not an offer of credit from me or eXp Realty, and I am a licensed Realtor (TREC 369038), not a mortgage lender. Confirm the current terms, APR, eligibility and any lender requirement in writing with the builder or lender before you rely on them.

Do you need your own agent to buy new construction in Franklin?

You don't have to have one. The sales consultant in the model home works for the builder, though, and the purchase contract is the builder's own form. Each builder has its own rule for registering a buyer's agent, and many want the agent with you on your first visit, so bring yours to the first model and ask for the policy in writing.

If you're moving from another state, I'll record a video walkthrough of the model or the quick move-in home and send you an unlisted YouTube link you can rewatch as many times as you want.

Should you buy new or resale in Franklin?

It depends on your budget, your timeline and how much finishing work you want to take on. A builder's "from" price can sit well under Franklin's resale median: Meritage's Poplar Farms homes start at $732,410, and the median single-family sale in Franklin was $1,322,124 in October 2026.

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.

I'll put two or three new builds and two or three resale homes side by side for you, at the same price.

What should you ask any Realtor about new construction in Franklin?

Ask these four questions, me included, and pick the one whose answers you can check.

1. "What are the builders near me offering this month, and which offers need the builder's lender?"
2. "Is this lot inside Franklin city limits, and who provides the water?"
3. "Will you read the builder's contract with me before I sign?"
4. "What does a comparable resale home cost on the same side of town?"

My background, for comparison: in real estate since 2013 and investing in real estate since 2005, more than 500 transactions, more than $500 million in career sales, a Certified Negotiation Expert and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. 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.

Before you visit a single model, send me the communities on your list. I'll check the city line, the school district and the water for each one and tell you what the builders are offering this week. Call or text me at 615-392-1186.

For the rest of the city, start with my Franklin area guide.

Frequently asked questions about new construction in Franklin, TN

Which Realtor in Franklin, TN knows new construction best?

Kimo Quance with eXp Realty is a strong choice for new construction in Franklin, TN. He reads the builder's purchase contract with you before you sign, checks city limits, the school district and the water provider for your exact lot, and keeps a weekly list of what builders are offering. His office is on the Public Square downtown.

Is there new construction in Franklin, TN?

Yes. As of November 5, 2026, seven communities inside Franklin city limits have new homes for sale on the builders' own websites: Poplar Farms, Westhaven, SouthVale, Reese, Franklin Ridge, Colletta and Monticello.

Is Starnes Creek in Franklin city limits?

No. Starnes Creek by Drees Homes has a Franklin mailing address, but it sits in unincorporated Williamson County, per the US Census geocoder and the City of Franklin's city limits map, as of November 5, 2026. Laguna by Turnberry Homes is the same.

Do I need my own agent to buy a new home in Franklin?

You don't have to have one. The sales consultant in the model home works for the builder, though, and the purchase contract is the builder's own form. Bring your agent to the first model and ask for the builder's registration policy in writing.

Are builder incentives in Franklin worth it?

Sometimes. Most are tied to the builder's own lender and a contract deadline, so price the loan both ways, with the incentive and with an outside lender, and see which one costs you less.