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Dean & Jay Nelson Real Estate Team is a full-service residential real estate team brokered by eXp Realty, based in Franklin, Tennessee, and serving Franklin, Brentwood and the greater Nashville market.
With more than 1,450 career homes sold and over 25 years of combined experience, the team is consistently recognized among the best Realtors in the area, providing buyers, sellers and relocating clients with expert guidance built on relationship, education and dedication.
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Yes. Franklin consistently ranks among the most desirable communities in Middle Tennessee, with home prices typically higher than many Nashville neighborhoods due to strong schools, luxury communities, larger homesites, and steady relocation demand.
Many buyers move to Franklin for its highly rated schools, historic downtown, upscale neighborhoods, and convenient access to Nashville — all while maintaining a quieter suburban lifestyle. Tennessee's lack of a state income tax is another draw for relocating professionals and retirees.
Popular family neighborhoods include Westhaven, Fieldstone Farms, Sullivan Farms, and areas near downtown Franklin. Buyers seeking larger lots and more privacy often explore Leiper's Fork and luxury communities nearby.
Luxury buyers are often drawn to Franklin for its gated communities, custom homes, scenic surroundings, larger properties, and more private residential atmosphere. Franklin also offers proximity to Nashville's dining, entertainment, and business centers without sacrificing the privacy and space that luxury buyers prioritize.
Well-priced homes in desirable Franklin neighborhoods often receive multiple offers within days, especially near downtown Franklin, top-rated schools, and established luxury communities. Buyers relocating from higher-cost markets sometimes underestimate how quickly inventory moves here.
Franklin continues to see strong housing demand driven by population growth, relocation trends, highly rated schools, and limited inventory in certain neighborhoods.
The Franklin market includes historic homes, townhomes, newer developments, golf course properties, luxury estates, gated communities, and homes with acreage.
The Dean & Jay Nelson Real Estate Team works with buyers and sellers throughout Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville, Hendersonville, Mount Juliet, and Spring Hill. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a property, or relocating from out of state, the team provides hands-on guidance from consultation through closing.
A team based in Franklin knows the pricing, neighborhoods, school zones, and market patterns that out-of-area agents often miss. Dean & Jay Nelson Real Estate Team has been helping buyers and sellers in Franklin for over 25 years with hands-on guidance from first conversation to closing.