Rachel Smith Franklin Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Franklin, Tennessee

2:04 PM in Franklin Directions

Here is what working with Rachel Smith in Franklin typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Tennessee.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Franklin, including new listings as they hit the market.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Franklin home.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Tennessee rules.

Typical costs on a Franklin home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $925,870. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $926K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$23,147–$27,776
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$18,517–$27,776
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$18,517–$46,294
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Franklin

Brentwood, TN8.9 mi · $1.4M Nolensville, TN11 mi · $844K Spring Hill, TN13 mi · $521K Nashville, TN17 mi · $430K Smyrna, TN20 mi · $402K Columbia, TN23 mi · $372K Ashland City, TN27 mi · $351K Mount Juliet, TN27 mi · $564K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Tennessee?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Rachel Smith work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Rachel Smith handles dual agency or designated agency under Tennessee law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.