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The Franklin Street approach

Franklin Street is dedicated to our clients and we serve as your partner. Our teams are built to ensure our clients' success, and are experts in all segments of leasing, but more importantly, we have people you want to work with. Franklin Street offers full service, seamless solutions for our clients.

Leasing for tenants and owners

Landlord services

Landlord services

We position our properties for success through targeted marketing strategy, lease negotiation expertise, and tech-forward tools like virtual tours and drone videos.

Occupier services

Occupier services

Our team guides tenants through strategic site selection, relocation advisory, and lease administration. We align real estate decisions with business goals to maximize operational efficiency.

Asset classes served

Lease lifecycle support

We support clients through every phase of the lease process.

Site selection and market analysis
We identify optimal locations using demographic data, traffic patters, and competitive landscape
We guide tenants through strategic moves and growth planning.
We secure favorable terms and manage lease obligations throughout the term.
We assist with renewals, subleases, and disposition to align with long-term goals.

Experienced leadership

Carrie Smith

Executive Vice President

Carrie Smith leads Franklin Street’s Leasing division, bringing decades of experience in retail leasing and tenant representation. Her client-first approach, extensive experience working with national clients and franchise driven concepts, and comprehensive understanding of the market have helped national and regional brands expand strategically across key markets.

Platform advantage

Franklin Street’s full service platform works to our clients advantage. From management to insurance to capital markets, we have the in-house expertise to support all of your commercial real estate needs.

Data and Technology

Integrated expertise

At Franklin Street, cross-servicing is more than a concept - it’s our competitive advantage. Our integrated platform allows seamless collaboration between our Capital Markets, Insurance, Leasing, and Management teams. This ensures clients receive comprehensive and tailored solutions that create lasting value.

Capital Markets Capital Markets

Capital strategies that move markets

Insurance Services Insurance Services

Commercial real estate experts who specialize in insurance

Leasing Leasing

Creative, nimble, and full service

Management Management

Efficient management services, tailored to your needs

In the news

Franklin Street brokers sale of Extra Space Storage in Vero Beach
Franklin Street brokers sale of Extra Space Storage in Vero Beach
August 12, 2026
Franklin Street national Student Housing team brokers institutional level sale of The Crossing at Sante Fe in Gainesville
Franklin Street national Student Housing team brokers institutional level sale of The Crossing at Sante Fe in Gainesville
August 4, 2026
Franklin Street provides investment sales services, capital advisory, and insurance services for $12.19 million transaction
Franklin Street provides investment sales services, capital advisory, and insurance services for $12.19 million transaction
August 3, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott completes sale of 641-room Atlanta Airport Marriott
Hodges Ward Elliott completes sale of 641-room Atlanta Airport Marriott
July 15, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott brokers sale of Renaissance Indianapolis North
Hodges Ward Elliott brokers sale of Renaissance Indianapolis North
July 15, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott completes multi-year disposition of six-hotel Historic Inns of Savannah portfolio
Hodges Ward Elliott completes multi-year disposition of six-hotel Historic Inns of Savannah portfolio
June 29, 2026
Franklin Street relocates its Nashville office to the L&C Tower
Franklin Street relocates its Nashville office to the L&C Tower
June 24, 2026
Franklin Street invests in Orlando expansion, adds institutional experience
Franklin Street invests in Orlando expansion, adds institutional experience
June 24, 2026
Franklin Street brokers sale of the Reserve on Willow Lake
Franklin Street brokers sale of the Reserve on Willow Lake
June 18, 2026
Franklin Street brokers sale of Harbour Beach Residences to Tavistock Development for $7.15 million
Franklin Street brokers sale of Harbour Beach Residences to Tavistock Development for $7.15 million
June 15, 2026
Beachcomber Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach changes ownership
Beachcomber Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach changes ownership
May 6, 2026
Franklin Street moves into Preston Center to accommodate for future growth
Franklin Street moves into Preston Center to accommodate for future growth
April 23, 2026
Academy Sports set to join Georgia’s largest retail shopping center
Academy Sports set to join Georgia’s largest retail shopping center
April 14, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott sells waterfront hotel in Bradenton
Hodges Ward Elliott sells waterfront hotel in Bradenton
April 7, 2026
Franklin Street facilitates sale of vacant office property for church relocation in Pflugerville
Franklin Street facilitates sale of vacant office property for church relocation in Pflugerville
April 6, 2026
Franklin Street strengthens multifamily institutional services expertise with new managing director hire
Franklin Street strengthens multifamily institutional services expertise with new managing director hire
March 30, 2026
Hodges Ward Elliott represents Ben Mallah in sale of Four Points Westshore
Hodges Ward Elliott represents Ben Mallah in sale of Four Points Westshore
March 25, 2026
Franklin Street brokers sale of Bison Storage for $3.325 million
Franklin Street brokers sale of Bison Storage for $3.325 million
March 18, 2026
Franklin Street brokers $7.6 million sale of Hampton Cove Shops in Huntsville MSA
Franklin Street brokers $7.6 million sale of Hampton Cove Shops in Huntsville MSA
March 12, 2026
Franklin Street brokers $10.15 million off-market sale of Twin Lakes Villas in Oakland Park
Franklin Street brokers $10.15 million off-market sale of Twin Lakes Villas in Oakland Park
March 9, 2026