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The Franklin Street approach

Our teams are dedicated to our clients serve as an extension of your team. We work as partners and we’ve built our team internationally to ensure our client’s success. We have experts in all segments of leasing, but more importantly, our people are invested in your success and are people you want to work with. Because we’re full service, Franklin Street can offer seamless solutions for our leasing 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 lifestyle support

We support clients through every phase of the lease process:

Site Selection & Market Analysis
Identify optimal locations using demographic data, traffic patters, and competitive landscape
Guide tenants through strategic moves and growth planning.
Secure favorable terms and manage lease obligations throughout the term.
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 Services 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

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
Franklin Street Student Housing brokers $24.4 million sale of The Depot near University of Wisconsin campus
Franklin Street Student Housing brokers $24.4 million sale of The Depot near University of Wisconsin campus
March 4, 2026
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
March 2, 2026
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
Franklin Street takes significant growth step in South Florida by opening Miami office
March 2, 2026
Franklin Street brokers the sale of Rivergate Mall in Nashville slated for $450 million development
Franklin Street brokers the sale of Rivergate Mall in Nashville slated for $450 million development
February 13, 2026
Franklin Street and Hodges Ward Elliott join forces in major growth move for both firms
Franklin Street and Hodges Ward Elliott join forces in major growth move for both firms
January 12, 2026
Franklin Street helps Bond Street REIT enter Indiana with $27 million in recent acquisitions
Franklin Street helps Bond Street REIT enter Indiana with $27 million in recent acquisitions
December 8, 2025
Franklin Street announces successful sale of 189 acres of vacant land in Bastrop County
Franklin Street announces successful sale of 189 acres of vacant land in Bastrop County
December 2, 2025
Commercial tenants hold balance of power in Austin’s Central Business District
Commercial tenants hold balance of power in Austin’s Central Business District
November 17, 2025
Franklin Street arranges sale of Shoppes at Brantley Hall
Franklin Street arranges sale of Shoppes at Brantley Hall
October 27, 2025
Franklin Street brokers sale of Central Park at East Bay apartments in Pinellas County
Franklin Street brokers sale of Central Park at East Bay apartments in Pinellas County
October 23, 2025