Proven experience since 1979
Frank F. Baugh, Consultant, Realtor, and Auctioneer, #2435 ADARO Realty
Proven experience since 1979
Experienced in Real Estate, Online Sales, and Auctions, sinc
EXPERIENCE DOES COUNT!
I’m a Franklin native—what some folks around here call a “Unicorn”—with roots in Williamson County going back to the 1830s. I started in real estate right out of my education Battle Ground Academy, graduating in 1975, then Ole Miss in 1979, and over the years I’ve worked in title, banking, mortgage lending, appraisal, auctioneering, and complex real estate transactions. That broad experience gives me a steady hand and a clear eye for the details that protect both buyers and sellers.
After college, I began with Williamson County Title and Escrow, then moved into banking at Williamson County Bank, where I worked in collections, loan servicing, chattel insurance, and later as a first and second mortgage loan officer. I also served with the U.S. Small Business Administration in loan servicing, collections, appraisal, and liquidation. Along the way, I earned my real estate and auctioneer licenses and became certified in real and chattel appraisal.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on everything from private sales and auctions to large public transactions. I spent 18 years with Clive Anderson Realty & Auction in Nashville, then 10 years with the State of Tennessee, where I handled complex, multi-million-dollar projects involving title, surveys, review appraisal, myriad issues, and complicated land matters most real estate professionals may never see. One of the more memorable projects was the successful sale of Brushy Mountain State Prison using a hybrid online sales method that helped maximize value and reduce expense to the taxpayers.
These days, there are plenty of people with a real estate license. Many are friends, neighbors, and family.
What matters is experience, judgment, and the willingness to tell the truth—even when it’s not the easiest thing to say. My job is to spot problems early, explain things plainly, and help people avoid costly mistakes before they become bigger ones.
I believe buyers and sellers both deserve straight answers, fair dealing, and someone who will look out for their best interests. That’s how I’ve always done business, and it’s how I still do it today.
I also provide researched chattel appraisals for estates, insurance valuations, liquidations, business inventory sales, divorces, and other personal property needs.
If you want an experienced professional who will be honest with you—to a fault, some might say—plainspoken in the right moments, and steady when things get complicated, I’d be honored to help. I’ll work to protect your interests, simplify the process, and tell you the truth every step of the way.