Franklins of Bham - LAH Sotheby's International Realty

Franklins of Bham - LAH Sotheby's International Realty Two Realtors, one mission.

Chad & Macey Franklin of LAH Sotheby’s International Realty—providing equal, elevated service for every client across the greater Birmingham area.

08/31/2026

Most people don’t call us because they’re ready.

They call us because they’re trying to figure out how to GET ready.

Maybe you’re wondering what your current home could sell for.
What you could comfortably afford next.
Whether you should sell first or buy first.
Which Birmingham neighborhood makes sense for your next season.
Or whether moving is even the right decision right now.

Those are conversations we’d rather have months before you need a sign in the yard or want to write an offer.

Because buying or selling a home usually isn’t one big decision. It’s a series of smaller ones—and having a plan early gives you more options when the time comes.

So if “maybe we should move…” keeps coming up at your house, you’re not too early to talk to us.

You don’t need a timeline.
You don’t need to know where you’re going.
You definitely don’t need to have it all figured out.

You just need a place to start.

— Chad & Macey
Franklins of Bham Real Estate Team
LAH Sotheby’s International Realty

📍 Helping buyers and sellers throughout Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook + surrounding Central Alabama communities.

These pictures might look like a few fun days in Chicago—but there’s a bigger reason we make trips like this.Sometimes o...
08/28/2026

These pictures might look like a few fun days in Chicago—but there’s a bigger reason we make trips like this.

Sometimes our clients’ next move isn’t across Birmingham. It’s across the state, across the country, or even across the world.

We’ve helped people move to Birmingham, and we’ve had clients we love whose next chapter has taken them somewhere else.

When that happens, we don’t want to search a directory, send you a name, and hope for the best.

We want to know someone.

Someone we’ve talked to. Spent time with. Learned how they do business. Someone we would feel comfortable trusting with one of our own clients.

Think of it like a trusted doctor referring you to a specialist. There’s a big difference between finding someone online and having someone you already trust say, “I know exactly who you should call.”

That’s why we go.

That’s why we build these relationships.

And that’s one of the biggest advantages of being part of a global real estate network while still being deeply rooted right here in Birmingham, Alabama.

So if life takes you somewhere we don’t personally sell real estate?

We know someone. Let us make the connection.

Local Expertise. Global Connections.

Franklins of Bham
LAH Sotheby’s International Realty

Sometimes our clients’ next move isn’t across Birmingham. It’s across the state, across the country, or even across the world.

ometimes our clients’ next move isn’t across Birmingham. It’s across the state, across the country, or even across the world.

We want to know someone.

Someone we’ve talked to. Spent time with. Learned how they do business. Someone we would feel comfortable trusting with one of our own clients.

We know someone. Let us make the connection.

Local Expertise. Global Connections

08/26/2026

Buying a home in the Birmingham, Alabama area might feel like a someday goal… Until someday starts getting closer.

One of the biggest things we tell our homebuyers is, you don’t have to have it all figured out before you start. That’s what we’re here for.

How much do I need to save? What can I actually afford? Which Birmingham neighborhood fits my lifestyle? What does the homebuying process even look like?

Desert questions you’re supposed to have and not know the answers to.

If buying a home in the Birmingham area somewhere on your 2026 or 2027 radar starting the conversation early can give you time to make a plan without the pressure of being ready to buy tomorrow.

Eventually, all that saving planning and waiting turned into boxes sitting in your new home! We’re here to help you as a first time homebuyer or next time homebuyer.

07/21/2026

The hardest part of buying your first home isn’t moving.

It’s wondering if you’ll ever get there.

Saving feels slow.
Home prices feel intimidating.
Everyone else seems like they’re already ahead.

Then one day, you’re standing in your own living room surrounded by boxes, and you realize every bit of the waiting was worth it.

If buying your first home in Birmingham feels out of reach right now, don’t count yourself out. You might be closer than you think.

Save this for the day you’re unpacking your own boxes.

06/19/2026

Excuse me, do you work here?

Technically… yes.

But we’re also huge fans.

Fans of Birmingham.
Fans of great homes.
Fans of helping families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions.
Fans of seeing the SOLD sign go up after weeks (or months) of hard work.

So yes, we work here.

But after all these years, we’re still genuinely excited about what we get to do every day.

And honestly, that’s probably our favorite part.

06/16/2026

Everyone asks us this…

“How’s the market?”

If you’re waiting to hear that everything has come to a stop, that’s simply not what we’re seeing.

Over the last two months alone, we’ve helped close 11 transactions, we’re actively working with 5 buyers, and we’re currently preparing and marketing 2 listings.

Is the market different than it was a few years ago? Absolutely.

But homes are still selling. Buyers are still buying. Families are still making moves.

The key isn’t trying to time the market perfectly. It’s understanding the opportunities that exist in the market we’re in today.

Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just curious about your options, we’re always happy to share what we’re seeing here in Birmingham.

What questions do you have about today’s market?

06/08/2026

Real Estate is a Team Sport.
It takes great clients who trust our guidance to win a home in a multioffer market. And those results have been
putting to work lately!

Our clients have been making moves. We have had some big wins in a competitive Birmingham market.

06/06/2026

The real flex is staying steady when things get a little bumpy.

Experience speaks without words—
We’ve learned that not every problem needs panic.
Not every delay needs frustration.
And not every bump in the road deserves a reaction.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is keep moving forward, one sip at a time.

06/04/2026

HOAs can be one of the most debated topics amount our buyers.

Are there bad HOAs? Absolutely.

Are there neighborhoods where an HOA helps maintain common areas, community amenities, and a consistent appearance throughout the neighborhood? Absolutely.

Like most things in real estate, it’s not one-size-fits-all.

When helping buyers, we always focus on finding the right fit for their lifestyle—not just the right house.

What are your thoughts on HOAs? Love them, hate them, or somewhere in between?

03/18/2026

Repeat after me.
My first home will fund my dream home.

Did you know that average homeowners own from 2 to 4 homes until they achieve what they consider their “dream home”?

Every residential investment leads to the next and the future. You’ve got this, and we are here to help you in Birmingham Alabama and all of our surrounding cities. We can help you an achieve your real estate and home investing goals!

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1969 Braddock Drive
Hoover, AL
35226

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