Meet The Team

Ashley Exum

Ashley Exum

Founder & CEO | Realtor®

A third-generation Realtor® and Franklin native, Ashley has extensive experience helping clients buy, sell, and invest throughout Middle Tennessee. As Founder and CEO of The Keys Collective, she leads the team with a strong knowledge of the local market and a passion for helping families build long-term legacy through real estate.

Brooke Payne

Brooke Payne

Based in the Tri-Cities, Brooke serves buyers and sellers throughout East Tennessee with a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach. With a background in interior design, she brings a creative perspective and an eye for possibility to every client and home.

Realtor® | Interior Designer
Chelsea Smith

Chelsea Smith

A seasoned Realtor® and luxury home builder, Chelsea brings extensive knowledge of the Nashville real estate market alongside firsthand experience in residential construction. Her expertise gives clients a valuable perspective on everything from buying and selling to new construction and building a home from the ground up.

Realtor® | Luxury Home Builder
Christina Pol 
Realtor®

Christina Pol

Originally licensed in Australia, Christina brings international real estate experience to her work in Middle Tennessee. Now based in Franklin, she works with buyers and sellers across the region and brings firsthand insight to clients relocating to Tennessee from both interstate and abroad.

Danielle Abernathy

Danielle Abernathy

Danielle is a Nashville Realtor® with strong knowledge of the city and its surrounding communities, including East Nashville. She works with buyers and sellers across the region and brings a clear understanding of the local market to every transaction.

Realtor®

Kaylea Sites

Kaylea brings together her experience as a Realtor® and interior designer to serve buyers and sellers throughout Middle Tennessee. With a strong understanding of both the local market and interior design, she offers clients valuable insight into a home’s potential, whether they’re searching for the right property or preparing to sell.

Realtor® | Interior Designer
Lauren Walker 
Realtor® | Residential & Commercial

Lauren Walker

Lauren is a Realtor® with experience across residential and commercial real estate and a strong interest in new construction. Her broad knowledge of the industry allows her to serve clients across a range of real estate needs throughout Middle Tennessee.

Previously Sold Homes

  • Brentwood, TN | $1,625,000

    5bd | 4ba | 4,555sqft

    Listing

  • Franklin, TN | $1,169,100

    5bd | 4ba | 3,643sqft

    Listing

  • Franklin, TN | $793,500

    3bd | 3ba | 2,872sqft

    Listing

  • Old Hickory, TN | $725,000

    3bd | 2ba | 2,520sqft

    Listing

  • Franklin, TN | $710,000

    4bd | 3ba | 2,809sqft

    Listing

  • Spring Hill, TN | $600,000

    4bd | 2ba | 2,521sqft

    Listing

  • Nashville, TN | $554,700

    4bd | 3ba | 2,138sqft

    Listing

  • Goodlettsville, TN | $461,700

    4bd | 3ba | 2,128sqft

    Listing

  • Mount Juliet | $444,600

    3bd | 3ba | 2,058sqft

    Listing

  • Antioch, TN | $439,900

    2bd | 4ba | 1,857sqft

    Listing

  • Nashville, TN | $434,200

    3bd | 2ba | 1,702sqft

    Listing

  • Columbia, TN | $413,000

    3bd | 3ba | 2,324sqft

    Listing

  • Nashville, TN | $379,300

    3bd | 4ba | 1,854sqft

    Listing

  • Murfreesboro, TN | $364,600

    3bd | 2ba | 1,563sqft

    Listing

  • Columbia, TN | $323,200

    3bd | 1ba | 1,445sqft

    Listing

  • Lebanon, TN | $319,900

    3bd | 3ba | 1,897sqft

    Listing
All Listings

COMPASS

O: 615.790.3400

138 3rd Ave N
Franklin, TN 37064

Keys Collective is brokered by COMPASS.

Compass is a leading real estate brokerage pairing experienced agents with innovative technology, marketing resources, and a collaborative network. With a focus on providing exceptional service, Compass equips its agents with the tools and support needed to guide buyers and sellers confidently through every stage of their real estate journey.

Client Testimonials

  • "It’s hard to put into words the blessing Ashley has been to our lives! From the very first moment we spoke on the phone, Ashley was very attentive to our needs and desires. She not only helped us find our dream first home but also made us feel so safe in the process. She had our back every step of the way and clearly explained the steps for us as first time buyers. She encouraged and coached us along the way and was one of the best negotiators we’ve every known! She dropped the price down beyond what we could’ve ever expected and saved us thousands of dollars. Ashley has become more than our realtor, she is family. Even after signing the papers and getting the house, she made sure we had everything we needed and even came over to help us hang curtains at our new house! She is no doubt the best agent we’ve ever worked with, and is now forever family."

    Lydia Salameh

  • "The best realtor ever , so nice and helpful, she got really good deal on my house , helped me to find my dream home , very responsive and that’s hard to find the one who always pick up your call right away and help anytime , highly recommended!!!"

    Maria Nady

  • "I chose Ashley as my agent because I know she has the absolute best interest in mind for her clients, she’s not just trying to close a quick deal. She’s a master negotiator and always has a cutting edge strategy no matter the market. I’ve purchased several properties through her now and she’s blown my expectations out of the water and saved me thousands on every deal. She makes home buying a fun, easy, and a very memorable experience. She’s now my agent for life!"

    Sarah Rogers

  • "Ashley, did an amazing job helping us with our home, she is always there when you need her, and was able to negotiate a great deal for us. Thank you for a very smooth transaction."

    Peter

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