About Us

Juli has been licensed in real estate since 2001 and has been representing Buyers, Sellers, and Investors for over 23 years in Nashville. She got her start in real estate as a real estate investor. Her team renovated nearly 75 homes for resale in Nashville in the late 1990s. She founded and became the Principal Broker of Sound City Realty in 2016. Juli not only manages residential rental property, she understands the business of strong Tenant relations, tenant retention and property maintenance management. Juli’s background extends from the ground up. She understands how a property is renovated, maintained, and sustained financially. Her goal is simple – to make people feel at home by giving them peace of mind. Whether clients are buying or selling or looking for tenants, Juli brings an expert approach with a human element that rounds off the sharp corners of being a landlord. With Juli as your property manager you will love investing in real estate. With a background in business and art, Juli brings a formidable skill set to the table on behalf of Sound City Realty clients. Alongside her early real estate career while flipping homes she was an Associate Professor of Fine Art at O’More College of Design teaching design fundamentals. Juli also founded and operated her own private art school called "Art Life" that taught fine art lessons to all ages. She also founded a unique special event mobile art business called "Art Moves" out of a vintage 1968 International Metro Mite van prior to founding Sound City Realty. The combination of creative thinking and expert real estate investment experience makes her a unique combination of creative strategy and strong experience in real estate for her clients and customers. 

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Dakota moved to Franklin, Tennessee, 25 years ago, long before Middle Tennessee became what it is today. Those decades of growing up and face-to-face interactions with Middle Tennessee have given Dakota great insight into its real estate opportunities. Utilizing that experience, Dakota has guided seasoned buyers, investors, and first-time homeowners, as well as those establishing second homes and legacy properties. His clientele spans a wide range of professions from medical sales professionals, engineers, authors, attorneys, accountants, retirees, artisans, and even a professional ballerina named Rachel. He did such a good job that the ballerina named Rachel ended up marrying him afterwards. Each of Dakota’s clients, like you, has specific goals. He finds out what is most important and then devotes his energy to making that hope a reality. Beyond traditional residential sales including single-family homes, estates, and homesteading land, Dakota offers full-service property management for investors and what he calls “accidental landlords”: homeowners who’ve experienced significant appreciation and hold interest rates they have no intention of giving up. His approach is intentional and strategic, designed to protect assets, minimize owner effort, and maximize long-term value. Prior to real estate, Dakota pursued a 20-year swimming career that hit its peak in the 2012 USA Olympic trials where he placed 6 th in the finals. While a Tennessean, Dakota traveled to Los Angeles to swim collegiately at the University of Southern California and returned home after graduating. Shortly after graduating, retiring from swimming, and pursuing his real estate career, Dakota took a 6+ month stint traveling solo throughout Africa. There he experienced unforgettable moments such as week long safari trips in the bush, hiking 100+miles on Table Mountain, and sleeping on the ground feet from the Nile River.

Garlan is a Middle Tennessee native and has an insider’s view of the Nashville surrounding areas. She has lived in Franklin for over 20 years where she is deeply involved in the local community. Garlan earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a master’s degree from Tennessee State University where she worked in hospitals as a medical speech pathologist. With a background in healthcare, Garlan has established a commitment to exceptional care. She uses these strengths in communication, strategic decision-making, and attention to detail to better serve her clients. Throughout her career Garlan has always been most passionate about helping people. She combines her experience in property management with a commitment to helping neighbors find their home. Whether you are looking for a first home, selling a long-term property, or renting, Garlan is dedicated to providing tailored service and ensuring you have the facts needed to make informed decisions.

Garlan enjoys gardening and traveling with her husband and three boys. They enjoy hiking and have visited many beautiful state and national parks.