Bill Diebenow is a Realtor with Compass in Franklin, Tennessee, and a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist whose record you can check before you call. He holds Tennessee Affiliate Broker license #359184, active on the state's register, and his Zillow and Google ratings are both 5.0. The one large figure that doesn't come from a public record, his career sales volume, is marked as his own.
Who is Bill Diebenow?
Bill Diebenow is a Franklin, Tennessee Realtor® and LeadingRE Relocation Specialist with Compass, helping families and executives relocate to Franklin and Williamson County.
As an Affiliate Broker with Compass Tennessee, he works from the Compass office at 4031 Aspen Grove Drive in Franklin. His Compass profile lists Franklin and Brentwood as his core markets within the greater Nashville area, and he also works in Nashville's Green Hills, Belmont-Hillsboro and 12 South. He represents both buyers and sellers.
He holds the LeadingRE Relocation Specialist (LRS) designation, focuses on executive moves into and out of Middle Tennessee, and works with local businesses and national relocation management companies. He has relocated across the country several times himself and brought his own family to Tennessee about a decade ago.
His Compass profile also lists East Asian Studies and Mandarin Chinese at Beijing University and French language study at the Institute for American Universities in France. Off the job, he sits on the Board of Directors and Development Committee of the Tennessee World Affairs Council.
Bill Diebenow's Zillow sales summary
On November 3, 2026, Bill's Zillow profile showed 34 sold and 1 for sale. The recent sales it lists span Franklin's 37067 ZIP, Thompson's Station, Nolensville, Columbia in Maury County, and Madison in Nashville, at prices from $267,000 to $965,000. Zillow counts five years of experience, which matches his first Tennessee license date of January 15, 2021.
His Zillow reviews split 14 from buyers, 2 from sellers and 2 from clients who bought and sold. That's 16 of 18 reviews involving a purchase, the side a relocating buyer is on.
Areas Bill Diebenow serves in Franklin and Williamson County
Franklin and Brentwood are the core. Zillow lists 22 service areas for him, including Williamson, Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner and Wilson counties, and towns from Spring Hill, Nolensville and Thompson's Station to Hendersonville and Lebanon.
For a buyer relocating here, the useful map is shorter. Start with the Franklin neighborhood guides and the Williamson County town comparison, then add Nashville suburbs only if the commute or budget points there. Each guide shows the typical value and the 2026 tax line for that area.
Bill Diebenow's ratings on Zillow and Google
Bill Diebenow's Zillow and Google ratings, checked at the source
- Zillow: 5.0 from 18 reviews, viewed November 3, 2026.
- Google: 5.0 from 20 reviews on the Bill Diebenow, Realtor profile at the Aspen Grove office, viewed November 3, 2026. Google labels these reviews as not verified.
Figures from Bill Diebenow's own website
His website reports over $26 million in career sales volume and 34 highly rated client reviews. Neither comes from a public record, so treat both as his statement. The 18 Zillow and 20 Google reviews above are the ones you can read yourself.
Bill Diebenow in his own words
On the relocation page of his own website, Bill describes why he works with people who are moving:
“Having relocated cross-country several times, and having brought my own family to Tennessee a decade ago, I deeply understand both the challenges and the excitement that come with a move.”
Bill Diebenow reviews from relocating buyers
The excerpts on this page are verbatim, cut where marked, with names as the reviewers gave them.
Bailey H., who bought in Nashville in May 2026 after relocating from out of state, wrote: “As someone relocating from out of state, there were a lot of moving parts and questions along the way, and Bill consistently made the process feel manageable and stress free.”
Joanne J., buying a townhouse in Franklin's Southall area in September 2024: “Bill made the entire process of buying our first home in the US smooth and stress-free.” A Zillow reviewer who bought in Franklin in June 2024 wrote that they “never once felt like he was trying to help us get to 'yes' on a home purchase more quickly than we were ready.”
G. Alvarado, buyers in Franklin's West Harpeth area in May 2025: “Bill did an amazing job helping us find the right home in a great area of Franklin…” Read every review on Bill's Zillow profile.
Checking Bill Diebenow's license and credentials
The Tennessee Real Estate Commission licenses him. The state's register shows him as Julius "Bill" Diebenow, Affiliate Broker #359184, status Active, expiring January 14, 2027, with original licensure on January 15, 2021. His license is held by Compass Tennessee, LLC, doing business as Compass RE, Real Estate Firm #264416, since April 24, 2024.
How to check Bill Diebenow's license
Open the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's license record for Bill Diebenow, or search the register by name or license number. The record shows the license type, status, expiry date and the firm that holds it. Any Tennessee agent can be checked the same way before you sign a buyer agreement.
The LeadingRE Relocation Specialist designation
LRS is a relocation designation from LeadingRE, and it's listed among Bill's specialties on his Compass profile. Compass also lists him as a listing agent, buyer's agent and consultant, with relocation and property management among his specialties.
Employer relocation moves with Bill Diebenow
A relocation runs on someone else's calendar: a start date, a house-hunting trip of a few days, and often an employer's policy with its own approvals.
Relocation companies Bill Diebenow works with
He works with local businesses and national relocation management companies. If one is handling your move, send the policy with your first message, because it can set which costs are covered, which agents the company will pay and how long you have to buy.
A shortlist from Bill Diebenow before the trip
Ask for a short list of Franklin and Williamson County areas that fit your budget, commute and school system before you fly in, each with its 2026 tax line. Inside or outside the Franklin Special School District can move a typical bill by about $1,546 a year, so that line belongs on the list next to the price.
Video tours with Bill Diebenow
If you can't be in Franklin, he can tour homes with you by video. Under the NAR settlement rules in force since August 17, 2024, a written buyer agreement has to be signed before any tour, in person or virtual, and the fee in it is negotiable.
Offers, negotiation, inspections and closing come after that. The private home search page sets out each step.
Working with Bill Diebenow from out of state
A first conversation goes faster with four things in hand: the employer and start date, any relocation package, the budget, and which tax line and school system you want. If you have those, the first call can end with a shortlist.
A call or a video meeting can come first, while you're still in your current home. The ways to reach Bill are on the contact page, and the Franklin relocation guide covers prices, taxes and towns if you want to read first. For the new-resident steps after you buy, use the new-resident checklist for Tennessee.
Common questions
Who is Bill Diebenow?
Bill Diebenow is a Franklin, Tennessee Realtor® and LeadingRE Relocation Specialist with Compass, helping families and executives relocate to Franklin and Williamson County. He's an Affiliate Broker with Compass Tennessee, based at the Compass office at 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 400, Franklin, TN 37067, and can be reached on (615) 337-3660.
Is Bill Diebenow a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee?
Yes. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance register lists Julius "Bill" Diebenow as Affiliate Broker #359184, status Active, expiring January 14, 2027. He was first licensed on January 15, 2021, and the license is held by Compass Tennessee, LLC, Real Estate Firm #264416. You can open the record on the state's verify.tn.gov search.
What brokerage is Bill Diebenow with?
He's with Compass. The state register shows his license held by Compass Tennessee, LLC, doing business as Compass RE, Real Estate Firm #264416, since April 24, 2024. He works from the Compass office at 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 400, in Franklin, and the office line is (615) 475-5616.
What is a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist (LRS)?
LRS is a relocation designation awarded through LeadingRE, the relocation and referral network. He holds it, and his Compass profile lists it among his specialties. He also works with local businesses and national relocation management companies, which matters if your employer is paying for the move: send the policy with your first message.
What areas does Bill Diebenow serve?
His core markets are Franklin and Brentwood, according to his Compass profile, and he also works in Nashville's Green Hills, Belmont-Hillsboro and 12 South. Zillow lists 22 service areas for him across Williamson, Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner and Wilson counties, including Spring Hill, Nolensville and Thompson's Station.
Does Bill Diebenow work with employer relocation companies?
Yes. He works with local businesses and national relocation management companies, and he's a LeadingRE Relocation Specialist. If your employer has given you a relocation policy, send it with your first message: it can set the length of your house-hunting trip, the costs covered and the deadlines you're working to.
How do I check a Tennessee real estate agent's license?
Use the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's verify.tn.gov license search. Enter the agent's name or license number, and the record shows license type, status, expiry date and the firm that holds the license. For Bill Diebenow, that's Affiliate Broker #359184, Active, with Compass Tennessee, LLC.
Sources (7)
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: license record, Julius "Bill" Diebenow #359184
- Compass: Bill Diebenow agent profile
- Google Business Profile: Bill Diebenow, Realtor
- Zillow: Bill Diebenow profile, reviews and sales
- Bill Diebenow: relocation page (quote)
- NAR: Settlement FAQs (October 29, 2024)
- Williamson County, TN: 2026 Property Tax Rates and Calculator