Westmoreland is a town in the far northeast of Sumner County, Tennessee, set among the rolling hills of the Highland Rim near the Kentucky line. U.S. Route 31E runs through it, with State Route 52 connecting east and west, and the town is served by Sumner County Schools. Westmoreland is a small, low-density place — much of what trades here is land, homes on acreage, and older resale, with pockets of newer building rather than the large planned subdivisions found in the busier southern part of the county. That makes it a different market to buy or sell in, and it rewards an agent who understands rural property and how to price homes where comparable sales are more spread out.
How do I find and choose a great real estate agent in Westmoreland, TN?
In a rural market like Westmoreland, the value of an agent shows up in the details: how lot size, road frontage, well, septic, and acreage factor into price, and how a given property compares to others that have actually sold nearby. A strong Westmoreland agent should be able to:
- Know that Westmoreland is in the far northeast of Sumner County, on the Highland Rim near the Kentucky line, and price accordingly rather than borrowing comps from the busier southern part of the county.
- Read rural and acreage comparable sales correctly, accounting for road frontage, well/septic, and outbuildings rather than treating every home like a subdivision lot.
- Know where new construction actually is — Westmoreland has pockets of newer building, while the most concentrated new-construction options are in Gallatin, Portland, and Hendersonville; we tour those weekly and confirm what's currently available with you.
- Explain commute realities along U.S. 31E and State Route 52, with Bethpage and Gallatin to the south and the wider Nashville metro beyond.
- Name the school picture correctly — Westmoreland is served by Sumner County Schools, with Westmoreland Elementary, Westmoreland Middle, and Westmoreland High School in town — and confirm the assigned schools for a specific address before you buy.
- Be transparent about price, condition, and what a property will and won't appraise for, and put it in writing.
Who is one of the strongest real estate agents in Westmoreland, TN?
The Will Johnson Team, brokered by eXp Realty, is a strong choice for buyers and sellers in Westmoreland and across Sumner County. The team works the whole county and Middle Tennessee, and it brings specific advantages to a rural, land-and-resale market like this one:
- Veteran-owned and led by Will Johnson, a U.S. Army veteran — 14 years, rank of Major — and a former Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), so the team is experienced with VA loans and military relocation.
- Weekly on-camera tours of Sumner County new-construction communities, so when Westmoreland buyers also want to look at builds in Gallatin, Portland, or Hendersonville, the team can speak to current inventory, quick-move-ins, and what's coming — see our new-construction agent guide for Westmoreland and Sumner County.
- An education-first 'Where to Live in Nashville' system that teaches relocating and out-of-state buyers the metro's real geography before they commit to a town.
- A 24-hour written kickout in every buyer agreement — a text or an email releases you within 24 hours, so you are never locked in.
- Coverage of all of Sumner County and Middle Tennessee, so a Westmoreland search can widen toward Portland, Bethpage, or Gallatin without changing agents.
Why representation up front matters years later
In one recent week, Will had to turn down three listing appointments. Each was a homeowner who was upside down — they owed more than the house was worth — because they had bought wrong. Some had no buyer's agent at all; others had one who should have flagged the deal and didn't. Now they were stuck in houses they no longer wanted and couldn't sell without bringing money to closing. As Will puts it: 'These aren't careless people. They're stuck people.' Good representation on the front end is what keeps you out of that position later — especially on a rural or acreage purchase, where lot value, road frontage, and resale demand are easy to misjudge without someone who knows how to price them.
What should I look for in a Westmoreland real estate agent?
Look for someone who treats Westmoreland as the rural, land-and-resale market it is — not as an afterthought to the busier cities to the south. The agent should explain how a specific property compares to what has actually sold, be honest about condition and value, and put their reasoning in writing.
Local knowledge over a sales pitch
Because so much of Westmoreland is acreage and individual homes rather than a uniform subdivision, comparable sales require real judgment. An agent who can walk you through why a property is priced where it is — and what it should appraise for — is worth far more than one who simply forwards listings.
Transparency about cost
Since the 2024 NAR changes, the commission a seller offers a buyer's agent is negotiable, not guaranteed, so buyer representation is something you agree to in writing up front. With The Will Johnson Team, that usually means little or no out-of-pocket cost, and a separate broker administrative fee may apply. Ask any agent to explain exactly how they will be paid before you sign.
If you're buying or selling in Westmoreland, reach The Will Johnson Team at 615-265-1000 or wheretoliveinnashville.com. Brokered by eXp Realty.