If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Tennessee close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 11,970 real estate agents in Tennessee to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Tennessee — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
10 best real estate agents in Tennessee by total recent sales (June 2026 rankings)
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Gregory Blackall
OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLCNashville, TNRecent sales*395Price range*$157K - $935KTypical price*$353,000HighlightsAbout -
George W Weeks
Team George Weeks Real Estate, LLCNashville, TNHighlightsAbout -
David Huffaker
The Huffaker Group, LLCNashville, TNHighlightsAbout -
Lori Montieth
Keller Williams RealtyChattanooga, TNHighlightsAbout -
Asher Black
Keller Williams RealtyChattanooga, TNHighlightsAbout -
Cristen Bell
Compass RE dba Compass ClarksvilleClarksville, TNHighlightsAbout -
Steven Lee Hensley
VFL real estate, realty executivesKnoxville, TNHighlightsAbout -
James C Wachob
Foundation Property ManagementMemphis, TNHighlightsAbout -
Frank Trimble
Keller Williams RealtyChattanooga, TNHighlightsAbout -
Amanda L Bell
At Home RealtyNashville, TNHighlightsAbout
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Top real estate agents in Nashville, TN
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George W Weeks
Team George Weeks Real Estate, LLC369 local sales -
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David Huffaker
The Huffaker Group, LLC342 local sales -
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Parks Compass153 local sales -
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Brianna Morant
Benchmark Realty, LLC198 local sales -
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Amanda L Bell
At Home Realty187 local sales -
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Tommy Davidson
John Jones Real Estate LLC129 local sales -
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Josh Anderson
The Anderson Group Real Estate Services, LLC172 local sales -
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Troy Charlton
eXp Realty34 local sales - See all real estate agents in Nashville, TN »
Top real estate agents in Memphis, TN
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James C Wachob
Foundation Property Management250 local sales -
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Jonathan L Bunch
Best Real Estate Company, Llc170 local sales -
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Area C Mays
Kaizen Realty94 local sales -
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Jan Jones
Groome & Co.99 local sales -
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Justin B Lance
Keller Williams Realty - MS123 local sales -
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Emmett Baird Realty, LLC109 local sales -
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Scott Carrier
Keller Williams46 local sales -
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Jennifer A Clark
Tiger Realty117 local sales - See all real estate agents in Memphis, TN »
Top real estate agents in Knoxville, TN
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SCH Real Estate, Realty Executives259 local sales -
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Billy Houston
Billy Houston Group, Realty Executives160 local sales -
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Nicholas Nicaud
Keller Williams Realty109 local sales -
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Deborah Hillhobby
The Real Estate Firm, Inc.110 local sales -
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Courtney Mcghee
Keller Williams81 local sales -
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Dwight Price
The Dwight Price Group Realty Executives Associates167 local sales -
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Gage Dople
Wallace112 local sales -
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Traci Lynn Adams
Traci Adams Realty Group36 local sales - See all real estate agents in Knoxville, TN »
Top real estate agents in Chattanooga, TN
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Lori Montieth
Keller Williams Realty337 local sales -
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Asher Black
Keller Williams Realty287 local sales -
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Frank Trimble
Keller Williams Realty216 local sales -
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Nathan Torgerson
Keller Williams Realty147 local sales -
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Charlotte A Mabry
Legacy 234136 local sales -
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Sarah C Ketterer
Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty89 local sales -
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Doug Lawrence
Zach Taylor - Chattanooga122 local sales -
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Wade Trammell
Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty150 local sales - See all real estate agents in Chattanooga, TN »
Top real estate agents in Clarksville, TN
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Cristen Bell
Compass RE dba Compass Clarksville292 local sales -
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Ciera Netherton
Legion Realty190 local sales -
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Steve Nash
Keller Williams Realty164 local sales -
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Desiree Murphy
EVOLVE Real Estate, LLC138 local sales -
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Kyla Trainor
ClarksvilleHomeowner.com114 local sales -
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Kim Weyrauch
Keller Williams Realty Clarksville119 local sales -
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Jaime Wallace
Keller Williams Realty Clarksville185 local sales -
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Kyrstin Frate
Keller Williams Realty Clarksville109 local sales - See all real estate agents in Clarksville, TN »
What to know about top real estate agents in Tennessee
Top Tennessee real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Tennessee.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 12 sales per year (local median)
- Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
- Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
- Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
- High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Tennessee is 99%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Tennessee is 71 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Tennessee often save 5-10% off list price
- Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
- Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Tennessee will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a Tennessee realtor if:
- You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
- You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
- Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
Consider alternatives if:
- You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
- You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
- You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
In Tennessee, the average real estate commission is about 6.05%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.95% and 3.1%, respectively).
- Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
- Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.
Sell with a top agent and save
With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Tennessee.
Finding the right agent means asking the right questions. Bob Hoff, a Nashville real estate agent, offers this advice: "[Ask about the] agent's track record as an individual, professional photography and marketing, and communication." An agent who welcomes these questions is usually someone worth working with.
If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Tennessee alternatives:
- Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
- Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.
- Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
- Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
- FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
Tennessee is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 5.2 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 29,700 homes for sale in TN in the last month. Sellers added 1,630 new listings, and 1,238 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 71 days on the market, and it takes 45 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Tennessee are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. Fewer sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 1,955 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 7% of all homes on the market, compared to the 6.88% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Tennessee ultimately sells for $395,000 – 0.87% less than its original list price.
In February 2026, we asked Bob Hoff, a Nashville real estate agent, for their thoughts on the local real estate market. They said, "[There's] higher inventory and longer days on market — sellers [are] reducing [prices] to sell faster." For buyers, rising inventory and longer market times mean more options and less pressure. For sellers, competitive pricing from day one is essential — homes that sit too long risk further price reductions.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Tennessee
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 22,898,500 data points for 11,970 real estate agents across Tennessee.
Any customer ratings and reviews surfaced on this page are powered by Zillow Group via the Zillow Bridge API. Average ratings, review counts, and individual reviews are sourced directly from Zillow's verified review platform and refreshed regularly. Some reviews may be for team members associated with the agent.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Tennessee.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
- Transaction volume and recent activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
- Speed of sales relative to the local market
- Years of experience and proven track record
- Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.