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Tennessee Elite Realty
Agent
5.0 stars
9 Reviews
Markets served
Sevierville, TN
Pigeon Forge, TN
Gatlinburg, TN
Townsend, TN
Dandridge, TN
Kodak, TN
Licenses, Designations or Certificates
TN Real Estate License
About us
We specialize in helping investors buy and sell short-term rental and investment properties throughout the Smoky Mountains, including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. With extensive local market and vacation-rental experience, we help investors look beyond the listing and understand whether a property truly makes sense as an investment. We can help with: * 🏡 **Short-Term Rental (STR) Properties** * 🔨 **New Construction & Pre-Construction** * 🌄 **Land & Development Opportunities** * 🏠 **Residential Properties** * 💰 **Investment & Income-Producing Properties** * 🔑 **Vacation Homes & Second Homes** * 📊 **Rental Projections & Investment Analysis** * 🤝 **Local Lender & Property Management Connections** From identifying strong opportunities to reviewing rental projections, expenses, location, amenities, and potential income, we provide the information investors need to make confident, informed decisions. As local real estate professionals and STR owners ourselves, we understand this market from both sides of the transaction. Our approach is simple: honest advice, clear communication, personalized service, and local knowledge. In the Smoky Mountains, it’s not just about choosing the right property—it’s also about avoiding the wrong one. Karen Cubberley & Shelly Gillum Smoky Mountain STR & Investment Specialists Knowledge • Service • Proven Results
Specialties
Residential
Townhouse/Condo
Primary Residence
Land
Short-term rental
New Construction
Reviews (9)
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5.0 stars
5 days ago
Reviewed by
Jose Rivera
Best realtor in the area. She is an amazing person professionally and personally. I wish all realtors would be as honest and trustworthy as her. Thanks for your help! We will always be grateful for everything you have done for us.
5.0 stars
3 weeks ago
Reviewed by
Arun Jayaseelan
Karen was wonderful to work with! As out-of-state buyers, we really appreciated her in-depth knowledge of the area, prompt responsiveness, and clear, easy communication throughout the process. She made everything feel smooth and stress-free, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Karen!
5.0 stars
3 weeks ago
Reviewed by
harish gvsb
I had a great experience working with Karen to purchase an amazing Airbnb investment property in the Smoky Mountains. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile.
Highly knowledgeable about the local market and short-term rental opportunities was valuable in helping me make an informed decision. The entire process was smooth, and I couldn’t be happier with the property we found.
Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a home or investment property in the Smokies!
5.0 stars
3 weeks ago
Reviewed by
Medha Prabhala
Karen has been a great partner in my search for an investment through.
She is very detailed and highlights what works in a property and areas of improvement in her video walk throughs.
What's better is she does deep research on rental potential and goes beyond to make sure we can make the right decision
5.0 stars
a month ago
Reviewed by
Walt Rountree
Karen was so good to us as our Realtor! She spent countless hours helping us find our perfect location in pigeon Forge, TN. We really felt like we were part of her family during our process. She also was a tremendous help to us after the sale. We had several questions for her after our closing and she was just as available to us as day one. Thank you Karen for taking care of us like family!!!
5.0 stars
5 days ago
Reviewed by
Jose Rivera
Best realtor in the area. She is an amazing person professionally and personally. I wish all realtors would be as honest and trustworthy as her. Thanks for your help! We will always be grateful for everything you have done for us.
5.0 stars
3 weeks ago
Reviewed by
Arun Jayaseelan
Karen was wonderful to work with! As out-of-state buyers, we really appreciated her in-depth knowledge of the area, prompt responsiveness, and clear, easy communication throughout the process. She made everything feel smooth and stress-free, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Karen!
5.0 stars
3 weeks ago
Reviewed by
harish gvsb
I had a great experience working with Karen to purchase an amazing Airbnb investment property in the Smoky Mountains. Very knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile.
Highly knowledgeable about the local market and short-term rental opportunities was valuable in helping me make an informed decision. The entire process was smooth, and I couldn’t be happier with the property we found.
Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a home or investment property in the Smokies!
5.0 stars
3 weeks ago
Reviewed by
Medha Prabhala
Karen has been a great partner in my search for an investment through.
She is very detailed and highlights what works in a property and areas of improvement in her video walk throughs.
What's better is she does deep research on rental potential and goes beyond to make sure we can make the right decision
5.0 stars
a month ago
Reviewed by
Walt Rountree
Karen was so good to us as our Realtor! She spent countless hours helping us find our perfect location in pigeon Forge, TN. We really felt like we were part of her family during our process. She also was a tremendous help to us after the sale. We had several questions for her after our closing and she was just as available to us as day one. Thank you Karen for taking care of us like family!!!
