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Ryan & Sarah McKinney of KW Johnson City

Agent
5.0 stars
45 Reviews

Markets served


Rogersville, TN
Greeneville, TN
Telford, TN
Limestone, TN
Mount Carmel, TN
Watauga, TN
Church Hill, TN
Blountville, TN
Bluff City, TN
Mountain City, TN
Butler, TN
Unicoi, TN
Erwin, TN
Elizabethton, TN
Piney Flats, TN
Gray, TN
Jonesborough, TN
Bristol, TN
Kingsport, TN
Johnson City, TN

Licenses, Designations or Certificates


SRS (Seller Representative Specialist)
MRP (Military Relocation Professional)
Licensed in TN

About us


Represented clients in flip properties, a commercial parking lot, a hotel turned into a 40-unit rental property, a medical office condo, an optometrist building, potential RV-sites, single family homes that are used for STR, MTR, or LTR, land to be used for construction of multi-family properties, duplex/tri-plex/quadplex buildings, land to be used for a commercial plumber's HQ, storage unit facilities, and single family homes that are used for the owner's employees out of their home city instead of paying for hotels in two different cities.
Licensed originally in 2010. Ryan entered commercial insurance from 2013-2017, where he helped dozens of business owners/investors insure their real estate investments. Ryan's wife, Sarah, entered real estate in 2014. In 2018, Ryan became the CEO/Team Leader of KW Johnson City, helping grow agent businesses, including Sarah's real estate business. In 2021, Sarah sold $10m and 31 units. Ryan transitioned out of CEO/Team Leader and into selling with Sarah in 2022. They sold $9.5m and 30 units in 2022. In 2023, they sold 49 units for $15.9m. 2024 projections are 53 units for $16.5m. They currently have dozen or so investors that they have represented in transactions over the past 3-4 years, and are currently searching for investment property for another 40 or so investors, some of which have never invested before.
Ryan & Sarah McKinney believe in the mindset that ""a sale is what happens to you while you are immersed in serving your clients."" Their goal is to serve their clients and to help them make the best real estate decisions for their future. They’re honored to work by referral, where they are at their best. Ryan & Sarah have over 19 years of combined professional experience in the Tennessee real estate profession. They take immediate action on property entrusted to their care, protecting the asset and expediting diverse marketing. Ryan & Sarah have vast experience working with an array of properties--starter homes, acreage/land, condos, neighborhood homes, investments, luxury listings. They have worked with clients with varying degrees of real estate selling and buying experience--from first time home buyers to savvy investors. Ryan & Sarah are adept at working with investors to help them build wealth through real estate and they also provide property management services for property owners. Their ideal client is kind, empathetic, and optimistic. They serve clients with integrity and show compassion to displaced occupants. Ryan & Sarah gain clients for life with impeccable client service standards, transparent and timely communication, and truly being the fiduciary for each client they serve.
Through Ryan & Sarah’s participation in Keller Williams Realty’s world-class training, they are always striving to learn and innovate. They use the resources from the world’s #1 real estate company to implement strategies with their Johnson City team that are not being utilized by other real estate teams or companies in their market. Ryan & Sarah love implementing new technology to work smarter and serve clients with the latest and greatest tools. Ryan & Sarah can help you with listing your property, searching/buying property, property ownership, and even be your go-to resource for connecting you to your local community. 
Sarah was born and raised in the shadow of Dollywood, in Sevier County, Tennessee. She moved to Johnson City to attend ETSU in 1998, where she was a varsity cheerleader for four years, and graduated with a degree in Finance. Her second degree from ETSU was her Master of Arts in Teaching, which propelled her into her first career--teaching. Many of the skills that made her a successful teacher have also served her clients well in her real estate career. 
Ryan is a native of Johnson City, Tennessee. He attended ETSU, where he was a baseball player for four years, and graduated with a degree in Mass Communications. Ryan has had a successful career in the pharmaceutical, commercial insurance, and real estate industries, including four years as Team Leader/CEO of KW Johnson City, helping over 150 agents produce over 1,900 transactions and $445 million in sales volume production each year. 
In 2022 and 2023, Ryan & Sarah McKinney were the #1 ranked team in all of Keller Williams in the Tri-Cities. Even more noteworthy, in 2022, Sarah was honored to receive the prestigious Eagle Award, for KW Johnson City. Nominated by, and voted on, by her KW Realtor colleagues, the award is given to one agent per year in each Keller Williams office that exemplifies the culture of the business, exhibits leadership in the industry, and is in high moral and ethical standards amongst his/her peers.
Ryan & Sarah have cemented connections through community involvement in local schools, non-profits, and neighborhood activities. They love living and working in Johnson City and the surrounding areas. Ryan & Sarah have a sincere passion for their community. They share this passion by participating in many events throughout the year to support and give back to the Johnson City community. Due to their personal connection with grieving parents through the years, Ryan & Sarah have been advocates and board members for multiple organizations assisting them with fundraising efforts. Sarah also served on the board for Habitat for Humanity. Ryan & Sarah have both volunteered to coach their children’s sports teams  throughout the years. They both volunteered on the PTA at Indian Trail Middle School and, additionally, Sarah volunteers on the PTA at Lake Ridge Elementary. They both have served on their neighborhood HOA Board. Ryan served on the Board of Directors for the Johnson City Chamber.
Do you want to learn more about Ryan & Sarah McKinney's services and whether they may be the right fit for you? Contact Ryan: [email protected]  423.773.1607

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Reviews (45)


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3 weeks ago
Reviewed by Fereshteh & Hamid
Sarah and Ryan were so great to work with. They were recommended to us by 2 neighbors. They gained our trust after our very first meeting that Ryan gave us a comprehensive and impressive market analysis and the pros and cons of our different options. What we loved about them was not only their knowledge and expertise, but also their honesty and humanity. They were able to build family like relationship with us and we knew that they would do all they could to make the process smooth and stress free for us. They love what they do and you can see it in every step of the process. Ryan was always available and responded quite promptly. We felt quite fortunate to have such a superb experience with this wonderful team. We can recommend them strongly and without any hesitation for any Real Estate needs in Tricities area, as they can be equally great as sellers’ or buyers’ agents.
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4 weeks ago
Reviewed by Andrew Graves
I had a great experience working with Ryan and Sarah on the purchase of a rental property. They were professional, patient, and always available to answer my questions. They are truly knowledgeable about the northeast Tennessee housing market and have a great network of referrals for anything you can think of. They truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to make you feel like a friend rather than a client. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for real estate services! They are very genuine people!
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4 weeks ago
Reviewed by christine gunn
As newcomers to Tennessee, Ryan’s deep knowledge of the area made us feel confident throughout the process. He took the time to truly understand our wants and needs and was incredibly patient as our search area expanded. His guidance and thoughtful suggestions made our transition smooth and stress-free. An absolutely wonderful experience!
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a month ago
Reviewed by jennifer Arden
Words do not begin to describe how wonderful it was to work with Ryan and his team. His quick responses and patience to my demands speak measures on his passion to helping those find the home they're looking for. I would without question refer him to anyone looking to buy a home in his designated areas. If he can't find it, it doesn't exist and you should consider building lol. If you're looking for an honest bunch and not just someone trying to push you into a home for a sale.. Ryan is your guy!!
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Robert Berrick
It seems to me there are qualities we should expect in any realtor: Integrity, knowledge of the area we're interested in; good listening skills to fully understand our wants and needs; quick and honest responses to questions. And Ryan (the half of the team I worked with) checks all these boxes. And, if you're also looking for someone who is not only a good realtor, but a good person -- someone who is genuinely interested in going above and beyond for YOU -- then Ryan stands out. I recommend him without reservation to anyone looking to move to the Johnson City area.
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4 months ago
Reviewed by Jamie Carroll
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Ryan and Sarah McKinney! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. Their communication was prompt, their knowledge of the market was impressive, and their attention to detail was second to none. What really stood out was how much they genuinely cared — not just about making the sale, but about helping us find the right home. They took the time to understand what we were looking for and advocated for us every step of the way. Whether it was answering late-night questions, coordinating with lenders, or negotiating like pros, they handled everything with professionalism and heart. If you're looking for realtors who are honest, responsive, and truly invested in their clients, look no further. We can’t recommend Ryan and Sarah McKinney highly enough — they’re the best in the business!
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6 months ago
Reviewed by Ashley Grindstaff
10 STARS All the WAY! Ryan and Sarah are Top Notch Agents that I had an absolute pleasure to work along side. My lake house wasn't even listed on MLS yet and we received an offer! They made the entire process seamless as I was out of town during the negotiations. They are highly educated in ALL Things Real Estate, Kind, Professional and a JOY to be around. You never have to worry about anything as they are already 5 steps ahead of your thought process. Thank you Both for a wonderful experience!
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7 months ago
Reviewed by Stephen Woodward
Ryan and Sarah were fantastic to work with as they helped us sell our house quickly. They were a joy to work with throughout the process, extremely communicative, and proven experts in the field. They navigated negotiations with ease and we always felt like we were in good hands. The photos and video they team created were top notch. We highly recommend them!
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over 1 year ago
Reviewed by Isabella Johnstun
Ryan and Sarah are some of the most incredible people we've ever met! Not only are they extremely knowledgeable when it comes to their market and RE investing, but they genuinely care about the success of each of their clients. It was a pleasure working with them, they are prompt, have a great attitude, and focus on building real relationships with their clients. We are so excited to continue working with them in the future! We would highly recommend them to everyone!!
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over 1 year ago
Reviewed by Isabella Johnstun
Ryan and Sarah are some of the most incredible people we've ever met! Not only are they extremely knowledgeable when it comes to their market and RE investing, but they genuinely care about the success of each of their clients. It was a pleasure working with them, they are prompt, have a great attitude, and focus on building real relationships with their clients. We are so excited to continue working with them in the future! We would highly recommend them to everyone!!
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3 weeks ago
Reviewed by Fereshteh & Hamid
Sarah and Ryan were so great to work with. They were recommended to us by 2 neighbors. They gained our trust after our very first meeting that Ryan gave us a comprehensive and impressive market analysis and the pros and cons of our different options. What we loved about them was not only their knowledge and expertise, but also their honesty and humanity. They were able to build family like relationship with us and we knew that they would do all they could to make the process smooth and stress free for us. They love what they do and you can see it in every step of the process. Ryan was always available and responded quite promptly. We felt quite fortunate to have such a superb experience with this wonderful team. We can recommend them strongly and without any hesitation for any Real Estate needs in Tricities area, as they can be equally great as sellers’ or buyers’ agents.
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5.0 stars
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4 weeks ago
Reviewed by Andrew Graves
I had a great experience working with Ryan and Sarah on the purchase of a rental property. They were professional, patient, and always available to answer my questions. They are truly knowledgeable about the northeast Tennessee housing market and have a great network of referrals for anything you can think of. They truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to make you feel like a friend rather than a client. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for real estate services! They are very genuine people!
reviewer image
5.0 stars
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4 weeks ago
Reviewed by christine gunn
As newcomers to Tennessee, Ryan’s deep knowledge of the area made us feel confident throughout the process. He took the time to truly understand our wants and needs and was incredibly patient as our search area expanded. His guidance and thoughtful suggestions made our transition smooth and stress-free. An absolutely wonderful experience!
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5.0 stars
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a month ago
Reviewed by jennifer Arden
Words do not begin to describe how wonderful it was to work with Ryan and his team. His quick responses and patience to my demands speak measures on his passion to helping those find the home they're looking for. I would without question refer him to anyone looking to buy a home in his designated areas. If he can't find it, it doesn't exist and you should consider building lol. If you're looking for an honest bunch and not just someone trying to push you into a home for a sale.. Ryan is your guy!!
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5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Robert Berrick
It seems to me there are qualities we should expect in any realtor: Integrity, knowledge of the area we're interested in; good listening skills to fully understand our wants and needs; quick and honest responses to questions. And Ryan (the half of the team I worked with) checks all these boxes. And, if you're also looking for someone who is not only a good realtor, but a good person -- someone who is genuinely interested in going above and beyond for YOU -- then Ryan stands out. I recommend him without reservation to anyone looking to move to the Johnson City area.
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5.0 stars
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4 months ago
Reviewed by Jamie Carroll
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Ryan and Sarah McKinney! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. Their communication was prompt, their knowledge of the market was impressive, and their attention to detail was second to none. What really stood out was how much they genuinely cared — not just about making the sale, but about helping us find the right home. They took the time to understand what we were looking for and advocated for us every step of the way. Whether it was answering late-night questions, coordinating with lenders, or negotiating like pros, they handled everything with professionalism and heart. If you're looking for realtors who are honest, responsive, and truly invested in their clients, look no further. We can’t recommend Ryan and Sarah McKinney highly enough — they’re the best in the business!
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5.0 stars
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6 months ago
Reviewed by Ashley Grindstaff
10 STARS All the WAY! Ryan and Sarah are Top Notch Agents that I had an absolute pleasure to work along side. My lake house wasn't even listed on MLS yet and we received an offer! They made the entire process seamless as I was out of town during the negotiations. They are highly educated in ALL Things Real Estate, Kind, Professional and a JOY to be around. You never have to worry about anything as they are already 5 steps ahead of your thought process. Thank you Both for a wonderful experience!
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5.0 stars
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7 months ago
Reviewed by Stephen Woodward
Ryan and Sarah were fantastic to work with as they helped us sell our house quickly. They were a joy to work with throughout the process, extremely communicative, and proven experts in the field. They navigated negotiations with ease and we always felt like we were in good hands. The photos and video they team created were top notch. We highly recommend them!

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