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Local partners

The people we trust in the Tri-Cities.

Twenty years of working with local vendors filtered down to a roster you can actually use. The photographer who shoots faster, the inspector who's thorough without being alarmist, the title company whose closer actually reads the contract. Plus our marketing partners — banks, hospitals, and community institutions that make this region home.

Service vendors

14 vendors · used during your transaction

We refer clients to these businesses during the buy or sell process. Where you see theRESPAtag, the vendor is regulated under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and any referral arrangement is disclosed at closing.

Home Inspection

Watauga Home Inspections

Johnson City · 12 yrs

Full-house inspections plus radon, septic, and mold add-ons. Reports back in 24 hours.

$425 base · $625 with radon + moldView details →

Mountain View Inspection Co.

Bristol · 8 yrs

Fast-turnaround inspections — typically next-day reports during the busy season.

$395 baseView details →

Home Staging

Iveth's Staging Studio

Johnson City · 6 yrs

Light staging that makes a lived-in home feel show-ready. Specializes in downsizers.

$650–$1,800 per homeView details →

Bristol Home Staging

Bristol · 9 yrs

Full furniture rentals for vacant homes — bring an empty house to life.

$2,000–$4,500 (vacant home)View details →

Home Warranty

First American Home Warranty

National · 40 yrs

12-month home warranty included with most listings. Covers HVAC, appliances, plumbing.

$450–$650 / yrView details →

Mortgage Lenders

Bank of Tennessee · Mortgage

Johnson City · 50 yrs

RESPA

Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and portfolio loans. Pre-approvals same day.

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Home Federal Bank · Mortgage

Knoxville · 90 yrs

RESPA

First-time buyer programs, down-payment assistance, and FHA/VA specialists.

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Movers

Smoky Mountain Movers

Johnson City · 14 yrs

Local + long-distance moving. Free estimates and binding quotes for relocation jobs.

$120/hr local · estimate for relocationView details →

Photography & Video

Ridge & Hollow Photography

Johnson City · 7 yrs

Drone, twilight, and full-interior photo packages tuned for MLS and Zillow.

$250–$450 per listingView details →

Tri-State Real Estate Media

Kingsport · 4 yrs

Drone reels, walkthrough video, and 3D Matterport tours for higher-end listings.

$350–$800 per listingView details →

Showing Agents

LIA Door Openers

Tri-Cities · 1 yrs

In-house showing-agent program. Licensed agents handle individual showings for DIY sellers and out-of-town buyers — $20 per showing.

$20 per showingView details →

Sign & Lockbox

Tri-Cities Sign & Lockbox

Johnson City · 10 yrs

Yard-sign install + take-down and Bluetooth lockbox rental for active listings.

$95 install · $25/mo lockboxView details →

Title & Closing

Appalachian Title Services

Johnson City · 18 yrs

RESPA

Title search, escrow, and closing in one place. Same closer attends every signing.

$1,200–$2,500 closing feesView details →

First Tennessee Title

Kingsport · 22 yrs

RESPA

Full-service title and closing across TN/VA. Strong on cross-state deals.

$1,400–$2,800 closing feesView details →

Marketing partners

6 partners · the broader Tri-Cities community

Local businesses and institutions we work with on cross-promotions and relocation content. They sponsor placements on our site; we don't take a cut of any transaction or referral fee.

Run a Tri-Cities business?

Join the partner roster.

We work with a small set of local vendors and marketing partners — vetted, exclusive in their category, and consistently recommended to active buyers and sellers. If you do great work in the Tri-Cities, we'd like to hear from you.

See how the partner program works →