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# Top Real Estate Agents in Cherokee Lake, Tennessee

> Find the top 10 real estate agents in Cherokee Lake, Tennessee.

**Agents Ranked:** 11 | **State:** Tennessee

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## Top 10 Agents

### #1 Katelyn Warren
- **Brokerage:** Century 21 Legacy
- **Total Sales:** 71
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** 21
- **Website:** https://katelyntnrealtor.com

### #2 Rhonda Sams
- **Brokerage:** Crye-Leike Premier Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #3 Crye-Leike Premier Real Estate Team
- **Brokerage:** Crye*Leike Premier Real Estate
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #4 Bobby-Joe Kramps
- **Brokerage:** Remax Real Estate Ten
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #5 Amy Shrader
- **Brokerage:** Re/Max Real Estate Ten
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #6 Laura Dickerson
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Properties
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 4.9
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #7 Tracey Bright
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TEN MIDTOWN
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #8 Emily Sexton
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Realty
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #9 John Ricker
- **Brokerage:** Remax Real Estate Ten
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

### #10 Laurie Domenico
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Real Estate Ten Midtown
- **Total Sales:** N/A
- **Avg Rating:** 5
- **Years Experience:** N/A
- **Listings:** N/A

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## Frequently Asked Questions — Cherokee Lake Real Estate

### How do I find the best real estate agent in Cherokee Lake, Tennessee?

Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Cherokee Lake's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Cherokee Lake based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold.

### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Cherokee Lake?

In Tennessee, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Cherokee Lake will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions).

### How much does a real estate agent cost in Cherokee Lake?

In Tennessee, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing.

### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Cherokee Lake?

Ask about their recent sales in Cherokee Lake specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these.

### What types of properties dominate the Cherokee Lake market?

Cherokee Lake in Jefferson and Grainger counties is primarily a vacation and second-home market, with lakefront cabins, dockable lots, and waterfront homesites making up the majority of sales activity. Full-time residents are a smaller but growing segment as remote work has made permanent lake living more feasible.

### How does Cherokee Lake compare to other East Tennessee lakes for real estate investment?

Cherokee Lake offers more affordable waterfront than Douglas Lake or Norris Lake, making it accessible to buyers who want East Tennessee lake living without paying the premium commanded by TVA showpiece reservoirs. The tradeoff is lower name recognition and more variable water levels due to TVA management, which can expose lake-bottom land during drawdowns.

### What should buyers know about water level fluctuations on Cherokee Lake?

Cherokee Lake is a TVA reservoir and experiences significant seasonal water level drawdowns that can leave docks high and dry during winter months. Buyers should evaluate dock height, lot elevation, and historical waterline maps before purchasing lakefront property to ensure year-round usability.

### Are there full-time residential communities around Cherokee Lake?

Yes, communities like Panther Creek Estates and several rural subdivisions around Mooresburg and Bean Station offer year-round residential living with lake access or views. These areas attract retirees and remote workers from Knoxville, about 45 minutes away, who want rural tranquility with reasonable proximity to urban services.

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