Sotheby’s International Realty Expands In Tennessee

  • Thursday, February 27, 2025
Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in Tennessee with six offices in the state.

Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Chattanooga, will serve communities spanning from Athens, Tn. to Dalton, Ga., and across the Blue Ridge Mountains regions, including Monteagle Mountain, Ocoee and Tellico.
The firm is owned and operated by Byron Kelly and Vanessa Mercer, who collectively bring 35 years of real estate expertise to the company.

“Chattanooga sits at the crossroads of the Appalachian highlands and plains of the Deep South. The area has long attracted families seeking to build distinctive homes. From brow estates atop Lookout Mountain to Tennessee River mansions, the region’s luxury properties blend authenticity with tradition,” said Philip White, president and CEO, Sotheby’s International Realty. “We look forward to supporting the Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty team as we continue to expand our presence in Tennessee.”

“Building upon five decades of real estate leadership in Chattanooga, Horizon Sotheby's International Realty will deliver top-tier professionalism to property sales in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia,” said Mr. Kelly. “Our commitment is that every client who partners with us will receive premier service. By partnering with Sotheby's International Realty, we're extending our local expertise to a global audience, leveraging the brand’s world-class marketing and unparalleled network to showcase our region's most exceptional properties.”

The company currently comprises 92 real estate agents, with plans for continued growth.
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