Realty Executives Associates Ranked 34th Largest Real Estate Firm in the Nation

Knoxville-based company stands out among 300,000+ firms nationwide.

Knoxville, TN (April 30, 2025) — Realty Executives Associates (REA), East Tennessee’s leading real estate brokerage, has been ranked the 34th largest real estate firm in the United States— out of over 300,000 firms- placing Knoxville on the map among major metro areas across the country. With $3.6+ billion in sales volume and over 9,700 transactions completed in 2024, REA earned its place among the nation’s top-performing companies.

“This is a monumental achievement for our company,” said Justin Bailey, CEO of Realty Executives Associates. “To be recognized on a national scale and ranked 34th among firms in much larger metro areas shows the incredible drive of our agents and the trust our clients place in us every day.” East Tennessee deserves to be in the spotlight, and we’re proud to represent it on this list.”

Founded in 1977 by Vance Burkey, REA has grown to over 1,000 agents and 18 offices. The firm has held the position of the #1 real estate company locally for 45 straight years, leading in size, sales, and brand recognition. This national recognition is a record for our region and comes as the company continues to grow, invest in agent development/service, and lead industry conversations on professionalism and adaptability.

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Realty Executives in Knoxville is the #1 local real estate company. The network includes 1,000+ agents and 18 offices. RealtyExecutivesKnoxville.com.