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Knoxville Real Estate Experts | The Blake Rickels Group
Blake Rickels Group, Century 21 Legacy is a leading real estate team in Knoxville, TN, dedicated to providing expert guidance in buying, selling, and investing in Tennessee homes. With a focus on market expertise, personalized service, and cutting-edge tools, we empower clients to make informed real estate decisions. Our team combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to transparency, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. Recognized as a top 1% real estate team in the Greater Knoxville area, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity.
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Services
Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate Listings Market Analysis Investment Properties
Served areas
  • Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut, Tennessee, Powell, Tennessee, Maryville, Tennessee, Alcoa, Tennessee, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Lenoir City, Tennessee, Louisville, Tennessee, Seymour, Tennessee, Friendsville, Tennessee, Corryton, Tennessee, Strawberry Plain, Tennessee, Mascot, Tennessee, Tellico Village, Tennessee
Details
  • Year established: 2005
  • Employees: 2
Highlights and features
  • 21+ Years of Knoxville Real Estate Experience
  • Over 1,500 Homes Sold
  • Top Performing East Tennessee Realtor
  • Strategic Home Pricing Expertise
  • Strong Contract Negotiation
  • Seller Marketing & Positioning Strategy
  • Buyer Representation & Relocation Services
  • Luxury & Lakefront Home Specialist
  • Data Driven Market Analysis
  • Personalized Home Search Strategy
  • Direct Agent Communication
  • Local Knoxville & Farragut Market Knowledge
  • Equity Protection Focus
  • First Time Homebuyer Guidance
  • Investment Property Experience
  • Responsive, Organized Process
  • Listing Preparation & Repair Coordination
  • Move Up & Downsizing Expertise
Associations and certifications
  • National Association of REALTORS
  • Tennessee Association of REALTORS
  • Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS
  • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Member
  • Century 21 Legacy
  • REALTOR
  • CRS Certified Residential Specialist
  • ABR Accredited Buyers Representative
  • SRS Seller Representative Specialist
  • GRI Graduate, REALTOR Institute
  • CLHMS Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
  • e-PRO Certified
What people say
Sold in less than nine days Excellent communication Knowledgeable and professional Top-rated realtor in Knoxville Highly personalized service
Services
Home Buying
Our team guides buyers through every step of the Knoxville real estate market. We prioritize client needs, offering personalized property tours, market insights, and negotiation expertise. With access to exclusive listings and data-driven strategies, we help clients secure ideal homes at competitive prices while ensuring a stress-free transaction process.
Home Selling
We maximize home values through strategic pricing, professional staging advice, and comprehensive marketing. Our services include comparative market analysis, digital advertising, and 24/7 client communication. By leveraging local market trends and a vast network of buyers, we ensure swift, profitable transactions for homeowners across Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Market Analysis
Our data-driven market analysis helps clients understand property values in real-time. Using recent sales data, neighborhood trends, and competitive comparisons, we provide accurate pricing recommendations. This service ensures sellers optimize returns while helping buyers make informed offers aligned with current market conditions in Knoxville's dynamic real estate landscape.
Investment Properties
We specialize in identifying lucrative investment opportunities in Knoxville's growing market. Our team analyzes rental potential, neighborhood growth, and ROI metrics to guide investors. From single-family homes to multi-unit properties, we provide tailored strategies for building wealth through East Tennessee real estate investments.
Relocation Services
Our relocation experts simplify moves to Knoxville with comprehensive support. We offer neighborhood guides, school zone information, and community insights to help clients choose ideal locations. From initial search to closing, we ensure seamless transitions for families and professionals relocating to East Tennessee.
People
Blake Rickels
Realtor
Blake Rickels is a top-rated Knoxville real estate agent with over 15 years of local market expertise. He specializes in residential transactions and investment properties, consistently ranking in the top 1% of Greater Knoxville realtors. Blake prioritizes client education and transparent communication, leveraging his deep knowledge of neighborhood dynamics to deliver exceptional results.
Questions
What services does The Blake Rickels Group offer?
We specialize in home buying, selling, market analysis, and investment property guidance in Knoxville and surrounding areas.
How can I get a free home evaluation?
Contact us directly for a complimentary comparative market analysis to determine your home's current value.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we provide tailored support and resources for first-time buyers navigating the Knoxville market.
What areas do you serve?
We cover Knoxville neighborhoods including Downtown, Farragut, Hardin Valley, and surrounding Tennessee communities.
How quickly do homes sell with your team?
Our average listing sells in under 9 days, leveraging strategic pricing and targeted marketing.
Reviews (20)
Angela A.
Apr 25, 2025 Report
I had a great experience working with Blake. He was conscientious and worked hard to find a house that met my needs. I was shopping long distance, as I hadn't relocated to Knoxville yet, and he did Facetime tours, met my parents to show them houses for me, and answered my endless questions. He's followed up with me several times after I closed on the home, just to make sure I'm still happy with everything. He went above and beyond for me, and when it comes time to buy/sell again, I'll be calling him!
Robin
Mar 06, 2025 Report
I had the pleasure of working with Blake Rickels to list and sell my home in Farragut, Tennessee, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, Blake was a true professional, providing expert advice and personalized service that made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

Blake took the time to thoroughly understand my goals and offered strategic recommendations on how to best prepare my home for sale.

His knowledge of the local market was impressive, and he accurately priced my home, which led to a quick and successful sale. He kept me informed every step of the way, answering any questions I had with patience and clarity. What truly stood out was Blake's dedication to providing exceptional customer service. He was always available when I needed him, whether it was for showings, negotiating offers, or just offering reassurance during the process.

His attention to detail and commitment to making the experience as smooth as possible gave me confidence that I was in the best hands. If you're looking for an agent who is knowledgeable, reliable, and truly cares about delivering results, I highly recommend Blake Rickels. He made the sale of my home in Farragut an absolute pleasure.
Jenna Peters
Feb 16, 2025 Report
Blake is an excellent realtor. He helped me buy and sell a couple of homes in the past few years and he is very honest, reliable, and personable! Highly recommend Blake for all of your real estate needs.
Amy Reed
Jan 21, 2023 Report
Blake Rickles was referred to us by family that had previously used him and I can't tell you how grateful we were for that referral! Blake is s an awesome realtor that was very informative and helpful on tips of how to best sale the house. Would recommend him to anyone to use as their realtor!
Eman Omari
Sep 18, 2021 Report
Shelby Brooks was our realtor during our recent home purchase in Knoxville and we are SO happy we got to work with her. She worked so hard on our behalf to get showings booked, communicate with sellers agents and was very helpful explaining the process. Having a good realtor is the most important thing. She truly had our best interests in mind and cares about the buyers needs. If you're looking for a realtor, I highly recommend Shelby! Shelby is the best, and now she's our friend too.
Tucker Montgomery
Mar 17, 2021 Report
Blake Rickels was very communicative, responding to our many questions and the 2 families he found for 2 lots in our 4 lot ( sold December 2019 and February 2020 ) development in Farragut were obviously pleased with him as well. It was of interest the buyers didn't hire outside realtor representation. Blake gave us sound advice relative to pricing, we liked his ads on line ( a good presence ). He was patient, not high pressured and no question he displayed honesty. When we sell another lot we will list with Blake with certainty.
Matthew Irwin
Oct 20, 2020 Report
Blake was recommended by a previous neighbor whose house he had sold a few years ago. It didn't take long for my wife and I to realize why he had come so highly recommended. Blake quickly provided great feedback on preparation for selling our home. He was a great resource for anything that came up during the process and was always available. Blake is a fantastic realtor and an even better person!
Bess Huskey
Oct 10, 2020 Report
Shelby Brooks is knowledgeable, thorough, organized, and patient. She guided me through every step of the process, always with my best interests in mind. This was my first home purchase as a single mom, and knowing that Shelby was advocating for my family made me a confident buyer. She is simply the best!
Terry Turner
Oct 06, 2020 Report
We've worked with Blake in the past and continue to work with him currently. He's a wealth of information and very resourceful, having helped us buy, sell and even helping with our upcoming build. He is always upbeat and responsive and unaffected by our crazy questions and requests. I rarely recommend anyone for anything but, without hesitation, recommend Blake Rickels for any and all of your real estate needs.
Erin Buchanan-Lettiere
Sep 26, 2020 Report
BEST.EXPERINCE.EVER. Blake made purchasing our home so effortless, it was unbelievable! Being native to this area, Blake knew just where to look for our particular needs. We were able to walk through listings at the drop of a hat and Blake was always available to answer any questions we had. Thanks to Blake Rickels at Keller Williams we bought the perfect home for our family!
Tyler Roberson
Aug 31, 2020 Report
What an amazing team! Blake and Major made it easy to sell my home and purchase our next. You can waste time with someone else or just let Blake close the deal.
Nan Zhang
Jan 20, 2019 Report
Selling house can be a frustrating process; we were very fortunate to have Mr. Blake Rickels help us. After we showed him the house, he found buyers overnight! During the brief time working with him, we found Blake incredibly professional. He guided us through the process with ease and confidence. He was always responsive and reassuring. We are extremely grateful for his help. If you need real estate agent, we highly recommend reaching out to Blake Rickles. Jin&Nan Z.
Amanda King
Oct 07, 2018 Report
You can stop looking now, you found him. This is the guy. Maybe you're concerned because your property is complicated, maybe it's a *particular market*, perhaps there are restrictions or it's a unique property. He's got that covered. He knows the people, he has the history, he knows the comps, he knows the market. He's going to be clear, you'll know exactly what you're dealing with, and the job will get done. (You probably should have called him earlier.) Call. Call others too if you want, but go ahead and get things ready, cause this is it. You found him.
Jame Houghton
Feb 03, 2018 Report
Blake is the best! He hung in there for the long haul. After showing us every house in Knoxville, he found us the perfect fit. I would recommend Blake to everyone I know. Amazing experience!
Jeanne Seay
Oct 29, 2016 Report
Look no more, you have found the team who is trustworthy, client focused and experienced! I can't thank Blake Rickels and Carly Ponzurick for all their hard work in selling my home in record time. Your excellent service, frequent communication, professionalism and dependability, made the sale process so much easier for me. They made me feel like I was their only client. They are highly personable and I never felt neglected or unimportant. Blake was honest about some minor changes that I needed to make in the house to attract buyers quickly, and his advice worked like a charm. It is so rare in this day to find people with impeccable work ethic and honesty, someone who possesses a sincere desire to strive and deliver a sold home!
Caula Beyl
Oct 10, 2016 Report
Without the help of Blake Rickels and his associate Carly Ponzurick, I would never have sold my condo in time to buy the perfect house in the country. Not only did his talent, generosity, and expertise make all of this possible, he also was able to sell two other houses for me in record time. What makes this more impressive is that, he made recommendations for getting all the houses ready for sale, helped us locate the best contractors for the fixes, and expedited the improvements so that, when the houses sold, nothing additional needed to be done to get them sold. What a team! Responsive, in touch, and awesome!
Joseph Maples
Mar 03, 2016 Report
Blake Rickels helped me find my home! He was very reliable and friendly throughout the whole process and I would recommend using Blake to anyone! He even made sure my washer and dryer were delivered to my house post-closing! That's dedication!
Hayden Oakley
Nov 04, 2015 Report
Blake has helped us sell two homes and buy another. He is very nice to work with, very professional, and communicates/responds very well! He knows the market and is honest about the price and condition of your home, but he allows you to decide what works best for you (where you price and what updates/repairs/staging you want to do). Another thing that sets him apart is his marketing ability. First, the quality of the photos of your home is amazing.

It truly markets the home in a very positive light. He is very active in using social media and other web-based marketing. He also uses technology to make showings/listings very convenient to be aware of and confirm. Technology for paperwork is also something convenient he offers. He provides solid advice but doesn't over-advise. He is a consultant, not the decision maker. We found him to be incredibly easy to work with, and most importantly, he succeeds in what you hire him to do. We would recommend Blake to anyone!
Josh S.
Oct 09, 2015 Report
Blake has a history of selling homes when others couldn't. We stumbled onto Blake after several failed Realtors during the heart of the housing crisis in 2009. Blake took the time to explain to us the local market, what to expect throughout the entire process, the selling points of our home, competing homes and he didn't just try to get us to lower the selling price. It is no surprise to my wife and I that Blake has grown his business as a Realtor to what it is today. Blake is trustworthy, fair, honest, personable and has integrity. I would recommend him as THE go-to Realtor in Knoxville if you are looking to buy or sell a property! -Josh and Janet Seyler
John Manners
Aug 30, 2015 Report
Blake helped us find and purchase our first home in the EXACT neighborhood and price range that we were looking for! We highly recommend Blake. He is honest, intelligent and a very hard worker. There were multiple times we had to meet later in the evenings after dark to accommodate our schedule. Blake also put us in touch with a different mortgage company which allowed us to end up negotiating a quarter point lower interest rate on our mortgage. If you are looking for someone who will work hard for you and has integrity, we would recommend calling Blake.