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Tara Hayes

Completed Profile
Realty Executives Associates
11 years of experience
44 sales in last 12 months

Achievements

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Top Sales Producer 2025
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Top Negotiator 2025
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Top Listing Agent 2025

Business Highlights

Women-owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

REALTOR® certified

REALTOR® certified

Offers customized solutions

Offers customized solutions

Free consultations

Free consultations

Consistently deliver strong ROI for sellers through strategic pricing, high-level marketing, and expert negotiation.
Proven marketing leader, leveraging professional media and digital exposure to maximize reach and demand.
Broker-level expertise with hands-on service, combining leadership, integrity, and client-first advocacy in every transaction.
Trusted advisor to buyers, sellers, and investors, guiding confident decisions in competitive Tennessee market.

About Tara

About
Tara Hayes—known throughout East Tennessee as “the Broker in a Hat”—brings expertise, authenticity, and a no-nonsense approach to real estate. The hat may be her signature, but it’s her strategy, market knowledge, and results that truly set her apart. With years of experience and deep local insight, Tara helps sellers maximize value and guides buyers through confident, informed decisions. She’s known for strong pricing strategies, high-level marketing, and the ability to make even complex transactions feel clear and manageable. As a broker, Tara leads with integrity, advocates fiercely for her clients, and believes real estate should be professional, transparent, and even a little enjoyable. Whether it’s a first home, investment property, or luxury listing, every client gets the same focused attention and honest advice. Smart strategy. Straight talk. A broker you’ll always remember.
Hobbies
Family, Music, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Sports, Travel, Volunteering

Professional Information

Brokerage

Realty Executives Associates

10255 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37922

Real Estate License
333578 (Tennessee), Broker
Designations
REALTOR®, Real Estate Negotiation Expert
Languages
English

Specialties & Awards

Overview

Tara Hayes, known as “the Broker in a Hat,” is an East Tennessee real estate broker delivering smart strategy, honest advice, and standout marketing. She helps clients buy and sell with clarity, confidence, and results.

Specialties

Buyer Representative
Condominiums
Farm/Ranch
Foreclosures
Luxury Properties
Multi-Family Homes
New Homes
Second Homes
Short Sales
VA loans
Single-Family Homes
Seller Representative
Relocation
New Construction
Military (relocation)
Lot/Land/Acreage
First Time Buyers
Distressed Properties
1031 Tax Exchange

Awards

Top Producer for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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