Business Details
Your Trusted Tri-Cities Real Estate Partner
At Fairway Realty, we bring decades of real estate expertise to Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Our locally owned team prioritizes client needs through every stage of property transactions. As lifelong residents of the Tri-Cities area, we combine intimate community knowledge with professional market analysis. We guide buyers through budget planning, property selection, and negotiation while helping sellers with strategic pricing and marketing. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients understand true market values and avoid overpricing pitfalls. We facilitate both residential and commercial transactions across Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, and Washington County.Our services extend beyond transactions - we help clients understand local schools, neighborhoods, and community resources. With mortgage experts on our network, we provide financial guidance tailored to individual circumstances. Our proven track record of successful negotiations and timely sales demonstrates our industry proficiency. Whether buying or selling, clients benefit from our personalized approach that treats every transaction as a unique journey.
Services
Buyers' Representation
Sellers' Representation
Market Analysis
Home Valuation
Negotiation Services
Highlights and features
- Our team has 20+ years of combined local real estate experience
- We provide personalized budget planning and mortgage guidance
- We offer strategic pricing analysis to avoid market overvaluation
- We facilitate all transaction stages from property search to closing
- We maintain strong local community connections for better exposure
What people say
Exceptional local expertise
Transparent communication
Stress-free transactions
Market-savvy pricing
Personalized guidance
Services
Buyers' Representation
Our expert agents guide buyers through every step of property acquisition. We help clients understand local market conditions, establish realistic budgets, and identify properties matching specific needs. Our team conducts comparative market analyses to ensure fair pricing and negotiates optimal terms on buyers' behalf. With deep knowledge of school districts, neighborhoods, and community amenities, we provide comprehensive support from initial search through closing.
Sellers' Representation
We develop tailored marketing strategies for property sellers, combining professional photography with multi-channel promotion. Our team performs detailed market evaluations to establish competitive pricing while avoiding overvaluation risks. We offer staging advice to maximize appeal and facilitate faster sales. Through MLS listings, online platforms, and community networks, we maximize property exposure. Our full-service support includes handling all negotiation stages and paperwork to ensure smooth transactions.
Market Analysis
Our data-driven market analysis helps clients make informed decisions. For sellers, this includes comparative property evaluations to determine optimal pricing. Buyers receive market trend insights to identify fair values. We examine recent sales data, current listings, and neighborhood characteristics to provide accurate assessments. This service forms the foundation for successful transactions by aligning expectations with market realities while maintaining pricing competitiveness.
People
Garth Blackburn
Broker
With 18 years of local real estate experience, Garth Blackburn leads our team with deep community knowledge and proven transaction expertise. He specializes in matching clients with properties that meet their unique lifestyle needs.
Leslie B. Carr
Affiliate Broker
Leslie Carr brings 12 years of residential real estate expertise to Fairway Realty. Her focus on client education and transparent communication has earned her a reputation for trustworthy representation in both buyer and seller markets.
Questions
What areas does Fairway Realty serve?
We specialize in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, covering Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, Washington County, and Abingdon. Our local expertise extends across these interconnected markets.
How does Fairway Realty determine home prices?
We perform detailed comparative market analyses using recent sales data, current listings, and neighborhood factors. This ensures accurate pricing that balances seller expectations with market realities.
What support do you offer first-time buyers?
Our team provides mortgage guidance, budget planning assistance, and educational resources through our Buyer's Guide. We explain school districts, neighborhood characteristics, and financing options tailored to your situation.
How are offers presented to sellers?
We prepare comprehensive offer packages including comparative market data, buyer qualifications, and negotiation strategies. Sellers receive clear recommendations before deciding on offers.
Reviews (4)
James M.
Mar 05, 2021
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To anyone moving to and looking for a house in the Johnson City Tennesse and Northeast TN area, you must go to Fairway Realty and Laura McMillan! In what is a very big move across country and in learning about the area and finding the right house, Laura has gone the extra mile, and more, to help and provide more time and details than I ever could have hoped for. Laura and the people of Fairway Realty are true "Rockstars" and I more than highly recommend her and Fairway to everyone looking for a house or property in the NE Tennesse area!
Hunter Ford
Nov 19, 2019
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Laura McMillan is wonderful to work with! She worked diligently around the clock and helped me find my dream home. Wealth of knowledge, especially for first time home buyers!
Beverly Williams
Nov 06, 2019
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Laura is a top notch realtor and was on top of everything during our sale. She knows her stuff and was very helpful even after closing on our house. We had some plumbing issues and she put us into contact with the right people.
Zoe Witcher
Oct 28, 2019
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Laura McMillan recently sold two tracts of property for us. Throughout this process, she provided so many resources for us to move forward. Whatever questions we had , she promptly answered them and if she needed to consult with someone else, she did that too! She is attentive to every detail. I would highly recommend Laura to anyone who is wanting a realtor of the highest quality. Zoe Witcher
