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Testimonials
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Very nice, friendly and knowledgeable.
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- Amy Sneyd
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Hayden has been so incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and resourceful! In every deal we have worked with him he has given us the best service possible. Thanks for your attentiveness and hard work!
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- Jace Lyon
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Roberto made the process of buying our home incredibly easy. He is organized, highly communicative, and handled all the heavy lifting so we didn't have to worry. We are thrilled with the outcome and would definitely work with him again in the future!
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- Ashley Austin (Client)
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I truly cannot say enough good things about Hayden. From the very beginning of this process, he was patient, supportive, and always had my best interest at heart. Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially with all the unknowns, but Hayden made everything feel manageable and even exciting.
There were moments I felt stressed and unsure, but he never once made me feel like I was alone in it. He answered every question, explained every step, and fought for me when it mattered most. You can tell this isn’t just a job to Hayden—he genuinely cares about the people he works with.
Because of Hayden, I’m not just buying a house… I’m creating a home for my family, and that means everything to me. I will forever be grateful for his dedication, honesty, and heart throughout this entire journey.
If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond, treat you like family, and truly advocate for you, Hayden is the person you want by your side.
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- Dallas Adams
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An absolute angel. I have never met someone so attentive and selfless.
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- Cortlan Denti
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Working with Hayden was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and truly had my best interests in mind throughout the entire process. Every question was answered promptly, every concern was addressed with care, and I always felt supported and informed. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and even enjoyable. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Selecting a Professional Realtor is so difficult. Luckily for you reading this I have done the hours of comparisons, meetings, interviews, trial-error, etc. SO, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LOOK ANY FURTHER. If you want to have complete confidence and peace in your choice, choose Hayden Blake to be your Realtor!
Hayden Blake is the best Realtor I've ever worked with and I will continue to recommend him and use him myself for ALL future transactions.
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- Jason Johnson
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Tammy is one of the sweetest, most caring human beings. She is truly in the business of finding homes, not just houses. She will do whatever it takes to make your dream home manifest. She has been my realtor, sometimes my therapist, and most importantly, she has become a friend. Thank you for everything Tammy, my family is so lucky to have had you in this process
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- Celestina Oldenburg
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had an excellent experience from start to finish. Everything was organized, efficient, and handled with a high level of professionalism. The team was friendly, attentive, and made sure all of my needs were met without any issues.
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- Makena Meniard
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Hayden’s signature line is “let me know if you need anything”, and those aren’t just words, they’re a promise. Hayden sees each of his clients as more than a transaction, with mutual appreciation and commitment. You will be more than impressed with his eagerness to work hard for you as a client, for your current and future home, and for any personal needs.
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- Amaris White
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Highly recommend! Kerri will work until the job is done. She is so personable and detail oriented you will love having her on your team finding the perfect home!🩷
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- Georgann Owens
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Hayden goes the extra mile and tells you how it is. He wants to get you the house you want, not just any house out there.
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- Alex McCuiston
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She was extremely helpful, accommodating and accessible at all times. Upbeat and very positive. She made the whole process as painless as possible. Highly recommend her to everyone!!
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- Mark Elliott Donihe
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Kerri is the best in the business! She puts her heart and soul into every sale or purchase and takes excellent care of her clients! Give her a call and you won’t be disappointed! Let her help you make your dreams become reality!
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- Susan Ball
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I had an appointment for a showing of some property. Kerri was already there, had everything open and ready when I arrived. Those folks at NHM need 10⭐️.
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- Eric Gray
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Hayden is the best. Professional and caring. I am very happy in my home which he helped me to acquire. He’s a true realtor for life and we remain friends after the sale. I would definitely recommend.
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- Robert Weber
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I have worked with Hayden for several years now. He is extremely knowledgeable, courteous and cares about his clients. I highly recommend Hayden for all real estate needs.
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- Rick Vaughn
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Purchasing a home as a first time home buyer can easily become overwhelming. That’s not something we had to worry about with Hayden on our team! Hayden has gone above and beyond to ensure we as buyers are represented with professionalism and with our best interests at the forefront. His knowledge of the processes, ability to negotiate on our behalf, and coordination between all parties involved are a few of the many reasons Hayden excels at his job. Not only is Hayden an outstanding realtor, he is an outstanding human as well!
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- Logan McCuiston
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Kerri and Hayden are, without a doubt, the gold standard of real estate. I’ve worked with numerous agents in the past, but Kerri and Hayden set a completely new bar for professionalism, integrity, and client advocacy. They expertly navigated us through every phase of the buying process, negotiating fearlessly on our behalf and making sure we felt supported at every turn. They are masters of their craft, and thanks to this dynamic duo, we are now living in our dream home. I cannot thank them enough and will enthusiastically recommend them to anyone looking to find their home.
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- Leela Ansbro
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Hayden is hands down the best Real estate agent around! Working with him was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He is professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer questions or walk me through each step of the process. Communication was clear, timely, and honest, which made everything feel smooth and stress-free. He truly went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and confident in every decision. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Tristan McKnight
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Bought a Mobile / Manufactured home in 2026 in Surgoinsville, TN.
Fun to work with but professional!! Had a great experience!! Would definitely recommend her. We looked at tons of houses in lots of different areas till I found the perfect place.
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- David Janssen
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If you are looking for a realtor that will put your needs above hers, I would highly recommend our friend Kerri Duncan. Kerri is astute to the current market conditions & inventory and masters the art of listening to her clients. Whether you are selling or buying, she will not disappoint!
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- Carl Houser
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Kerri was great! Extremely helpful, provided great insight and crushed the sell! It was record breaking. Posted and less than 30 minutes we sold!! We are super grateful and appreciative to work with such a great person and realtor!!! Would recommend 1000%.
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- Stephanie Roberts
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Can not say enough good things about Kerri. She was so helpful and committed to helping us find what we were looking for. She has amazing communication and a great team. We love Kerri!!
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- Emily Jennings
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Kerri is a professional in every sense of the word. She will get it done.
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- Phil Lane
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We’re currently working with Kerri Duncan to find our forever home, and we absolutely love her. She’s been supportive, patient, and such a joy to work with. Her positive energy and genuine care make the process feel exciting instead of stressful. We’re so thankful to have her by our side and couldn’t recommend her more.
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- Addison Denti
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Kerri is relentless when it comes to real estate representation! If you're buying or selling she should be your first choice. She listed our property and within 2 hours had it under contract.
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- Derrick Cox
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Karri is amazing to work she is very knowledgeable with the tri city’s area she will make sure to put you somewhere you and your family are save and comfortable me and my wife loved working with her she was very helpful and answered all of me and my wife’s first time homebuyer questions she is very on top of everything and makes sure to keep you in the loop with everything that is going on
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- Luke Cottrill
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Selling my home was an incredibly smooth and positive experience thanks to Hayden Blake. From pricing strategy and marketing to negotiations and closing, him and his team were exceptional every step of the way. Hayden and his team were always responsive, knowledgeable, and truly had my best interests in mind. I felt confident and well-informed throughout the entire process. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made all the difference. I would highly recommend Hayden Blake to anyone looking to sell their home. They care about you and your family, not just the financial transaction but they actually care!
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- Amanda Johnson
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Kerri Duncan is amazing very helpful and very informative and keeps you in the loop with everything!!
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- Luke Cottrill
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Kerri is so wonderful and very responsive!!!
I had a wonderful experience and can’t say enough good things. Everything was handled with care, professionalism, and genuine kindness. A lot of thought goes into making sure everything runs smoothly. Communication was clear and consistent, and every interaction felt positive and respectful.
Overall, it exceeded my expectations, and I would absolutely recommend it to others. I’m very grateful for such a great experience!
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- Makena Miniard
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10/10!!
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- Haley Lyon
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Huge thank you to Kerri for being such an incredible agent! She made the process feel easy and guided us every step of the way. If you need to buy or sell, Kerri is the person you want in your corner. Highly recommended!
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- Amy King
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Kerri is absolutely the best. Need a house? She’ll find it. Need to sell a house? She’ll sell it. Professional, friendly, and always with a smile on her face. End of story.
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- Chris Legg
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Working with Hayden on our recent home purchase was such a fantastic experience. He handled everything with such professionalism and expertise, really helping us navigate the purchase process from start to finish.
He was extremely responsive to all of our questions, and his approach really made us feel like a priority.
I don't know how we would have managed through the inspection process and getting detailed quotes for the work needed on the house if not for Hayden's help and coordination.
I can't recommend Hayden highly enough. He made a very challenging process feel simple and accessible every step of the way, and we're so grateful that we were able to work with him to buy our forever home!
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- Mallory Bertholf
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ROBERTO WAS EXCITED AND EAGER TO HELP US IN ANYWAY WE ASKED AND ANSWERED ALL OUR QUESTIONS SAME DAY OR AS SOON AS HE FOUND THE ANSWER
HE IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND A GREAT AGENT TO HAVE BY YOUR SIDE THROUGH THE BUYING AND SELLING PROCESS
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- Anonymous
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As a fellow Realtor, I see firsthand the level of dedication Kerri brings to the table. She truly goes above and beyond, treating every client’s transaction as if it were her own. Her attention to detail and tireless advocacy make her a standout in this industry. If you want an agent who genuinely cares and delivers results, look no further!
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- Hayden Blake
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Kerri is an outstanding realtor and an absolute pleasure to work with. From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. She took the time to truly understand our needs, guided us through every step of the process, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. Kerri’s attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and deep understanding of the market made all the difference. She always had our best interests in mind and went above and beyond to ensure we felt confident and informed at every stage. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Kerri to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and results-driven realtor.
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- Tammy Camper
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Kerri Duncan and her partner, Hayden Blake, we're my realtors and they really had to work to sell my house because I moved to another state. They found people to do the repair jobs required from the buyer. They were extremely responsive to my texts and to potential buyers. And they had to make several trips to my house for a number of various reasons.
Kerri and Haydon are the best realtors I've ever hired... and I've hired many. I will refer them to any of my friends who are in need of realty services.
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- Lori Marrs
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Hayden was our realtor when my wife and I purchased our first home. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He put in a lot of leg work from showing several different homes, to finding the right fit then lining up inspections. He was with us ever step of the way all the way through closing.
I cannot recommend him enough. An excellent choice for a realtor.
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- Timothy Foutz
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Kerri made finding out home a pleasure. When it got stressful she made it easy. We highly recommend her to help in your next house hunt.
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- Susan Dickie
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Hayden is professional, responsive and truly cares about making your experience smooth from start to finish. Most of all he is honest and has your best interest at heart. Highly recommend without hesitation!
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- Devan McKnight
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Kerri went above and beyond to get me into the right property, she made sure me & my daughter were in a safe community & that there were great schools around the house! Would 10/10 buy/sell with her as my agent definitely recommend!
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- Ashley Ball
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Definitely recommend Keri. She's knowledgeable, professional, caring, friendly, just really great.
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- Tina Gibson (U.S. District Court, Court Reporter)
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Kerri did an outstanding job assisting us with the purchasing of our house. She always made time to take my phone calls and texts with any questions I had, she is very knowledgeable. This is the 2nd time she has helped us with our real estate needs and we will be using her in the future, she is the best and I highly recommend her.
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- Tracy Smith and Jane Lowe
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Kerri is wonderful to work with. She goes above and beyond for everyone!
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- Michelle Shelton
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we could not have asked for a better realtor during the process of buying our first home. i would recommend kerri to anyone and everyone!
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- Katie Widener
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Buying our families home with Hayden was an extremely enjoyable experience! He is an absolute professional who understands his market completely. He helped us not only find the perfect house for us but once we were under contract, Hayden really showed up and guided us through the entire process. His negotiating skills are strong, his pipeline of contractors and inspectors is top notch. He will provide you with a complete picture of your home and negotiating positing going into a close. If you want to have all your bases covered when buying a house chose Hayden! You can tell Hayden wants to make sure you are happy with your decision and he will do everything he can to guide you along the way! Finally it is apparent that Hayden values relationships over everything and is only happy when you are happy! My family is so lucky to have had Hayden represent us!
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- Benjamin Williams
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Hayden helped us purchase two houses and sell one. He is quick to respond to any questions and requests for showings. We had a very small price point for our first house, as we were looking to renovate it ourselves. He never once tried to upsell or send us a listing above what we were willing to spend. Although very professional, I felt that we could be informal and friendly when we would meet up. My husband and I still keep in touch with him and it’s been three years since we purchased our most recent house.
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- Brandy Sampson
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Always there to help others.
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- Sonja Vinson
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Working with Hayden was a great experience. He worked hard for us, on more than one occassion, was always available, and went above and beyond to accommodate our requests throughout the entire process. His professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for our family truly stood out. We highly recommend Hayden to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate agent.
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- Tammy Gibson
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