Debbie Yankey

Helping Buyers & Sellers Move Confidently Across Knoxville, Farragut & East Tennessee

What do Clients Say?

After a month long unsuccessful stint with another real estate agent, we came to Debbie in the 19th hour, having only three weeks to find a home AND be under contract in order to close by mid-May, when we needed to turn over possession of our out of state residence. Debbie listened to our desires, pointed us in the right geographical direction and viewed home after home with my husband locally and me virtually during our relocation experience. Debbie was quick to bring items of consideration to our attention and helped brainstorm property potential while still giving us space to make our own unique decisions. Additionally, Debbie was reassuring in ensuring we made the best property selection of the choices available at the time. Throughout the process, Debbie continued coordination efforts with our lender and the seller's agent to allow for timely closing and possession. She spent many sleepless nights working her magic to keep us from moving into a rental property and having to put household goods in storage. Relocation is not for the weak, but thanks to Debbie it all fell into place. So much gratitude for this wonderful human! Debbie has a very solid, respected reputation in the industry backed up with years of expertise and native Tennessee knowledge. She is the best Realtor I personally have ever had the pleasure to work with and look forward to future endeavors with her.

Client Buyers

Debbie is quite simply one of the best real estate agents anyone could ever hope to work with. She truly cares about her clients and works diligently to ensure she is doing everything possible to help them understand the local market, their options, and every little nuance of the real estate transaction process. She is at the top of the ladder when it comes to her experience and her understanding of the Knoxville metro area. Her advice was always spot on and she helped guide us through two rewarding real estate transactions over the past several years. We highly recommend Debbie - with no reservations. She is.. the best.

Past Client

Debbie is the absolute best at what she does. She is not only our friend, but a HUGE blessing in our lives. She helped us buy our house when we first moved to Knoxville, and to sell when we moved out of the country. Both times went very smoothly. My wife and I definitely recommend her to anyone interested in buying or selling. We are eternally grateful for her kindness and for all she did for us.

Past Client

Debbie is the best. She has listed two of our properties, and both sold in record time for above asking. We have been doing business with Debbie for almost 20 years!

Past client

Debbie was FANTASTIC. Helped us with everything we needed along the way, stayed in communication the entire time and was quick to help with everything we needed. She gave great advice and feedback on homes that were not the right fit for us and made sure to help us stay on the right track for what would be best for our family. Once we found our perfect home, she made sure that everything went smooth and took so much off our plate. HIGHLY recommend!

Past client

About Debbie

Debbie Yankey is a trusted luxury real estate professional with more than three decades of experience representing distinctive homes and discerning clients throughout East Tennessee.  Known for her strategic insight, market knowledge, and thoughtful client service, Debbie has built a reputation for guiding buyers and sellers through complex transactions with confidence and clarity.

Throughout her career, Debbie has consistently ranked among the top producers in her market.  No. 1 Company-Wide, International President's Elite (top 2% in the industry), No.1 Global Luxury Award Recipient for the most $1M+ homes sold, Gold Multi-Million Producer, Top Produers' Circle, Elite Guild Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, and many more.  Her success is grounded in a client-first approach--taking the time to understand each client's goals and delivering a tailored strategy that aligns with their vision.  Whether representing a legacy estate, lakefront property, or executive residence, Debbie combines careful listening, sharp negotiation skills, and refined marketing to position every property for maximum impact.

A licensed real estate broker and member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Debbie maintains a deep understanding of local market trends while leveraging an extensive network of professional resources.  Her approach blends traditional relationship-based real estate with modern marketing and exposure strategies designed to reach qualified luxury buyers.

Clients value Debbie not only for her experience, but also for her authenticity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to representing their interests at the highest level.