- Real Estate: Relationship focused realtor, serving customers and clients since 2003. “I’m with you for the long haul!” Helping clients who become friends, their children going to college or even making them grandparents! Helping their parents get that perfect place when all the kids are gone and they want a place for new memories, helping each of them grow their wealth, have more at retirement and build legacies worth leaving. On-line: @KnoxvilleRob on all social media.
- Books: The Frank Merchant Mystery Series. Retired Knoxville detective Frank Merchant trades his badge for a real estate license, only to discover murder at his first open house. The cozy mystery series blends authentic East Tennessee settings with espionage, local flavor, and real estate expertise.
- Podcast: Your insider’s guide to East Tennessee since 2007. Rob Howard explores Knoxville real estate, neighborhoods, local culture, University of Tennessee sports, and interviews community leaders. Perfect for relocating families or locals wanting to know their city better.
- Howard’s Pond: Family-owned micro-resort retreat near Polk County’s Cherokee National Forest. Two rental properties — The Cottage and The Loft—on a spring-fed bass pond built by Rob’s grandfather in 1959. Minutes from Ocoee whitewater rafting. A legacy of multiple generations of Howards. Short-term rentals & retreats in Benton, TN.
Rob Howard @KnoxvilleRob
Knoxville’s Biggest Fan – Since 1991
23 Years Licensed | 20 Years a Broker
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author | Podcasting Since 2007
Rob Howard | Knoxville REALTOR® & Author. Broker at Keller Williams, licensed since 2003. Creator of the Frank Merchant Mysteries. Host of A Knoxville Podcast. Innkeeper at Howard’s Pond. Twenty-three years licensed, twenty of them as a Broker, and solo by design: when you hire Rob, you get Rob. He pairs two decades of East Tennessee market knowledge with the narrative instinct of a novelist and local history buff, so clients understand not just what a house costs, but what it is like to live there.
Rob’s unique approach to real estate—focused on “wandering, listening, and absorbing” the city. It earned him a feature in Jay Papasan’s (co-author of The One Thing) acclaimed book on real estate success Rookie Real Estate Agent. Whether navigating the revitalization of Downtown Knoxville, the historic charm of Fourth & Gill, or the community fabric of Karns, Rob helps clients understand the true character of the neighborhoods they are buying into.
Beyond the closing table, Rob is the author of the Frank Merchant mystery series, set locally in East Tennessee. He leverages this deep knowledge of the region’s history and culture to help relocation clients and locals alike find not just a house, but their place in Knoxville’s story.
Specialties: Knoxville Residential, Relocation, Historic Homes, Luxury Real Estate, and East Tennessee Investment / Commercial.
Connect with Rob: 🌐 Search Homes: KnoxvilleRob.KW.com
📚 Read the Books: Frank Merchant Mysteries
📸 Follow the Journey: @KnoxvilleRob
Rob Howard works with Keller Williams – Farragut / Hardin Valley (865) 966-5005