My 4 Areas of Focus:
- Real Estate: Relationship focused realtor, 23+ years experience, I’m with you for the long haul! Helping 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.
- 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
East Tennessee real estate expert and Amazon bestselling author.
23+ Years in Real Estate | #4 Amazon Bestseller | Podcasting Since 2007
Rob Howard | Knoxville Realtor & Author Co-Founder, Hutch & Howard Group at Keller Williams | Creator of the Frank Merchant Mysteries | Host at Howard’s Pond | Explorer at A Knoxville Podcast Howard is more than just a real estate agent; he is an Amazon best-selling author who captures the story of Knoxville. As a co-founder of the Hutch & Howard Group and a 20+ year industry veteran, Rob combines the data-driven expertise of a top-producing team with the narrative insight of a local history buff and novelist.
Rob’s unique approach to real estate—focused on “wandering, listening, and absorbing” the city—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