An established Tennessee real estate brokerage will expand its team and do business under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand, the franchise network announced Wednesday in a news release.

Lakeside Real Estate Group will add 24 employees and open a new office as part of the change, which expands Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ franchise network further into eastern Tennessee

“I have watched Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ growth and progression and continued to be impressed with the network’s global reach,” the brokerage’s owner Michael Ruppert said in the release. “After seeing their continued success and stability, I knew this was the missing puzzle piece to help take our team’s reach to the next level.” 

For more than three decades, the brokerage has done business in the Tellico Lake region, a roughly 30-mile drive southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Under the new agreement, the brokerage will do business as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lakeside Realty.

Agents at the brokerage will have access to Berkshire Hathaway’s referral and relocation networks, as well as its lead-generation technology and marketing resources.

“The state has seen strong market growth and we are excited to welcome them into the network and support them as they take their company to new heights of success,” Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chairman Gino Blefari said in the statement.

Email Daniel Houston

Show Comments Hide Comments
Sign up for Inman’s Morning Headlines
What you need to know to start your day with all the latest industry developments
By submitting your email address, you agree to receive marketing emails from Inman.
Success!
Thank you for subscribing to Morning Headlines.
Back to top
Only 3 days left to register for Inman Connect Las Vegas before prices go up! Don't miss the premier event for real estate pros.Register Now ×
Limited Time Offer: Get 1 year of Inman Select for $199SUBSCRIBE×
Log in
If you created your account with Google or Facebook
Don't have an account?
Forgot your password?
No Problem

Simply enter the email address you used to create your account and click "Reset Password". You will receive additional instructions via email.

Forgot your username? If so please contact customer support at (510) 658-9252

Password Reset Confirmation

Password Reset Instructions have been sent to

Subscribe to The Weekender
Get the week's leading headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Top headlines from around the real estate industry. Breaking news as it happens.
15 stories covering tech, special reports, video and opinion.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
It looks like you’re already a Select Member!
To subscribe to exclusive newsletters, visit your email preferences in the account settings.
Up-to-the-minute news and interviews in your inbox, ticket discounts for Inman events and more
1-Step CheckoutPay with a credit card
By continuing, you agree to Inman’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You will be charged . Your subscription will automatically renew for on . For more details on our payment terms and how to cancel, click here.

Interested in a group subscription?
Finish setting up your subscription
×