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At our core, we’re a family business that works tirelessly to maintain our legacy of partnership with our clients to protect their real estate interests, high standards for service and marketing, and an earnest passion to contribute to our hometown.

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Ryan May - Chattanooga - Real Estate Agent

Ryan May

Co-Owner and Vice President of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga | TN Broker & GA Affiliate Broker

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A love for my hometown and perhaps a genetic predisposition for the real estate industry compelled me to leave the corporate world and join my mom, Darlene, to form the Darlene Brown Ryan May Team at Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, our family business. Together we have led our company and team intending to serve others across Chattanooga.
 
After graduating McCallie School in Chattanooga and Samford University, I spent nearly 20 years in business, marketing and sales at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United. I returned home with a greater appreciation for our city, its unique beauty, opportunities, and quality of life.
 
I invest my time in the betterment of our industry through Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®, having served on the MLS Committee and the Board of Directors. I currently serve outside of real estate on McCallie’s Athletic Council and the board for Wesbanco.
 
I am proud to help our clients with their real estate needs whether that’s buying or selling residential real estate, making profitable investments, navigating new construction, or marketing and selling new developments.
Darlene Brown

Darlene Brown

Founder, President & Co-Owner of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga | Broker in TN, GA, and AL

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I’m a Chattanooga native and a longtime advocate and investor focused on the revitalization of downtown. My dedication to this cause has earned me the nickname "Downtown Darlene Brown."
 
In the ‘90s, while living and working downtown, long before most would consider visiting, I led the transformation of Lovemans into downtown’s first successful residential development. From my downtown residence, I would often gaze out at what resembled a ghost town in the evening, yet I believed in the city’s potential. Instead of dark, empty streets, I envisioned a vibrant downtown where people could live, work, and play.
 
After 30 years in the real estate industry, I opened my own brokerage on the bottom floor of Lovemans. Along with my business partner & son Ryan, we’ve expanded the brokerage to encompass three offices and over 165 agents. We’re honored to collaborate with our partners - many of the best in the business.
 
Throughout my 40+ year career, I have held nearly every position at Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®, including President and Real Estate Agent of the Year. I am particularly proud to have received the 2023 Good Neighbor Award for raising over $101,000 for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. 
 
Together with our team, I continue to use my experience to invest in, market, and sell developments throughout our city.
Allison Hillis Cook

Allison Hillis Cook

Affiliate Broker | TN and GA

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As a proud Chattanooga native, my journey into Chattanooga real estate was more than just a career path; it was a continuation of a legacy deeply ingrained in my roots. From an early age, I was surrounded by family members involved in various facets, such as real estate brokerage, mortgage, and title services.
 
After graduating from Chattanooga Christian School, I attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, where I learned the power of collaboration and teamwork through leadership roles in campus organizations and earning a B.S. in Psychology. 
 
I began my work experience assisting to bring a Massage Heights franchise to the Chattanooga market. Managing the franchise facility requirements, hiring, training, and merchandising for five years was a rewarding, but challenging, endeavor that expanded my skill sets in many areas, including processes, communication, and management. 
 
In 2015, I felt the call to join the family legacy in the real estate industry and began to work alongside my aunt, Darlene, Brown, at Real Estate Partners Chattanooga. From the ground up, I delved into the business, cultivating a deep appreciation for both small business and real estate. Over time, it became clear that my innate attention to detail was a perfect match for ensuring our client's best interests were protected in their transactions. 
 
Now, as the longest team member on the Darlene Brown Ryan May Team, I enjoy a multifaceted career, managing contracts, transactions, and administration, as well as many special projects. Known to prioritize organization and efficiency, I enjoy building systems that help our team manage both single-family transactions and developments. Simultaneously, I enjoy the privilege of assisting my own clients with their real estate. 
 
Outside of work, I love building community with friends and family and spending time with my husband, Jonathan, and two dogs. 
Dillon May

Dillon May

Affiliate Broker | TN and GA

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I was born and raised in the Chattanooga area and have loved being able to work in the city that has always been my home. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, I attended the University of Georgia where I studied Economics. I moved home to Chattanooga to help with operations for the Southern Belle Riverboat where I earned my Master Captains License. I have previously worked in logistics, learning the importance of a quick response and being available to clients. I have been working in real estate since 2018 and specialize in the Southside, Northshore, and Downtown.
 
I chose to work at Real Estate Partners Chattanooga because I wanted to work with the best in the business. Outside of real estate I enjoy bouldering, spending time at the BlueCross Blue Shield Fields in Highland Park, hiking to Snoopers Rock, and climbing at High Point Climbing.

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Ryan was beyond attentive at every step - walk through, offer discussion, negotiation, inspection, closing. I really couldn’t recommend him highly enough. His knowledge, accessibility, and genuine nature will keep him as my onl...
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Ryan was very attentive to our needs and did not stop his search until he found us the PERFECT family home. We are new to Tennessee valley area and his local knowledge helped us tremendously when selecting our home. Ryan was wi...
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Ryan was an incredible resource to us as we were relocating from out of state and had zero knowledge of the area! He was quick to respond always and negotiated things for us we only hoped to get in the sale! Fantastic guy and f...
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Being new to the area it was great to have a realtor with an existing knowledge of the city. Ryan guided me to the areas where I would be most comfortable living in long term. Ryan listened to me from day one on what I was look...
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I cannot express enough how happy I was with my experience with Ryan and his team. Ryan with more than patient with me during my home buying purchase. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and very accessible for all of quest...
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Taylor S.

Taylor S.

Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC (particularly Allison Hillis and Ryan May) were fantastic in assisting us with purchasing our home in Black Creek! We had a complex moving situation that required a lot of moving parts and a...
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Kelly B.

Kelly B.

We worked with Dillon May as our listing agent. Dillon was incredible to work with. The logistics of listing our house were not the easiest with two small children and busy work schedules, but Dillon helped us work through ever...
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Mia

Mia

I worked with Allison Hillis and Ryan for a few months finding a home in Chattanooga. As locals, they were so helpful in identifying potentially unsafe areas for me, as well as which areas are up and coming. When I found a hous...
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Brad G.

Brad G.

Ryan May exceeded our expectations in every way over the past 5 years. He has always been very professional in representing us. When we relocated to Chattanooga he immediately found us a very nice townhouse in Cameron Harbor on...
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Janie W.

Janie W.

We recently worked with this crew to buy a new home in the Hamilton Place area. They were excellent! We interacted with both Ryan May and Allison Hillis and have nothing but good things to say. They were prompt and efficient in...
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Brice E.

Brice E.

Ryan and his team are too notch. As an out of town buyer looking for a specific condo-type property Ryan’s immense market knowledge and experience really helped guide us. Few listing, no problem for Ryan… he knows just about ev...
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Paul B.

Paul B.

Darlene has been my realtor through several moves. Darlene, Ryan, and Allison we’re extremely helpful with the sale of my home in Ooltewah recently. They professionally and thoroughly dealt with the entire process, keeping me i...
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Danielle H.

Danielle H.

Dillon May and the team went above and beyond to help me sell my home in Highland Park in Chattanooga. Dillon was there every step of the way to explain the process, help me navigate the intricacies of selling a home, and get t...
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Debi W.

Debi W.

I've just completed the purchase of a home in Chattanooga 37402 with Ryan May, Allison Hillis and team facilitating the purchase. I can't express enough how professional, detailed, responsive and anticipatory they were every st...
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Tamra H.

Tamra H.

Five stars for Ryan May and Allison Hillis! They found my dream home and were 10 steps ahead every step of the transaction. I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else after my experience with them. Thank you, Ryan and Allison!
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Allison A.

Allison A.

Fantastic buyers agents! We relocated to Chattanooga, TN to be closer to family. Ryan and Allison were amazing! Made the whole process from viewing homes, to what to include in the contract, punch lists, closing and so much mor...
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Darlene Brown & Ryan May Team

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