Sevier County
Matt Castle Director of Listings & New Construction, Smoky Mountains, TN
Matt as been a valued member of the team for several years and currently serves as Director of Listings for the Smoky Mountains, TN market. With deep experience in listing operations and team coordination, he ensures every property is positioned for success from onboarding through launch. Matt is known for his consistency, attention to detail, and steady leadership.
Wayde HallOrlando, FL / Sevier county, TN
Wayde Hall
Wayde is our specialist in the Disney/Orlando market. As a massive Disney fan, Wayde not only bleeds Disney he enjoys the lifestyle. A Season Pass holder for both Disney and Universal, he is spruced with ideas for the full Disney experience. With his expertise he has personally incorporated STRs, LTRs, flips, house-hacking and sandwich-leases in his investing carrier. Also, an avid outdoorsman for fishing, whitewater, and scuba, he does it all. Rest assured that his understanding of the local market will lead to the home and experience of a lifetime. He has a long-standing relationship with Orlando Real Producers, and award winner for 35under35, and the most influential and explosive realtors in the Orlando area under 35 in Central FL.
Jeana Maddux Sevier County, TN
Jeana Maddux
Jeana has been in the Real Estate business for over 15 years and most recently managed the Transaction Department at eXp Realty, which consists of over 35,000 Real Estate Professionals. She is originally from the Chattanooga, TN area, and visited the smokies for the first time while dating her husband. She was captivated by the beauty of the area and everything it had to offer. Since Pigeon Forge was only a 2-hour drive away, it quickly became her second home. She dreamed of moving to the area and selling cabins in the Smoky Mountains – At the first opportunity, she and her family made the move. Jeana feels blessed to be living her dream while helping others become successful with their Short Term investment.
Chris Looper Smoky Mountains, TN
Chris Looper
Chris is from Knoxville, TN, where he lives with his wife and family. Growing up, he spent countless vacations in the Smoky Mountains and has always considered the area special. His connection to the Smokies grew even stronger when he met his wife, whose family is from the region. She also works in property management, overseeing multiple properties in downtown Knoxville and the Old City. After building a successful career in automotive finance and leadership, Chris shifted his focus to real estate and investing. He has owned and managed property in the Smoky Mountains, giving him firsthand insight into operating successful short-term rentals, and he continues to expand his portfolio. Chris earned his real estate license to pursue this passion and is excited to help others find the perfect investment property. He values the financial freedom that short-term rentals can provide and brings both business expertise and personal experience to every client. Outside of work, Chris enjoys golfing, cheering on the Vols, playing music, and spending time with his family. His passion for helping others succeed, along with his love for the Smoky Mountains, makes him a natural fit for The Short Term Shop team.
Mike Court Smoky Mountains, TN
Mike Court
Mike is a dedicated Realtor and savvy real estate investor who has called East Tennessee home for more than 15 years. Originally from Tampa, Florida, he has built a strong reputation in the Smoky Mountain short-term rental market, helping countless clients succeed with investment properties while managing his own portfolio of rentals. A proud father of three boys active in sports, Mike keeps just as busy off the field as they do. You can often find him on the golf course, out on the lake, at the gym, or enjoying music. Driven, approachable, and experienced both as an investor and an agent, Mike treats every transaction as if it were his own. His unique blend of expertise and firsthand investment experience makes him not just a Realtor, but a trusted partner in building wealth through real estate.
Levi and Darah TrenthamSevier County, TN
Levi And Darah Trentham
Levi and Darah’s family legacy runs deep within the Smoky Mountains. Levi was named after his great grandfather, Levi Trentham, who is known as “The Prophet of the Smokies” and still has a cabin standing in Elkmont to this day. They’re a real estate team that helps investors find cash-flowing properties in the Smoky Mountains. They currently own three short-term rental properties with plans of owning more. They love spending time with their two kids, helping others reach their investment goals, and building long-lasting relationships with their clients.
Natalie WalthourSevier County, TN
Natalie Walthour
Natalie started with The Short Term Shop as an investor in the Smokies in early 2020. The cash flow from her Smokies STR allowed her to leave her 13-year career as a teacher to pursue her dream of helping others build their STR portfolio. Natalie will be able to help you from the perspective of both experienced investors and agents.
Zeke GoodmanSevier County, TN
Zeke Goodman
Zeke is from Knoxville, TN, and is married with two beautiful children. He grew up vacationing with his family in the Smoky Mountains and has since fallen in love with the area. He started real estate investing in 2021, he now has 2 short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountains and plans on purchasing more in the near future. He is also house hacking his first home and planned to turn it into his first long-term rental to further diversify his portfolio. When he is not busy being a realtor, you will most likely find Zeke in the gym or traveling with his family. He truly loves helping others find investment properties and helping them on their path to financial freedom.
Reagen Natho Sevier County, TN
Reagen Natho
Reagen started as a client of Avery’s and purchased her first short-term rental cabin in the Smoky Mountains in 2019. As an experienced investor herself, she is passionate about helping clients acquire and self-manage STR properties to the best of their potential. When she’s not helping clients and showing properties she enjoys hanging out with her young family and exploring the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Carly Couch Sevier County, TN
Carly Couch
Carly is a mother to 2 wonderful children. She was born and raised in the Smokies and has been in Vacation real estate for 10 years. Carly is very excited to help you find your investment in the Smokies.
Danielle McRoberts Smoky Mountains, TN
Danielle McRoberts
Danielle “Dani” McRoberts is a real estate agent with The Short Term Shop, brokered by eXp Realty, specializing in short term rental investments in the Smoky Mountains. She works alongside her husband, Shannon McRoberts, and together they help buyers and sellers successfully navigate the unique cabin market in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the surrounding areas.
As active short term rental owners themselves, Dani and Shannon bring hands on experience to every transaction. They own and manage their own rental in Gatlinburg, giving them practical insight into property performance, guest expectations, and maximizing returns. Dani is known for her responsiveness, market knowledge, and commitment to helping clients find the right investment to meet their goals.
Shannon McRoberts Smoky Mountains, TN
Shannon McRoberts
Shannon McRoberts lives, works, and plays in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, where he has built his career around helping others invest with confidence. For the past six years, he has specialized exclusively in real estate investment properties, with a clear focus on high performing short term rental cabins. He has helped countless clients unlock the financial potential of STRs by guiding them through smart purchasing decisions, market strategy, and long term investment planning.
Short term rentals are not just a part of what Shannon does, they are his entire focus. His deep knowledge of the Smoky Mountain market, combined with real world investment experience, allows him to provide clear, strategic guidance from contract to close. He has successfully closed hundreds of deals alongside his teammate, business partner, and wife, who is also a full time real estate professional in the Smokies. Together, they have built a strong, dedicated team that consistently delivers strong results for their clients.
