Meet Brooke

Brooke Payne
REALTOR® & Interior Designer

(616)-443-3379
brooke.payne@compass.com

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Raised in Michigan and now proudly rooted in East Tennessee, Brooke Payne brings a grounded, value driven approach to real estate shaped by years of hands on investing experience. After relocating to the region, Brooke fell in love with the mountains, the slower pace of life, and the deep sense of community. She has been building her life here ever since.

Brooke and her husband, Cameron, are raising their two young children, Malakai and Anthem, while actively investing in real estate for the past eight years. Their experience spans short term rentals, halfway homes, long term rentals, and extensive fix and flip projects. This gives Brooke a strong understanding of renovation strategy, after repair values, and, most importantly, how to identify real value that others might overlook.

As a dedicated Realtor®, Brooke helps individuals and families make clear and confident decisions, whether purchasing a first home, finding space for a growing family, or investing with a long term vision. With a natural love for interior design and an analytical eye, she helps clients see opportunity, not just square footage.

Known for her approachable style and steady advocacy, Brooke creates a personalized and no pressure experience from start to finish. She has a genuine love for the East Tennessee region and is passionate about helping clients plant roots wisely, buying and selling with both confidence and clarity.

  • Brooke is a 1st class realtor. Knowledgeable, responsive and detailed. As an investor I’ve worked with many realtors and am keenly aware of their strengths and weaknesses. I have no hesitation in endorsing and recommending her for your real estate needs. Mark

    - Mark Adams

  • Working with Brooke Payne was an absolute gift during our home-buying process. From the very beginning, she carried a calm confidence that made us feel like we were in the right hands. She wasn’t just trying to close a deal—she genuinely cared about helping us find the right home for our family. Brooke was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and honest. She answered every question clearly, guided us through each step, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. When things got stressful—as they always do in real estate—she stayed steady and helped us think clearly instead of react emotionally. I’d say what stood out most was her attention to detail and her ability to advocate for us. She caught things we would have missed and made sure we were protected throughout the process. We’re grateful not just for her professionalism, but for the way she treated us—with respect, patience, and genuine care. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to guide you through one of the biggest decisions of your life, Brooke Payne is the one you want!

    - Christian Daniel Beasley

  • We just bought a house we are in love with in Johnson City, and we truly believe we wouldn’t have been able to acquire it without Brooke’s expertise. She is quick, responsive, kind, and an excellent communicator. She graciously educated us on everything we needed to know as we went through every step of buying our home, which was so appreciated and helpful. She was championing us on the entire buying processes! 10/10 recommend, and we wouldn’t have done it any other way.

    - Elise Beasley

  • Brooke was absolutely amazing. She listened well and found the perfect house for us. She went way above and beyond. Her design ideas helped us see the full potential of what we purchased. Can’t recommend her enough.

    - Gwen Fadams