Helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate Sevier County real estate โ from primary homes and vacation cabins to vacant land and development opportunities.
As a licensed real estate broker serving Sevier County, Blount County, and South Knoxville, I specialize in land, commercial, and investment properties with a focus on helping clients pursue strategic development and value-add opportunities.
I work closely with builders, developers, and private investors to navigate every stage of the real estate process โ from land acquisition and site due diligence to financing and construction.
I have deep familiarity with local zoning codes, development regulations, and the planning commission process โ particularly in Sevier County, where many projects hinge on precise coordination with local authorities. I also assist clients in assessing utility access, including securing sewer connections or septic permits when needed.
In addition to identifying viable sites, I support clients by running financial projections, obtaining contractor quotes, and making lender introductions to ensure each project is properly capitalized and executable. My work is hands-on, detail-oriented, and focused on results.
"Whether you're building from the ground up or repositioning an underutilized asset, I bring the local expertise and transactional insight to help you move forward with confidence."
Primary homes, vacation properties & investment cabins
Strategic pricing, marketing & fast closings
Vacant land, new construction lots & acreage
Short-term rental properties & Smoky Mountain Cabins
I work directly with local builders to source off-market lots and connect them with qualified buyers โ before properties ever hit the MLS. If you're looking to build or invest in Sevier County, you're in the right place.
I work closely with local builders to source lots and bring buyers to off-market new construction opportunities in Sevier County โ deals you won't find on Zillow.
From Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg to Sevierville, I specialize in investment acquisitions โ whether that's a cabin, a lot to build on, or a multi-unit opportunity.
I understand local zoning in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg โ including short-term rental regulations, permit requirements, and what each jurisdiction allows so you can invest with confidence.
Let's talk about what's available before it hits the market.
A sample of cabins, new construction, land, and investment properties closed across Sevier County.
23 Verified Reviews
"I tried to sell my property with a different agent but after no sale in 6 months, I hired John Mendoza. After only 21 days there was an offer and a contract. Property sold quickly!"
"John is an amazing realtor who helped me purchase a vacation home in the Smoky Mountains. He was knowledgeable, proactive and patient โ all very valuable traits in a competitive market."
"Our land was only on the market for 24 hours but John knowing what we were looking for was able to get us out there and helped us make a strong offer to get it!"
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