I’m Kenny Thacker. I was born and raised in Bristol and went to Tennessee High. Inherited, rented out, behind on payments, or just more work than you want — I’ll walk it with you and give you a fair written cash offer, usually within about 24 hours. No repairs, no cleanout, no showings, no commission. You pick the closing date.
A lot of the “we buy houses” signs you see around Bristol belong to companies run out of other states, or to franchises. TNT Real Estate Investments is just me. I grew up here, I went to Tennessee High, and I still run into people I’ve known most of my life at the grocery store. That’s a pretty good reason to treat people right.
When you call or text (423) 408-2036, you get me back — not a call center, not an automated text, not an “acquisitions rep.” If I miss your call, I’m probably at one of my houses, and I’ll call or text you back myself, usually the same day.
One thing to be clear on: I’m not a real estate agent, and I don’t list your house. I buy houses directly. Most of them I buy and fix up myself. On some, I bring in one of the local investors I work with, and if that’s the plan for your house, you’ll know in writing before you sign. Either way, there’s no agent, no commission, and no listing.
And I fix them properly when I take them on. If my kids couldn’t live in it, we won’t sell it.
I buy all over the Tennessee side of Bristol, in 37620 (and 37625 if your mail goes to a Bristol P.O. box). Some of the areas I’m in most often:
Older Bristol houses are their own animal: plaster over lath, balloon framing, hand-dug basements, wiring somebody half-updated in the ’70s. None of that scares me off. That’s usually where a regular buyer’s lender or inspector backs out, and where I don’t.
Only Bristol has this: the state line runs right down the middle of State Street. Which side your house sits on decides which state’s law governs the sale, how it’s taxed, and which title company closes it. Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA are two separate cities, with their own governments and tax rates, and their comparable sales can sit a block apart.
That’s why an online “instant offer” pulling comps from a website can land badly wrong in either direction here. I buy on the Tennessee side of the line. If your house is on the Virginia side, I’ll tell you up front. Not sure which side you’re on? Send me the address.
Inherited a house in Bristol. Maybe it was Mom and Dad’s place off Volunteer Parkway, full of fifty years of stuff, and the family’s spread across three states. Take what you want and leave the rest. I’ll handle the cleanout. How selling an inherited house works.
Probate through Sullivan County. If the house is part of an estate, the personal representative can often sell during probate once they have authority to. I’ll work around the court’s timing, not rush it. Probate in plain English.
Behind on payments or facing foreclosure. Tennessee foreclosures can move from notice to auction in as little as about 60 days, and once the auction happens, the equity is usually gone. Selling before the sale date can protect what you’ve built up. Call early. Your options if you’re facing foreclosure.
Tired landlord. Tenants not paying, turnover costs piling up, or you’re just done being on call. Tenants still in the house? Tell me up front and we’ll work out the timing together.
Moving away. The house is fine, you’ve just got somewhere to be. You pick the closing date and skip the showings.
Your listing fell apart after inspection. Common with older Bristol houses. The inspector finds the wiring or the roof, the buyer’s lender gets nervous, and the deal dies. My offers have no mortgage lender, no appraisal, and no financing contingency, so there’s nobody for an inspection report to scare off.
The information on this page is general and isn’t legal or financial advice. For your specific situation, talk to a Tennessee attorney or a HUD-approved housing counselor.
This fall I bought a house on Windsor Avenue from a couple who were relocating out of the area. Built in ’99, in great shape, and they’d put a lot of work into it. They’d talked to realtors and to other “we buy houses” companies first, and some of those felt pushy.
Kim and I walked it with them, I showed them exactly how I came up with my number, and then I gave them room to think it over. They picked the closing date to line up with their next move, and they even stayed a few days after closing to finish packing. Read the whole Windsor Avenue story.
I’m also rebuilding a house in Belle Brook Estates off Vance Drive right now. Before-and-afters go on my results page when it’s done.
Got a house in Bristol you need gone? Call or text me: (423) 408-2036. Or text me a couple of photos and I’ll give you a rough number.
Here’s what I hear from Bristol sellers most often. Sound familiar? Let’s talk.
Traditional listings work great — if you have time, money for repairs, and want to pay commissions. Here’s what you get when you skip all that.
Old roof, cracked foundation, outdated everything — I’ve seen it all and it doesn’t slow me down. Buy it as-is, every time.
No call center. No automated texts. You call or text, and it’s me calling and texting you back — every time.
No agent commission. No closing costs from you. No hidden deductions at the table. My offer number is your take-home number, less anything still owed on the house.
I know what Historic District homes are worth. I know how Speedway proximity affects values. You’re getting a local read, not a national average.
Need out fast? Once title is clear, a week is doable. Need two months? Also fine. We work around your life, not the other way around.
If I can’t pay what you need, I’ll tell you straight instead of wasting your time. I’d rather be honest than lose a deal politely.
Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to cash in your hands.
Takes five minutes. Tell me about the house and your situation — no judgment, no pressure at all.
I’ll schedule a quick walkthrough at your convenience — or sometimes I can make an offer based on photos alone.
A fair, no-obligation offer in writing. Take it, leave it, or ask questions — totally up to you.
We close at a local title company. You get paid at closing — check or direct deposit, as soon as title clears.
One quick conversation — no obligation, no pressure. If I can make it work for you, I will. If not, I’ll be straight with you. That’s my word.
Call Kenny: (423) 408-2036Or visit tnthomebuyers.net · “Real People. Real Offers. Real Help.”
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Yes, but it’s routine. The state line decides which state’s law governs the sale, which title company closes it, and how the property’s taxed. I buy on the Tennessee side of the line. If your house is on the Virginia side, I’ll tell you up front. Give me the address and I’ll tell you which side you’re on.
Yes. Plaster walls, original wiring, old roofs and hand-dug basements are normal in Bristol’s older neighborhoods, and they’re not a reason for me to walk away. You don’t repair anything and you don’t clean it out.
Yes, and that’s a common ending for an older Bristol house. The buyer’s inspector finds the wiring or the roof, the lender gets nervous, and the deal dies late. My offers have no mortgage lender, no appraisal, and no financing contingency. What I see when I walk it is what I price.
Usually, yes. Once the personal representative has authority, the house can often be sold before the estate closes. I’ll work around the court’s timing. Talk to your estate attorney about your specific case.
About a week once title is clear, at a local title company. If the title has a wrinkle in it, it can run longer, and I’ll tell you honestly rather than promise a date I can’t hit. If you need more time to move, you pick the date.
No. I’m not a licensed agent and I don’t list houses. I’m a local investor who buys houses directly, so there’s no commission and no showings. Most houses I buy and fix up myself; on some I bring in a local investor partner, and you’ll know in writing before you sign.
Born and raised. I grew up here and went to Tennessee High. TNT Real Estate Investments is me, Kenny Thacker, not a franchise or a call center. I call and text every seller back myself, usually the same day.
Fill this out and I'll call you back within a few hours, usually same day. No obligation, no pushy sales calls. Just a real conversation about what I can do for your house in Bristol.
Not ready for a formal offer? Text me a couple of photos of the house at (423) 408-2036 and I’ll give you a rough number. No form, no obligation.