Our Story

Born Into Real Estate
I was born into real estate when my father, Jim Slyman, founded Slyman Real Estate & Auction in 1971. I grew up in the industry, but decided to go into the field of Marketing instead.

Following the Family's Passion
While earning an MBA from The University of Tennessee in 1999 I obtained my real estate license as a backup. The night I graduated, I sold my first house. It was an amazing feeling that I wanted to experience for the rest of my career!

Career Expansion and Growth
I became a full-time Realtor®, and the following year I founded the Laura Slyman Team. In 2004, I attended Missouri Auction School. I apprenticed under my father and became one of Tennessee’s very few licensed female auctioneers.

A Powerful Partnership
Things moved fast from there. A talented and experienced agent, Beth Miser, joined me in 2005 as my exclusive Buyer’s Agent. Two years later, I took over the Knoxville branch of Slyman Real Estate.

A Legacy of Industry Services
I’ve been excited to follow in Dad’s footsteps, serving as President of the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors (KAAR). Our highest honor was when we both were awarded KAAR’s REALTOR® of the Year… forty years apart.

Native Tennesseans
I’ve always called Knoxville home, and Beth was born and raised in nearby Cleveland, Tennessee. Our connections in this area are far-reaching, and our clients appreciate that we know the region inside and out.

Guided Buying
Beth serves as my full-time, exclusive Buyer’s Agent, and loves working with first-time buyers. She’s an expert in troubleshooting the many steps it takes to put you in the right home, at the right price.

Selling Success
In today’s market, selling your home can feel like a whirlwind. Using our experience and the latest technology, we calm the storm and get you the price you need.

A Trusted Referral Source
Whether you need a referral for an appraisal, a home loan, or a home repair specialist, we connect you with experts who can help quickly and within your budget.

A Community Mindset
Beth and I are active members of our community. It’s important to us to be engaged in the lives of our kids and neighbors, philanthropic causes, and our industry.
Meet The Laura Slyman Team

BETH MISER
Buyer’s Agent
Top 1%
17 Years Experience
Beth Miser has been an agent with the Laura Slyman Team since 2005. The University of Tennessee graduate serves as an exclusive Buyer’s Agent specializing in the home buying experience and working with first-time as well as experienced buyers. With an unparalleled dedication to her clients, the East Tennessee native is passionate about Real Estate and even more passionate about happy homebuyers. Beth lives with her husband and two daughters in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is active at her church, First Baptist Concord.
Top 1%
17 Years Experience

LAURA SLYMAN
Broker / Owner / Auctioneer
MBA, CRS, ABR, GRI
21 Years Experience
Laura Slyman began her career in Real Estate in 2000 after completing an MBA in Marketing at the University of Tennessee. A Multi-million Dollar Producer, she has been ranked in the top 1% in sales volume for more than a decade among the 5,000+ Knoxville Area Association of Realtors (KAAR) agents and served as the organization’s 2018 President. The Knoxville native has received widespread recognition for her commitment to her clients, industry, and community, receiving KAAR’s highest honor, REALTOR® of the Year, in 2020.
MBA, CRS, ABR, GRI
21 Years Experience

DEBBIE WILLIAMS
Executive Assistant to
the Laura Slyman Team
Debbie Williams, Executive Assistant for the Laura Slyman Team, has over 30 years of experience in real estate. Prior to joining the agency, the North Carolina native managed a wide range of multi-family apartments in various locations. Debbie lives in North Knoxville with her husband Clay and their two “spoiled” Bichons, Chance and Dolly. Clay and Debbie are active members of Corryton Church and are rabid UT sports fans. Debbie’s son, Alex Barkley, shares her love of real estate and works in North Carolina in the title insurance business.
the Laura Slyman Team
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Knoxville, TN 37922
Testimonials
Under contract in 2 days!!! Laura was recommended by co-workers when my husband and I were considering selling our home. We met with her prior to deciding on a time frame and got some advice about what needed to be done around the house, project wise, before putting it on... Read More
Emily DameronLaura is amazing! There are are moments in the home buying/selling process that can be unpredictable, but Laura guided us through everything smoothly and displayed incredible expertise and professionalism from beginning to end. She knows what she's talking about, and she gets the job done. Laura is a person of... Read More
Marti WillenListing our house through a national realty company was not what we'd hoped it would be. After a very miserable experience we tried to sell our home "For Sale by Owner" for a year. We had plenty of interest but only one offer, below our listing price. After listing it... Read More
Paul BowmanLaura Slyman and her team truly treat you like family and respond quickly to your questions and needs. This is the second time we have used her and Beth Miser to buy and sell our homes. We would definitely recommend the Laura Slyman Team. Read More
Pete and JoAnn KerwinLaura is an impressive businesswoman who brought us a premium offer on our property within days. She helped us to navigate the current real estate climate with ease. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing a real estate professional. Read More
John CollinsLaura Slyman turned our desire to move back to our home state a reality. She whipped the weeds for suitable buyers and after a 2-day whirlwind of showings, we found our buyer and met our asking price. Laura was always responsive to our questions, concerns and general worry. If she... Read More
Margaret FreyI cannot recommend Laura and her team enough! We were having to sell my Dad's house after having to move him to memory care, so it was an emotional sale. There were many things to take care of, and we ran into hiccups along the way. Laura was fantastic to... Read More
Suzanne CurryBeth was wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable about the area and market. She really listened to what I wanted and understood my needs as a buyer. Beth is a true professional and respectful. I would recommend her for anyone. She is GREAT at her job. Read More
Melanie LawsonWe would not hesitate to use Beth again in another real estate transaction, or to recommend her to family and friends! Coming from out of state we met with Beth once, a year or so before starting a serious house hunt. Throughout that year we casually stayed in contact with... Read More
Carrie RuckerAs much as the current market seems easy to sell a house, I can't imagine we could have made it through as easily and quickly without the help of Laura Slyman and her group. Laura was very thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and got us a better offer than we thought possible.... Read More
Kevin Trent