
Heidi Hines
Real Estate Agent
Gatlinburg, TN same city
Eric Dykes is a Realtor and investor based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. In his own description, Eric calls himself a local Smokies Realtor who specializes in short-term rental properties, and his focus tags include investment property, rentals and leasing, and vacation and second homes.
Buyers considering a cabin or condo as a short-term rental can ask Eric Dykes how he evaluates rental potential, what local rules and permits apply, and how management companies typically work in the area. It is also wise to ask about access roads, steep lots, insurance and inspection concerns for mountain properties. Since Eric is an investor himself, ask how he handles any potential conflicts of interest.
Local Smokies Realtor/Investor-Specializing in Short Term Rental properties.— How Eric Dykes describes their work
10 other listed real estate professionals work within 25 miles of Gatlinburg, 1 of them in Gatlinburg itself. The map and the list further down sort them by distance.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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Zillow’s index estimates the middle-of-the-market home in Gatlinburg at around $406,899 (August 2026). Over twelve months the typical value fell 2.6%, against a +0.7% change for Tennessee as a whole. The five-year change stands at -3.5%. Gatlinburg sits 22% above the Tennessee typical value of $334,108.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. More on the Gatlinburg market
| Name | Eric Dykes |
|---|---|
| Profile type | Real Estate Agent |
| Title | Realtor |
| Primary market | Gatlinburg, Tennessee |
| County | Sevier County |
| Focus areas | Investment Property, Rentals & Leasing, Vacation & Second Homes |
| Social media followers | 636 |
| License regulator | Tennessee Real Estate Commission |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Last reviewed | October 13, 2026 |
| Community | Distance | Typical home | 1 year | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Forge, TN | 5.6 mi | $424,578 | -1.9% | 2 |
| Sevierville, TN | 11 mi | $420,849 | -0.1% | 5 |
| Dandridge, TN | 22 mi | $385,497 | +0.6% | 2 |
| Maryville, TN | 26 mi | $394,656 | +2.5% | 2 |
| Sylva, NC | 29 mi | $330,281 | -1.1% | 1 |
| Knoxville, TN | 29 mi | $370,699 | +1.1% | 17 |
| Blaine, TN | 32 mi | $329,652 | +3.9% | 1 |
| Waynesville, NC | 33 mi | $355,574 | -3.2% | 2 |
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