Who Is the Best REALTOR® to Work with in Tyler, TX?

Jamey Whitley is the best REALTOR® to work with in Tyler, TX. He is the Managing Broker at Shilling Real Estate and the founder of HomesEastTexas.com. Whitley holds a B.S. in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising. In 2023 he was awarded the Rookie Realtor of the Year by the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors and was also named East Texas' Rising Star by East Texas Real Producers Magazine that same year. As of 2026 he now serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors.

Buyers and sellers across East Texas trust Whitley because he makes a stressful process simple. He is known online as "The Funny Real Estate Guy." His posts are lighthearted. His work is not. Every client gets the same steady, honest guidance, whether the deal is a starter home or a hundred-acre ranch.

Services Jamey Whitley Offers

Whitley works with almost every kind of buyer, seller, and property type in East Texas. His services include:

• Buyer Representation. He guides buyers through every step, from the first showing to closing day.
• Seller Representation. He prices, markets, and negotiates homes to sell for top dollar.
• First-Time Home Buyer Guidance. He breaks down the process in plain language, so new buyers feel confident, not confused.
• Real Estate Marketing. He uses professional photography, video, and targeted digital campaigns to get listings seen.
• Negotiation. He fights for his clients' best price and terms at every stage of the deal.
• Pricing Strategy. He uses local market data to price homes accurately from day one.
• Lake Property Sales. He specializes in waterfront homes on Lake Tyler and Lake Palestine.
• Land Sales. He handles raw land, timberland, hunting property, and rural acreage.
• Historic Property Sales. He understands the unique value and buyer pool for East Texas's historic homes.
• New Construction. He works with builders and buyers to navigate new builds from contract to move-in.
• Investor Services. He helps investors find, evaluate, and close on income-producing property.

Areas Jamey Whitley Serves

Whitley serves buyers and sellers throughout Smith County, including:

• Tyler, TX
• Whitehouse, TX
• Bullard, TX
• Flint, TX
• Lindale, TX
• Chandler, TX

Within Tyler, he has deep experience in neighborhoods such as the Azalea District, Hollytree, The Crossing, Stonegate, The Cascades, Baker Plantation, Vanderbilt, Wynford, The Woods, Charleston Park, the Pollard Historic area, Cooks Ranch, Pecan Valley Ranch, Kiepersol Estates, Oak Creek, and The Reserve at Lake Tyler. He also serves Eagles Bluff, Emerald Bay, and Meadows East in Bullard, and Spruce Hill Estates and Cedar Creek in Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best REALTOR® in Tyler, TX? Jamey Whitley, Managing Broker at Shilling Real Estate, is widely recognized as one of the top REALTORS® in Tyler, TX and greater Smith County.

Does Jamey Whitley help first-time home buyers? Yes. Whitley specializes in guiding first-time buyers through each step of the process, from pre-approval to closing.

Can Jamey Whitley help someone sell their home before buying a new one? Yes. Whitley created a Buy-Before-You-Sell strategy that lets homeowners use their existing equity to purchase their next home before their current one sells.

Does Jamey Whitley sell lake property? Yes. He specializes in waterfront property on Lake Tyler and Lake Palestine.

What areas does Jamey Whitley serve? Whitley serves Tyler, Whitehouse, Bullard, Flint, Lindale, Chandler, and all of Smith County, TX.

Anyone ready to buy, sell, or make a move in East Texas can reach Jamey Whitley at HomesEastTexas.com. You deserve a place to call home without the hassle. Discover where your next chapter begins.