The People Behind Every Deal
One team walks with you through every step, from your first conversation to closing day and beyond.
Joal has spent more than 20 years building relationships across Chattanooga, one family at a time. In 2005, he helped start Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga from scratch, long before it became the city's top brokerage. In his first years, he worked as both a Realtor and a builder. That gave him a real, hands-on understanding of real estate.
Before real estate, Joal ran his own Taekwondo studio for over a decade. He taught discipline, patience, and follow-through to hundreds of students. Those same values shape how Creativity Team works today. Show up. Do the work. Take care of people the way you'd want your own family cared for.
Real estate is in my blood. I grew up watching my dad build custom homes, and from an early age I became fascinated by everything that makes a house feel like home, from the bones of a new build to the character of an older one.
That background taught me to see details other people might overlook, but my clients have taught me something just as important: the best real estate experience starts with listening. I ask questions. A lot of them. I want to understand not only what you say you want, but what you actually need, what matters most, and what you're willing to compromise on.
I'm genuine, direct, and incredibly detail-oriented, but I'm also going to keep you laughing along the way. I believe my job is to make an otherwise complicated process feel clear, manageable, and, dare I say, fun.
Buying or selling a home is a big deal, and I don't take the responsibility of helping you navigate that decision lightly. I work at the speed of my client, communicate clearly, and advocate fiercely while always keeping the bigger picture in mind.
For me, the best part of real estate isn't the closing table. It's building relationships that turn into friendships long after the keys have been handed over.
Brad grew up in the Chattanooga metro area and studied Business Management and Psychology at UTC from 1984 to 1988. In January 1989, he set out to make the PGA Tour, competing as a playing professional on U.S. and international tours for more than 20 years.
That career gave him a level of course knowledge and competitive discipline most agents simply don't have. When he discovered a new passion for real estate, he became a licensed REALTOR® in 2013, and his background made him a natural fit as a Golf Community Specialist.
Brad represents clients across all general real estate needs, with particular focus on vacation and investment homes in Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, and golf course communities throughout the region.
Shawn Summey is a private real estate advisor. He works with busy executives, doctors, founders, and investors. He is a REALTOR®. He works with Keller Williams in Chattanooga.
Most people meet a real estate agent once, use them for one deal, and never think about them again. Shawn works differently. He builds long-term relationships with clients who buy, sell, and invest in real estate. Clients rely on him the same way they rely on a CPA, an attorney, or a wealth advisor. You shouldn't have to interview a new agent every time real estate comes up. Shawn is the advisor you call instead.
That shows up in four ways. He protects your time. He coordinates inspections, contractors, lenders, and closings so you don't have to. He protects your interests. He handles negotiation, due diligence, and strategy at every step. He protects your other relationships. He works alongside your CPA, attorney, or wealth advisor instead of competing with them. And he protects continuity. He stays your single point of contact across every property, no matter the type or location.
Shawn represents buyers and sellers directly across Greater Chattanooga, North Georgia, and Tennessee or Georgia. Outside that area, he picks the right local agent for you. Then he stays involved. He keeps fighting for your interests, just like he would if the property were down the street. He works with every kind of home: primary homes, luxury homes, and vacation homes. He also works with land, farms, 1031 exchanges, and investment property.
Before real estate, Shawn spent 25 years in sales and finance. He has raised more than $50 million across real estate funds and direct investments, including McLemore Resort and The Keep. He holds active real estate licenses in both Tennessee and Georgia.
Shawn also helps businesses raise money the right way. He builds the structure, the story, and the relationships behind a raise that actually holds up. Some clients need better systems: how they talk to investors, how they explain their deal, how they report results. Shawn builds that for them, so investors stay informed and confident for the life of the deal. His work includes Artisan Land Companies and Ascendant Development. He is also a partner in Hound Dog Fund, L.P.
That background is why clients bring him into big decisions, not just one deal. That includes a 1031 exchange, a home purchase in another state, or a farm bought after selling a business.
When Real Estate Touches Your Life, Let's Talk.
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