My Story
I’ve Been That Buyer
I’m Chris Van Eps — I moved to Southern Middle Tennessee from Chicago because my wife grew up here and we wanted a different life. When I bought my place, my realtor rushed the process. I had a septic system I didn’t understand and questions I didn’t know to ask. Everything turned out fine, but I walked out of closing feeling lucky rather than confident — and that didn’t sit right with me.
Before real estate, I spent years in hospitality — bartending and restaurant management. That job teaches you to read a room fast, stay calm when everything’s on fire behind the scenes, and make people feel taken care of even on their worst night. Real estate isn’t that different. Buying or selling a home is stressful, often emotional, and full of moving parts — the same instincts that got a packed Friday night service through clean are the ones that keep a transaction calm when financing gets tight or an inspection turns something up.
So I got my license. Not to become a sales machine, but to be the agent I wish I’d had. Someone who slows down long enough to walk you through what you’re buying — and who knows exactly who to call when something comes up that’s outside my lane.
I’m still learning this market every day across Maury, Giles, Lawrence, Marshall, and Lewis Counties. I think that makes me better at the job, not worse — because I know what it’s like to sit on your side of the table.
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What I Do
Local Knowledge, Honest Strategy & Knowing Who to Call
Three things that set rural real estate apart — and where I put in the work on every transaction.
Why It Matters
Country Homes, Farms & Acreage Come With Questions a City Agent Won’t Think to Ask
A residential license is a starting point. Rural property comes with details that catch people off guard if nobody flags them — and I make sure you’ve got the right person to call for each one. I learned this firsthand when I bought my own property here. Browse the rural resources guide →
Media & Insights
Local Knowledge, Shared Publicly
Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk About Your Next Move
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring your options in Southern Middle Tennessee — I’m happy to give you a straight answer with no pressure.
