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Browse available homes and apartments, tour on your own schedule, and apply online. No application needed to take a tour.

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What people say about Silver Key

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“We applied for an apartment and within 30 minutes received a phone call regarding the application. … The entire process was so smooth and easy. … We dealt with a guy named Jed the whole time and he was super friendly and patient the whole time with any questions we had. Very thorough and professional.”
Google review · Athens office
“Great experience with everyone in the Athens office. Found a nice rental home for myself and my son. Everyone in the office is very nice, super friendly and down to earth. … Would highly recommend! Tony and Tabatha are excellent to deal with.”
Google review · Athens office
“My boyfriend and I were apartment-hunting for months and could hardly get a response at all. Michael at Silver Key Realty got back to us about an hour after I submitted my application … They were very accommodating, answered all questions, and worked with us through the entire process.”
Google review · Sweetwater office

Where we manage

Athens Sweetwater Madisonville Etowah Englewood Niota Riceville Cleveland Philadelphia Tellico Plains Vonore Ten Mile Benton Kingston Decatur

McMinn, Monroe, Meigs, Loudon, Bradley, Polk and Roane Counties, and growing.

Property management for owners

Big enough to handle anything. Local enough to know your street.

Silver Key is the largest property manager in our area, with more than 600 homes across seven East Tennessee counties, our own maintenance team, and offices in Athens and Sweetwater. One house or one hundred doors, same process.

Since 2015managing rentals locally
600+homes under management
7counties served
24/7repair and emergency line
For property owners

Clear promises, kept every month.

Whether you own one house or a hundred doors, you get the same process, the same reports and a local team that answers the phone.

Applications reviewed in 24 hours

Every complete application gets a decision within one workday, screened against written criteria applied the same way to everyone.

In-house maintenance

Our own maintenance company and licensed HVAC technician handle most repairs, so jobs get scheduled fast and done right.

A local team that answers

Residents reach our repair line any hour, and you reach a local manager who knows your property.

Statements you can read

Every charge is shown with its invoice attached in your online owner portal, so you always know where the money went.

What owners say

“My wife and I have two rental houses managed by Silver Key in Athens, Tennessee. We have found them to be prompt, communicative and professional. … Tony manages the details of our rental houses with expertise … They communicate promptly and ensure that we are notified of any issue. Good job, guys!”
David H. · Rental owner, Google review
“Excellent working with Tabatha Barkley. Everyone should see her for property management and insurance needs.”
Dale J. · Google review

From vacant to rented in five steps

Here's what happens after you call us.

  1. 1

    Free rent estimate

    We price your home against what's renting nearby right now.

  2. 2

    Simple onboarding

    Sign the agreement, send your insurance page, and we set up your owner portal.

  3. 3

    Marketing and tours

    Photos, listings across rental sites, and self-guided tours seven days a week.

  4. 4

    Screening and move-in

    Background, credit and income checks, then a documented move-in inspection.

  5. 5

    Ongoing management

    Rent collection, repairs, renewals and monthly statements.

What's included

Marketing and showings

Rent pricing, listing photos, syndication to the major rental sites, and self-guided tours with a secure digital lockbox, so prospects can see your home seven days a week.

Tenant screening

Credit, criminal, eviction and income checks against written criteria, applied the same way to every applicant. Complete applications get a decision within one workday.

Leases and move-in

Our attorney-reviewed Tennessee lease, signed online. Every new resident completes a photo move-in inspection, and renter's insurance is required.

Rent collection

Online payments, firm and consistent follow-up on late rent, and Tennessee-compliant notices when they're needed.

Maintenance, 24/7

Residents reach us any hour. Silver Key Maintenance, our in-house company with a licensed HVAC technician, handles most work; trusted licensed vendors handle the rest.

Statements and payouts

Monthly owner payouts. Every invoice is attached in your owner portal, with monthly statements and year-end tax forms.

Request our pricing

Every property is different, so we send pricing with a proposal built for yours. Tell us a little about it and we'll send you everything below, usually within one business day.

  • Our fee schedule
  • A sample management agreement
  • A rent estimate for your property

Already have tenants? We'll take it from here.

Switching managers is easier than most owners expect. When we take over an occupied home, we:

  • Move each tenant onto our current Silver Key lease
  • Transfer and document security deposits
  • Confirm renter's insurance and your landlord policy
  • Inspect the home and photograph its condition
  • Set up rent collection and your owner portal

Repairs handled the right way

Routine repairs are handled within the approval limit set in your management agreement, and we call you before anything bigger. Emergencies like no heat, active leaks or sewage are handled right away to protect your property.

Owner questions

How fast will you rent my home?

Pricing it right on day one matters most, so every home starts with a free rent estimate. We then list it on the major rental sites and offer self-guided tours seven days a week, so qualified renters can see it quickly.

When do I get paid?

Owner payouts go out monthly. Every repair cost is shown on your statement, with the invoice attached in your owner portal.

What insurance do I need?

Every owner keeps a landlord policy, and every resident carries renter's insurance. We'll walk you through the details with your proposal.

What happens if a tenant stops paying?

We follow up on a set schedule, send Tennessee-compliant notices when they're needed, and keep you informed. Evictions are always your decision.

What kinds of properties do you manage?

All of them. Single-family homes, duplexes, apartment buildings, mobile home communities and commercial space, whether you own one rental or hundreds of doors.

Get your free rent estimate

Tell us about the property and we'll send a rent estimate and a management proposal, usually within one business day. No obligation.

Rather talk? Call (423) 405-5157.

Already an owner with us? See statements, invoices and documents anytime.

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Homes for rent

Tour any home on your own schedule, then apply online if you love it. No application needed to take a tour.

How renting with us works

  1. Tour first. Book a self-guided tour online and see the home on your schedule.
  2. Apply online. One application per adult. Complete applications get a decision within one workday.
  3. Sign your lease online and pay move-in funds through the resident portal.
  4. Move in. We'll text you a link for your photo move-in inspection.

Before you apply

  • Each adult applies separately online.
  • Pets, service and support animals all go through PetScreening.

We follow fair housing laws and apply the same criteria to every applicant.

Resident center

Everything you need as a Silver Key resident, in one place.

Pay rentResident portal, e-check is free Request a repairSubmit in the portal, add photos Emergency? Call now(423) 405-5157, any hour

Paying rent

Ways to pay:

  • Resident portal: e-check or card
  • Automatic draft from your checking account
  • Check, money order or cashier's check by mail, at our Athens office, or in either office's 24/7 drop box

Repairs and emergencies

Submit routine requests in the resident portal with photos, or call (423) 405-5157. Our team will text you to set a time.

For emergencies, call (423) 405-5157 right away, day or night.

Just moved in?

Watch for a text from us with your move-in inspection link. Your photos protect your deposit when you move out.

Moving out?

Check your lease for how much written notice it requires and when your lease term ends, then contact us. We'll send you the notice form and your move-out instructions.

About Silver Key

A local company, built one rental at a time.

Silver Key Realty opened in 2015 with a simple idea: take care of rental homes the way a good owner would, and treat the people who live in them with respect. Today our local team helps renters find a home and helps owners care for their properties across East Tennessee, from offices in Athens and Sweetwater.

Local and reachable

Two offices, a full local team and a repair line that answers 24/7. You'll talk to people who know your street.

Our own maintenance team

Silver Key Maintenance, our in-house company, handles most repairs with a licensed HVAC technician, so work gets scheduled quickly and done to our standard.

Fair and consistent

Written screening criteria, the same lease terms for everyone, and clear rules that protect owners and residents alike.

One local team, start to finish

Leasing, maintenance and day-to-day management all happen under one roof. Whether you're renting from us or trusting us with your property, you get a dedicated local contact and a team that follows through.

Get in touch

Athens office

801 Decatur Pike, Suite 4, Athens, TN 37303

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM · 24/7 drop box

Sweetwater office

311 Sweetwater Vonore Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874

24/7 drop box

How can we help you?

Find a rentalProperty owners

Property management in Athens, TN

Our main office is right here on Decatur Pike. We manage [number] rental homes and apartments in Athens and across McMinn County, and our leasing and maintenance teams are in town every day.

[#]homes we manage in Athens
[$ range]typical 2–3 bedroom rent
[# days]average time to lease
24/7local repair line

Why Athens owners choose a local manager

[Two or three sentences about the Athens rental market: who rents here, demand near Tennessee Wesleyan and local employers, which neighborhoods move fastest.]

Because our maintenance shop is in Athens, most repairs are scheduled within days, not weeks, and an emergency gets a call back right away.

What we manage in Athens

  • Single-family homes
  • Duplexes and small multifamily buildings
  • Apartment communities
  • Mobile home communities

Athens owner questions

Do I need a business license to rent out my home in Athens?

[Your answer, confirmed for the City of Athens and McMinn County.]

What's my Athens home likely to rent for?

It depends on size, condition and location. Request a free rent estimate and we'll compare your home to what's renting nearby right now.

Can you take over a home that already has tenants?

Yes. We move existing tenants onto our lease, document deposits and insurance, and inspect the home as part of onboarding.

Other areas we serve

Sweetwater Madisonville Etowah Englewood Cleveland Philadelphia Tellico Plains Kingston Decatur

Own a rental in Athens?

Stop by 801 Decatur Pike or call (423) 405-5157.

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Contact us

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Repair emergency? Don't use the form. Call (423) 405-5157, any time.
Athens office801 Decatur Pike, Suite 4, Athens, TN 37303Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Sweetwater office311 Sweetwater Vonore Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874

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