Michele Payne is a Tennessee-licensed real estate professional serving the Greater Nashville area, licensed since February 2015. With more than 25 years of experience in strategic marketing, business development, and negotiation, she brings a business-minded, relationship-focused approach to buying, selling, and investing in real estate. In 2025, Michele ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate agents nationwide based on National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) membership production data.

Michele entered the real estate industry through personal investing, beginning with the purchase, renovation, and resale of her first investment property acquired at auction. She has hands-on experience with long-term rentals, short-term rentals, new construction, and residential sales, allowing her to guide clients with practical insight and real-world perspective. Her background enables her to help buyers, sellers, and investors evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, and pursue long-term financial goals through real estate.

Michele serves clients throughout Pleasant View, Springfield, Adams, Clarksville, White Bluff, Fairview, Bellevue, Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, Gallatin, White House, Cross Plains, Portland, Coopertown, Hermitage, Lebanon, and Smyrna. She is known for ethical representation, clear communication, and strong client relationships. Michele previously built her early real estate track record under the name Michele Corlew and continues her work today as Michele Payne.