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Hope Brown Office Manager

Hope provides administrative support to the United Country Real Estate | Lakes and Land Realty/Auction team.  She recently joined the team in the fall of 2020 and is eager to learn and grow with the company!

Hope was born and raised in rural, south-central Kentucky.  She grew up on a dairy farm and has always had an appreciation for agriculture and farming.  

Hope is a 2008 graduate of Western Kentucky University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Agribusiness and a minor in Business Administration.  Before joining the team at United Country Real Estate | Lakes and Land Realty/Auction, she worked in insurance for several years serving Cumberland County. 

Hope currently resides in Burkesville, KY with her husband, Ryan, their two children, Rowdy and Ryler. Hope and Ryan, along with their two sons, enjoy riding horses among the beautiful hills of south-central Kentucky.  They enjoy spending time on their farm where they raise beef cattle.

Hope and her family also find pleasure in frequently visiting beautiful Dale Hollow Lake with friends and family where they often camp at Dale Hollow Kentucky State Park. Burkesville, KY is also home to the stunning Cumberland River where her and her family enjoy fishing and camping with family and friends.

Hunter Shearer Principal Auctioneer/Principal Broker/Owner

Hunter Shearer is a seasoned broker and auctioneer licensed in both Kentucky and Tennessee with over 17 years experience in the real estate business. He has served as an agent, as well as the principal auctioneer for United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction. 2021 presented Hunter with a new opportunity and he is now the principal broker/owner of United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction in Albany, KY. In October of 2022 Hunter opened the doors to a second office located in Burkesville, Kentucky. 

Hunter has lived his entire life in Albany and enjoys the opportunity to show people why this area is so special. Although he calls Clinton County home he has also spent a great deal of his time in Cumberland County with his late father, who was a prominent family business owner of a jewelry store for over 25 years. Hunter is a Christian man raising his family in this small town with his wife, Shannon. They have two daughters, Piper and Southern, and a son, Wilder. Hunter is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting in the area and spending time on Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake.

Hunter became an entrepreneur at the age of 13 trading, buying, and selling with people of all walks of life at the World’s Longest Yard Sale, the 127 Yard Sale. Business and people have always been Hunter’s passion and along with being a licensed real estate agent, auctioneer, and broker, he also owns a lawn service, concrete curbing business, and local BBQ restaurant and catering business. Hunter is a specialist in hunting tracts, farms, and lake properties.

In 2020 Hunter became a Realtree Land Pro member to better assist his clients in making informed decisions when buying or selling a hunting property. Realtree United Country Hunting Properties provide a level of service, support and knowledge that is simply unmatched. Hunter has been the top salesperson in the office for the past 3 years and has won several awards such as the Pinnacle Silver Sales Award, the Pinnacle Bronze Sales Award, and The President’s Honor Group and Listing Agent Award. In 2020 Hunter ranked in the top #50 United Country Agents across the United States. 

As a real estate agent, auctioneer and broker, Hunter has the knowledge, experience, training, and expertise to handle everything from the most complex real estate transaction to the honest, old-style handshake deal. When you choose Hunter as your real estate agent you can have peace of mind knowing that the largest financial investment you may ever make is in the hands of a skilled, experienced, and ethical real estate expert!

Nancy Mims Broker Associate

Nancy Mims is the former owner and broker of United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction in Albany, Kentucky. Nancy has 36 years of experience selling Real Estate in Kentucky. Nancy had been in property management for 24 years so she has the experience to help you thru the process of buying your dream property as easy as possible.

Nancy has lived in the area for 37 years with her husband and 2 sons. They have had a dairy farm and now operate a poultry farm and raise over 1200 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. Nancy specializes not only in farmland and poultry but selling lake property, recreational property, and residential property. Nancy has worked with the public all her life and loves working with people.

Please give Nancy a call to help you find your freedom with United Country in the beautiful area between Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake. When you use Nancy for your special brokerage need, you can have peace of mind knowing that the largest investment you may ever make is in the hands of a skilled, experienced and ethical real estate broker.

606-688-2513 Nancy Mims. Visit our website www.countrylakesandland.com for more information.

Adam McCutchen Agent

Adam McCutchen is a seasoned real estate agent with a passion for nature and the outdoors. He was born and raised in Cumberland County, Kentucky, and currently resides there with his wife, Katie. Adam takes pride in his rural town and loves everything the outdoors has to offer. When he's not working hard for his clients, he enjoys spending time on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake. In addition to his career in real estate, Adam is also employed at American Woodmark in Monticello, Kentucky. 

Jay Craig Agent/Auctioneer

Jay Craig is an apprentice auctioneer that just graduated from Kentucky Auction Academy and is a member of the Kentucky Auctioneer Association. Jay is eager to learn and start his new career. He has always loved going to auctions and has always dreamed of becoming an auctioneer. Jay was born and raised on a farm in Albany, Kentucky and spends a lot of his spare time in the woods hunting. He is extremely outgoing and enjoys helping the people in his community. Jay loves living in a small town where everyone feels like family. He and his wife, Jennifer are Christians and are immensely proud to be raising their six daughters Taylor, Chloe, Addie, Carly, Jayleigh, and Jenna in such a great community.

An Auction can be one of the biggest decisions of your life and as an auctioneer Jay would like the opportunity to make sure that you have the best possible outcome whether it be buying or selling.  

Lance York Agent

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Ryan Brown Agent

Ryan Brown is a real estate agent with 2 years of experience specializing in country homes, farm land, lake property, and timberland in South Central Kentucky. He was awarded the Pinnacle Club Award in 2022 for his sales achievements. Ryan is originally from Monroe County, Kentucky, but currently resides on his farm in Burkesville with his wife, Hope, and their two sons, Rowdy and Ryler. Outside of work, Ryan and his family enjoy spending time on their farm, raising beef cattle, riding horses, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of Dale Hollow Lake. In addition to real estate, Ryan is also employed at James Ritter Lumber, where he has worked since before graduating high school from Monroe County.

Donovan Edwards Agent

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Jeffery Cyphers Auctioneer

Jeffery has lived in Cumberland County, KY his entire life.  He became an auctioneer in 2004 and has been in the auction business ever since.  In addition to real estate, he works at Bluegrass Stockyards and has been there since 2012.  Jeffery has sold all types of livestock, equipment, and real estate.  He and his wife, along with his two children, run a cow/calf and back grounding operation in and around Marrowbone, KY.  Give Jeffery a call at 270-459-1193 for all of your auction needs!

Jeff Vibbert Broker Associate

Jeff is a life long resident of Cumberland County, raised in the small town of Marrowbone and currently living only 7 miles from his boyhood home.  Jeff graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1976 and attended the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1980 with a degree in biology.

After graduating from college Jeff returned to Marrowbone and began his career as the owner/operator of his families sawmill.  Jeff operated the sawmill for 38 years, selling it just a few years ago.  Also after graduation Jeff married his high school sweetheart Cindy. Jeff and Cindy have been married for 41 years. They have one daughter, Bethany, and she has blessed Jeff and Cindy with two grandchildren, Grayson and Henry. Cindy owned and operated the Country Peddler in Burkesville for 27 years.

30 years ago Jeff began his career in real estate, working for two years with the Century 21 office in Glasgow and then opening his own Century 21 franchise in Burkesville.  When Jeff opened his local office Burkesville was the smallest town in America with a Century 21 franchise.  Through the years Jeff and his agents sold millions and millions of dollars worth of property in Cumberland and the surrounding counties.

Jeff has always been an active member in the community, formerly serving as a Director for the Bank of Cumberland and the local branches of Union Planters Bank and First and Farmers National Bank.  Through the years Jeff has also served on the boards of The Cumberland Valley Manor, the Cumberland County Industrial Development Corporation, and the Marrowbone Cemetery.  Jeff is currently the vice-chairman of the Citizens Bank of Cumberland County High School Athletic Hall of Fame and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cumberland County Hospital.

TJ Stearns Agent

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Daniel Stalcup Agent

Daniel Stalcup and his family reside in Cumberland County, Kentucky where they attend church services at Marrowbone Church of Christ.  Additionally, Daniel is a full-time employee with the federal government, and a softball and basketball coach.  After completion of his degree in Agriculture at Western Kentucky University, Daniel moved back to Burkesville where he met his wife Kelly and began attending services at Marrowbone again.  Upon going back to church, he noticed that the pulpit ministry had changed.  It was now a careful examination, verse by verse, exposition of the Bible.  Over time Daniel came to see that Scripture alone is inerrant, and on its pages are revealed that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.  Daniel and his wife Kelly have three children: Annabelle, Alana, and Asa.  They both enjoy the enthusiasm of their children and all their friends.  With all that said, Daniel will be very happy to serve you in all your real estate needs.

Bri Bowlin Office Manager

Brianna, a proud alumna of Clinton County High School, hails from the charming town of Albany, Kentucky. Immersed in her community, she has dedicated over a decade to the local 4H program, demonstrating her unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. When she's not diligently fulfilling her responsibilities, Bri delights in the company of her loved ones, relishing joyful moments shared with family and friends amidst the idyllic shores of Dale Hollow Lake.