Andrea “Andi” Pennington Dubois is a Knoxville native with real estate in her DNA. Encouraged early on by her father, Elwood Pennington, who recognized her natural talent for connecting with people, Andi was drawn to a career that blends relationships and service.
After graduating from college, her first role was promoting her family’s marina on Norris Lake. That experience introduced her to buyers and sellers of lakefront properties, and she quickly found her stride, closing her first lakefront home sale in 2004. Having spent childhood summers at her grandparents’ Norris Lake home, it was a natural fit for Andi to specialize in both Norris Lake and Knoxville-area real estate.
In 2009, she moved to Tyler, Texas, to marry David Dubois, where she continued her real estate journey by marketing a lakefront golf course community. When the mountains called her home in 2013, she returned to East Tennessee and picked up where she left off, helping families find the perfect place to call home.
As her father predicted, Andi thrives on the personal side of real estate.
“Getting to know my clients and forming lasting friendships is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a Real Estate Agent,” she says. “It’s a relationship business. I’m so thankful and blessed to have found my calling.”
A key part of her recent success has been building strong relationships within the Real Estate Agent community, which allows her to find off-market deals that go beyond the MLS.
“The market moves fast, and having a network that gives me early or exclusive access to properties is a game changer.”
Andi also emphasizes the importance of preparing buyers with a game plan.
“Before we ever walk into a house, I want my clients to feel confident and informed,” she explains. “Setting expectations from the beginning helps avoid frustration and ensures they’re making smart, stress-free decisions.”
For Andi, it’s never just about the transaction, it’s about the people.
“I want every client to know their time matters, their goals matter, and being chosen as their Real Estate Agent is an honor I don’t take lightly.”
When she’s not helping clients, Andi is a proud wife and busy mom to three boys: Cade (14), Woods (10), and Dax (8). You’ll often find her cheering on the sidelines of Knoxville’s football fields, basketball courts, and baseball diamonds.