Meet Our Team

Co-owners Aaron and Elizabeth “Ann” Cornett operate Johnson County’s oldest real estate business, Ace Realty. The Cornetts have served the Johnson County area for over 47 years with excellent results. Ace Realty clients on Zillow rate the Cornetts 5 out of 5 stars in local knowledge, process expertise, responsiveness, and negotiation abilities. The Cornetts have handled properties ranging from $2 thousand to $3 million and beyond. Each and every one of those clients is equally important to us.

Co-Owners

Co-Owner

Aaron Cornett

Born and raised in Johnson County, Aaron Cornett has watched the area grow and evolve into its present state. This exceptional knowledge of the local history and people coupled with his insider expertise gives Aaron a nuanced view of local real estate. Aaron studied at East Tennessee State University majoring in Real Estate with a love of the outdoors. He has worked in the real estate business continuously for 44 years and spent the last 22 years with his partner and wife Elizabeth.

Co-Owner

Elizabeth “Ann” Cornett

Elizabeth “Ann” Cornett is a second generation real estate agent who combines her love for the real estate industry with her passion for family. Originally from Abingdon, Virginia, Elizabeth made Johnson County home nearly 4 decades ago. She is a Virginia Intermont College graduate with an Associates in Retailing and a Bachelors in Merchandising/Marketing. The Cornetts are well known for treating clients like family. Both she and Aaron are highly family-oriented individuals who love spending time with their grandchildren at every opportunity.

Our Agents

Agent

Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson has been serving buyers and sellers across Northeast Tennessee with Ace Realty since 2019. With a formal background in drafting and design and years of hands-on construction experience, Adam looks at properties from a different perspective. He understands how homes are built, allowing him to recognize quality craftsmanship, identify potential concerns, and give clients practical insight throughout the buying or selling process.

At 6’8″, Adam is hard to miss—but it’s his straightforward approach and commitment to his clients that leave a lasting impression. Whether navigating a first home purchase, evaluating mountain acreage, or marketing a property to qualified buyers, Adam believes in clear communication, dependable service, and keeping the real estate process as simple and stress-free as possible.

Proud to call Mountain City home, Adam brings technical knowledge, construction experience, and deep local familiarity to every transaction. His goal is simple: to give his clients the knowledge and confidence they need to make sound real estate decisions.