Joe and Dionne were nothing but professional, courteous and patient and I value their honesty, integrity and expertise. I know that sounds like marketing speak, but they truly were and we all know how difficult it is to find professionals in any field who embody those characteristics. So when we do, it is like finding GOLD!By combining their knowledge with that of their trusted contracting vendors, they provided their expert assessment of my extreme fixer-upper and three approach options. I ultimately decided not to pursue those or to place the house on the market, and instead sold to an individual. Even knowing they were not going to make a dime for their time and effort, Joe showed his earnest desire to continue helping by giving feedback and advice on ensuring the protection of my interests in the sale and closing.I wholeheartedly recommend Hafner Real Estate! They are a full-service agency and serve the entire middle Tennessee area. Just the two of them?! They seem to be a couple of power houses, after all.
- dkgomez222
A friend referred me to Joe when I was purchasing my first home and the experience was incredibly easy thanks to Joe and his team. I would recommend him to anyone I knew that was buying or selling a home. He was always available when I needed him and led me through every step of the process. Call on his expertise....you won't be disappointed!
- smokey3838
Hafner Real Estate took care of all our needs when we sold out house. Joe gave us the personal touch we were looking for and walked us through the entire process! Being 1st time sellers we were very new to the whole experience, but SO very glad to chose to go with Joe Haftner and would do it again in a heart beat! Highly recommend!!!
- MicahCreekmore
During a very stressful time dealing with my property, Mr. Hafner brought knowledge and negotiating skills that benefitted the sale of my home. Mr. Hafner has excellent customer service skills that made me feel safe during the process. I truly feel Mr. Hafner earned a 5+ when it comes to his real estate knowledge and ability to communicate his expertise to me!
- rosettamalone01
Joe and Dionne...this crew is fantastic! We weren't sure what what to do with anything about selling then buying a home but these two made it sooo easy for us!They really do treat you like family, and I don't know about y'all but that means ALOT to me. They handled everything with kindness and respect with NO PRESSURE!!I had to sell my home in order to buy one, in todays market that was scary for us because we didn't know where we would go..BUT Joe and Dionne helped us find the dream home and get a contingency on it while we sold ours all in 4 months. WOWZA..unbelievable!!!They truly are the bestest (yes i said bestest) that anyone could ask for..so please if you're looking for a realtor THIS IS YOUR CREW!!
- tiredofwinning1
Working with Joe was seamless and honest! He was always available when we needed him and he made sure we understood everything along the way. Would recommend!
- Bridget Williams
Best realtor in Middle Tennessee by far. Even with us living in the United Kingdom Joe was able to find the perfect home for us. I would recommend Joe to anyone.
- Camron Quaranto
Now I know in this market it doesn't take much to buy or sell a home, but with that said you still need someone in your corner who understands the process and can guide you to make the right choices. Joe did that for me back when I had to sell my home. I didn't have to worry about what needed to happen as he kept me abreast of the process.
- zuser20180506083147089
We have worked with Joe several times for our real estate needs. We have not been disappointed at any point. Joe is very knowledgeable and willing to think outside the box. It’s a real pleasure to work with such a professional and caring person.
- bethanyh051
We had a great experience with Joe and Dionne in a tough Middle Tennessee sellers market as a buyer. The team from Hafner Real Estate was very responsive, ramped up and narrowed the search when needed, and definitely were knowledgeable about the area. Getting a contract out was quick when needed. They definitely knew our special needs/requirements and worked hard to find properties that met that criteria. I would definitely recommend them to others.
- bobparkercfii
Joe Hafner and Dionne Shaffer are incredible at what they do. As a first time home buyer they were thorough in explaining the home buying process to me, so I fully understood the scope of what I was getting into. The whole time I worked with them I felt they had my best interest in mind to help me make the smartest purchase I possibly could. Once we found a home they did so much to make the lead up to closing as smooth as possible. I could not recommend them enough if you are looking to purchase a home in Tennessee they truly are the best for this area!
We were so fortunate to come across Hafner Real Estate when looking for our 2nd home in TN. As out-of-state clients, we really needed extra handholding to ensure we found the right home for our needs. And Dionne and Joe were determined to make it happen. They are such an awesome team and we recommend them highly. Even after the closing we still chat - they truly are special!
I am always delighted to work with Hafner Real Estate, which I have done for the past 6 years. Joe and Dionne are the nicest, most professional people you'll meet in this industry. They go above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly. Truly the best of the best!!
Joe Hafner & Dionne Schaffer were a fantastic team. This is the second transaction we worked with this team on. They have done both a buy in 2021 and a sell in 2025. A wealth of local experience is key to gaining a thorough understanding of the market. Both of their immediate responses to every aspect of our sale were perfect. The attention to detail and negotiation skills were sharp and invaluable to both sides of each sale and were greatly appreciated. From advice on the best ways to sell and buy- to the team of workers they connected us to, it was stellar. They followed up and never capitalized on any of the work they recommended be done to each property. We not only liked them as professionals, but we are also glad to consider them our friends. In today's business and real estate environment, we found them to be trustworthy and to work with integrity. We will partner with them again.
Joe & Dionne at Hafner Real Estate are the best of the best! They have taken care of my husband before I met him, my dad, family friends, & now us as a young family of 3! From the beginning they let us know they would help us get the best house for us keeping God, honesty, & integrity at the forefront. They did not rush us to find a house or to sell our own. They allowed us to reach out whenever with questions and concerns about the selling & buying process. They taught us all the key points we needed to know to keep us informed throughout & make sure we understood the decisions we were making as this was my first time selling and buying a house. We couldn’t have sold our house without them. They have more knowledge about this process than I could ever imagine as well as connections with the best businesses in town that we needed to help fix up our house after inspection. Including septic, contracting, & pest control (to name a few) that allowed us to quickly resolve issues at a much more affordable price. They helped us every step of the way in the buying & selling process from setting our sale price, prepping our house for showing/open house, viewing houses in our price range with our must haves in mind, negotiation of price & repairs, fixing issues from our home inspection, & more. They have gone above and beyond to help us sell our house for a great price & buy a new house that we love in our price range. They advocated for us during the buying of our new house & made us feel like family. They really made this process as stress free as possible. We couldn’t recommend them more
