Arnold Realty

What Arnold Realty does

Arnold Realty Group is a privately held, full-service commercial and residential real estate brokerage founded in 2019 and headquartered at 120 Cave Thomas, Suite A, Paducah, Kentucky. The firm employs 15 dedicated agents (grown from three at founding) and is led by Principal Broker and Owner Dawn Arnold. It serves individual homebuyers and sellers, commercial buyers, tenants, landlords, investors, and developers across Western Kentucky (McCracken, Graves, Ballard, Marshall Counties, Grand Rivers) and Southern Illinois, with specialty practices in commercial, luxury residential, multifamily, land, investment, and lakefront properties. The company claims the #1 commercial brokerage position in Western Kentucky MLS and is consistently ranked among the Top 5 residential brokerages in the Paducah market, supported by a 4.9-star Google rating across 144 reviews.

The firm's technology stack centers on a proprietary listing platform powered by Paragon ICE, providing IDX-based MLS integration, advanced property search, map search, email listing alerts, and featured listings showcasing. Marketing is multi-channel: an Instagram presence for property reels and community content, a YouTube channel for property video tours, an IDX-enabled website for organic search lead capture, and a Linktree hub aggregating digital touchpoints. Beyond brokerage, the firm operates affiliated service lines including property management, appraisal services through Burkeen Appraisals, land auction services, and Arnold Roll Off Rentals for dumpster rentals.

The revenue model is primarily commission-based, with agents earning transaction fees on residential sales, commercial sales, and commercial leases across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land categories. Secondary revenue streams include managed-service fees from property management and professional services fees from appraisal referrals. Pricing is negotiated per transaction and is not publicly disclosed; the company follows industry-standard percentage-based commission models. Distribution relies on a hybrid of direct agent-based field sales, inside sales handling inbound inquiries, and a self-serve online listings portal, all reinforced by a curated network of 15+ preferred lenders, 10+ home inspectors, and 8+ attorney/title partners.

Name

Arnold Realty

Legal name

Arnold Realty Group

Website

https://thearnoldrealtygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arnold Realty Group is a privately held, full-service commercial and residential real estate brokerage headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, operating with 15 agents to serve buyers, sellers, investors, and developers across Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA), Real Estate Investment Sales (Income-Producing Properties) (FSAEAJAC), Investment Sales Brokerage (BPAJABAI), Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Property management services
• Real estate appraisal
• Land auction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paducah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission (Residential Sales): Traditional real estate commission model on residential property transactions. Agents earn a percentage of the sale price on buy-side and sell-side transactions for homes ranging from entry-level to luxury estates.
2. Real Estate Commission (Commercial Sales & Leasing): Commission-based revenue from commercial property sales and leases, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land transactions. Recognized as #1 Commercial Brokerage in Western Kentucky MLS.
3. Property Management Services: Property management services offered to landlords and property owners, including tenant placement, maintenance coordination, and rental management.
4. Appraisal Services: Real estate appraisal services through affiliated partner Burkeen Appraisals, providing valuation services for residential and commercial properties in Illinois and Kentucky.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arnold Realty Group is a full-service commercial and residential real estate firm providing buying, selling, and leasing representation across Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. The firm operates with 15 dedicated agents specializing in commercial, luxury residential, multifamily, land, and investment properties, and supplements brokerage with property management, appraisal referrals, and land auction services.

Product overview

Arnold Realty Group is a full-service commercial and residential real estate firm offering a unified platform of brokerage services. Its core offerings are its residential and commercial real estate brokerage divisions (consistently ranked #1 in Western Kentucky MLS for commercial), supplemented by property management, appraisal services (via affiliated Burkeen Appraisals), and land auction services. The firm also markets named residential developments including Olivet Estates, Eagle Landing, and Westwood Hills Subdivision, and provides ancillary services such as dumpster rentals through Arnold Roll Off Rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Brokerage Services Full-service residential real estate brokerage covering home buying, home selling, luxury residential, and multifamily transactions for individual buyers, sellers, and families in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.
• Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services Full-service commercial real estate brokerage covering landlord and tenant representation, build-to-suit development, downtown redevelopment, sales, and leasing for office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land transactions. Ranked #1 Commercial Brokerage in Western Kentucky MLS.
• Property Management Services Property management services offered to landlords and property owners, including tenant placement, maintenance coordination, and rental management oversight for residential and commercial properties.
• Real Estate Appraisal Services Real estate appraisal services provided through affiliated Burkeen Appraisals, offering residential and commercial property valuations across Illinois and Kentucky.
• Land Auction Services Specialized land auction services for large acreage properties, including multi-tract farmland sales and river frontage properties such as the 1,268-acre Ohio River farm auction.
• Olivet Estates Residential Development Exclusive residential development near McCracken County High School and the Country Club of Paducah, featuring private lots with mature trees and lake views, utilities in place, and townhomes under construction.
• Eagle Landing Waterfront Community Upscale waterfront community in Grand Rivers, KY between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, offering custom home lots, luxury villas, and lakefront properties with planned marina and amenities in 2026.
• Westwood Hills Subdivision Exclusive neighborhood in Paducah's West End offering townhomes and available lots near shopping, dining, hospitals, and parks, with sidewalks throughout.
• Dumpster Rental Services Dumpster rental services provided through Arnold Roll Off Rentals, supporting real estate clients with debris removal and cleanout services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9-star Google rating based on 144 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Burkeen AppraisalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with Burkeen Appraisals for real estate valuation services. The partnership enables Arnold Realty Group to offer comprehensive appraisal services for residential and commercial properties in both Illinois and Kentucky through affiliated appraiser Melanie Burkeen Petter (REALTOR and Real Estate Appraiser).
• Beyond UgandaminorOthersCharitable partnership through the 'Buy a Home, Give a Home' campaign, where participating Arnold Realty Group agents donate a portion of their commission from qualifying listings and sales to fund a forever home for a family in Uganda.
• Lending Partners NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerA network of 15+ preferred lender partners including FT Home Loans, Capstar Bank, Paducah Bank & Trust, Stockton Mortgage, Independence Bank, FNB, US Bank, CFSB, Loan Depot, Ruoff Mortgage, Regions Mortgage, River Valley Ag Credit, Supreme Lending, and Flat Branch Home Loans, listed on the Resources page to support buyer financing needs.
• Home Inspector NetworksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerA curated list of 10+ home inspection partners including Phelps Home Inspections, Martin's Home Inspections, Stevenson's Home Inspections, Rick Rodgers & Associates, Inspectech Home Inspection Services, Home Pro Advantage, TRC Inspections, Workman Home Inspections, Heartland Home Inspections, and Premier Home Inspections, recommended to buyers on the Resources page.
• Attorney & Title PartnerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerA network of attorney and title partners including Denton Law Firm, Keuler Kelly Hutchins Blankenship and Sigler LLP, McMurry & Livingston PLLC, Washburn Key & Lowry PLLC, Whitlow Roberts Houston & Straub PLLC, Turner Land Title & Escrow Services LLC, Quality Title & Escrow Services LLC, and Western Kentucky Title, providing closing and legal services for transactions.
• Local Utility & Service ProviderssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerA comprehensive resource directory of local utility providers including Paducah Power, Jackson Purchase Electric, Kentucky Utilities, Paducah Water, Atmos Energy, Western Kentucky Gas, and multiple propane providers, plus trash services, referenced on the Resources page for new homeowner onboarding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Century 21: Global real estate franchise with strong residential and commercial coverage in smaller and mid-size US markets. Directly competes for agent recruitment and listing inventory with comparable full-service brokerage value propositions.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based real estate brokerage with aggressive agent-recruiting model and revenue-sharing economics. Operates across the US including Kentucky markets, competing for agent talent via a fundamentally different cost structure than boutique firms like Arnold.
• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate: Nationally franchised real estate network affiliated with the Better Homes and Gardens brand. Targets mid-size markets with full-service residential and commercial offerings, overlapping directly with Arnold's positioning.
• Semonin REALTORS: Long-established Kentucky-based brokerage headquartered in Louisville with regional coverage. Closest in-market analogue in terms of full-service residential/commercial model and state-level brand recognition within Kentucky.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Growing national real estate franchise backed by Berkshire Hathaway brand equity. Operates regional affiliates serving similar buyer/seller profiles with luxury, residential, and commercial coverage, increasingly targeting mid-size regional markets.
• Coldwell Banker: Established national real estate franchise with commercial (Coldwell Banker Commercial) and residential arms. Competes in similar mid-size markets for both consumer and commercial business, with comparable full-service offerings.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest US real estate franchise by agent count, with regional operating models and heavy investment in agent training, technology, and culture. Direct competitor for residential and commercial talent and listings in mid-size Kentucky markets.
• Crye-Leike Real Estate Services: Large privately-held regional brokerage serving the mid-South and Southeast US with full residential and commercial services. Comparable in scale and operating geography to Arnold's footprint, with a similar mix of residential, commercial, and land transactions.
• Weichert, Realtors: Established national real estate franchise with strong footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US including adjacent markets to Western Kentucky. Competes with similar full-service residential and commercial brokerage capabilities.
• Re/Max: Global residential and commercial real estate franchise with strong penetration in mid-size US markets including Kentucky. Re/Max affiliates operate with similar full-service brokerage models and compete directly with Arnold for residential and commercial listings in Western Kentucky.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoALDPX3POZisihSw9rMkeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheArnoldRealtyGroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearnoldrealtygroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arnold-realty-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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