About
Founded in Indianapolis · 2023

An Indianapolis real estate team built on investment principles.


The opinion

You can’t build wealth without planting roots first.

What we do

We’re an Indianapolis real-estate team founded on investment and rental property principles. We help people buy, sell, and invest with that same strategy-first playbook.

At a glance
Founded
2023 · by Max Moore & Tyler Lingle
Team
14 agent-investors · 3 support staff
Closed
363+ Indy transactions
Owned
96 doors, collectively
By the numbers

17 team members, 363+ closed sales, still focused on Indianapolis.

Indianapolis ·
Roots Realty Co.


17
Team members
14 agents · 3 support
363+
Closed sales
since 2023 · Indianapolis
96
Doors owned
by Roots agents, collectively
$91.9M
Closed volume
across buyer + listing sides
The Roots team

Indianapolis real estate agents who think like investors.

Roots is built on investment and rental property principles. Filter by who they serve, whether buyers, sellers, or investors, to find your fit.

Filter13 agents
maxmoore
Co-Founder · Investment Property

Max Moore

BuyersSellersInvestors

Max is a dynamic real estate professional driven by the desire to help people plant last..

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tyler lingle
Co-Founder · House Hacking & Investment

Tyler Lingle

BuyersSellersInvestors

Tyler's life core pillars are Education | Investment | Faith. After attending Olivet Naz..

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Kevin Burke
Buyers & Sellers

Kevin Burke

BuyersSellers

Kevin brings an analytical, detail-oriented mindset to every client relationship.

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Ken Fletcher
Buyers & Sellers

Ken Fletcher

BuyersSellers

For Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

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Batch Ceesay
New Buyers & Aspiring Investors

Batch Ceesay

BuyersSellersInvestors

Batch entered the world of real estate the day after graduating high school, and he hasn’..

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Frankie Hernandez
First-Time Buyers & Investors · Habla Español

Frankie Hernandez

BuyersInvestors

Real estate isn’t just about properties, it’s about possibilities. With a background in...

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Trent Kiest
Rentals & New Development

Trent Kiester

BuyersInvestors

Working with the best in the business is the only choice in real estate today. Working w..

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Amanda Henriott
First-Time Buyers & Families

Amanda Henriott

BuyersSellers

For First-Time Buyers, Growing Families, and Everyday Sellers.

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Georgia Rielage
Buyers & Sellers

Georgia Rielage

BuyersSellers

Georgia loves connecting through the meaningful moments of buying and selling a home.

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kylehoffman
House Hacking & First-Time Buyers

Kyle Hoffman

BuyersInvestors

Kyle is an Indianapolis native with a passion for his hometown and his community. While ..

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Adrianne Moody
Buyers & Sellers

Adrianne Moody

BuyersSellers

Adrianne delivers expert marketing, technology, and results-driven real estate service.

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Nathan Dixon
Buyers & Sellers

Nathan Dixon

BuyersSellers

Nathan helps Indianapolis clients make smart, confident real estate decisions.

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ian delfice
First-Time Home Buyers & Sellers

Ian Defelice

BuyersSellers

Ian's journey began as a college student uncertain about his future. His passion for rea..

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Who Roots works with

Buying, selling, or investing in Indianapolis real estate.

First-time buyers, repeat buyers, homeowners planning a sale, and out-of-state investors. Whatever your next move in the Indianapolis market, pick the path that fits and we’ll take it from there.

01

First-time buyers

Get clear on budget, neighborhoods, inspections, offers, and what happens after an accepted contract.

Buy with Roots
02

Sellers

Price from real comps, decide what to prep, compare offers, and understand the net before you list.

Sell with Roots
03

Lightly seasoned investors

Review rent, repairs, financing, taxes, neighborhood risk, and whether the next deal still works.

Invest with Roots
04

Experienced investors

Bring the target, the numbers, or the property. Roots can help compare comps, rent assumptions, exits, and offer terms.

Talk investment strategy
What clients say

Real clients. Real closings.

58 Google reviews · 4.9 avg · 96% repeat or referred

Tyler and the team at Roots were a pleasure to work with. They remained professional and personable throughout the process. They listened to our wants and needs and provided tailored options. They were quick to respond to communication, and I would highly recommend them.

Toni Sehon
Google review
104%
of list

Trent was instrumental in the sale of our investment property. Could not (and now never will) do it without him. We're so happy we went…

Stuart de Jesus
Google review

Tyler is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to investing in Indianapolis, whether it’s fix-and-flips, buy-and-hold properties, or BRRRR…

Ibrahim F
Google review
Roots Realty clients at closing

Tyler and Amanda were great to work with in my search for a property in Indy. They were responsive and very knowledgable of the downtown and surrounding markets. Tyler has experience with multi-family units and rentals…

Ross B
Google review

The Roots team is absolutely fabulous. They’ve been deeply attentive and helpful throughout the entire time I’ve worked with them, and I’m so thankful for the way they show up with care and…

Madeline MacKinnon
Google review

58 reviews · 96% repeat or referred · Updated FEB 2026

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What we stand for

The values that drive every client decision.

Real estate should feel clear, grounded, and tied to your actual goals. These are the values that shape how we show up for every client.


Abundance Mindset

Opportunity isn't a fixed pie, and our growth isn't capped by what we know today. When one of us wins, we all win.

Rooted in Community

We don't just serve Indianapolis — we are Indianapolis. We host the 777 and show up at the cleanups and meetups. Community is our identity, not our marketing.

Driven by Relationships

We never pitch before we serve. Relational equity is the one currency that can't be taken from you, so we lead with connection and play the long game.

Investment-Minded

We're an investment-minded team led by active investors. We don't show up to close transactions — we show up to build wealth, seven moves ahead, with strategies we'd run ourselves.

Life-Long Learners

We're never the finished product. Every pod session and mastermind is an investment in the next version of who we are — growing faster than the market changes.

Careers at Roots

Think like an investor? Come build with us.

We’re always looking for agents who lead with strategy and play the long game — whether you’re licensed and experienced or just getting started. Tell us about yourself and we’ll take it from there.

In person

Find us in the neighborhood.

Street sweeps, investor meetups, and community events. Faces with the team you'd work with, plus a low-stakes way to ask the questions you actually have.

Next up

Summer Real Estate Masterclass

AUG 6, 2026IN

Join us in August for our second major Masterclass of the year! Meet with local Indy investors of every skill level, growing your network and skill set. See you

Summer Real Estate Masterclass
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