AL, 35226 is home to 168 active real estate agents and 149 active real estate offices. There are 1 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 14 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 648 active and sold properties, with 32 reviews in total. This is a 7% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Shannon was recommended to us by a friend and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always willing to work around our busy schedules and give her very honest opinion of the houses we looked at. As first time homebuyers, we especially appreciated that she was willing to explain everything to us in detail and walk us through the process every step of the way. It felt like we toured 30+ houses, and I'm sure we annoyed her at a few points (sorry!), but she was always professional and kind to us. She is a strong negotiator and wasn't afraid to go back to square-one if the deal fell through or wasn't in our best interests. Overall, we are so pleased with the quality of service Shannon provided and would love to work with her in the future when we eventually move again!
Donna represented us 15 years ago when we purchased our home and again when we decided to sell. Throughout both transactions,she always made our best interest her top priority. I could not imagine having anyone else represent us. Her professionalism,dedication and genuine care gave us confidence every step of the way. Thank you Donna for being with us throughout this journey. We are grateful for your guidance and support.
We originally met Blake through a referral from my mother-in-law who worked in real estate her entire career but had retired. We originally were only in the exploratory phase of considering a new home back in 2024 but Blake was patient with us, and by 2025 we were closer to ready to buy. Blake helped us navigate what was a very tricky "seller's market" in the neighborhoods in Birmingham that we were interested in. We ended up in several bidding wars for houses that we ultimately lost but Blake was always there for us every step of the way and when we finally found the house we ended up buying, Blake was able to help make sure the offer was just right to win against multiple other offers. Likewise when we went to sell our existing home Blake's approach was extremely thorough and high-touch. He likes for a seller to have their own home inspection prior to listing the house, give them the opportunity to fix everything in advance, and greatly smooth the selling process once the home is listed. In our case we also wanted the home staged, which Blake was able to help arrange. By the time our listing went live, we had steady foot traffic and a full price, no contingency offer in less than 3 days! Even coming up with a strategy for how to price the house Blake pulled comps from around the area and also got feedback from other experienced realtors he trusted to help us price it right. Mission accomplished on all fronts! Blake is a great choice for buying and selling the biggest assets most people will ever own.
Kerri was very helpful during every step of the house buying process. She helped to locate trustworthy professionals for inspections and repairs, and was also there to answer every question we came up with as first-time home buyers. She was able to listen and take all our needs into account, and she was able to locate a good selection of houses that met those needs. I couldn't have asked for a better first-time home buying experience.
I truly can’t say enough great things about Allison. The house we got had multiple offers, and I have no doubt that she is the reason we were able to get it. She is hard-working, professional, and well-connected. She provides great insight and truly makes the process enjoyable. She was great to work with from start to finish, and I would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in Birmingham.
This having been our first home purchase, I am more than grateful to have had Stacy on our team. I feel like she went above and beyond in helping us find our place, especially since our needs were unique. She was right there with us every step of the way. If we had questions, she was quick to respond and when things got nerve wracking with funding, she was a calming and encouraging voice. I am so grateful that we had Stacy to walk us through this. I’m sure there are a lot of excellent realtors out there but I feel I was deeply blessed that Stacy was with us. If you are looking to buy a house, Stacy is your girl. She’s knowledgeable and professional, but makes you feel like family.
Over 4 years of shopping, Scott was very attentive to our needs and very patient with our selection process. With many many visits to all areas of the Birmingham area Scott always provided clear, insightful information relative to the specific house and location of everything we looked at. He took the time to understand our personal circumstances and reasons for our move to the Birmingham area. Once our final section was made Scott provided guidance through the inspection process and expected results. Also very helpful in understanding and providing guidance through the closing process. Extraordinarily helpful in reaching an acceptable outcome for both buyers and sellers. Even helped with utility transfers. Many days after closing Scott is still following up on outstanding issues. A friend for life.
Thank you David for all the hard work! We visited 4 houses until we found the right one!
Kristin was incredibly helpful and made our first-time home buying experience absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, she prioritized educating my fiancé and me about the home buying process. She was thorough, transparent, and upfront about what we could expect, which helped us feel confident and prepared throughout the entire process. Having a realtor who took the time to explain everything and answer our questions gave us a sense of reassurance as we navigated such a major life decision. Kristin took the time to get to know us as people and asked thoughtful questions to truly understand what we were looking for in a home. She did an amazing job listening to both of our wants and needs and was intentional about showing us homes that reflected what we were looking for as a couple. One of the things we appreciated most about Kristin was her honesty and genuine commitment to putting our needs first. She was never focused on simply making a sale, but instead wanted to ensure we found a home that we would truly love and feel comfortable in. She was incredibly thorough, always available, and went above and beyond to accommodate our schedules. Since my fiancé and I have jobs that do not allow for much flexibility during normal working hours, Kristin was even willing to do evening showings, which made the process much easier for us. When we found our home, Kristin made the offer and closing process as smooth and stress free as possible. She handled every detail with care and made sure we felt supported every step of the way. I would highly recommend Kristin to anyone looking to buy a home, especially first-time home buyers. She helped us navigate what can often feel like an intimidating process with confidence and ease, and we are so thankful for all of the time, effort, and care she poured into helping us find our first home!
Blake did an excellent job with closing this property and answered all of my questions and concerns promptly. I recommend him without any reservation!
94% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
14 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for 35226.
The median sale price for single-family properties in 35226 is $475.25k, up 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.
35226 stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 6 reviews in 35226 over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months ARC Realty - Hoover have sold 173 properties, which accounts for 15% of the property sales in 35226. This is followed by Keller Williams Realty Hoover with 131 property sales (11%) and Keller Williams Realty Vestavi at 108 property sales (9%).

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