Rachel Garrett | Realtor | Birmingham AL
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Rachel Garrett | Realtor | Birmingham AL

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Rachel Garrett

Rachel Garrett

Rachel Garrett is the owner/broker of GARRETT Realty Solutions and has been involved in residential and commercial sales and property management for more than 30 years. She still actively handles residential and commercial sales and also works with investors in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Her specialty is Shelby County and the US Hwy 280 corridor, however she is available to sell property anywhere in Alabama – from the Tennessee line to the Gulf of Mexico! Previously Rachel spent 15 years in the insurance industry. She has held office in numerous civic organizations throughout her career and is a graduate of Leadership Shelby County. She served on the Shelby County Planning Commission for 12 years and currently serves on the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service Governance Committee.

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Recent Articles

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01 Apr 2022

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

by Rachel Garrett

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...

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01 Mar 2022

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

by Rachel Garrett

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...

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01 Feb 2022

8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022

by Rachel Garrett

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...

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01 Jan 2022

A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022

by Rachel Garrett

Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...

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01 Dec 2021

20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List

by Rachel Garrett

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...

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01 Nov 2021

New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You?

by Rachel Garrett

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...

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01 Oct 2021

Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies

by Rachel Garrett

According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...

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01 Sep 2021

9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time

by Rachel Garrett

Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels...

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01 Aug 2021

5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed

by Rachel Garrett

It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...

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01 Jul 2021

How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market

by Rachel Garrett

If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...

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Recent Listings

Facing the Lot

Lot 3 Lakeview Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35151 – LAY LAKE WATERVIEW LOT – FISHING and BOATING HERE WE COME!

Active | 0 BR | 0 BA | 25,700 sqft

LAY LAKE WATERVIEW LOT! 140 x 185 level corner lot (.59 ac) with some trees perfect for building your weekend getaway or permanent residence. There is only one privately owned lot between this lot and...

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Welcome to 626 Cory Street!

626 Cory Street, Bessemer, AL 35020

Active | 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,696 sqft

Large Home for Your Family 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths on the main level plus 2 Rooms, Full Bath, large work area and 1 car garage in the Basement! Huge 2-car carport too! Home...

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