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.
06 Jun 2018
Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a...
02 May 2018
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged...
04 Apr 2018
From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one...
07 Mar 2018
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage...
07 Feb 2018
We frequently get questions from clients who are taking on decorating and remodeling projects and want to ensure their dollars are invested wisely. Which looks will last for years to come, and which ones...
03 Jan 2018
Real Estate 2018: What to Expect As we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?” It’s not just potential buyers and...
06 Dec 2017
Looking for the perfect present for a loved one this holiday season? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite gift ideas. And since we work in real estate, we focused on items that add...
01 Nov 2017
“Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis…is a surprisingly effective first step.”...
04 Oct 2017
INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through...
06 Sep 2017
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure...
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...
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...