I help buyers and sellers across the Birmingham metro, with a focus on homes at $500K and up in Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, Hoover, and Chelsea.
You get the reach of Sotheby's International Realty, and my full attention. I am not juggling thirty clients, so your home, or your search, is the priority.
I am a Realtor with LAH Sotheby's International Realty in Mountain Brook. I am early in my real estate career, and I will be honest about that, because honesty is kind of the whole point of how I work.
I have always loved watching home tours and learning about the thought behind a home build, why a layout works, why certain materials were chosen, what the builder was going for. That is what drew me to houses in the first place. I also do property care work, and being inside homes has sharpened how I look at them, what happens after the pretty photos, the drainage nobody fixed, the workmanship that looks fine until it does not. That eye comes with me to every showing and every listing.
What that means for you is simple. You get an agent who is hungry, who answers, who explains everything until it makes sense, and who will tell you what I actually notice, even when it is not what a listing wants you to see.
Thirteen areas across the Birmingham metro, each with its own feel and price range. Tap any area to search the homes for sale there right now.
The villages, the schools, the tree canopy, and homes with real presence. Around $600K you are often buying location and character first, and updating in phases. Higher budgets open up the estates and new construction I tour on my channel.
Search homes in Mountain BrookWalkable streets, front porches, and a creative energy that is hard to copy. Custom builds and thoughtful renovations show up here often, and good ones move fast.
Search homes in HomewoodSpace, strong schools, and classic brick homes on generous lots. A favorite for move up buyers who need room to grow without leaving the Over the Mountain area.
Search homes in VestaviaNeighborhoods like Greystone and Ross Bridge, golf, lakes, and newer construction, with an easy commute. Often the most square footage for the money on this list.
Search homes in HooverNewer homes, bigger yards, and a quieter pace, while still being an easy drive into Birmingham. Great value if you want new without a custom build price.
Search homes in ChelseaBirmingham's creative east side, breweries, restaurants, and character homes with real upside.
Search homes in AvondaleA Mountain Brook village with its own shops and schools, and some of the most loved streets in the city.
Search homes in CrestlineEstablished neighborhoods, the award-winning Alabaster school system, and strong value south of the city. This is where my current listing is.
Search homes in AlabasterBallantrae golf, Oak Mountain at your door, and family neighborhoods with room to spread out.
Search homes in PelhamA gated golf community built around the Shoal Creek club, private, wooded, and unlike anywhere else in Alabama.
Search homes in Shoal CreekSpace, newer subdivisions, and an easy I-459 commute, a smart pick for buyers who want more land for the money.
Search homes in McCallaHistoric streets and some of the best value in the metro, with a quick drive into downtown Birmingham.
Search homes in BessemerThe whole city, from downtown lofts to Highland Park and Forest Park. Start here if your search is wide open.
Search homes in BirminghamTell me your budget and how you want to live, and I will point you to the two or three areas that actually fit.
Ask LilianaI film tours because a listing photo can hide a lot. On video you hear the floors, see the light change room to room, and get a feel for how a home actually lives. These are my latest tours from my YouTube channel.
"I love the 'why' behind building a home. I created this channel to capture the design choices and intention behind exceptional homes."
See all videos on YouTubeAnyone can see granite counters in a photo. Loving home tours and learning how homes are built, plus my property care work, taught me to look at the things that cost real money after closing, and to point them out to you before you fall in love with the kitchen.
Where does the water go when it rains hard? I look at the slope of the yard, the gutters, and signs of water where it should never be. This is the repair buyers regret most.
Tile lines, paint edges, doors that do not quite close. Small sloppy details up front often mean bigger shortcuts you cannot see.
HVAC age, roof wear, caulk and seals, the little things owners let slide. None of it is a deal breaker by itself, but all of it belongs in your price.
Wide angle lenses stretch rooms, and every listing shoots the best corner. In person, and on my videos, you see scale, light, noise, and flow as they really are.
A client who is buying and selling with me right now. These are her words, from her texts to me.
“Thank you for explaining everything to me. It all makes good sense and I trust you completely. You always have my best interest. I'm simply BLESSED!
“TY so much for using your knowledge and skills to get this house moving!! You're the best!
“TY for keeping up your positive attitude and for all you do despite it all.
Online estimates guess from an algorithm. I will look at your home, your street, and what has actually sold near you, then send you a personal valuation with the reasoning behind it. No instant number, no pressure.
Mountain Brook character, a Homewood custom feel, Vestavia space, Hoover square footage, or a newer Chelsea home. Same money, very different trade offs. Then use the search links in the Neighborhoods section above to see what is actually for sale in each area today.
At $600K, Mountain Brook and Homewood buy you location, schools, and character, often with updates left to do. Vestavia and Hoover buy you more house and more lot. Chelsea buys you the newest home of the group. The right answer depends on whether you value the street, the space, or the age of the home most, and I am happy to walk lots in each area with you so you can feel the difference.
The down payment is the headline, but it is not the whole bill. Budget for these too, so nothing surprises you at closing.
Closing costs for the lender and title work, a home inspection, an appraisal, prepaid insurance and taxes, and the move itself, plus any immediate fixes you already know the home needs. I go through a line by line estimate with my buyers early, in plain language, so the number at closing is the number you expected.
Water, workmanship, and maintenance. The three things I check before I look at a single pretty finish.
I start outside. How the yard slopes, where the downspouts send water, how the roof and driveway look up close. Inside, I check doors, floors, and finishes for shortcuts, then I look for the maintenance owners skipped. A beautiful kitchen can sit on top of expensive problems, and at this price point you deserve to know before you offer.
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Book a 30 minute call at a time that works for you, or call, email, or message me on Instagram. I answer personally, I explain everything, and there is never any pressure. Se habla español.