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The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth

Real Estate Agents, Tree Service

About us

Our team represents buyers and sellers. Our in depth, aggressive Marketing Plan includes our listing process includes home preparation consultation, professional HD photography, presentation fliers or booklets, placement on major real estate websites, weekly showing/activity reports, showing feedback and numerous other advertising methods. We work with Buyer's to present you in the purchase process by selecting homes that you have an interest in, negotiating a favorable contract leading to a stress free closing process. Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. We go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That's why we constantly research the market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. We also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques to attract potential buyers. Alternate Phone: (205) 879-6330. Fax: (205) 879-8608.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Homes & Land - Listing, Marketing, Closing. Investment Property. Primary Residences.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.713 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Kate M.
06/2017
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jen with the Fred Smith Realty Group helped my husband and I buy our first home. Jen explained the home buying process and made sure we were comfortable with each step. We ended up with the perfect house for us and it was all made possible because of Jen's hard work.
Description of Work: Buying our first home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie B.
05/2017
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Fred and his group are a dream to work with! When I first met with Fred about putting my home on the market, he and his group already had a marketing plan put together. My house was on the market for only 12 days! He is super easy to communicate with and has a great knowledge of the Birmingham area. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Sold my house!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bethenie T.
10/2016
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Great! Pictures were wonderful, open house was great, Fred and his team were always available to help and answer questions day or night. We will definitely be using Fred again in the future.
Description of Work: Listed our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna A.
10/2016
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Ashley was professional and friendly throughout the entire process. She made suggestions and provided her expertise at every turn. Closing was a breeze! We trusted that our contract was the best deal possible. Would recommend her to anyone!
Description of Work: Helped to choose and purchase a home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzy C.
08/2016
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Fred Smith is a wonderful realtor, and I highly recommend him! He was prompt and courteous, helped me improve the chances of a sale, and sold the property within two months at close to the asking price. I was very pleased, and I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Sold a condo for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth
Thank you for the kind review! We at the Fred Smith Group strive to execute our aggressive, in depth marketing plan so you have a low stress transaction and we love to see that come about. Thanks again!

Lisa S.
08/2016
1.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
In our first meeting, Fred Smith described their team approach @ FSG that was supposed to provide responsive service to their clients through the entire process of selling and buying a home. Responsive service was not my experience with FSG. Early on, I realized my agent was ineffective, inexperienced, and disorganized. Although I made more than one request to Fred Smith to supervise/mentor his agent or otherwise step in and help me, he did nothing to rectify the problems. I had to fend for myself through negotiations while selling and buying my homes. It was a terrible experience and very surprising since all past dealings with Realty South in Crestline were great. FSG really let me down during the process.
Description of Work: Real estate agency to sell my house and help me locate and purchase a new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$23,000

Response from The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth
At the Fred Smith Group, we strive to exceed our client's expectations in every transaction. We are disappointed that you feel your experience was anything less than that. We received multiple offers for over your asking price within 24 hours of your home being on the market, we feel that this is an above average response, and you decided to move forward with an offer of $10k in cash over your listing price. There were multiple repair requests by the buyer that you agreed to complete. We met multiple contractors at your home to get the best price and so that you would not have to take time off from your job. Concerning the warranty repair, the company used is contracted out and we therefore we have no control over what they cover and what they do not. The agent that you chose worked diligently for you and has several years of experience, and took care of every aspect of your transaction exactly as they should. We were also able to help you find a new home in a very short time frame and were able to get early possession before your loan was ready, so as to avoid the cost of moving twice. The seller of that home offered their direct phone to you, to arrange to complete repair requests at your convenience. As stated before, we strive on exceeding our client's expectations and wish you felt that way too but appreciate your opinion.

Langston S.
12/2014
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Fantastic, I would not work with any other realtor. The value of the group is unmatched by any single realtor.
Description of Work: Fred and Langston both sold our home and assisted us in the purchase of our new condo. They were exceptionally professional and easy to work with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Matt L.
11/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Despite restrictions upon my wife and I's scheduled visit to Birmingham, Fred Smith was extremely helpful in assisting us "soup to nuts" (i.e. from finding the house through the closing). He was attentive in addressing our needs and listened to all of our home purchase goals during the process. As new residents to Greater Birmingham, we could not have been more lucky and satisfied than working with the Fred Smith Group.
Description of Work: Fred Smith excelled in locating a home for my family.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Robert G.
11/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
(Note: I had no idea what the cost of service ended up being, hence the $1.00) My wife and I used the Fred Smith Group for the purchase of our new home. Fred, and his staff, were among the most accommodating people with whom I've ever done business. They remain on the cutting edge of market intelligence, and as Fred is a Birmingham native, he is acutely aware of what to look for in home searches. Honestly, dealing with him was completely effortless. Quite literally, there was no bump in the process, no surprise at the end, and the daunting reality of home buying was rendered nothing more than a simple meeting to sign papers. He, and his team, were constantly in contact with us, letting us know where we were in the process, and that went a long way to ease our minds. We were so impressed with them, that we recommended him to my father to sell an investment property here in BHM as well. Needless to say, Fred got the job done and in WAY less time than I ever anticipated. There are only a few people/companies that I am willing to vouch for, and the Fred Smith Group is absolutely one of them. Often, you get what you pay for. With Fred, you get way more.
Description of Work: Represented my wife and me in the purchase of our home, and later represented my father in the sale of his home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1

David C.
10/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Great experience. All the folks in Fred's group pitched in and helped me through the process. Great teamwork.
Description of Work: Fred helped me find the property I wanted based on my requirements. He didn't try and sell me something I didn't want just showed me properties based on what I told him I wanted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeff T.
10/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
The Fred Smith Group is the best. The only people that we use for real estate transactions. Fantastic people with unmatched knowledge of real estate in the Metro Birmingham area. Highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Represented us on a real estate transaction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Langston S.
03/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Great.
Description of Work: Fred has helped us buy and sell 3 different homes, He is very patient and knowledgeable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500,000

melanie B.
12/2012
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
He did a good job of helping us make the houses as marketable as possible.
Description of Work: Fred has sold 2 houses of mine. Each time he knew the market and the houses sold quickly at a favorable price. He is a professional in his business and I would recommend Fred whether you are buying or selling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Response from The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth
Thanks Member! It is always a pleasure working with your family and thanks for all the great referrals!

    Contact information

    105 Euclid Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213

    http://soldbyfred.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Real Estate Agents,
    Tree Service

    FAQ

    The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth offers free project estimates.
    No, The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth does not offer a senior discount.
    No, The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth does not offer emergency services.
    No, The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth does not offer warranties.
    The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth offers the following services: Homes & Land - Listing, Marketing, Closing. Investment Property. Primary Residences.

    Contact information

    105 Euclid Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213

    http://soldbyfred.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM