Q&A with 5 Alabama REALTORS® from Madison to Fairhope and markets in-between

Whether representing the more metropolitan areas or the charming smaller towns, Alabama REALTORS® are known for their willingness to help clients without reservation. We the opportunity to get to know 5 of Alabama’s most respected REALTORS® from all across the state. We asked each of them a few questions to get to know them, their passion, and their market. 

Mechelle Sippial Wilder
Partner | Associate Broker, ARC Realty
Birmingham, Alabama

What’s your favorite thing about being a real estate agent?

My favorite thing about being a real estate agent is the fact that I can help people start the journey of generational wealth for themselves and their families. In my communities, especially the African American community, statistics show that owning a home has built up equity over time. This can be the difference between poverty or living the American dream.

What makes a listing ideal in your eyes? 

To me a listing is ideal in my eyes when the sellers listen to my professional suggestions and do what I have asked to prepare the house to sell. Location and pricing top the list, but included are also decluttering and cleaning (inside and out), making repairs, painting, and staging. I love it when my sellers view their home from the perspective of the buyer, and work to create the “WOW!” effect for future showings. 

What do you love most about living in Alabama? 

There are many things I love about living in Alabama. It has been a wonderful state to attend college (Samford University), marry (for 40 years and counting!), work (IBM, RealtySouth and Arc Realty), raise four children, and serve local and state organizations that make me proud! Although Alabama has some negative history as it pertains to civil rights and economic freedom, I see some of those wrongs being addressed through legislation and social change by the residents of our state.

What’s your favorite local business in your area? 

I have many favorite local sole proprietors, independent contractors, and “Mom and Pop” businesses in my area. My company helps me to support several of those local businesses with a “Lolo gift” each month. This gift is offered to clients from a local business that ARC spotlights each month. I pay a portion of the cost, and the businesses help pay for the rest. This is a great opportunity to market local businesses and deepen the relationship between me and my clients. 

What would be your pump up music when heading to the closing table? 

My pump-up music when headed to the closing table is “All I Do Is Win” DJ Khaled.

Justin Rivers
Realtor, Prime Real Estate Group
Auburn, Alabama 

What’s your favorite thing about being a real estate agent? 

What I love most about being a real estate agent is the chance to play a pivotal role in my client’s journey toward homeownership or achieving their real estate goals. It’s a profession that combines business acumen,…