Hear From Your Peers
“UNDER CONTRACT after TWO DAYS on the market! I cannot brag on this woman enough. This is my second home to buy and sell with Debi Mestre and she always manages to work her magic. She has been more than just a realtor for us during our time in Birmingham- she has always treated us like family. She provided me a place to stay in her home when I came to Birmingham from NOLA for a weekend to look for housing. She has always welcomed us to numerous get-togethers at her house. She even hosted my baby shower 😮! Gracious, professional, diligent, and sharp- this woman is the total package. If anyone is looking to buy or sell in this market, I give her my highest recommendation!”
“I have yet to meet anyone as knowledgeable, connected, and passionate about the people they serve as she is! Being told that we were moving to a city I had never been to before (during the beginning of the COVID era) was more overwhelming than exciting for me…but as soon as we connected with Debi Mestre things got much, much simpler. She knows her stuff inside and out, carries the situation, connects you to all the right people (from contractors, plumbers, specialists you might need to be seen by, to your new residency friends that live down the street) she’s got them all on speed dial. Everyone owes her a favor and she cashes those favors in for you….because when you buy with Debi, you’re now a part of her family, and she protects her own. She didn’t just help us buy a house we love in a ridiculously competitive market, but she’s called in favors on our behalf, supported us, loved on our kids and so much more.”
“We loved working with the Debi Mestre Team! We were moving from out of state and they more than accommodated our limited schedule and found us exactly what we were looking for with our family’s needs and within our price range. They were wonderful to work with and knew all the ins and outs of working together from far away! We’d use them again in a heart beat!”
“Debi and her team were our first true friends in Birmingham. Not only did she immediately help us look for a place that fit our needs when we contacted her, she immediately helped us feel welcome as new members of the community. We truly can’t say enough how fortunate we feel to have been referred to Debi and her team and how grateful we are to have them on our side. The Debi Mestre Team are truly decent, honest people who put their clients first and do everything the right way and with a personal touch. We are thrilled to continue to work with them and would recommend them to our own family and friends without reservation.”
“Adam Mestre has helped me buy a house and sell a house. He did a great job with both. Especially with respect to the sale of the house, I thought Adam did an excellent job. He came to the house two different times to take photographs—he needed to make the second trip because the lighting was not perfect the first time—and made our listing look incredibly attractive. As a result of his good work we sold the house for substantially more than our list price. I cannot recommend him and The Debi Mestre Team highly enough.”
“Debi and her team are amazing! We came to Alabama with hardly any clue on where we wanted to live in the Birmingham area and they proceeded to put us in a lm excellent location. They went above and beyond what any realtor would ever do and always had our backs! It was truly an amazing experience and such an easy process with them. Even after buying, they still keep in touch and are more like family. If we ever have a problem I know that we can count on them to help us. I recommend Debi and her team to anyone that is looking to buy or sell. I promise, you will not be let down.”
“Debi is very professional and would do anything to get you your dream home. My friend bought her house through Debi years ago and Debi still keeps in touch with her. I decided to use MD realty for my first home buying experience and am very satisfied with the results.”
“Debi Mestre was a godsend when we were selling our first Birmingham home and buying our dream home. She gave us such helpful advice, and our home sold super quickly. She then walked us through every step of buying our new home. Debi’s law degree came in handy during closing when she made a catch that saved us money. We only wish we had known Debi when we first moved to Birmingham for residency. The best thing about Debi is that her clients become like family. Debi cares so much, and it doesn’t stop when you close on your house. She takes it upon herself to make sure you meet other clients that she knows you have things in common with. She invites you into her home for Christmas parties and dinner parties. She throws baby showers, and sends gifts. She truly is one of a kind! If you are moving to the Birmingham area, there really is no other choice for your realtor, especially if you are in the medical field. Debi knows the ins and outs, and she will guide you through the process every step of the way. ”
“I just wanted to share a recommendation for a realtor for those that come to/stay in Birmingham for residency and/or fellowship! I could not possibly love or recommend Debi Mestre more if I tried! We happened to meet her in 2015 during a quick weekend trip to look for a place to rent and ended up finding our home we ended up buying that same weekend. She is SO familiar with the residency life/budget and is a Doctor Wife, as well, which puts her leaps and bounds above the rest. She knew before we even applied for a mortgage what we’d be approved for, and only showed us homes we could comfortably afford. She knew our time was limited and precious, with my husband being an intern in Tennessee at the time. We so appreciated her no-nonsense approach. She also keeps in touch frequently, hosts open houses a couple of times a year in her home, and truly makes you feel like part of her family. She understands the crazy resident life and makes it a point to keep people connected since so many of us are far away from family and friends. She even hosted a baby shower at her house for our first child a couple of years ago! She also found me a preceptor as soon as we moved here as I was in the middle of NP school and desperate for a preceptor so I wouldn’t have to push school back a whole year! There have been so many times she’s literally saved the day for us! I’m happy to chat with anyone who has any questions!”
“I’m a first time home buyer moving from another state so I was looking for a a realtor with experience and knowledge of the area. Debi had everything that I was looking for and helped guide me through the entire process. She’s extremely responsive to email, text, and calls and will go above and beyond to make sure all your questions are answered. Also, if you are coming to Birmingham for residency or fellowship at UAB Debi and her team are SUPER helpful because they know the best areas for residents/fellows to live. Would absolutely work with Debi and her team again in the future!”
“Simply... Debi Mestre is phenomenal. My wife and I are from out of state AND she was 7 MONTHS pregnant when we went to go look for houses. We only had a weekend to find a place in Birmingham and on the week of, the realtor we had fell through. We received out to Debi on a recommendation and couldn’t have made a better decision. Meeting Debi was probably the 3rd biggest highlight of our lives (marriage, baby), though probably 2nd for my wife (baby). In 2 days time, she frequently contacted us through email and text, generated lists/searchs for of houses to look at, and had everything ready on the day of looking. She wasn’t afraid to give us the hard and straight truth about neighborhoods, houses, and had an immense knowledge about everything Birmingham. We saw 10-15 houses in 1 day, made an offer, and got accepted immediately. She knew exactly how to write a contract and corresponded with the seller and our lender so effectively. She was not afraid to fight for us and she also would let us know when we were being unreasonable. She orchestrated a complicated closing date (out of town and 9 MONTH pregnant wife) and has been so helpful even after closing with recommendations. Debi Mestre is the best realtor in Birmingham, scratch that, the nation. She’s a true gem and the 3rd (2nd) biggest highlight of our lives.”
“Adam Mestre has helped me buy a house and sell a house. He did a great job with both. Especially with respect to the sale of the house, I thought Adam did an excellent job. He came to the house two different times to take photographs—he needed to make the second trip because the lighting was not perfect the first time—and made our listing look incredibly attractive. As a result of his good work we sold the house for substantially more than our list price. I cannot recommend him and The Debi Mestre Team highly enough.”
“Debi and her team are quite professional in their approach to real estate. They are very pleasant to work with and very sincere in their desire to assist you in locating your perfect home. Their knowledge of the market is unmatched. We are quite pleased with the home Debi assisted us in finding. Debi and her team take a lot of the stress out of buying a home. During and after the sale they are a tremendous resource for locating vendors to assist you with improvements to your home”
“We had an outstanding experience and would definitely recommend Susan and the entire team! From advising us before the listing to an amazingly easy acceptance of the offer while we were out of town, Susan was terrific!”
“Debi and Adam expertly guided us through the entire process. This was our first time selling a home and they provided sound advice on proper time to list in our market, how to declutter/stage the home, competitively pricing, negotiating with buyers, and managing contingencies and closing. They were there every step of the way and were always reachable if we had questions or concerns. They have expertise in working with residents and were able to help us find buyers that would work with our time table. Highly recommend them. ”
“Susan was great to work with. Very professional and helpful in providing tips for getting the property ready for showings. She was also very responsive to all of our questions. Property went in contract within 48 hours so definitely a positive experience.”
“This team is amazing! My first experience with this team was purchasing our current home. My second and recent experience was selling my condo in English Village. Adam Mestre was fantastic to work with - he is candid, professional, and gave us specific advice around how we needed to approach the sell. He also took the lead on the prep work, helping us find and schedule cleaning services and painters. Adam communicated well with us during the process to make sure we had a pulse on potential buyers. He sold our home within a WEEK: an amazing feat considering the other condos for sale in the area. The Debi Mestre Team made selling our condo a seamless process and I would recommend them to those that need to either buy or sell a home. ”
“Adam was great to work with. He was always available and was open to talk about all concerns. As a first time buyer, I was completely unsure of the process. Adam was patient and detailed about explaining everything. Excellent customer service.”