How We Go to Work
For You
Full-service real estate in East Alabama
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling an investment property, or relocating to the Auburn-Opelika area — Stillwaters Realty Group has the strategy, the systems, and the people to get you to the finish line.
One team.
Every side of the table.
Stillwaters Realty Group handles every type of residential and commercial transaction — from first-time buyer representation to off-market investment deals. You get the full team behind every transaction: strategy, marketing, negotiation, and coordination all the way to close.
The short answer is: we treat every client the way David would want to be treated as a client — because he is one. He invests in the same markets he serves, so the advice you get is never hypothetical.
- Buyer & Seller Representation
- Relocation Services across East Alabama & West Georgia
- Investment & Commercial Consulting
- New Construction Representation
- Staging Consultation & Off-Market Listings
- Estate Sale & Divorce Transaction Coordination
Everything you need,
handled at a high level.
From your first showing to closing day, you have a team that knows the market, reads every contract, and negotiates like it’s their own money on the line. There are a lot of moving parts — we handle them so you don’t have to.
- Neighborhood & market analysis
- Offer strategy & negotiation
- Contract review & contingency management
- Inspection coordination
- Close-of-escrow walkthrough
Market your home with a strategy that actually works. That starts with honest pricing, current photography, accurate descriptions, and a coming-soon campaign that builds demand before the sign goes in the yard.
- Comparative market analysis
- Professional photography & staging consult
- Coming-soon & MLS marketing
- Offer review & multiple-offer strategy
- Contract to close management
David is an investor himself — he buys in the same markets he sells in. That means the numbers you get are real, the advice is honest, and you’re working with someone who has skin in the game alongside you.
- Investment property analysis (ROI, cap rate)
- Rental & flip acquisition strategy
- Commercial & multi-family transactions
- Land & development parcels
- Portfolio disposition & 1031 coordination
Moving to the Auburn-Opelika area — or leaving it? We handle both sides. We know the neighborhoods, the school districts, the commute times, and the market conditions on the ground so you can make the right call from anywhere.
- Virtual tours & remote showings
- Neighborhood & school district guidance
- Military PCS & VA loan coordination
- Corporate relocation packages
- Simultaneous buy & sell coordination
Builder contracts are written to protect the builder — not you. Having your own representation at the table costs you nothing and puts someone in your corner who will read every addendum and negotiate every upgrade.
- Builder contract review & negotiation
- Lot & floor plan selection guidance
- Construction draw walkthrough
- Pre-close punch list inspection
- Resale value & neighborhood analysis
Life transitions require more than a yard sign. Estate sales, divorce transactions, and deployment situations come with timelines, emotions, and legal considerations that require calm, high-level coordination from a team that has done it before.
- Estate & probate sale coordination
- Divorce transaction management
- Off-market & pocket listing strategy
- Deployment & remote seller representation
- Developer & subdivision disposition
From first call to closing day.
We start with a conversation — no pressure, no pitch. We figure out what you need, what your timeline looks like, and what success actually means for your situation.
Every transaction gets a plan. Pricing, timing, marketing, offer approach — we build it around your goals, not a template. There are a lot of moving parts. We map them out first.
We go to work. Listings go live with the right presentation. Offers go in with the right strategy. Negotiations are handled at a high level. You stay informed at every step.
We coordinate every detail from contract through close — inspections, appraisals, title, lender timelines. The goal is everybody walking away glad they showed up.
We work across
every property type.
Here’s what you actually
get when you work with us.
Your listing goes to market looking like it deserves to sell.
David is an art major. Presentation is something he is very particular about — and it shows. Every listing gets accurate descriptions, current photography, and a marketing approach that reflects what the property actually is today. Not what it was three years ago. Not a cryptic two-liner that leaves buyers guessing.
When you list with Stillwaters, buyers show up informed and interested — not confused and suspicious.
Win-win-win is the goal. Every time.
David’s brother is an attorney. David communicates and negotiates at that level — reading every line, catching what others miss, and building deals where all parties walk away satisfied. Not just the headline number, but the terms, the contingencies, the timeline, and the close.
The goal is for everybody to walk away thinking: I’m glad I worked with this team.
You will never wonder where your deal stands.
Ask them about their systems. Make sure they know what they’re talking about. Make sure you feel comfortable with them. That’s the advice David gives to anyone looking for a realtor — and it’s the standard he holds himself to every week.
You get a team with real systems, real communication, and a transaction coordinator making sure nothing falls through the cracks from contract to close.
Questions we answer
every single week.
The short answer is: get pre-approved before you start shopping. A lender will tell you exactly what you qualify for based on your income, debt, and credit score. What you want to find out is not just the max number — but what monthly payment you’re actually comfortable with. Those are two very different conversations.
The short answer is it depends on your situation — not the national headlines. The Auburn-Opelika market behaves differently from national trends. We have university-driven demand, military relocation traffic, and limited inventory in certain price ranges. The right time to buy is when your finances are ready and the right property is available. Let’s look at the actual data for your price range and neighborhood.
Online estimates are a starting point — not an answer. What you want is a comparative market analysis based on what has actually sold near you in the last 90 days, in similar condition, at similar square footage. That’s what we provide. Reach out and we’ll get you a real number, not an algorithm guess.
Here’s what I would look at: declutter and depersonalize, address any obvious deferred maintenance, and let us walk through the property before you spend a dollar. Some improvements have a strong return. Others don’t. We’ll tell you the difference honestly so you don’t over-invest in a renovation that won’t move your number.
The short answer is absolutely yes, you can. It’s not that it’s impossible, but there are a lot of moving parts — bridge financing, contingency offers, and timing your close dates correctly. We’ve coordinated double closings and it works when the strategy is right. Let’s talk through your specific situation before you assume it can’t be done.
Typically 30–45 days from contract to close for a conventional purchase with financing. Cash deals can close faster — sometimes in 2 weeks. The biggest variables are the lender’s timeline, inspection outcomes, and appraisal scheduling. We stay on top of every deadline so nothing stalls unnecessarily.
It depends on the loan type. Conventional loans generally want 620 or higher. FHA loans can go down to 580 with 3.5% down. VA loans (for eligible military buyers) have more flexibility. The number that matters most is what a lender actually tells you after pulling your full credit file — not a general rule. We can connect you with lending partners who will give you a straight answer.
Plan for your down payment (3%–20% depending on loan type) plus closing costs (typically 2%–4% of the purchase price). Earnest money is also collected upfront and applied toward your costs at closing. The exact number depends on your loan, your lender, and the purchase price. We’ll walk you through the real numbers before you make an offer so there are no surprises.
Ready to get started?
Let’s figure out your next step.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just thinking about it — reach out. We’ll have a real conversation, answer your questions honestly, and help you figure out what makes sense for your situation.
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