







About Melvin
Melvin has had a passion for real estate and finance all his life, beginning with his marathon sessions at playing “Monopoly” as a child. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant, he entered the world of real estate investment and obtained a real estate license to improve his ability to perform for his clients.
Following a successful career in finance and investing, Melvin became a real estate agent and broker and has leveraged his considerable experience and extensive network and relationships throughout the greater Birmingham area to fulfill his real estate ambition for his treasured clients.
When he is not showing homes in Hoover, listing houses for sale in Mt. Brook, handing the keys to a new homebuyer in Vestavia, or attending to any other client needs throughout the Magic City, Melvin enjoys exercising relentlessly and staying involved with Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood.
In 2014, Melvin and Brent Griffis formed LIST Birmingham, Birmingham's only locally owned and operated Full Service/Flat fee real estate company. List Birmingham will provide full service for people selling their home for only $2,500 ( only $299 upfront fee).
Melvin believes the key to any successful real estate experience is an individual, couple, or family with a dream and a dedicated professional who can help realize it. Talk with him to explore how you can meet your real estate needs and achieve the superior customer experience you deserve.
Transaction History
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Neighborhoods Melvin Has the Most Experience In
Melvin's Listings and Deals
Melvin's Recent Active Listings
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$35,000
- Land
- 0.75 Acre
- $46,667 per Acre
- 200 E Sunset Blvd
- Unit 10
- Highland Lake, AL
Nestled high in the mountains, only 35 minutes from Birmingham and 45 from Huntsville, Highland Lake is a 350-acre deep water lake dammed in the late 1950s. Fishing, skiing, and recreational boating abound in this incorporated town with its own city hall and police department. This lot overlooks the main body of water at the highest point on the lake from across Sunset Strip. Don’t miss this
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$995,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,219 Sq Ft
- 1801 Wellington Rd
- Birmingham, AL
Welcome to 1801 Wellington Road—an incredible opportunity on one of Homewood’s most desirable streets! This 4BR/3BA home sits on a rare 1+ acre lot in the heart of walkable Mayfair. Renovate the existing home or build your dream custom estate. Enjoy sunrise views over Shades Mountain and create a multi-tiered backyard retreat—seller had plans for a pool and batting cage. The lot features two
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$349,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,072 Sq Ft
- 1397 Golden Forest Dr
- Bessemer, AL
Welcome to your dream retreat in Golden Forest! This spacious 4BR/2BA home sits on 2.1 scenic acres, blending country charm with modern convenience. The inviting layout is ideal for families or entertaining, with updates including a 2nd HVAC system and new roof—both added in 2020. The basement offers ~300 sq ft of unfinished space with a rough-plumbed bath—perfect for a future office, guest
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$665,000
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,725 Sq Ft
- 2605 Cobble Hill Way
- Vestavia, AL
Tucked inside a secure gated community in the heart of Vestavia Hills, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends comfort, space, & a prime location. Just minutes from top-rated schools, parks, shopping, & the community rec center, convenience is all around you. Step inside to find thoughtful craftsmanship, from a striking iron front door to wide-plank hardwoods & fresh paint on
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$679,900
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 3,983 Sq Ft
- 1645 Wingfield Dr
- Birmingham, AL
Located in the desirable Brook Highland subdivision, this beautifully maintained 4-bed, 4.5-bath custom home offers the ideal blend of comfort, charm, & convenience. Enjoy easy access to top-rated schools, shopping, & dining, all within a vibrant neighborhood featuring a pool, tennis & pickleball courts, lake, & scenic walking trails. The main level features a spacious primary suite, private
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$949,900
- 4 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,197 Sq Ft
- 632 Springbank Terrace
- Birmingham, AL
Nestled on a wooded lot in Greystone Legacy, this elegant home exudes charm & sophistication. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances, & a gas range, while the adjacent keeping room offers a cozy stone fireplace. A screened porch overlooks a completely private, wooded & FLAT backyard - perfect for a POOL! The main-level master suite is a true retreat with a sitting area,
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$325,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1,132 Sq Ft
- 113 22nd St N
- Unit 403
- Birmingham, AL
Top Floor/Corner Condo with a wall of windows that provide spectacular views & tremendous natural light located in the heart of the 2nd Ave Entertainment District!! This home comes with heart pine flooring in the living areas, charming exposed brick, wood burning fireplace, new quartz kitchen countertops and new oak flooring in the bedroom!! This unit also comes with a private, secure one car
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$95,000
- Land
- 0.89 Acre
- $106,742 per Acre
- 3245 Verdure Dr
- Unit 23
- Birmingham, AL
Tired of NO INVENTORY!! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!! The Seller is providing CUSTOM plans for the perfect 4 Bedroom/4 Bath home with a 3 car basement garage DESIGNED FOR THIS LOT!! These plans preserve the boulders, minimizes excavation and site prep keeping costs down while maintaining the beauty of the lot. These plans were designed by an Architect to maximize the size house that can go on the lot
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
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$250,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,366 Sq Ft
- 2335 10th Ave S
- Birmingham, AL
This historical home constructed with a granite/limestone exterior offers a great view of the City. The main house has 6 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms. There is an attached apartment that has a living room, bedroom, kitchen, & bath. This property has the potential to be an amazing residence sitting on top of a hill overlooking the City. It is minutes from UAB & some of the finest eating establishments
Melvin Upchurch LIST Birmingham
Awards and Designations
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
Other Experience
Melvin's Reviews
8/28/23prime deason
Google Review
Can't say enough about the fantastic job Melvin did for us. He made selling our house a breeze. Very professional and courteous!
8/12/23Kirk Petty
Google Review
Melvin assisted my wife and I with the purchase and sale of our home in 2011. When we decided to look for another home for our family in 2023, utilizing Melvin as our broker was an easy decision. Melvin did a fantastic job both times he assisted. His customer service and responsiveness are unparalleled. He answered the phone or responded to text immediately every time my wife or I contacted him through the process (which was often). You also will not find a more knowledgeable and professional broker. I would highly recommend Melvin to anyone looking for a home.
8/10/23Brittany Belcher
Google Review
Melvin is outstanding at what he does! He help my husband and I get into our first home and made sure that it went smoothly. He is extremely available and responsive and truly has your best interest when helping you buy your home! Highly recommend!
8/6/23Will Smith
Google Review
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Melvin Upchurch as my real estate agent multiple times and he exceeded my expectations every time. Melvin's professionalism, expertise, and dedication were apparent.
His knowledge of the real estate market was impressive and he was always available to answer my questions with prompt and informative insights.
Furthermore, Melvin's integrity is evident throughout each transaction. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great agent.
7/17/23Jeff Winterboer
Google Review
We had just an outstanding experience with Melvin! We have moved numerous times and this has been the best experience we have had with a realtor! Melvin’s service was first class with updated information about our home and was always available! He saved us over $11,250 in commission fees! He’s the best realtor we have ever experienced!! You are missing out if you don’t reach out and use his expert experience!!!
6/21/23Leilani Urbatsch
Google Review
I recently sold my Homewood condo through Melvin and LIST Birmingham. Melvin held my hand through the whole process which is exactly what I needed. He answered all my questions and I felt he definitely went above and beyond. And with the money I saved I was able to pay for most of my out of state move. I would definitely recommend Melvin if you are considering selling.
6/18/23Phillip Griffin
Google Review
We worked with List Birmingham on the sale of our home in the Tanglewood section of Vestavia, and had a wonderful experience.
We saved approximately $14,000. Dealing with Melvin Upchurch is exactly the same as with a “full service“ agency, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
6/14/23Tammy Phillips
Google Review
Melvin and his team did a phenomenal job in helping us sell our home. From start to finish, Melvin was professional, patient and responsive to all of our questions and concerns. His expertise helped us sell our home quickly for the best price and most favorable terms. We received excellent, full service for a flat fee, which put even more money in our pocket. I highly recommend Melvin and LIST Birmingham!
5/26/23David Timmons
Google Review
If you are looking for a realtor in the Birmingham, AL surrounding area, look no further than Melvin Upchurch with LIST Birmingham. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, and effectively provides fantastic service from initial contact to your closing. Plus, utilizing his services saved us almost $10,000 in commission on the sale of our home! For a professional experience, I highly recommend Melvin and his Team.
3/3/23Karen Partridge
Google Review
I highly recommend Melvin Upchurch at List Birmingham. He helped me with the sale of my mother’s home in Vestavia Hills. I was impressed with his professionalism and dependability. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns. He helped me get a very good price for my mother’s home in a timely manner. Also, the 7,000.00 savings in real estate commissions was an added bonus!
I couldn’t have done it without him.
3/3/23frank gonzalez
Google Review
Melvin is a true professional. He knows his business, listens to his clients,
understands their desires, and works hard to accomplish their goals. He is prompt in
attending to business and is also patient with his clients. We changed our directions
several times and he and his staff fully and willingly accommodated our desires in a
friendly and courteous manner. He worked hard to find the right house for us. I
recommend Melvin and his firm for your real estate needs and would look to use his
services in any future real estate transactions I may have.
3/3/23Frank Gonzalez
Google Review
Melvin is by far the best realtor we have dealt with for buying a home. He was extremely patient as we changed our house size criteria several times. He always returned our calls promptly and never made us feel like we were imposing on him. He a consummate professional and I would highly recommend Melvin. I will always use him for any future real estate transactions.
Kamie
2/28/23Travis Eustice
Google Review
Working with Melvin was great! We listed on Friday and by Monday, had 4 offers and 3 were over asking. Melvin took care of everything from start to finish. He negotiated with the other realtors to remove or adjust any contract stipulations that I had concerns with. Once I selected the final contract, he took care of everything and all I had to do was show up to the closing.
2/11/23Thomas Buck
Google Review
Melvin exceeded all of our expectations. His expertise made both the buying and selling processes go as smoothly possible. As an added bonus, he is just a really nice guy and very pleasant to work with. He has our highest recommendations.
2/10/23Grace Davis
Google Review
Melvin and his team are the absolute best! They worked with me through every question and made sure I really understood the process. Best of the best realtor!
2/1/23Freddie Ray
Google Review
Melvin Upchurch and his assistant, Kerry, are top notch! They are knowledgeable and go the extra mile to make sure that everything goes smoothly. We had many unusual circumstances on the sale of my parents' home--changing market, buyers changing lenders mid-stream, and more. I cannot thank them enough for ensuring that the sale went through and that my mother's best interests were put first. I recommend them for integrity, transparency, due diligence, overall knowledge and follow through. Thank you!
1/20/23A Google User
Google Review
When we decided to list our Vestavia Hills home, Melvin was highly recommended to us by a neighbor. My husband and I met with Melvin and were very impressed with his knowledge of the real estate business and with his professionalism. We were also intrigued by the flat fee charge for his services, as it would save us over $10,000 in comparison to a more traditional realtor.
Once we signed with him, Melvin quickly arranged for his photographer to come to our home and had our house on the MLS within a few days. He hosted an open house the first weekend and we had an offer the next day.
Melvin then smoothly guided us through the remainder of the selling process. We were able to focus on the multiple moving parts related to a long distance move, feeling confident that he had the sale of our home in hand.
I would highly recommend Melvin and his team!
1/20/23Ken Kennamer
Google Review
Melvin was a pro and got our house sold in a couple of days following listing ! Saved us over 10 k in commissions ! I recommend him to anybody in the B ‘ham metro area
1/11/23Patrick Canavan
Google Review
We recently had the pleasure of working with Melvin on two home purchases. We are out of state and needed to rely on someone trustworthy. We were very lucky to have found Melvin!
After contacting Melvin and letting him know our criteria, he promptly started a search for us. What we asked for what not easy, but he did not hesitate in the slightest.
From the beginning he approached the search in an incredibly organized manner. In the past we have worked with realtors that would simply send many emails and we would end up getting lost. Melvin organized the properties in a spreadsheet that we could work collaboratively with him on. He included all the pertinent details and pointed out what stood out about each of the properties he had chosen for us to consider.
His next step was to promptly visit each property in person and do a video walk through. At each property he kept an eye out for red flags and concerns which he brought to our attention.
Throughout the process he stepped in when another part of the process seemed to be lagging or if we were not getting prompt responses from other parties needed to make the transaction close successfully. His organization and attention to detail is truly incredible. Melvin is one of the best in the real estate industry to work with!
1/10/23Monica C.
Google Review
Melvin has been an absolutely amazing agent to work with! He is by far the best agent we have encountered.
We gave him an impossible timeline to help us find a property and he met the challenge. Right after we contacted him, he began sending us properties that fit our criteria. He visited each of the recommended properties in person and did a video walk through with us. Most importantly - he was extremely honest in what he thought about the properties by pointing out negative and positive aspects of the home and neighborhood.
We've been so impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness. On numerous occasions he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly, often taking care of things that other agents may have let fall through the cracks. Before the closing, there was a winter storm and we were worried about the pipes. Melvin made sure the home was weatherproofed and that we wouldn't have a burst pipe. He also had great referrals that helped close the deal.
There are just so many examples of his exemplary service. And to top it off, he is always so pleasant to speak to. We would highly recommend him to anyone in search of a realtor!
1/4/23Bridget Hoven
Google Review
Melvin is the best in the business!
10/5/22Cindy Kirk
Google Review
Melvin and his staff were very professional. Service and communication were superior; their helpfulness and ability to address even the smallest of issues was beyond my expectations. My house sold for a great price in just 2 weeks. I would use Melvin as my agent again and recommend that you talk to him first! I highly recommend LIST Birmingham!
10/3/22Caroline Diaz
Google Review
10/3/22Regina Walters
Google Review
Melvin Upchurch was referred to us from a life long friend who had experienced ((and his children) excellent service from him personally.
I was most pleased how Melvin in his expert professionalism was always on display—efficient, prompt, patient with us. He gained our trust from the beginning!
Melvin and his entire team walked beside us in our decision and entire completion of closing on our home.
I rate them 100+++!
I would recommend Melvin and his
List Birmingham Agency to my closet family, friends or anyone with whom I meet who need A GREAT REAL ESTATE agent!!!!
8/26/22Chase Bowers
Google Review
We've bought and sold 7 different times across multiple properties and with multiple real estate agents over the past 4 years. I can confidently say that my experience working with with Melvin was amazing and the best I've had to date. I have nothing but great things to say and highly recommend Melvin for your next home sale or purchase.
Melvin is very professional and personable at the same time. He is full service, went above and beyond to make sure everything was communicated properly on both sides and that all items were completed. He took on the selling of our property as if it were his own and we felt like he truly cared about every detail.
Also, by using Melvin to sell our lake house, we saved tens of thousands of dollars in commissions (his model is just a flat fee) as it was a larger transaction. It's hard to believe that this amount of savings could co-exist with the amazing level of service provided but I'm glad it does and it will be hard to convince me to use anyone else for future real estate transactions.
I could go on but the bottom line is that I highly recommend Melvin to anyone looking to sell their house or buy their next home. You get amazing real estate experience while saving thousands of dollars in typical real estate commissions.
8/22/22karen lakanen
Google Review
Melvin is a detailed and dedicated realtor.
8/7/22Heather West
Google Review
Melvin was very knowledgeable and advised my brother and me at every step of the process. He also worked very quickly to help us sell our father's house within weeks.
8/7/22Courtney Cunningham
Google Review
8/5/22Kerry Kelley
Google Review
“Trust Melvin”…..he actually told us that this is what we need to do. And he was right. We are not savvy home sellers since we only do this every 30 years or so, therefore trust was important
Melvin was persistent, thorough, available and extremely honest. List Birmingham is a unique way to have a professional realtor provide total (seller focused) marketing, negotiating, compliance, and closing.
His depth of relationships in the industry allowed him to make unencumbered recommendations to meet a myriad of requirements to bring our home to closing.
The sale of our home seemed to have what I considered abnormal difficulties and yet Melvin navigated each and every one of them with untold hours of advice and strategies.
We are very fortunate to have learned to “trust Melvin”
Beverly and Kerry Kelley
He was available 7 days a week and has excellent/competent staff support
8/3/22B Toole
Google Review
Melvin is a true professional that is with you every step of the way. He’s guided us through the home purchasing and selling process several times and we wouldn’t use anyone else. Highly recommend.
8/2/22Emily Kirby
Google Review
Could not recommend Melvin more. Buying and selling a house with Melvin was a great experience. He was super responsive, very thorough, and seems to know all the other realtors in Bham which is really helpful when you’re in a market like we’re in right now. He will always look out for your best interest. I’ve already had friends that I’ve recommended to Melvin who have had just as much of a good experience as I did.
8/2/22Leah Deason
Google Review
Great team to work with throughout selling and buying our homes!
8/2/22Vicki Vickers
Google Review
Melvin is a very knowledgeable professional. He and his team are efficient and responsive and I appreciate the ease to list and purchase with LIST. My home sold at the first showing! The professional quality video and photos contributed to the back to back showings scheduled prior to the first day on market. LIST Birmingham is a full service/flat fee brokerage. A Win-Win!
8/1/22Neil Parekh
Google Review
Melvin is extremely knowledgeable, level headed and always has his clients best interests in mind. I highly recommend Melvin Upchurch.
8/1/22Gordon Jack
Google Review
8/1/22Gayla Stone
Google Review
My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend Melvin! He guided us in the very competitive (out of state) purchase of our Homewood condo and we are thrilled! We will definitely enlist Melvin to help us again in future and you should, too! His assistant, Kerry, went out of her way to accommodate our requests to measure spaces, etc. They are super nice people and you won’t find a better realtor than Melvin!
8/1/22Leanna Pittard
Google Review
We've used Melvin for several real estate transactions, and he has always exceeded our expectations. He is knowledgeable, patient and a fantastic asset to have on your team!
8/1/22Ginny Sides
Google Review
8/1/22Kate Wells Thompson
Google Review
Melvin made our real estate experience a very pleasant one! He was extremely patient and kind throughout the entire process. We can be quite picky and we never seemed pushed into making a hasty decision. Melvin and his team are fantastic and I plan on using them again in the future.
8/1/22Andrew Loftin
Google Review
Melvin did a fantastic job for us. I highly recommend him!
8/1/22Bonny Picard
Google Review
8/1/22John Averill
Google Review
Melvin is a 5 Star performer!!! Would use him again
8/1/22Dyllan Duckworth
Google Review
8/1/22Kevin Allen
Google Review
8/1/22Andrea Spain
Google Review
Amazing experience working with Melvin to find our dream home!
8/1/22Neeraj
Google Review
Melvin and his company have helped me twice to sell two separate homes. Our experience each time was just great……Melvin and LIST Birmingham took care of everything from getting the house ready, staging, making a fabulous listing, negotiating with multiple offers and getting us the best possible price. Overall a 5 star experience without any hiccups. Would recommend him to friends and family wanting to sell a home!
8/1/22Doug Woodruff
Google Review
Melvin and his company are top notch..His expertise in the real estate market is cutting edge. We are always impressed with his efficiency and hard work for his clients.
Three of our children have purchased homes from him and we have purchased two homes through him and sold another … and we were very pleased. We highly recommend him as your real estate agent !
Doug Woodruff
8/1/22Bryan Hancock
Google Review
8/1/22Jackie Langlow
Google Review
8/1/22Brad Andrews
Google Review
Melvin was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him! Great customer focused business model that was a win win for both of us!
8/1/22Chris Cotney
Google Review
List Birmingham sold my house in 1 week. They were great to work with!
7/31/22Mike Suttle
Google Review
Excellent realtor. Knew the market. Always responded promptly. His office staff were also excellent at scheduling showings and keeping us informed.
7/30/22Ashley Bowers
Google Review
Melvin is patient, knowledgeable about all things real estate, has good sound advice, responds quickly, uses up to date technology and methods of communication, and has gone the extra mile to meet our needs and requests. We would absolutely recommend him and will use him again in the future! Thank you, Melvin!
7/30/22Kent Graeve
Google Review
Great, professional service. Melvin and his team know the market. As a result, whether buying or selling, they are able to intelligently provide excellent advice on market trends/values
7/30/22Jeff Morrison
Google Review
My experience with Melvin has always revealed his experience, honesty and integrity.
7/30/22Jon Doss
Google Review
7/30/22Carolyn Padgett
Google Review
We chose List Birmingham to find our new home three years ago. Our agent, Andy, was attentive to the specifics we requested and easy to contact. Melvin Upchurch was vigilant in the negotiations, inspections, and closing of the purchase, and we felt our best interests were well served We would definitely use List Birmingham again and highly recommend their services
7/30/22Brian Corley
Google Review
Melvin is great to work with. He has helped us buy and sell. Each time it was a great experience. I recommend him to any friends that are looking to buy or sell.
7/30/22William King
Google Review
5 stars for Melvin and List Birmingham! We have bought and sold with Melvin's expert guidance and knowledge over several years. I wouldn't use anyone else in the real estate industry, he's the best. We will be buying again, soon and Melvin is leading our search for the best property.
7/30/22Matt Jennette
Google Review
Melvin has done an excellent job for our family! I don’t hesitate to refer friends and family as I know he will take great care of them as well!
7/30/22Star Ye
Google Review
Melvin is super knowledgeable, and you can tell how experienced he is in this field. We very much appreciated his patience and expertise for helping us find the right home.
7/30/22Woody Woodruff
Google Review
Melvin and his team are by far the savviest, most professional and knowledgeable realty group I have ever had the pleasure to work with! He has helped us tremendously on both sides of several real estate transactions. I would not hesitate to recommend Melvin and his team of professionals to anyone looking to buy or sale a house in the Birmingham area.
He’s also a great guy who truly cares about getting his clients the optimal outcome in every real estate situation. Many thanks Melvin and LIST Birmingham!
7/30/22Joe Adams
Google Review
Melvin has the patience of Job. We must have looked at 50 houses, but we couldn't be more satisfied with the one we bought. Melvin is a pleasure to work with.
7/30/22beverly francis
Google Review
Melvin and his team did a fantastic job selling my previous house and buying a new one!
7/30/22Carolyn Buck
Google Review
Melvin and his team have been fantastic to work with! They have been incredibly patient with us, spent considerable time explaining the current market, and helping us prepare so that we can be ready when we find a house we love. I will continue to recommend Melvin to anyone looking to buy a home!
7/30/22Laura Estes
Google Review
10/13/21Carlee Williams
Google Review
8/6/20Brett Shelton
Google Review
Melvin and his entire team went above and beyond our expectations and goals. Not only were they quick and responsive, but the majority of the time they were ahead of the next step. All the cards laid on the table. Melvin walked us through each step of the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. We were most impressed by Melvins willingness to listen and respond or offer an alternative plan based on market data and statistics. Numbers don't lie and it is easy to see why Melvin consistently is a top performer in a crowded, sometimes confusing industry. Take away the guess work. Go with a proven process and person. Thanks Melvin and team..L
8/1/20Jeff Pierce
Google Review
We can’t say enough great things about a Melvin and his group! They did a thorough analysis of the market and comps, hired a top of the line photographer and held an open house that got a huge response with many showings.
We had listed our house on Zillow ourselves and didn’t get much traffic, as soon as we turned it over to Melvin it sold immediately. We were very pleased with their professionalism and knowledge and that doesn’t even factor in that we saved over $9,000 by listing through him rather than a full service agent. His service is definitely the way to go!
Highly recommended!
6/10/20Matthew Sparks
Google Review
4/14/20C Jenkins
Google Review
I recently listed and sold my home in Homewood, AL with Melvin Upchurch. Melvin is professional, responsive, caring and attentive. Melvin had a game plan on the timing to list my home, brought comps in my neighborhood to help come up with pricing. He quickly sent out a photographer for the pictures for the internet listing. The day my house hit the market, I had 24 showings, multiple offers (4 that were over asking price) and we sold it on the first day on the market! By working with Melvin at LIST Birmingham we saved $12000 on selling costs! The process was quick and hassle-free. Melvin and his team were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Melvin Upchurch to anyone in the area. I look forward to working with him next time.
3/5/20A Google User
Google Review
Melvin was excellent to work with! From providing a stager to assist with getting our house ready to list, offering a showing app for easy scheduling, and constant communication throughout the process. Would very much recommend!
3/5/20K G
Google Review
We used List Birmingham to sell our house
Melvin is very professional
Low fee but high quality service
Would definitely recommend without reservations to anyone selling their house
2/29/20Andrew Ferretti
Google Review
Melvin was a great help on both selling our home and buying a new one.
2/27/20Richard Falls
Google Review
2/27/20Jennifer Espinosa
Google Review
2/27/20Lily Fry
Google Review
2/23/20McGavock Dunbar
Google Review
Wonderful experience all around.
2/20/20Luke S
Google Review
Melvin and the team at List were wonderful to work with. My house was under contract in two days and I credit that to the professional quality photographs and online presentation provided. Compared to other listings in my area, there was no comparison. I would recommend Melvin and List to my friends and family.
2/20/20Matt Barrett
Google Review
Melvin knows his market better than anyone and was always willing to go the extra mile for us. He was a huge part of how my family transitioned to Birmingham.
2/19/20JOY COLLINS
Google Review
"Wonderful person. Does what he says and always has a smile on his face.
Easy to work with . Couldn't find a better person to sell your house."
2/18/20katie crawford
Google Review
Loved working with Melvin and his team. Couldn’t be happier with our new home and thankful he sold our old home. Melvin is a true professional with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for what he does.
2/18/20June Carr
Google Review
2/17/20Teresa Killin
Google Review
2/17/20Krishna Pulipaka
Google Review
2/17/20Jim Collins
Google Review
Melvin Upchurch is prompt, efficient and effective. Did I mention that he also saves you lots of money. Best of all worlds. Call him!
2/17/20Drew Crawford
Google Review
Melvin is a professional in every way. He knows the market exceptionally well, is dynamic enough to succeed in challenging situations, and is the perfect advocate to have at the closing table. I’m not looking forward to moving again in the future, but at least when I do I’ll have a chance of enlisting the help of Melvin again.
2/17/20Grace Crowell
Google Review
2/17/20Emily Cotney
Google Review
Melvin sold our house in 24 hours. A sellers dream!!!
2/17/20Mike Cobb
Google Review
Melvin helped us sell 2 homes and buy 1. He's solid gold...none better!
2/16/20Ann Casey
Google Review
LIST was the best home selling experience we have ever had - and we have sold quite a few homes!! The LIST team is very responsive and provided full and complete service at a huge discount to traditional home sale commissions. We were in constant contact with either Melvin or one of his team, and our home sold the first weekend on the market. Melvin provided excellent advice and guidance, which enabled us to sell our house quickly and at full price. We really can't recommend LIST highly enough!
2/16/20Robert Stewart
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Great experience. Very professional!
2/16/20Emily King
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Working with Melvin and his team was a delight. Melvin makes himself available to you and your housing needs and goes to great effort to find what you are looking for. I always felt he was giving his honest opinion and offered options that I would have never found. We appreciate all he did for us in our housing search process and I highly recommend Melvin and his team.
2/15/20Heather Baty
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Melvin helped us sell our house and purchase a house in the area we were wanting to move. He was awesome. He helped us look at a number of house and find the perfect one for our family. He was great with the sell of our house as well. All in all, a great experience!!!! Use him.
2/14/20Howard Bearman
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2/14/20Matt Wildt
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Melvin provides unprecedented service. He has been amazing in his communication and responsiveness with me...and above all...patient. I've been trying to find a place for just over a year and we, well he, finally did it. I can't thank him enough for working and "dealing" with me for this long. We have had 4 transactions together, (sold 2, bought 2) and every experience has been great. Melvin knows the market, the area and above all, people. I hope it is a long time before we do business again, if not, he'll be my 1st call.
2/14/20Frank Beaudry
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We were looking for a house for our college students to live in for a few years and then rent in the future. Melvin met us when we got into town and coordinated a very well scheduled showing list, which we ended up having a signed contract within 24 hours of looking). I'd totally recommend him to folks in Birmingham, and those looking from other areas online. Great experience.
2/14/20Liesa Burke
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Melvin and his team at LIST Birmingham helped our family get closer to schools and work. We had a tough home to sell and he made it happen, securing our new home in the process! We HIGHLY recommend Melvin!
2/11/20Julie Cohen
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Melvin is beyond knowledgeable and goes above and beyond in every way! I would never use anyone else as a realtor. He’s the best!!
2/10/20Terry Padgett
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We looked at a lot of houses...I thought Melvin and associates might give up on us. But they stayed the course until we found what we wanted, always with a positive attitude. Melvin guided us through every step and even sat through the closing.
I think of Melvin more of a friend now than my realtor...would never use anyone else.
2/9/20Faris Malki
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Melvin and the team at List did a fantastic job for us. Great communication and efficient throughout the entire selling process! We’ll be back for sure!
2/8/20Kimberly Verchot
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2/8/20Sherri Ellis
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Melvin is the Best agent I’ve ever worked with! He is knowledgeable, professional and responsive which is extremely important to me!! We have worked together buying and selling properties in Bham for over 10 years.
Best decision we made is calling Melvin Upchurch for our real estate needs! You sacrifice nothing and keep more of your MONEY when using his company.
Sherri Ellis
2/8/20Ginger Anne O'Ferrell
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2/8/20L T
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Melvin and his team were true advocates in our home search. We absolutely would use LIST Birmingham again should the need arise!
2/7/20Laura Owen
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2/7/20Tim O'Brien
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Melvin and his team were awesome! Would 100% use again.
2/7/20Sims Patel
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Melvin helped me buy my first house over 5 years ago. I had such a wonderful experience with him that I recently used him to sell that same house this past fall. He made both the buying and selling process incredibly straightforward. Melvin is professional, personable, and has a lot of experience in the residential real estate market. He is the only agent I plan on using in the future!
2/7/20Katros Katros
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Our experience with Melvin Upchurch and his team at List was exceptional. We listed our townhouse, located in Homewood, with Melvin in November 2019. Melvin’s team included a “stager” and a photographer. The stager made excellent suggestions to help our townhouse show off its best features and the photographs captured all of the great qualities of our home. We had a lot of showings within the first days of the listing and within a few weeks we had multiple offers. We were able to sell the house in December! We were surprised that it was shown and sold during the busy holiday season. Melvin’s flat rate fee saved us about $6,500 in commission.
Melvin also helped us purchase our new home. His advice helped us successfully negotiate the purchase on the home in a multiple offer situation. Melvin responded quickly to all of our questions and concerns, day and night, weekdays and weekends…..every single time.
As with any sale/purchase of a home, one always has a need for repairs/inspections/contractors/lenders/appraisers, etc. Melvin has great contacts in the industry, so we were able to find help of any kind when we needed it. Melvin was mindful of our budget and worked with us to get the most for our money.
Melvin KNOWS Homewood! He helped us find the perfect home in the area of Homewood best suited for our family. A special shout-out to Kerry Blevins on Melvin’s team. She has such a pleasant disposition and her attention to detail was amazing.
2/7/20Kathryn Chastain
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2/6/20Brandon C.
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2/6/20Carrie Motes
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Melvin sold my home recently and saved me over $6,000! Melvin and his team were consummate professionals. They explained the process and promptly responded to all of my questions. I could not be happier with Melvin and LIST Birmingham! I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Birmingham!
2/6/20Anne Corley
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2/6/20Chase McCain
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There’s no one better.
2/6/20Lacey Epstein
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2/6/20Melanie Averill
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Melvin's expertise was very helpful as we moved across state lines.
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
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09/22/2014 - rbfgm1949 - Sold a Townhouse home in 2012 in Vestavia, AL Melvin Upchurch is perhaps the most professional agent we have done business with. In listing our property he told us what changes need to made in the property,where the listing price should be and what the property would eventually sell for. All came to pass in about thirty days.
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09/17/2014 - smith6608 - Sold a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $225K in Pelham, AL. We have now bought and sold a house with Melvin. He and his staff were very professional and responsive to all of our needs! We looked at houses for many, many months and had a contract or two fall thru. In the end though we got the house we wanted for the price we wanted and really that was due to Melvin's hard work. We spent so much time with Melvin we joked that he was our new best friend!!! Melvin and his entire staff are a true joy to work with. IF you are reading my review and wondering who to go to for a house? Look no further. Melvin will take good care of you. He will not show you houses that are out of your price range hoping you will get more money to spend, he will not show you properties that are under contract (unless you really want to see) he will show you what you want and then some. We literally spent hours and hours with Melvin. He is the best!
12/16/15Melvin Upchurch
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07/07/2014 - auengineer93 - Bought a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $300K in Trussville, AL. Melvin has been instrumental in a successful purchase of a wonderful new home. Throughout the process, Melvin and his associates were willing and able to meet with us or take our calls to ensure things kept moving forward. After we signed a contract on a new home, a significant issue was uncovered. Melvin helped us navigate those uncertain waters without a hitch and move from the home with an issue to a home that we truly love. Melvin and his group have a wealth of contacts they can call on to help with anything from repairs to home inspections. Having access to skilled trade professionals you can trust is a great benefit of working with Melvin. Even though Melvin was helping us buy a new home and he was not the listing agent on our current home, he was generous with insight and advice on ways to help sell our current property. Through the whole experience I could not have been more impressed or pleased with Melvin or recommend an agent more emphatically.
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07/13/2015 - proverbs1121 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $625K in Hoover, AL. Melvin has impeccable knowledge in home sales. He was so patient. He will guide you through every step in selling your home. Nothing is left to chance and he can always be reached for questions or concerns. He provided us with all the tools needed to put our house on the market. After putting the house on market it sold within 1 day. To sum it up Melvin Upchurch does his job with excellence. Have already told many people about him!
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09/27/2014 - user8354144 - Bought a home in 2011 in New Hope, AL 35242 Melvin sold me my first house three years ago. As a first time home buyer, I was somewhat lost on how the whole process worked. Melvin was very patient and explained what to expect and was there every step of the way. He was able to negotiate a great deal on a great home for me. While buying a home can be extremely stressful, my experience was wonderful as Melvin and his staff took care of all of the details and kept me updated on everything throughout the closing process. With most realtors that is where the process ends, but not with Melvin. He has been great to keep in touch over the years and has offered valuable advice on many different aspects of home ownership. I would recommend Melvin with absolutely no reservations.
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11/18/2015 - creed265 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $450K in Birmingham, AL We have bought and sold four houses over the last 25 years dealing with 6 different realtors, and Melvin Upchurch and List Birmingham have by far been the best we've done business with. With the recent sale, we got more for our house and had an easier time doing it. From our first meeting with Melvin, I had confidence in his ability to work for us, and my confidence only increased through the process. If you are in the market to either buy or sell a house in the Birmingham area, choose List Birmingham.
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07/14/2015 - lbpittard - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 in Mountain Brk, AL Melvin sold our house before it was even on the market. What more can you ask for? He was also very helpful and accessible during the buying process. I highly recommend him.
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
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08/18/2015 - tompkinskl - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $300K in Vestavia, AL. My husband and I really dont have enough positive words to describe how amazing the experience we had with Melvin Upchurch and the team at List Birmingham in the sale of our home. We selected List Birmingham after struggling with a traditional realtor for who apparently was all talk and zero action. A real strength of Melvin was backing his words with actions. During a difficult closing, Melvin and his team kept a positive, upbeat attitude that kept us from getting discouraged. The first thing we noticed with the List Birmingham team was their clear, frequent, and effective communication. We were continually sent updates via text, phone, and e-mails for any new thoughts or direction they had. They paid for a stager (out of their already low fixed commission) to come and we found it really did make a difference. Our property was unique, but their marketing plan and photographer highlighted it in such a way that the qualities stood out. Once we got an offer, they continued to provide experienced advice during the negotiations, and in no time had a contract for the sale of our home. As we moved to fulfill the contingencies of the contract, they maintained patience and professionalism as a myriad of issues kept arising. What realtor would spend two hours at the tax county assessors office with their client ensuring we obtain the correct documents? When issues arose due to the inspector, what realtor answers all alerts and return all calls during his entire beach vacation with his family instead of deferring to his assistant? Additionally, their contacts and advice saved us a lot of money to correctly get the house past these and many other hurdles. On top of all of this phenomenal service, their flat fee was all that was charged. Never have we felt before (this was our fifth house) that the realtor was underpaid for their service. We cant even begin to tally the number of hours they must have put in for us. We also appreciated their honesty and knowledge. Their closing estimates were so accurate that we were not blind sighted by any surprises when we came to the table. Their support throughout the process made working with them a pleasure! We remember reading some reviews before we called List Birmingham. One comment was, With all they offer and do for their clients, the question should be why wouldnt anyone use List Birmingham with Melvin? We are completely convinced that this is the truth and are truly grateful for them going far above and beyond with us. We would recommend List Birmingham and Melvin Upchurch anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. It does not make any sense to use any other realtor in the Birmingham market.
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10/10/2015 - GaryGriffinBrown - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 in Birmingham, AL. Melvin listed and sold our house in less than a week. He charges a flat fee which is less than the large RE Agencies. with that being said I'd go out of my way to use him again at full price. Melvin is the penultimate professional. His knowledge of the business is excellent. His communication skills are excellent. He is a problem solver. He is on time. I can't find anything remotely negative to say about him.
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11/22/2014 - user8967387 - Sold a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $250K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin was wonderful to work with. He was very professional and knew the Birmingham market very well. Just recently listed my house in Hoover with him through ListBirmingham.com and had a contract on my house in 5 days! He was very conscientious about making sure everything was done properly through the contract process. Really was important to have someone to represent me through and stand up for me at times. I would highly recommend him to anybody prospectively looking to buy or sell in Birmingham
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09/29/2014 - chriswil1117 - Sold a Single Family home in 2012 for approximately $175K in Hoover, AL Melvin is awesome! My wife and I listed our Vestavia Hills condo with another big name realtor for almost a year, no offers and few showings. After listing with Melvin we had an offer within 90 days! Our condo needed some minor work to help the sell, with Melvin's vast contact list of handymen and professionals the work was done in no time. Not only did Melvin sell our condo he helped us find and buy our first house! He was very knowledgeable with the whole process, which quite frankly can get pretty overwhelming if you have no one to help guide you. Melvin was amazing, from helping us find a home inspector to setting us up with the best mortgage company.
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07/10/2015 - pittardj6 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $400K in Vestavia, AL. We loved working with Melvin. He was very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and courteous. We thought his fees were very reasonable and we didn't feel like we had to sacrifice any quality or service. With his help, we got our house under contract at $10k over asking price the day before we put it on the market.
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09/24/2014 - Bamacats - Sold a Single Family home in 2012 in Birmingham, AL. We can't say enough good things about Melvin! We listed our house with a different real estate professional for a year without even a second showing. After listing with Melvin, our house was under contract in 19 days! He then worked diligently to ensure the contract closed. Although our house was Melvin's least expensive listing, he always treated us like we were million dollar clients. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and prepared to sell our home. There is not a better real estate professional around.
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11/17/2015 - mma33 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $525K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin listed and sold our home in a very challenging market. He gave practical, helpful advice and understood our goals and helped us realize them. He is a consummate professional, with a kind and generous spirit. I practice collaborative divorce, and I consistently recommend Melvin to my divorcing clients who need to sell real estate as part of their division of assets; and consistently, my clients tell me how happy they are with his services and how quickly he is able to help them get their property sold. Melvin is able to do anything and everything a more traditional real estate brokerage firm can do, at a fraction of the cost. I would not use anyone else to help me sell a house.
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04/09/2014 - katie calhan - Sold a home in 2013 in Keystone, Pelham, AL 35124. My husband and I worked with Melvin to sell our townhome back in June 2013. It only took 4 months to sell! And now we are working with him to buy a new home :) He is wonderful and will put all your worries at bay. I would recommend him to all my friends and family, in fact my Dad will be using him this year!
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09/22/2014 - eturkiewsz - Bought a home in 2011 in Buena Vista Highlands, Homewood, AL 35209 Melvin helped our family relocate from Vestavia to Homewood. We met Melvin through church and when we decided to move, we knew we had chosen the right agent for us. Because we were selling and buying, it was quite the stressful process for us. Melvin and his team did all of the homework that we did not have the knowledge and time to do. He answered all questions we had along the way and was so patient with us as we looked long and hard for the perfect home for us, which we ultimately found. We could not have asked for a more professional, honest and knowledgeable agent to work with. We have and will continue to recommend him to everyone we know.
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03/28/2014 - Paul Huckeba - Sold a home in 2013 in Shades Cliff, Hoover, AL 35226. Melvin assisted me with selling a relative's condo who had recently passed away.This involved a renovation project as well as the listing, advertising, negotiating of various offers, and closing on the real estate. He helped with each step of the process with his recommendations for contractors and vendors all the way to the closing. He provided his professional opinion and gave me the options I really needed to consider but left the final decisions with me. I can highly recommend Melvin Upchurch for any real estate related transaction that you may have. He exudes professionalism and his knowledge of this market gave me the confidence to make good decisions along the way.
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07/10/2015 - bjacobsphd - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $600K in Birmingham, AL. Working with Melvin Upchurch and his colleagues at LISTBirmingham was a positive experience every step of the way. They are professional, patient, kind and overflow with integrity. Frankly I can't imagine why anyone buying or selling a house would choose to work with any other company. Almost forgot to mention we saved $15,500 in commissions! That is certainly a nice gift but is not among the first reasons I will refer my friends to them.
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09/17/2014 - perry martin - Sold a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $225K in Pelham, AL. Very helpful through the entire house selling and house purchasing processes. Always returned phone calls and emails very promptly. Never got frustrated with my wife or me, even after showing us dozens of houses. Would highly recommend Melvin to anyone looking for a real estate agent. Consider Melvin as a friend now.
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07/27/2015 - user1939260 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $675K in Birmingham, AL. In the past when we have sold our home we have always used a large real estate company that charged full commission. Melvin Upchurch with List Birmingham charged a flat fee, provided better service, and was more responsive than our previous realtor. The house went Under Contract in six days. We saved over $17,000. WOW!!
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04/09/2014 - mwindsor5 - Bought a home in 2013 in Birmingham, AL 35203 Melvin really listened to us when we talked about what we were looking for. He was patient and persistent and helped us find the perfect spot. He also stuck with us while we were selling our home. He guided us through the closing process and provided great feedback on moving from a house to a condo. And he became a good friend in the process. Highly recommend him.
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09/16/2014 - Dru0313 - Sold a home in 2013 in Altamont Park, Birmingham, AL 35213. Melvin stated what he would do and followed through with his plan. He provided timely updates and pertinent statistics. In addition,he is just a good guy. Melvin kindly negotiated my brother and I through the sale of my deceased mother's home during the recession. We were very pleased with the result.
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07/13/2015 - dhhosey - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $575K in Vestavia, AL. Melvin was very knowledegable of the area and the process. He was very easy to work with and quick to respond. I would definitely recommend him to anyone wishing to buy or sell a home. He sold our home in 2 days for over our asking price.
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02/20/2015 - jbeachum24 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $175K in Birmingham, AL. We used Melvin to sell our house and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. A week before closing, we found out that our contract my fall through. Within hours, Melvin had us a new offered lined up at full price! Fortunately the original offer came through; however, it was great having a backup plan. Melvin was very responsive, incredibly helpful, and we loved working with him and the entire LIST staff. We highly recommend Melvin if you are buying or selling a home.
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11/25/2014 - user4238867 - Bought a home in 2014 in Shades Cliff, Hoover, AL 35226 Melvin helped my husband and I buy our home in the Hoover area. At first, we weren't sure of anything--we didn't know what area we wanted to live in, if we wanted a townhouse or single-family home, or if we wanted a newer or older home. Melvin was very patient with us as we made decisions about what we wanted. He was always quick to respond whenever we had any questions. He is very kind and treated us more like friends than clients. We are very appreciative of everything Melvin did for us throughout the entire home-buying process and definitely recommend his services!!
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07/13/2015 - jholdernevins - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $325K in Mountain Brk, AL. Melvin and his assistant Kerry were very responsive and professional. They handled all the showings and even coordinated with our renters that were living in the residence at the time. It required zero coordination on my part. The contract price was within 0.5% of what Melvin projected and I was very pleased on all fronts. I would highly recommend Melvin. Not only was his fee less but I received MORE service than I have ever received in the past. I plan on using Melvin on all of my future houses.
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07/14/2015 - glm17 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $275K in Birmingham, AL Melvin and List did a wonderful job for us. They had a stager help us prepare the house for photographing and then had a professional photographer the house for us. The picture were fantastic. Our listing was very descriptive and Melvin was very responsive. We had two offers in the first day and sold at asking price on that first day.
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12/01/2015 - charleneathome - Bought a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $450K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin was not only a consummate professional throughout the process but also handled a multitude of issues that arose between completion of the sales agreement and closing and was instrumental in negotiating an agreement that satisfied all the parties.
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09/16/2014 - user3824074 - Bought a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $225K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin was amazing. He listened to our needs, found every possible fit for us, patiently showed us 15 houses and then helped us close the deal on our dream house. Throughout the closing process, Melvin and his team made sure every detail was handled and took the time to explain everything to us. Great experience and could not have done it without Melvin.
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09/29/2014 - karentroberson - Sold a Single Family home in 2013 for approximately $400K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin represented us on the selling and buying side of our transactions. He has worked in the Birmingham market for years and knows individual neighborhood markets better than anyone else I have worked with before. My husband and I have used several other local real estate offices in transactions previously and none have come close to the level of service Melvin and his team provide. Melvin's response time to needs and concerns were always immediate. When I say immediate, I mean the minute he reads a text he responds. If he didn't have the information I wanted at that moment he told me he would get back to me with an answer ASAP. I appreciated this especially. There were times when dealing with other agents that I needed assistance with things. My concerns would either go totally unanswered until the agent could get what I needed or tell me they were too busy to look that up for a day or so. Melvin has a team of people that operate on such a high level that they are able to meet the needs of their clients better than any others we have ever worked with. We encountered obstacle after obstacle in the closings at both properties. Melvin constantly reminded us that his job was to close the deals and he was doing everything possible to get us there. AND HE DID! We really can't say enough about our experience with him and have recommended him to both our friends and family. He is the kind of negotiator you want on your side.
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12/10/2014 - jane820 - Bought a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $300K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin was referred to us by our daughter who lives in Birmingham and met him through a professional networking group. He patiently worked with us to find a perfect second home which is convenient to her home and office. Because we were unfamiliar with Birmingham, he assisted us in narrowing down our search area, and quickly learned our likes, dislikes, and deal breakers so we could focus our time looking at real contenders. He was easy to contact, quick to respond, and seamlessly arranged viewings, often with little notice. Melvin also excelled at all the extras involved in negotiating a sale. He eagerly facilitated the gathering of repair quotes, provided a line of communication with the sellers that was very helpful, and even assisted us in setting up utilities after the closing. Melvin always exemplified high levels of professional standards in a manner which nurtured trust and friendship. We HIGHLY recommend Melvin, his assistant Kerry, and the rest of his team of real estate experts at List Birmingham!
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04/10/2014 - sheryls48 - Sold a home in 2013 in Keystone, Pelham, AL 35124. I highly recommend using Melvin Upchurch to buy or sell a home. He's very knowledgable and attentive, and makes the whole process much less stressful. He responded quickly to our questions and concerns, and successfully negotiated the sale of our house to a difficult buyer. Our house sold in less than a month and I can honestly say he's the best agent we've ever worked with!
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05/19/2014 - sims garcia - Bought a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $350K in Birmingham, AL. My mom works in commercial real estate, and had heard Melvin's reputation in the residential area. We truly lucked out in finding him. He was patient with us every step of the way, showing us as many houses as we wanted to see at our convenience. He was ready with advice and opinions when asked, and never put any pressure on us to make a decision before we were ready. This was my first home-buying experience, and Melvin made it fun,exciting, and easy. We just closed on a beautiful house that is truly the home of our dreams. Without Melvin, I do not believe this would have happened.
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03/16/2015 - adrian zebot - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $275K in Birmingham, AL. We had a great experience working with Melvin to sell our home. He was a true advocate for us throughout the entire process and made everything run smoothly at every step. He and his team are always available to answer questions or assist in any way.
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11/15/2015 - kathycreed5 - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $450K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin Upchurch and List Birmingham have been the most professional and helpful real estate agents we have ever sold a home with. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful during every step of selling our home. They went above and beyond, never acted put out or impatient with all the long distance assistance they provided after we moved out of state. We, without reservation, highly recommend Melvin Upchurch and List Birmingham to anyone selling a home.
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04/29/2014 - aferrett - Sold a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $225K in Birmingham, AL. Melvin was our agent to sell our house and to purchase a new house. To help us sell our house, he and experts that he recommended helped us update our house to meet current expectations. He advertised our house well, making it attractive to an internet savvy market. He helped us through the pricing and negotiations to get a fair deal on the sale of our house. He helped with issues that snagged our closing to ensure that the closing was not delayed excessively. For the purchase of the new house, he gave us great advice on the value of the home that we were interested in. Melvin was extremely valuable in the negotiations. He helped us with working through the builder on improvements and corrections needed to ensure a trouble-free new home. Throughout all our dealings, Melvin was always professional, calm, knowledgeable, and friendly. We actively recommend Melvin to our relatives and friends.
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04/12/2014 - Loggerhead2 - Listed, but didn't sell my home in 2014 in Elvira, Hoover, AL 35244. I had been out of state for four months and was living in another state when Melvin was referred to me by a co-worker and friend. Melvin accommodated my schedule for our first meeting since I was in town for a very brief time. Melvin got the listing. Melvin marketed the listing very well. The house was sold in about six weeks and only $2K off asking price. Melvin and his staff went above and beyond in helping me vacate the property (again since I was only in town to pack and load). I would recommend Melvin. He is a consummate professional. The only bad thing I can say is, I wish I could've met him under other circumstances because he is a great guy!
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02/03/2015 - mljbham - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $375K in Mountain Brk, AL. Melvin recently sold my home and the entire process was a wonderful and easy experience. Not only is Melvin a consummate professional, he only works and surrounds himself with the best in the industry. His stager had great suggestions before he listed my home and his photographer made my home look amazing. I really trust Melvin and his advice was always spot on. I couldn't have gotten better service and expertise. I can't recommend Melvin's services enough and I will refer my friend and family to him.
12/16/15Melvin Upchurch
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03/28/2014 - NicoleDilg Beachum - Bought a Single Family home in 2011 for approximately $175K in Birmingham, AL We used Melvin to buy a home in Homewood and it was an excellent experience! Not only that, but he has continued to stay in touch with us and even does nice things like putting a pumpkin on our doorstep each Halloween for our family to carve. I highly recommend Melvin -- we will never use another realtor when buying a home in the Birmingham area ever again!
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
Homes.com Review
09/20/2014 - zuser20140417084322576 - Bought a Single Family home in 2012 for approximately $175K in Birmingham, AL. I cannot imagine anyone else being as knowledgeable, kind, and diligent as Melvin Upchurch. Melvin showed us no less than 25 houses. Melvin was invariably cheerful and unfailingly patient as we searched for an older, craftsman-styled house with a big front porch. We were delighted with the results. He helped us find exactly what we wanted. He is as dependable and courteous a person as you will ever find.
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
Homes.com Review
11/13/2014 - nburt2623 - Sold a home in 2013 in Shades Cliff, Hoover, AL 35226 I first tried to sell my home in Hoover myself. I signed up with an fsbo site that included an MLS. Over 6 months the house showed just 5 times. I had always heard the adage that flyers, open houses, ads, etc. don't sell house, Realtors sell house. Melvin proved that was true. Melvin gave me all the facts and figures necessary to understand the current real estate market. He helped me determine the appropriate price for my home. He was always available when I needed him. With Melvin at my side, I am pleased to report my home sold in just 12 days after listing!
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
Homes.com Review
03/27/2015 - katie roach dudley - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 for approximately $325K in Mountain Brk, AL Melvin is a masterful realtor/broker. I cannot say loud enough how thrilled we have been with him and his team. They are smart, responsive and honestly, I think the best people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with! And that includes ANY sort of business. Wish everyone was as courteous and thoughtful and wise as List Birmingham and Melvin. He is wonderfully analytical and also very kind--a hard combination to balance. But, balance he does, and he also helped keep us on balance throughout the process of selling our first house. Not to mention how knowledgeable they are too! Truly a winning combination of the art and science of real estate. He made the entire process smooth and easy and quick and we felt confident that we got a great price on our house.
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
Homes.com Review
07/14/2015 - verchot - Sold a Single Family home in 2015 in Hoover, AL. I have used Melvin Upchurch to list 2 homes. The first he sold in 4 days, at asking price, the second he sold in 1 day for asking price. I recommended him to a friend of mine, her home sold in 7 days and she was extremely pleased with the price she received. I have known Melvin for a long time and he is absolutely the kindest person you would ever want to know and he knows his business well. He is professional, responsive and most of all honest about expectations. His office staff represents the same extraordinary service that he provides. I cannot say enough about Melvin, but if you have real estate to move, you cannot go wrong with Melvin Upchurch.
12/18/15Melvin Upchurch
Homes.com Review
10/14/2014 - marymlargent - Sold a Single Family home in 2014 for approximately $650K in Vestavia, AL. I can't say enough great things about Melvin! He made the whole process of selling our home smooth and as effortless as possible. He is highly knowledgeable in the Birmingham market and has a wonderful team that assists him. He is always available no matter how big or small the question. We listed with Melvin and had an offer and contract in a month. I have already recommended him to friends looking to buy and sell. Most importantly, he is one of the most genuinely kind professionals my husband and I have had the pleasure of working with.

