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Meet Jerry
Top-Producing REALTOR® in Athens, AL
Jerry Gearhart is a North Alabama real estate broker and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist with 39 years of experience serving buyers, sellers, investors, military families, and retirees across Athens, Huntsville, Madison, and the broader Tennessee Valley. As Broker of EXIT Realty Downhome, a Certified Seller’s Negotiation Specialist, a Verified Military Relocation Specialist, and a licensed Real Estate Instructor leading Experts Real Estate Academy, Jerry has built one of the most credentialed and multifaceted practices in the region.
Jerry’s approach combines strategic marketing, precise contract negotiation, and deep local market knowledge — backed by his weekly Brick by Brick Report, which tracks North Alabama housing trends, inventory, and neighborhood developments for homeowners and buyers alike. Whether guiding a military family through a relocation or positioning a luxury property for maximum return, he brings the kind of expertise that only three-plus decades in one market can produce.
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Investor
I highly recommend Jerry and his team. I was looking for an investment property and he delivered, providing sound, honest service and advice throughout the entire process. I will use him again.
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Seller
Jerry helped us out tremendously with the sale of our home in Alabama. We relocated out of state and kept our home as a rental. Unfortunately our previous renters broke contract and left us with a situation that we were not ready for. Thankfully, Jerry handled everything from start to finish. He did what was needed to do and MUCH MORE!!We would highly recommend him to anyone that is trying to or thinking about selling their home. .
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Buyer & Seller
Jerry did an outstanding job during the process of purchasing our new home. There’s so much to do in the process of selling and purchasing a home. My husband and I were borderline burnt out! But Jerry made everything so seamless. And imparted so much wisdom. My family and I are truly thankful for this man and his team. Especially the empathy he has when it comes to the stress of purchasing a home. He makes sure that we understand the importance of finding the home that’s for us. Also, there...
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Buyer & Seller
Jerry was an absolute blessing for my wife and I. He was able to get us into our new home all while selling our home quickly. His outstanding communication skills, market knowledge, negotiating skills, and efficient and effective work process are all backed by his many years of experience. Most importantly, he truly cares about his clients and makes the experience much more personable, which brings a sense of relief and comfort during the hectic moving process. I highly recommend Jerry for any o...
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Buyer & Seller
Jerry help sell our home in South Huntsville and move into another across town and let me tell you we couldn’t have done it without him! My husband and I constantly work and have a 1 year old so it’s been really tough trying to make everything is in order. Jerry explained everything to the T and made sure we understood every step. Sometimes there’s fear in this industry because for my husband and I we didn’t want to make the wrong choice in choosing a realtor. Jerry did not disappoint. H...
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Buyer
My husband and I decided to try and buy our first home in June. We were renting an old house that needed a lot of work. We also have a very young daughter, so it was very important to get a safer place for her. I saw a post about a "rent to own" home in our area. I called the number listed, which happened to be Jerry's contact info. I explained that we had contacted a local bank and were told that my husband's credit score was off by 1 point to qualify for their mortgage loans! So, we were looki...
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Buyer
I had a very difficult time because of my credit but Jerry. Helped me throughout the process. His team is professional and very very patient.Thanks Jerry.
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Buyer
Jerry did a great job helping us find our home. He did great handling all negotiations and making sure that we were informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Jerry.
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Buyer & Seller
Jerry Gearhart is an exceptional realtor! He is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to his clients. From start to finish, Jerry made the buying or selling process smooth, stress-free, and efficient. His clear communication, expert guidance, and attention to detail ensured a seamless experience. Jerry goes above and beyond to deliver excellent results and make his clients feel confident every step of the way. If you’re looking for a trusted and skilled real estate professional...
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Buyer
Helped us buy our 1st home. Made the process seamless and easy. Couldn’t recommend anyone better.
