Tuscaloosa · Northport · Birmingham

Build your future in Alabama.

From first homes to luxury listings and investment properties. I help families, newcomers and investors buy and sell with confidence in Tuscaloosa, Northport and the Birmingham area. Se habla español.

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Barbie Perry in a black satin blazer and gold necklace, smiling
Barbie PerryAssociate Broker · Host, The American Dream TV
  • Keller Williams HooverThe largest real estate franchise in the world
  • Associate BrokerResidential, luxury and commercial
  • Host, The American Dream TVEmmy-nominated, Telly Award winning show
  • English & EspañolBilingual, born in El Salvador
En español

¿Prefiere hablar en español? Con mucho gusto.

Nací y crecí en El Salvador. Le explico cada paso de comprar o vender su casa en español, sin prisa. Pregúnteme todo, sin pena.

Escríbame en español
Video: Hispanos comprando casa
Who I help

One trusted guide for one of the biggest decisions of your life.

I remove the uncertainty and replace it with a plan. Here is who I work with most.

Sellers who want real exposure

Pro photos, video, reels and a shot at being featured on The American Dream TV. Your home gets in front of the right buyers.

How I market homes

Families moving to West Alabama

Moving for the University, DCH or the Mercedes-Benz plant? I FaceTime homes, know the neighborhoods and make the move simple from a distance.

Plan your move

First-time buyers

Feeling overwhelmed is normal. I slow down, explain every step and never rush you. In English or in Spanish.

See how buying works

Investors and UA parents

I run the numbers with you: price, repairs and what the home should be worth after. Buying near campus for your student? I'll FaceTime homes for you.

Talk numbers with me
Buying a home

Buying with me, step by step.

First home, bigger home or a move from out of state. Here is how it works.

She made my first time home buying process so smooth and easy and was always there to answer any questions I had.Lilian Aguirre · First-time buyer
  1. I
    We talk firstCall, text or send a note. Tell me what you want, where and when, in English or Spanish.
  2. II
    Know your numbersWe start with a lender pre-approval, so you know your real budget before you fall in love with a house.
  3. III
    Tour in person or by FaceTimeI show you homes in person, or by FaceTime if you are moving from out of town.
  4. IV
    From offer to keysI write your offer, negotiate for you and walk you through inspection, appraisal and closing.
Start my home search
Barbie Perry leaning against a white brick storefront in Tuscaloosa
Selling your home

Your home, marketed like a production.

I have a degree in video production and I make my own content. Your listing gets a full plan.

  1. I
    Priced with real comps, not guessesWe walk through the numbers together so you know exactly where your home stands before it goes live. You also get a net sheet that shows what you would walk away with.
  2. II
    Photos, video and reels that get watchedEvery listing gets professional photos and video content built for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
  3. III
    Keller Williams Hoover reachYour home goes out through the largest real estate network in the world, plus agent-to-agent referrals that bring relocating buyers.
  4. IV
    A chance to be featured on TVSelect homes are featured on my episodes of The American Dream TV.
Get a home sale consultation
Listing tours

Take a quick tour.

Short videos I film and edit myself, for my listings and the neighborhoods around them.

Watercolor Drive, NorthportSold
Vineyard Way, NorthportListing tour
Highgrove, TuscaloosaNeighborhood tour
Barbie on TV

As seen on The American Dream TV.

The American Dream is a nationally recognized, Emmy-nominated and multiple Telly Award winning show about lifestyle, real estate and local business. I host episodes filmed in Tuscaloosa and as far away as El Salvador. Two of my episodes have aired on Travel Channel.

As seen on

Barbie interviewing a guest on camera for The American Dream

Watch the episodes

All episodes on YouTube →
Barbie Perry on a rooftop at night with the city lights behind her
About Barbie

Hey! Want to get to know me better?

I was born and raised in El Salvador and came to the United States at eighteen to go to college. Completely alone. The only connection to my family was a collect call. It was hard, but it taught me to trust God, trust my gut and figure things out on my own. It is also why I know what it feels like to start over somewhere new, and why I love helping people find home here in Alabama.

I earned my degree in Video Production in Miami and spent years touring as a professional dancer. That led me to teaching kids hip hop, and later to founding Bama Against Bullying, a nonprofit I have led for over eleven years.

My oldest son pushed me into real estate. He said, "Mom, you speak Spanish." That is when it clicked. There was a whole community being underserved. I started there, and I fell in love with helping everyone find their home. I quadrupled my sales in my second year, and today my business includes luxury and commercial while I still serve first-time buyers, relocating families and investors.

Today I am an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Hoover, serving Tuscaloosa, Northport and the Birmingham area, including Hoover, Homewood and Mountain Brook. I speak English and Spanish, so you can ask every question in the language you think in.

What I love most is the moment a client's dream becomes real. A family who thought they could never own a home, holding their keys. That look never gets old to me.

  • HometownEl Salvador
  • Home nowTuscaloosa, Alabama
  • DegreeVideo Production, Miami
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
  • FamilyWife of 17 years, mom of five
  • NonprofitFounder, Bama Against Bullying
Bama Against Bullying

For more than eleven years I have spoken in schools and hosted an annual fashion show fundraiser to help kids feel seen and safe. It is the other half of why I do what I do.

Happy clients

Let my clients tell you more.

5.0 on Google · 10 reviews · Read them all

It was a pleasure working with Barbie Perry. She was very professional and responsive to any questions that we had. Our house was listed and sold within one month. We highly recommend such a dedicated realtor.Erika Mills · Seller
She was incredibly patient, supportive, and always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the process. She truly listened to our needs, advocated for us, and helped us find the perfect home.Puja Paudel · Buyer
Barbie has done a fantastic job helping my husband and I as first time home buyers looking for a home!! We were living in NY and she took the time to drive to several houses and FaceTime us to show us our options. I will forever be grateful!Melissa Tello · Relocated from New York
Working with Barbie has been a wonderful experience, walking through the process with support and guidance, and always being kept informed. Having an agent who speaks your language will always be a true blessing.Giselle Nuñez · Buyer
Barbie helped me fulfill my dream. She truly did everything in her power to get us our little house. She's a humble and hardworking person.Emilia Matias · Homebuyer
I've had the pleasure of working with Barbie, and she has always been professional, attentive, and very easy to communicate with. She genuinely cares about her clients, responds quickly, and works hard to make the entire real estate process as smooth as possible.Juan Sandoval · Investor
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Real clients, real closings in Tuscaloosa and Northport.

FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Don't see yours? Call, text or send a note below.

What does it cost to work with you?

If you're selling, we agree on my fee in writing before we list. Your net sheet shows exactly what you would walk away with.

If you're buying, we sign a short buyer agreement before we tour homes, which the rules now require. It spells out my fee and who pays it. Often the seller covers some or all of it, and I'll go over your options before you sign anything.

We live out of state. Can we buy without flying in first?

Yes. I FaceTime homes so you can walk through them from wherever you are. That's how I helped a couple living in New York find their home here.

You'll hear from me at every step, from offer to closing.

¿Me puede ayudar en español?

¡Claro que sí! Nací y crecí en El Salvador, y le explico cada paso en español, desde la primera llamada hasta el cierre.

Pregúnteme todo, sin pena. Llámeme o escríbame al (305) 799-1842.

We're first-time buyers. Where do we start?

Start with a conversation. It costs nothing and there's no pressure.

Next, we get you pre-approved with a lender so you know your real budget. Then we tour, make an offer and get to closing, and I explain each step as we go.

How does selling with you work, and how long does it take?

We start with real comps and a net sheet, so you know your price and what you'll keep. Then we get the home ready, and it gets professional photos plus video and reels I make myself.

Once it's live, I market it online and through Keller Williams Hoover. Every home is different, so I'll give you a realistic timeline for yours before we list.

My home didn't sell before. Can you help?

Yes. We start fresh with new comps, new photos and a new video.

I'll tell you honestly what I think held it back, and we'll fix what we can before it goes live again.

Can I sell my home myself and still get help?

You can, and I'm happy to answer questions first. I've represented buyers on homes sold by owner in Tuscaloosa and Northport, so I know how those sales work.

If you decide you want help with pricing, marketing or paperwork, we'll talk about what that looks like.

Do you work with investors and parents of UA students?

Yes. I run the numbers with you: purchase price, repair costs and what the home should be worth after.

If you're buying near campus for your student, I can FaceTime homes for you and help you think through rent and resale.

Contact

Let's talk about your next move.

Selling, buying, investing or interested in a feature on The American Dream. Send a note and I will reach out personally. English or Spanish, your choice.

Call or text

English or Spanish, call or text.

Brokerage

Keller Williams Hoover

A phone number or an email is all I need. Barbie reads every message herself. No spam, ever.