Karen Hicks
Broker/Advisor, eXp Commercial
Birmingham, AL 35244
Servicing South Alabama & The Florida Panhandle
Phone (334) 447-8859
Servicing South Alabama & The Florida Panhandle
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Flex, Specialty, Multifamily
Markets
Mobile, Montgomery, Pensacola
Languages
English
Bio
Bridging local market intelligence with national capital reach.
I am a Commercial Real Estate Advisor specializing in the high-growth corridors of Central/South Alabama and Northwest Florida. From the industrial hubs of Montgomery, Mobile, and Dothan to the premier coastal developments of the Emerald Coast, I provide a direct, no-nonsense approach to property listings, leasing, and investment sales.
In a market driven by data and timing, I bypass the fluff to focus on what matters: maximum exposure and optimal ROI.
The eXp Commercial Advantage
By pairing my local connection with the resources of eXp Commercial, I provide my clients with a distinct competitive edge:
• National Reach: Access to a global, cloud-based network of 90,000+ agents to connect local assets with out-of-state buyers and national capital.
• Tech-Driven Marketing: Utilizing industry-leading tools like CoStar and Buildout for high-impact syndication and real-time market analytics.
• Specialized Expertise: A collaborative national team that ensures every deal is optimized for the current economic cycle.
Core Expertise
• Asset Classes: Generalist for all asset classes including Multifamily, Industrial, Land Acquisition, Mixed-Use, & Specialty.
• Focus Areas: Highway Corridors, Busy Commercial Districts, & Coastal Investment Markets.
• Services: 1031 Exchanges, Strategic Listing Positioning, Investment Sales, & Commercial Leasing.
As a long-time resident of the region and investment property owner, I have a solid vested interest in the growth of the Gulf South. I grew up in New England where I worked passionately to become an accomplished equestrian in the hunter/jumper discipline with a goal of being nothing short of the best. Later in college, I took up golf and bicycling. Now I share my Gulf Coast life with my husband, a 23-year United States Army veteran, where we enjoy healthy lifestyle pursuits, gardening and landscape design, and fresh and saltwater fishing. We are a very patriotic household and are strong supporters of local and regional veterans’ groups and causes.
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