Why Hire The King Team — Who The Locals Hire

David and Fiona King are the dual-broker husband-and-wife team leading RE/MAX Patriot Realty in Cullman, Alabama. David brings decades of building, ICF, and commercial construction experience along with sub-division design and land development. Fiona carries industry-leading talent on the listing and negotiation side. Together they have closed hundreds of transactions over 10+ years and earned 200+ 5-star reviews from Smith Lake, Cullman, Jasper, and across Northern Alabama. As business professional Dan G. shared, "David and Fiona possess an exceptional blend of professionalism and personalized service. They consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the market trends and provided invaluable insights crucial to our business goals."

The short version: we own the infrastructure that other teams outsource. Matterport 3D camera, in-house construction crews, in-house print and graphics shop, a Smith Lake map room, a RE/MAX-branded boat, dual brokers at the top, and a 97% close rate against the industry's 82%. We also communicate. The single most common complaint sellers have about Alabama real estate agents is being left in the dark — we send weekly reports every Monday, every week, without being asked. As longtime client Bruce R. shared, "David and Fiona really enjoy what they do and it shows! Whatever comes up they deal with and make sure it gets resolved. They are very organized and knowledgeable."

Smith Lake buyers start at our Cullman office in front of a 21'×10' map of the lake on a steel wall paired with a 75" touchscreen. You place 3D-printed magnetic markers on your candidates and we brief you on bridges, marinas, access to Jasper and Cullman, and the lifestyle of each cove. Fifteen minutes later you are on our RE/MAX boat touring those homes from the water. The next day we walk them on land. Most lake buyers pick a home within days rather than the 5–15 months typical with other agents. As first-time buyer Dr. Youtube shared, "They provided excellent advice and asked us questions we hadn't thought of ourselves, always let us set the agenda, and never made us feel pressured to make decisions we weren't confident making."

Yes. RE/MAX Patriot Realty fronts prep-to-sell costs — cleanup, flooring, paint, roofing, even inground-pool repair — and collects at closing. Our in-house teams complete these projects at a pace of roughly one full home every two weeks, on budget and on time. Sellers get the renovated list price without writing a check. As out-of-state seller Marilyn M. shared, "They worked tirelessly to meet the demands of the buyer which were multiple and costly, knowing that the buyers finances were proven solid."

The King Team owns the Matterport camera system — the only one in Northern Alabama operated by a brokerage. Every listing receives a fully immersive 3D walk-through with laser-accurate floor plans, not a slideshow or a video. Buyers can tour a home from anywhere before they ever travel. Out-of-state and remote buyers in particular close faster because they arrive at showings already familiar with the property. As satisfied client Autumn L. shared, "The professionalism, honesty, and attention to detail are unmatched here. Thanks to their hard work, you will always find the perfect home."

Most lake homes look different from the lake than they do from the road. The King Team operates a RE/MAX-branded boat out of a marina 15 minutes from our Cullman office. Lake-home buyers tour candidate properties from the water — seeing the dock, the depth, the view, and the neighbors the way owners see them every day. It is the single-most efficient way to shortlist a lake home, and it is exclusive to the King Team. As one loyal client shared, "David and Fiona really enjoy what they do and it shows! Whatever comes up they deal with and make sure it gets resolved. They are very organized and knowledgeable."

When a transaction becomes complicated — title disputes, estate sales, uncooperative parties, last-minute financing problems — the King Team does not walk away. David King has personally funded buyouts out of pocket, tracked down missing heirs, drafted Use-and-Occupancy agreements to keep buyers housed during title clearance, and delivered closings 60 days after inheriting chaos. The 97% close rate is the proof. As satisfied client Andrea S. shared, "Her knowledge, patience and determination does not go unnoticed. I'd highly recommend anyone selling or buying to go through her- you won't be disappointed!"

Yes. A portion of every closed commission funds Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, providing critical pediatric care in the communities we serve. When you close with the King Team you help a child at the same time. As one satisfied client shared, "Her knowledge, patience and determination does not go unnoticed. I'd highly recommend anyone selling or buying to go through her- you won't be disappointed!"

Absolutely. The King Team regularly serves clients relocating to Northern Alabama and Smith Lake from across the country. Our Matterport 3D tours let remote buyers walk every listing before they fly in. The Smith Lake map room briefing and RE/MAX boat tour can be completed on a single visit weekend, and our weekly seller reports keep out-of-state sellers fully informed without a single phone tag. As satisfied client Marilyn M. shared, "Highly Recommends Remax Patriot Realty to their friends & family!"

Call 256.803.5600 or 888.THE.KING. Visit us at 3850 AL 69 S in Cullman, Alabama. Use our contact form to set a consult. If you are considering selling, request a walkthrough and CMA; if you are buying, request a consult and we will schedule your office and boat tour. As happy clients Carol & George M. shared, "Carol & George LOVED Remax Patriot Realty" — and we'd love to serve you next.