About Neil - Neil Colbert | Alabama Land Pro

Why Choose Neil Colbert?

Neil Colbert joined the Southern Properties team in 2019 as a full-time REALTOR© and brings with him over 20 years of real estate sales experience. He has built a solid foundation of close relationships with his loyal client base. Neil offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our office.

An Alabama native, Neil grew up in Gaylesville in Cherokee County and graduated from Gaylesville School. He attended Jacksonville State University and graduated from Northeast Alabama Community College. He and his wife Deb proudly call Fort Payne home. Dubbed the “Alabama Land Pro”, Neil has a vast knowledge and interest in regional land sales. His deep roots and connections within our community make Neil a natural choice among local residents.

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Neil Colbert

Associate Broker

Neil Colbert joined the Southern Properties team in 2019 as a full-time REALTOR®, bringing with him over 30 years of real estate sales experience. He built a loyal client base through strong relationships, exceptional service, and results-driven expertise. Today, Neil offers an unmatched depth of knowledge in land, farms, and residential sales, making him a key asset to our office.

An Alabama native, Neil grew up in Gaylesville, Cherokee County, and is a graduate of Gaylesville School. He earned his degree from Northeast Alabama Community College, and also attended Jacksonville State University. He and his wife, Deb, proudly call Fort Payne home. Dubbed the “Alabama Land Pro”, Neil’s vast experience and deep local connections make him the natural choice for buyers and sellers alike.

Neil is an Associate Broker at Southern Properties and holds the distinguished Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, a credential earned by fewer than 3% of REALTORS® nationwide. Additionally, as a member of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), and is one of less than 1500 ALCs nationwide, he is recognized as one of North Alabama’s leading land sales experts. His expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence ensure that every client receives top-tier representation.

Beyond real estate, Neil is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing. While he has achieved great success in his career, his greatest joy comes from his family - he and Deb are the proud grandparents of two young granddaughters and a grandson.

Neil’s colleagues describe him as:  ✅ Dedicated ✅ Genuine ✅ Results-Driven ✅ Diligent ✅ Laidback ✅ A True Outdoorsman ✅ A Great Friend ✅ Always Willing to Help ✅ One of a Kind

Neil is honored to be part of the Southern Properties family and is grateful for the support of his talented, professional team. With a dedicated back-office staff handling the details, he can focus on what matters most—helping clients buy and sell their properties with confidence.

If it's Land, Neil's your man!

Helping create your legacy

"I am writing this letter to express our complete satisfaction and gratitude for helping us sell our property. You have gone above and beyond what we expected and made us feel like more than just a client. I could not believe how quickly you worked to get our property sold. I am happy to recommend you to anyone wanting to sell their property. Thank you again Neil Colbert."

"Neil Colbert helped my wife and I find the perfect place for us to make our forever home. We love our land and can’t wait to get started building our home. I never felt like he was trying to just make a sell. Very professional attitude and seems to genuinely care about the happiness of his buyers."

“I highly recommend Neil Colbert for a real estate agent. From the beginning when I just didn’t know where to start to find a new home to even after closing he made himself available to me and answered all my questions I have had and he always got back to me in a timely manner. He went above and beyond, I believe and I think he would do a wonderful job for anyone else.”

"I would like to thank you Neil Colbert for going out of your way in helping us relocate to Alabama and finding us a beautiful piece of property to build our new home. It was a pleasure working with you."

“I would just like to take a moment to thank Neil Colbert for helping me with the sale of a home for me. Neil is so professional and knowledgeable in real estate. He will answer any questions and help in any way he can. If you have a home or land you would like to sell, I urge you to contact Neil. He will work very hard for you.”

"I can’t say enough about the excellent service that Neil Colbert provided as my Realtor®. He is not only professional, but he is very informative and available to answer questions and return your calls. Thank you Neil."

“If you need a real estate agent you cannot do better than Neil Colbert. I had my property with another agent for nine months without anything happening. Neil had it for 3 months and we aware and ready to close. He was very helpful to me along the way. He kept me informed of everything that took place in the process. I am very grateful to him for all his help.”

“Neil Colbert was a great Realtor® to work with. Very informative in all stages and always very professional. I would definitely recommend Mr. Colbert and would use him again.”

About ALC

Neil is an Associate Broker at Southern Properties. Through his hard work and success in real estate, Neil has earned the distinguished designation of Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and is a proud member of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). In 2021 Neil was approved by the Realtors Land Institute National Board of Directors for the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation!

An Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) is certified by the Realtors Land Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, as part of an elite group of the most accomplished, most experienced, and highest performing land real estate experts across the country. This depth of knowledge translates into the highest level of service to clients, ensuring they receive the best services in the business when buying, selling, managing, or investing in a property. The ALC Designation is a sign of integrity, expertise, and experience as a land real estate professional.

About a CRS, Realtors^®

A Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is a REALTOR^® who has completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement n residential real estate! Often tie among the top 3% of all real estate agents in the US, they have more education, and additional training, and are committed to providing excellence to their clients and team. With the additional training and education that is required, they are equipped with the best tools to help you get the best price and terms, guarantee peace of mind, reduce risk and stress throughout the process, and guided practices throughout the transaction from start to finish, and always there when you need them!

In this current market you need more than just a REALTOR^® you need someone who can make your homebuying or selling experience a success. You need Neil, a Certified Residential Specialist! So lets start your journey today!