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About Melvin Upchurch
As the Qualifying Broker of Red Hills Realty, my focus is simple: create a real estate experience so good that people can’t help but refer us. With 1,000+ homes sold, 300+ five-star Zillow reviews, and 140+ five-star Google reviews, I’ve built my career—and this company—on relationships, trust, and exceptional service.
I began my professional life in the U.S. Air Force and used my GI Bill to earn my degree from Millsaps College, where I graduated with honors. From there, I worked as a CPA with KPMG and eventually served as CFO of a local bank and President of a regional mortgage company. In 1997, I followed my passion into real estate, and in 2007, I launched Red Hills Realty, which has grown steadily through referrals ever since.
Since becoming a Realtor in 1998, I’ve worked in nearly every corner of this business: earning a homebuilder’s license, building custom homes, flipping hundreds of properties, and managing a large rental portfolio for more than 20 years. This broad experience gives me a perspective that extends far beyond a single transaction—and it shapes the culture we’re building at Red Hills today.
Originally from Mississippi, I’ve called Birmingham home for more than 30 years. I have two adult children, Ali and Zac, and a grandson, Fitz. My wife of 24 years, Jill, is a Pittsburgh native and former Nebraska Cornhusker tennis player who came to Birmingham as the tennis pro at The Country Club of Birmingham. Together we have a 16-year-old son, Bram, who is a competitive golfer. Our lives revolve around our faith, our family, and Bram’s tournaments. I’m also passionate about physical fitness, personal growth, and maintaining a growth mindset.
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Donna worked very hard to find us a buyer. She knew how to talk with the buyers and to convince them that this was a great deal. She is very professional in her approach. We highly recommend her.
Satisfied Home SellerDonna was recommended to us and she was as advertised. We were very pleased with the way she helped us through the process. She was very responsive and provided good advice along the way. I do not give many 5 star ratings but she is a 5 star.
Satisfied Home BuyerAllison was great to work with! Her negotiation skills were far superior to any realtor we have worked with in the past. She was not afraid to fight for us, and we feel confident saying we sold our home at the top of market value.
Satisfied Home SellerAllison was amazing! We met her at an open house as the selling agent. We loved the house and she helped negotiate the sale as a dual agent and everyone left the process with exactly what they wanted. We loved her so well that after we purchased our new house we asked her to help sell our old house. She sold it it under 3 weeks including the week of Christmas and New Years and we got asking price! She was never more then a text for phone call away any time of day! We highly recommend her.
Satisfied Home SellerAllison was competent and thorough. I especially appreciated her for the follow up and information she sourced to help me with evaluating potential building lots. She was easy to work given my schedule and limited time for appointments. I found her to be helpful but most importantly she did not make a strong sales pitch and allowed me to take my time to consider each property she found for me with my specific request in mind.
Satisfied Home BuyerAmy is an incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and helpful realtor! She represented me in purchasing my first home and made the process easy. I was primarily out of state for the home buying process, but Amy was able to navigate that with me to find the perfect home for my move. I highly recommend Amy to anyone who is buying or selling their home!
Satisfied Home BuyerBroker/realtor Amy Maziarz from Red Hills Realty provided exceptional service to my family as we worked to sell the home of my sister that passed away in July. Amy provided services that went above and beyond what I expected. She made this difficult situation so much easier. She told me when we started not to worry- that she would take care of us and take care of everything we needed to sell our property and get the best price possible. She did that and more. From providing contacts to service providers, meeting them at the property, staging the property and even digging in the mud to turn on the water, Amy was wonderful. Her knowledge of the real estate market in Birmingham and the many different issues with our situation was a blessing. Amy is a real asset to Red Hills Realty and to her clients. Thanks again, Amy!
Satisfied Home SellerSelling my home was a big decision, but the experience turned out to be better than I ever imagined. From day one, Amy and her team made me feel confident and supported every step of the way. The level of care and attention to detail in showcasing my property was incredible—it really felt like my home was given the spotlight it deserved. What stood out the most to me was the clear and open communication throughout the process. No matter how small the question, I always felt listened to, and that gave me so much peace of mind. The team worked tirelessly to ensure the sale went smoothly, and the outcome exceeded my expectations—not just in terms of price, but in how seamless the whole experience was. If you're thinking about selling your home, I can't recommend this service enough. They made what could have been a stressful process feel exciting and rewarding. Thank you for helping me move forward with confidence and joy!
Satisfied Home SellerAmy has helped us in multiple real estate transactions from resale to new build and a referral when we moved out of state. She has been amazing to work with in all scenarios and has always had our best interests in mind. One transaction had extremely challenging circumstances and she was able to stay the course and get the job done. We would 100% recommend Amy Maziarz @ Red Hills Realty for all real estate needs!
Satisfied Home SellerMelvin was wonderful. There were multiple complications in selling our property. I really do not have enough superlatives to describe how above and beyond he went. He had contacts with all the services and contractors that were needed and there were at least five! He was available at very short notice when I had questions. He offered good advice at every turn. He worked with us on timelines that were doable, am extremely grateful to him.
Kimberly Coffman Homewood Seller