Chris Padgett
Land Professional,
Birmingham, AL Office;
Atlanta, GA Office
Licensed in: AL and GA
U.S. Military Service Veteran
About Me
Chris Padgett joined National Land Realty in 2018 and brings more than 20 years of experience as a real estate investor with a strong focus on land. Prior to joining NLR, he worked in residential real estate in the Birmingham, Alabama area, giving him a well-rounded understanding of property value, market trends, and development potential. Chris is an Associate Broker licensed in Alabama and Georgia and specializes in helping clients buy and sell recreational, hunting, rural, and investment land.
A military veteran and father of two, Chris approaches every transaction with discipline, integrity, attention to detail and a commitment to his clients’ goals. When he’s not working, he enjoys hunting, hiking, traveling, photography, and spending time outdoors—activities that deepen his appreciation for the land and the lifestyle it offers.
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Chris Padgett has been amazing to work with!
I had a tract of land that was oddly cut and not readily road accessible. I knew going in it would take time and the right buyer to get it sold, but it also took the right realtor.
Chris worked tirelessly to get my land advertised. He wasn't afraid to get out there in the muck and dirt to get good photos of my property or tour potential buyers around.
He has always been responsive when I've had questions or concerns and genuinely seems to enjoy his work. He gets down to business and will give you feedback about what's causing potential buyers to hesitate.
In the end he found me a great buyer, someone who fit exactly what we needed: a go-getter, willing to smooth out the rough edges of the property. We ended up closing early thanks to Chris's intuition about the buyer being our guy!
Chris will always be my go to recommendation for anyone looking to sell in north AL. Thank you for all your hard work and may God bless you!
– Sarah H. (August 03, 2026)
Chris Padgett was great to work with. He helped me navigate the land buying process, was easy to reach, and communication was a breeze. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy property.
– Peter W. (July 05, 2026)
When it was time to sell a large family tract out of state from where our family currently lives we did some research and found Chris could be the one to help us. We knew we didn’t have a great access to our property and Chris quickly identified a small adjacent piece of land that might be available at a very good price and give us the better access off a paved road we needed. We secured the land, did our due diligence and listed our family tract at a much higher price than we first thought. We had an offer within a week and have recently officially sold it. Give Chris Padgett a call and talk your needs through with him.
– Dottie K. (May 15, 2026)
When it was time to sell a family piece of land near Birmingham, I knew it was crucial to have an agent who understood the area inside out. A quick Google search led me to Chris, and after just one call, I felt confident he was the right person for the job! Chris Padgett walked the land with us the and gave us some great advice that helped us make an extra $200,000+ by assembling the property with a neighboring track to improve access. He is a skilled negotiator and knowledgeable with land, I would recommend!
– Jack M. (May 11, 2026)
I listed a piece of investment property with Chris Padgett, and he was great. Very responsive and knowledgeable; answered questions promptly and completely. Sold my property for an excellent price within a few weeks of my first contact with him. I highly recommend Chris!
– Sandy B. (March 10, 2026)
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Padgett to purchase my very first tract of land. His knowledge of all aspects of land is second to none. He walked the land and even allowed me to fish the creek to see what species were there and we caught several. He taught me a lot about my tract and land investment in general. I highly recommend Chris for both buying and selling land for any use.
– Trudie H. (February 16, 2026)
Chris Padgett did a great job handling the transaction. Very communicative, honest, and knowledgeable. Look forward to working with him again.
– Brent M. (February 14, 2026)
Chris Padgett was a pleasure to work with. He was thorough and efficient in the process of listing my property, as well as showing and selling it. His communication throughout the process was excellent. I always felt updated along the way. I will definitely use Chris in future listings.
– Patrick D. (January 07, 2026)
I had the pleasure of being shown some land I was interested in purchasing by Chris Padgett. He drove me all over the open and wooded acreage. I have to say that he went above and beyond and is continuing to do so even after the purchase was complete. If I could give Chris Padgett more than 5 stars, I certainly would. I highly recommend using his services if you are in need of an agent.
– Angie O. (April 25, 2025)
Chris has been great helping me both purchase a new property and the selling of another. Excellent experience 👍
– Dustin S. (April 17, 2025)
Chris Padgett helped me sell a large tract of land in Alabama. It was a process that took time with the buyer and he handled all the details very smoothly. I have other properties that I have entrusted to Chris as well and look forward to working with him. Thanks Chris!
(January 09, 2025)
Chris deserves the highest of recommendation possible! In the beginning, I did not know exactly what I was looking for and my search requests were not clear, even to myself. Chris was patient, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. He drove me around a lot, walked properties with me, assisted me in the closing requirements of getting a perc test and attorney. If you are in need of a realtor, call Chris Padgett and you will be in good hands.
– Holly F. (October 09, 2024)
Chris Padgett was an incredible realtor helping us with our first land purchase! He walked us all through acres and acres of land to help us get a feel for what was on the property. He also kept us appraised every step of the process. Would definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking to purchase property!
– Matthew L. (August 29, 2023)
I want to thank Chris Padgett for doing a great job in getting our Jones property sold. It was a highly emotional sale as the land was an old family legacy situation that needed to be sold. Chris really understood the value of our land and found the right buyer at a fair price! I strongly recommend Chris Padgett to anyone looking for an agent.
– David D. (August 05, 2022)
Chris could not have been more knowledgeable or helpful. I've been looking for land for 2yrs and just closed. A#1
– Pat M. (February 02, 2022)
Chris really knows his listings. He was so much help showing us, just about every inch of, the 82 acre property he recently sold to us.
– Holly H. (January 06, 2022)
Chris Padgett was AMAZING! Got us an amazing deal and was nothing but pleasant and professional throughout the whole process. Would 10/10 recommend!
– Allen V. (December 01, 2021)
Working with Chris Padgett was a great experience. Chris stayed in contact with us throughout the whole sale. Even through a few hiccups Chris stayed on top of it! I highly recommend Chris for any land sales in the southeast!
– Bill P. (September 23, 2021)
I had some land that I was interested in selling. I contacted Chris Padgett and set up an appointment to meet. Chris was very professional, with no pressure. He made me feel very comfortable, and did everything he said he'd do. If you're selling your land, I'd recommend Chris!
– Daniel B. (July 28, 2021)
Chris Padgett did a great job presenting the property we purchased. Before, during and after, he was helpful with arranging financing and closing. Highly recommend Chris!
– Wally S. (July 22, 2021)
I worked with Chris Padgett and he was very responsive to my needs and requests. Very professional.
– Dyron O. (July 21, 2021)
Through a tough deal, that took many months to close, we appreciate the professionalism and patience Chris Padgett had throughout the entire process.
– Pam B. (June 21, 2021)
Chris Padgett was very helpful.
– Johnathan L. (June 16, 2021)
Chris did a very good job i.e. updates, notice of status, deal process, advise, deal structure, and closing. Good job, Chris!
– Oliver G. (April 19, 2021)
Chris Padgett did an outstanding job! He handled a piece of property that was off the beaten path and managed to sell it for an excellent price! Chris is a very friendly and out going person! This personality helps tremendously when he is dealing with clients! It was a pleasure dealing with Chris!
– Ron G. (April 02, 2021)
Chris was professional and responsive. I would use him again in the future for my real estate needs.
– Michael C. (April 01, 2021)
I was having trouble finding a land broker that would put boots on the ground for a piece of timberland I was selling. I went through all of the profiles for land brokers in the state of Alabama. There was one land broker that stood out from the rest, and that was Chris Padgett. Not only did he put boots on the ground, but he went after neighboring land owners, and got me a deal in days. This was a very professional experience, use Chris Padgett.
– Roger S. (February 18, 2021)
Chris Padgett was always in contact with us and answered all questions we had about the property, even after we bought the property Chris was extremely helpful. I would recommend Chris for any future real estate needs.
– Brenda N. (January 06, 2021)
Chris Padgett was very responsive throughout the process, and was tenacious in following up when we hit a stumbling block with the first offer. He stayed the course, got us a better offer, and we were able to close with no issues. I would recommend Chris without reservation.
– Kenny S. (December 28, 2020)
Had a very easy and pleasant transaction with Chris Padgett and this company. Would recommend Chris to anyone interested selling or purchasing land.
– Marsha W. (December 21, 2020)
In June, 2020 I received a letter from Chris Padgett with National Land Realty In Vestavia Hills, Alabama asking if I would be interested in selling property in Concord AL. It was August before I got In touch with him.
Chris jumped right on it, started showing right away and we just closed the sale on September 23.
I was very impressed with Chris’s competence, professionalism, knowledge; on a scale of 1-10, I would give him a 15!!!
Jane W.
Birmingham, Alabama
– Jane W. (September 28, 2020)
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I could not be more happy with National Land Realty. Chris Padgett not only listed my property, but he got me multiple offers, and fast! He also introduced me to the concept of the 1031 exchange. Once my land sold, he found me exactly what I was looking for, and I bought it using the 1031 exchange. Chris was reachable and professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to buy or sell land in Alabama.
– James D. (January 28, 2020)
I first dealt with representative Chris Padgett about a year ago, and his professionalism, extensive knowledge, and calm attitude has had me keeping in touch with him ever since. He was phenomenal help on my first transaction, and now he's helped me with a second and third. Can't recommend enough!
– David L. (April 30, 2019)