Bill Forrest | REALTOR®, Broker & Real Estate Industry Leader

With more than three decades of experience in real estate, marketing, brokerage leadership, and development, Bill Forrest brings an unusually broad perspective to helping buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals navigate today's marketplace.

A multi-million-dollar sales producer, experienced broker, and nationally recognized speaker and panelist on the real estate industry and micro- and macro-market trends, Bill's career has taken him from the family real estate business in Georgia to Metro Atlanta, Charleston, the Alabama Gulf Coast, and Mobile.

Bill began his real estate career more than 30 years ago with his family's firm, Dee Forrest and Company REALTORS®, just outside Athens, Georgia. After moving to Atlanta, he quickly established himself in the competitive Metro Atlanta market, achieving his first million-dollar sales year and ultimately becoming a consistent multi-million-dollar producer. Bill is a Life Member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association Top Producers and has consistently ranked among the Top 5% of Atlanta REALTORS®.

After earning his Broker's License, Bill expanded beyond traditional residential sales to combine his real estate experience with his bachelor's degree in marketing. As Operations Director for Grapevine/GoCom Television Group, he assisted with the acquisition and sale of 18 television stations, gaining valuable experience in business brokerage, complex negotiations, marketing strategy, and investment.

Bill later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where he became instrumental in the revitalization of Olde North Charleston and Park Circle and worked alongside redevelopment efforts associated with the Charleston Naval Base and Noisette Project. Within his first year, he became a market leader in Park Circle and was ranked #13 in units sold throughout Prudential Carolina.

His career subsequently brought him to the Alabama Gulf Coast to participate in the region's re-imaging and recovery following Hurricane Katrina. Bill served as Director of National Marketing for two Gulf Coast development consortiums and managed the national sales team for ONO Professional Partners.

Today, Bill is proud to be part of HomeSmart, where he has been recognized as an Elite REALTOR®. HomeSmart's innovative technology, marketing flexibility, and agent-focused philosophy closely align with Bill's approach to the real estate industry.

An important part of Bill's business is serving as a Homes for Heroes Real Estate Specialist, helping firefighters, EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, military members and veterans, healthcare professionals, and teachers receive meaningful savings when buying or selling a home.

Bill's background in residential real estate, brokerage, development, business acquisitions, national marketing, recruiting, and market analysis allows him to see real estate from a perspective that extends well beyond an individual transaction. Whether helping a first-time buyer, longtime homeowner, relocating family, investor, or fellow real estate professional, his focus remains the same: provide knowledgeable advice, creative marketing, strong advocacy, and exceptional service.

Bill is a member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®, Baldwin REALTORS®, Georgia Association of REALTORS®, Alabama Association of REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS®.

Today, Bill serves clients throughout Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, Mobile, Coastal Alabama, and the Alabama Gulf Coast, combining more than 30 years of experience with the marketing expertise and market knowledge needed to help clients make confident real estate decisions.

Bill Forrest — Experience. Marketing. Market Knowledge. Service.