Chaunette McKinney · REALTOR®

local expertise. personal guidance. from Mobile Bay to the beach.

I’m Chaunette McKinney, a Fairhope-based REALTOR® helping buyers, sellers and investors make confident real estate decisions across Mobile Bay, Baldwin County and the Alabama Gulf Coast—with thoughtful preparation and clear communication at every step.

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Eastern Shore expertiseBeach market knowledgeBuyer & seller representation
Why clients choose Chaunette

Proven experience, delivered personally.

Real results matter, but so does how you feel throughout the process. I combine local knowledge, careful preparation and steady advocacy from our first conversation through closing.

Chaunette McKinney, REALTOR®
Chaunette McKinneyLocal guidance from the Eastern Shore to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
Choose your next step

Buying or selling, start here.

Two clear paths—each designed to get you useful guidance quickly.

Not sure which step fits? Call or text Chaunette at 251-622-8588 for a straightforward conversation.

01 / SELLING

Prepare your home to make its strongest first impression.

Start with a thoughtful look at your property, timing and goals—then follow a clear plan from preparation through closing.

  • In-home listing and pricing consultation
  • Repairs, cleaning, styling and a photo-ready checklist
  • A marketing plan shaped around your home
Seller Guide →
02 / BUYING

Find the right home with less noise.

Compare locations, costs and tradeoffs with a plan built around the way you actually want to live.

  • Personalized home search
  • Local context beyond the listing
  • Clear guidance from financing through closing
Buyer Guide →
Why this place stays with you

Connected by the water. Distinct in character.

Fairhope and the beach share a way of life shaped by the water—boating, fishing, wildlife, warm evenings and sunsets that naturally draw people outside.

On the Eastern Shore, that lifestyle is grounded in live oaks, historic streets, bay breezes and the rare wonder of a jubilee. In Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, it opens onto white sand, Gulf water, boating and beachside living. Each market has its own character, and understanding those differences matters when choosing where—and how—you want to live.

Around here, choosing a home is also choosing how you want your days to feel.
Fairhope, Point Clear & MontroseBayfront, historic neighborhoods & village life
Daphne & Spanish FortEstablished communities, growth & convenience
Orange BeachBeach homes, condos, boating & fishing
Gulf Shores & Fort MorganGulf-front living, retreats & investment property
Bay sunsetsMobile Bay evenings
HistoryStories that shaped us
Live oaksShade and character
WildlifeBayous, birds and more
Fishing & boatingWater is part of life
JubileesA rare local phenomenon
The market, made useful

Know the numbers before you move.

Local averages are a starting point. I’ll help you understand what the data means for your neighborhood, property type, timing and goals.

Eastern Shore

Fairhope, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Point Clear and nearby communities.

$561,094Average sale price
191Closed sales
76 daysAverage time on market
+13.54%Average price, year over year

Beach Market

Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and nearby beach communities.

$776,553Resort Area average sale price
156Closed sales
107 daysAverage time on market
288New listings

Beach homes averaged $910,922; beach condos averaged $697,805.

August 2026 Baldwin REALTORS® MLS statistics—the newest monthly report available as of September 14, 2026. MLS area definitions changed during a platform transition, so year-over-year comparisons may vary. Review the August market report →

Prepared at every turn

What it feels like to work together.

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A plan made for your property

Positioning, preparation and marketing recommendations shaped around your goals—not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

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True local context

Practical insight into communities, schools, commute patterns, lifestyle and the details that don’t fit neatly in a listing.

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Clear communication

You know what is happening, what comes next and where a decision needs your attention.

Investment property

Buying with income or long-term value in mind?

I also help clients evaluate beach, waterfront and value-add opportunities across Baldwin County.

Explore investor services →

Thinking about your next move?

Tell me where you are—even if you are only beginning to think about it.

A few details help me make our first conversation useful.

Tell me a little about you and when you would like to visit. The property you selected is included automatically.

I’ll confirm the final appointment after coordinating access with the seller.

Tell me enough to make the first list useful. I’ll review your priorities personally and follow up with the strongest matches.