How Neal Works With Clients
Institutional Experience. Local Advantage.
Neal DiChiara brings a rare combination of civil engineering training, MBA-level business strategy and CCIM-certified financial analysis to commercial real estate in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama.
With 108 transactions and $113.6 million in commercial sales in just 5 years, Neal has a proven track record of deals moving from concept to closing– with structure, strategy and measurable outcomes.
Notable Sales
Neal's Notes:
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Client: Dena Prince & Ward Pearson
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Asset Type: Class A Office Building
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Transaction Type: Sale
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Price: $3,200,000
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Role: Exclusive Listing Agent
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Year: 2024
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A new chapter for one of Tuscaloosa’s most recognizable office buildings.
Cypress Point Office
701 Rice Mine Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
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Downtown Rock Point Building
2531 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL
Neal's Notes:
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Client: Dr. Wesley Spurill
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Asset Type: Mixed Use Office Building
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Transaction Type: Sale
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Price: $4,000,000
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Role: Exclusive Listing Agent
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Year: 2023
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We were told we couldn’t get $4 million, but we did just that!
Goodwill
1140 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL
Neal's Notes:
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Asset Type: Net-Lease Investment Sale
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Client: Robert Amason
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Transaction Type: Sale
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Price: $6,606,731
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Role: Exclusive Listing Agent
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Year: 2025
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Local investor to one of the country’s largest REITs.
Harvest Ridge Apartments
4203 20th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL
Neal's Notes:
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Client: Bill Lunsford
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Transaction Type: Sale
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Price: $1,500,000
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Role: Exclusive Listing Agent
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Year: 2021
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Found Bill a cash buyer who was quick to close!
108 transactions. 101 buildings. 35.2 million square feet. More than $113 million in sales volume. Numbers tell part of the story; execution tells the rest. Connect with Neal to discuss your next acquisition, disposition, or development opportunity.
Working Alongside the People Shaping Tuscaloosa
Neal is a founding partner in Harwood Real Estate, LLC where he leads its commercial platform, The Harwood-DiChiara Team. He is an active member of St. Francis Church and serves on the Tuscaloosa Young Life Committee. Neal started F3 Tuscaloosa in 2021 serving as Nant’an and most recently as 3rd F Q. He is also heavily involved with the Tuscaloosa Downtown Merchants Association serving on the board and chairing both the membership and public arts subcommittees. He is an active speaker on real estate topics across town and finds great joy in sharing his knowledge with others in the community.
His approach to commercial real estate is rooted in that same involvement; understanding the people, organizations and institutions that drive Tuscaloosa forward.
Voices from the Closing Table
Commercial real estate is ultimately a people business.
Here's what a few clients and partners have shared about working with Neal.
“Neal and Richard did an outstanding job representing us on the ground lease for our car wash development site. His command of the Tuscaloosa MSA — from land values and rents to competing projects and tenant expectations — gave us confidence that we were making the right longterm decision for this site. We consider Neal a true expert in this market and would gladly work with him again on future development opportunities.”
Tom Spies, President, LIV Ventures
“These guys are easy to work with, and they get results”
Eddy Minges, Investor
“We chose to work with Neal and Richard because from the very first meeting it was obvious that not only were they the most enthusiastic about taking our building to market, but their unmatched understanding of this asset type and local market would position us to achieve the highest possible sale price with the strongest terms. Their proven system produced results while I stayed focused on running my business, and I always felt confident that every detail of the sale process was being handled proactively and professionally.”
Nick Wright, Owner, Special Events Management, Inc.
Connect with Neal DiChiara
If you’re considering a sale, acquisition, or simply want to explore options and learn more about Tuscaloosa, Neal is happy to connect.