
Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?
Hi, I’m Rachael Smith – Your Trusted Real Estate Partner! Born and raised in Louisville, KY, I was taught the values of kindness, respect, and honesty. My faith is my foundation, and I strive to live with gratitude and love, bringing joy to others. Real estate is my calling because I love helping people find their perfect home or investment property while guiding them through one of life’s biggest decisions.
With 10+ years as a top agent in Big Bear, a degree in Management and Marketing, and hundreds of successful transactions, I provide market expertise, strategic planning, and a personal touch. As an Airbnb “Super Host,” I also help investors navigate income properties. My greatest joys are my family—my husband Andy, our 3 amazing daughters, and our playful French Bulldog, Meatball. Together, we’ve published Transformed by Trouble, reflecting our passion for faith and helping others.
Let’s make your real estate dreams a reality—call or message me anytime!
Ratings & Reviews
Rachael Smith was a wonderful realtor to work with during the sale of our rental properties in Big Bear. She had a great understanding of the market and suggested reasonable asking prices. Rachael worked well with our long-term tenants, who ended up buying the properties themselves. Throughout the process, she provided excellent advice, kept us updated on timelines, and facilitated everything smoothly. Despite living down the hill, we were able to handle everything online thanks to Rachael's efficiency. She was always quick to respond to any questions and made us feel like we were working with a friend. We highly recommend Rachael as a realtor in Big Bear.
Rachael was an exceptional guide and collaborator throughout our first property purchase in the competitive Big Bear market. She listened to our needs, provided realistic advice, and went above and beyond to find both on-market and off-market opportunities within our budget. Rachael's deep knowledge of the market and area ensured we avoided potential pitfalls. Her responsiveness, hustle, and genuine demeanor made us feel confident in her expertise. We will definitely work with Rachael again for future real estate endeavors.
Rachael Smith's services exceeded expectations during my search for a vacation home in Big Bear. Despite my lack of experience in the area, Rachael was patient and helped me make multiple offers until finding a stunning home below market value. During escrow, when I had an accident and required hospitalization and recovery, Rachael went above and beyond to assist with tasks I couldn't complete. Additionally, when the seller became difficult by taking furniture included in our deal at the last minute, Rachael stood her ground and ensured I was compensated. I highly recommend working with Rachael as she delivers exceptional service.
Rachael is incredible!
Her knowledge and skill combined with her genuine honesty and fun spirit makes for a customer service experience bar none - not only as a realtor, but of any type of customer relations. If you are reading this, and still on the fence about who to consult in real estate, what else can I say about Rachael to paint a great painting of her? It is apparent she absolutely loves connecting people to homes for their goal of happiness and joy for their families. Her fun loving spirit bring joy into the stressful nature of selling or buying a home. And her wisdom for the mountain and desert communities is brilliant. Call her.
Our family had the pleasure of working with Rachael not once but 4 times. She makes real estate easy. We recommend you give her a call, you won’t be sorry!
I bought a house through Rachael over two years ago. What an amazing experience! I was an extremely picky person when I was searching for a home, as I feel we should be. She was patient with me and returned my calls promptly. Easy to deal with, friendly, and enjoyable. If she was busy, she had another realtor assist me.
I have stayed in touch with her over the years. She is always willing to answer all my questions. An awesome person.
I can't say enough about Rachael. She is the best real-estate agent that we've ever worked with. We first met Rachael in 2009 when we were looking to by a cabin. Every month Rachael would send me listing and finally in January 2020 we found the perfect cabin for us and we bought it. She is very honest and transparent. She was with us through the whole buying process. She made us feel like we were getting the family treatment. We consider a friend and our fist choice when we have a real estate question. We'll definitely go back to her when we're ready to upgrade.
Rachael is an awesome Realtor and knows the Big Bear area. She found the perfect place for us, within out budget. Being an investor herself, she really understood our needs.
I've worked with Rachael for the last 6+ years and have found her to be one of the best real estate agents I've known. She cares deeply about her clients, finds out their needs and wants, and always delivers upon expectations. As a mortgage lender, I deal with many agents, and Rachael has always been a true pleasure to work with. She's a true professional and I've always enjoyed working with her and her clients!
Rachael has a very good understanding of the market for pricing and what
prospective buyers are looking for. I had spoken to other brokers in the Big Bear Valley and Rachael by far was the best.
Rachael is a great agent, highly recommend.
Rachael was the BEST realtor, we are so glad we found her!! She helped us secure our dream cabin in the woods and helped us get our offer accepted in a very HOT MARKET. Her team was always available to answer any questions/concerns we may have had. Rachael is a dream to work with and we recommend her all the time to people!
If you are looking for someone just as if not more motivated to sell your home as we were look no further! Rachael is in our opinion the Best realtor on the mountain. Because she really pays attention to details and has the technological knowledge to really propell your property above the others. We recommend her to everyone. Good luck . And did I mention top dollar for your sale. This girl will not stop until you get what you want. 😁🤑😊
Positive: Professionalism
I was so glad to be referred to Rachael after being ghosted by the first realtor I was working with. She was extremely personable, and creative, which is so important in a market as hot as Big Bear has been while we were searching for our home. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Rachael was our real estate agent when we first bought our cabin and when we sold it! She is amazing to work with and very personable. She is very professional, easy to get in touch with, looks out for our best interest and has become a great friend. We would highly recommend her and will be sure to use her services again in the future.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Rachael is a source of information. She is intelligent and knowledgeable in her field and in her market. If she doesn’t know something, she will find out for you. She’s always helpful. I trust her, and her advice. I’m glad to have had her as my agent. But now I’m keeping her as a contact for life. I would refer and recommend Rachael to anyone with questions about real estate, investing, or about Big Bear!
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Rachael was a dream to work with. First of all, she sold our home within hours of listing it, and at a higher price than any of the comparable properties in the area. She had been recommended by a brilliant woman who knows more about Big Bear than almost anyone, and Rachael still exceeded our hopes and expectations. She is a pleasure to work with, both detailed and personable. She is also one of the most well-read and well-rounded characters you are likely to meet, and at the top of her game as a realtor. We couldn't recommend her more highly.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Rachael was super knowledgeable and always quick to respond! She helped us every step of the way through our purchase and sale of our home. We are not the easiest clients, and she was attentive and helpful through it all. Highly recommend her services!
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Rachael first and foremost is passionate about real estate and helping those involved (clients and not). She genuinely cares about each transaction and the people involved. Rachael helped me buy a place and sell a place in Big Bear Lake, CA. Her expertise in real estate transactions, keeping tabs on the deal, and consistent/clear communication is on par with the best of them. Rachael stays consistent the whole way through even when difficult items pop up that may need to be navigated. I will definitely use Rachael again for my real estate needs when it comes to buying and selling property. She is super personable too, which makes the business relationship even easier.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
We highly recommend Rachael! She is easy to work with, very responsive, and fun to house shop with. Her knowledge of the Big Bear market and of short-term rentals helped us find a wonderful vacation home. Our offer and purchase prices were well under the asking price, in a seller’s market, and Rachael’s guidance and support were highly appreciated as we negotiated with the seller. Our escrow process was smooth and organized, which was especially great since we live hours from Big Bear. We will definitely be asking Rachael for her help on our future Big Bear real estate needs.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
You can count on Rachael, whether buying or selling your property in Big Bear, CA. She helped us navigate the intricate world of buying a house and then selling the house after 3 years of ownership. She helped us negotiate for top dollars when we sold the house. I will definitely ask her help again the next time I buy a house in Big Bear.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Rachael is just the best! No question about it. We had a very complicated transaction that involved issues with the title, liens on the property, potential foreclosure of the home, and on and on. Rachael guided us every step of the way and helped the entire escrow process run as smoothly as possible. I recommend her to anyone I know looking to buy in Big Bear!
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Rachael out performed my expectations on all levels. I was well informed on each and every turn of the sale. She was very pleasant when ever we spoke. I would not hesitate to do business with her again if I returned to Big Bear.
If you need a realtor in/around Big Bear, then you must use Rachael!!! She helped us with the sale of one home in the Moonridge area and then the purchase of another home as well. Very connected with the markets and we felt she was always looking out for our best interests.
Rachel is one of the best you will ever work with. She is competent, professional, and thorough. In addition, she is kind and fun to collaborate with. Great lady! I won’t use another realtor in Big Bear.
Professional Info
Brokerage
575 Pine Knot Ave Unit #A
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Licensed
CA 01923537
12 years experience
Specialties
- Investment & property management
- Luxury properties
- Recreation & Vacation
Designations
- ABR®
- SRES®
Hobbies
- Community Activities
- Entertaining
- Fitness & Exercise
- Outdoor Activities
- Reading
- Shopping
- Travel
- Volunteering
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
2001 - 2005
Service Areas
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.