Shelby Stricklin
Photo by Steve Babin
Shelby Stricklin
Job Title: Entrepreneur and matchmaker… but for houses
Company: The Shelby Stricklin Team at REMAX Alliance
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
What makes someone instantly attractive to you beyond looks?
Watching someone light up over something they truly love. Music, theater, business… whatever it is. The second their eyes light up with that little sparkle and they’re fully in their element, it’s magnetic. That kind of energy is hard to look away from.
What’s one thing you refuse to compromise on in dating?
A genuine love for people. I’m drawn to people who are kind, warm, inclusive, and who naturally make others feel seen. The way someone treats people when there’s nothing to gain tells you everything about their character. Also… must love dogs. My puppy has already claimed half the bed and most of my attention.
Coffee date or dinner date?
Coffee date. Less pressure, better conversation, easier escape plan if needed.
Texting all day or talking on the phone?
Texts keep things fun, but phone calls are where the real chemistry shows up.
Love at first sight: real or fake?
The spark can be instant. Love is built over time.
