Alabama's economy is driven by a variety of industries all of which influence commercial real estate listings in the state. A variety of crops are grown in Alabama, ranging from peaches and peanuts to such staple crops as corn, soybeans and grains. Alabama's annual production is also driven by livestock products, accounting for about 82% of agricultural production. These two factors drive demand for rural land. Alabama's industrial sector is also diverse with automotive manufacturers; such as Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and BF Goodrich Tire. These companies and their industrial space have a large presence in the state. Steel production, lumber and NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center are all major fixtures in Alabama's economy. Thus, industrial space is plentiful in the region.

Major cities include Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville and Montgomery. Those interested in commercial real estate listings will be interested to learn that the state's population has grown considerably since 1990, jumping by 12% in the last 20 years. Alabama's largest city is Birmingham with about 210,000 people, according to the 2010 Census, and the state capital is Montgomery. Office space, commercial property, retail space and investment property have all grown alongside Alabama's general population growth. Commercial real estate listings are plentiful in Alabama's largest cities.