Shantay Williams (Dr. Tay)
Who Is Dr. Tay ABR, SFR, PhD
My name is Dr. Tay (Shantay Williams), and I’m a REALTOR®, educator, and medical sociologist based in Birmingham, Alabama.
I help people make real estate decisions that actually support the life they want to live—not just what looks good on paper.
Because buying or selling a home isn’t just about the property…it’s about your lifestyle, your priorities, and your next chapter.
My background spans multiple fields, including higher education, business, and medical sociology, with a focus on stress and social support. Through my work, I’ve spent years studying how people navigate major life decisions—and real estate is one of the biggest.
That perspective shapes how I show up for my clients. I don’t approach real estate like a transaction. I approach it like a real-life decision.
That means:
- helping you think things through clearly
- creating a strategy that fits your goals
- and supporting you through the process in a way that feels grounded and manageable
No pressure. No confusion. Just real guidance that makes sense for you.
I believe where you live matters—and that the right home should support your life, not complicate it. That belief drives the way I serve my clients every day.
Whether you’re:
- buying your first home
- selling and moving into your next chapter
- investing
- or simply exploring your options
I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
The Realtor®
- 2024 - Real Estate Instructor Licenses
- 2024 - Accredited Buyer's Representative(ABR®)
- 2022 - Broker’s Licenses
- 2020 - Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®)
- 2015 - Real Estate License
The Scholar
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Masters of Arts (MA)- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Masters of Science (MS)- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Graduate Certificate - Social Media
- Graduate Certificate - Leadership
- Masters of Education (M.Ed) - University of West Florida
- Bachelors of Science (BS) - University of Alabama