Meet Rachael Smith-Meadors

Your Big Bear Specialist

Local Knowledge, Straight Answers

Rachael Smith is a top-producing real estate agent with RE/MAX Big Bear, specializing in Big Bear Lake and surrounding mountain communities. With over 10 years of experience and hundreds of homes sold, she ranks among the top 1% of agents nationwide and is consistently one of the top 5 real estate agents locally. Known for her strategic pricing, strong negotiation skills, and high-level marketing approach, Rachael helps sellers maximize value and positions buyers to win in competitive situations. In 2025 alone, she took 51 listings, closed 25 transactions, and conducted over 125 client appointments — demonstrating consistent results even in a slower market.

Rachael has built a reputation for trust and performance, earning over 300 five-star reviews across platforms, including approximately 70 on Google, 50 on Zillow, and additional reviews across other platforms. She also maintains a strong digital presence with over 260,000 YouTube subscribers, where she showcases properties, market insights, and lifestyle content that attracts a steady pipeline of qualified buyers to her listings.

Her specialties include listing homes, luxury real estate, and short-term rental (Airbnb) investments. As an active Airbnb owner and Superhost, Rachael provides clients with firsthand insight into rental income potential, local regulations, and long-term investment strategy — giving buyers and sellers a distinct advantage in the Big Bear market.

With a degree in Management and Marketing, Rachael combines data-driven strategy with modern digital marketing to create maximum exposure for her listings. Her approach is rooted in clear communication, transparency, and a commitment to delivering results. She works with a wide range of clients, from primary homeowners to investors, and is known for guiding each transaction with professionalism and precision.

Outside of real estate, Rachael is a wife, mother of three, and co-author of the Christian journal Transformed by Trouble. Her faith is central to how she operates — serving clients with integrity, consistency, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Whether buying, selling, or investing in Big Bear Lake real estate, Rachael brings experience, strategy, and a results-driven mindset to every client she serves.

How I Work With You

Whether you're buying your first cabin, searching for a lakefront estate, or chasing short-term-rental returns, you'll get honest, data-backed guidance from someone who lives and breathes this market. No pressure, no generic SoCal estimates — just real numbers and real local knowledge behind every decision.

• Big Bear Lake cabins, luxury & lakefront homes
• Short-term-rental (Airbnb) investment analysis from an actual STR owner
• Street-by-street knowledge of every Big Bear neighborhood
• Full-service help for buyers, sellers, and out-of-area investors