By: Ali Elizabeth Turner
In 2006, Bethann McGowan graduated from Athens High School and made her way to Calhoun Community College. Ultimately, she chose emergency medicine as her career path, and completed training as an EMT. Bethann worked all over North Alabama and South Tennessee in EMS for 10 years, 7.5 of which were with HEMSI. She loved the work, and still does, but just knew that it was time to do something else. She and her husband Christian decided to homeschool their children, which has kept Bethann more than busy. Beth has also done the books and run the admin for her husband’s business, Stain Plumbing & Construction. The kids are involved in a number of sports and activities, with 16-year- old Mikayla doing cheerleading at East Limestone High School, and 10-year-old Cooper highly competitive in NASCAR. Now that Mikayla is attending ELHS and Cooper is more able to do independent study, Bethann has found that fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a real estate agent is an idea whose time has come. She and Christian talked at length and he agreed, “It’s time.” So, she got her license, having passed the exam on her first try.
Bethann wanted to give potential clients the same kind of experience that she and her husband, Christian, had when they closed on their home, whose extended property on the west side also has on it the headquarters and storage facilities for Stain Plumbing & Construction, LLC. Dream Key Real Estate Agent Tiffany Pack sold them their home and lit a fire in Bethann through kindness, competence, thoughtfulness, and hard work. “I still have the welcome sign she gave us,” said Bethann. Tiffany also grew up with Bethann’s husband and seemed like a good choice as a mentor as Bethann started on her new career path.
After Bethann got her license in the summer of 2025, she looked at Dream Key as her real estate business home. She especially appreciated Tiffany telling her to look around at other agents and agencies before a decision was made. Tiffany told Bethann, “Go ahead and interview and see if we are who you want to work with.”
Bethann told me that Dream Key-ers Tiffany Pack and Marie Eubanks were excellent role models, and that Dream Key “just felt like home.” They welcomed her with open arms on TikTok and made a warm introduction to our community by saying:
Say hey to Bethann! One of our incredible Dream Key agents, out doing what she does best-taking care of clients and handling business with a smile.
From showings to closings, she’s the kind of agent who brings professionalism, hustle, and heart to every step of the process. If you see Bethann out and about, just know… real estate magic is happening!
Dream Key is very clear about their commitment to their customers through the quality of their agents:
Some of our competitors want to find the home that offers them the best commission with the least effort. That is not the Dream Key motto. As realtors trusted in North Alabama, our goal is to always find the home that is right for you.
From her site at https://bethannmcgowan.valleymls.com/, Bethann issues the following welcome and promise:
Please explore the resources within my website, you will find everything you need to buy or sell a home in the area as well as learn about the market value of homes. You can search for homes with detailed descriptions, photos, community and school information and so much more.
As a real estate professional, I am available to address all of your real estate needs. Please give me a call or email when you are ready to visit some homes, or to schedule a free home buying or selling consultation. I look forward to working with you!
There is a twinkle in the eye of someone who has found their niche, and as an EMT, Bethann literally dealt with blood, sweat, and tears before her “dream door” at Dream Key opened. She told me, “Helping someone find their ‘forever home’ is a celebration, and I like being able to put people in the right home for them.” If you are looking to buy or sell, give Bethann a call today for a no-cost, no-obligation look at what is available to meet your needs, wants…and your dreams!
By: Ali Elizabeth Turner
