Working as John and Shah STL, John and Shah Smith are licensed Missouri agents and REALTORS, working in affiliation with Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker. We serve home buyers and sellers throughout the greater metropolitan St. Louis/St. Charles County/Jefferson County areas. Our special expertise lies in Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, St. Charles, and St. Peters, especially for condominium living..
Our buyers and sellers can be at any stage of the home ownership process including “Just Thinking” or “Just Curious” to “I need to buy/sell a home right now”. We have developed a reputation with our clients for thorough preparation, ethical behavior, and positive problem solving from start to finish and beyond.
“Home Is Where The Heart Is…” is our guiding principle.
OUR BELIEFS:
Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy the financial and emotional benefits of home ownership.
Our clients should be as informed and educated about buying and selling residential real estate as they want and need to be.
The best transactions are “win-win” transactions where everyone on both sides of a sale is ethical, thoughtful, and considerate towards each other.
We are particularly well-equipped to help both first-time homebuyers, who are new to buying a home in today’s market and to help those looking to downsize and simplify their home needs, especially in a condo environment.
As veteran homeowners, we have experienced both the challenges and the pleasures of home ownership through several decades in several states. Our personal home ownership journey includes buying and selling homes of various styles and sizes. We have lived in small towns, mid-sized, and large urban environments, and are currently enjoying the benefits of condominium life in Autumn Lakes in Maryland Heights.
Our core buying strategies: Education, Focus, and Persistence
A well-educated buyer knows the terms, strategies, and market conditions that combine with their personal attributes to create their unique home-buying needs and desires.
Our client’s wellbeing and success are our number 1 priority.
In a uncertain and changing market, we help our buyers navigate with purpose.
Our core selling strategies: Preparation, Pricing, and Marketing
We know what really matters in the physical and emotional preparation to sell your home and we have an array of other professionals to address whatever needs may arise.
Identifying a “predicable market value” range for your home will increase the number of potential buyers who see it and may offer a bid.
Consistent and high-quality publicity on social media, quality photography, and creative techniques to maximize awareness of your home on the market.
OUR VALUE:
We take our obligation to serve and be of service seriously. Our value to our clients and colleagues includes consistent, ethical and trusted service. We engage in continual professional learning, strive to be sensitive to both the physical and emotional aspects of transitions in home ownership, and employ a positive approach to navigating each part of the modern real estate transaction.
Favorite client compliment: “You not only answered all the questions we came here with, you also answered a bunch that we didn’t even know we should be asking.”
Our pledge: Do our best to help you be successful when you purchase a new home, move to a new home, or transition out of home ownership completely.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Both: Active members of the National Association of REALTORS, MO REALTORS, and St. Louis Association of REALTORS. Founding members of the Missouri LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance.
Shah: Past service on Missouri REALTORS Association Board of Directors .
John: Serves on the Missouri REALTORS Professional Standards Committee and the St. Louis REALTORS Inclusion Advisory Group (Vice Chair) and Awards Committee. Active Mentor in the National Association of REALTORS Spire Mentor program. Past service on the Missouri REALTORS Risk Management Committee, Residential Forms Committee, and Grievance Committee.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Both: Missouri Real Estate Licensee, Seller’s Representative Specialists (SRS), Pricing Strategy Advisors (PSA), At Home With Diversity (AHWD), NAR C2EX (Commitment to Excellence) credential. Graduates of the Ninja and Leader’s Edge sales training courses.
Shah: Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
John: Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), e-Pro (Social Media), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE).
