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28 I REALTORS OF WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY I September 9, 2020 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM The Mary Bay Team REALTOR® Mary Beth Benes Real Estate Agent Mary Bay with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country is the driving force of The Mary Bay Team which consists of her husband and daughter, all licensed Realtors®. Mary has been in real estate for 17 years and consistently ranks in the top 5% of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Realtors as well as a 10-year recipient of The Five Star Realtor Award! Their team passion is providing outstanding service above and beyond what clients expect! As a resident of Wildwood, knowing the communities and homes in West County, allows this team to excel in proper pricing. With the use of staging, gorgeous photography, videos and an incredible marketing program the Mary Bay Team sells homes fast and at the highest price possible. Buying or selling their goal is to provide outstanding service! (c) 314.973.4278 • www.marybayteam.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County As a full-service real estate professional, Mary Beth Benes of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country provides Buyer and Seller services along the Hwy. 40/64 corridor with a focus on the Ladue, Frontenac, Town & Country, Chesterfield and St. Charles areas. Whether you are buying, selling, building, or relocating, Mary Beth can assure that your present and future real estate goals and objectives are met. From preparing and staging your home to go on the market and guiding you through the home sale process straight through to closing, Mary Beth makes it happen. This is why she is the No. 1 agent in Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker with more than $500 million in closed volume. Thinking of buying or selling? Call Mary Beth – she will make it happen! (c) 314.707.7761 • www.MaryBethBenes.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Carla Borgard Real Estate Sales, Broker CRB Cindy DeBrecht REALTOR® Carla Borgard with the Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country office is also known as “CarLOTa the Lot Lady” in the Town & Country area for the “tear down” market. When Carla moved to Town & Country over 30 years ago, she saw a niche for one-plus acre lots to build the dream homes the members of the public were demanding. Carla has sold over 450 lots in Town & County and Frontenac. Builders and buyers know she is the “go-to” person. She is enjoying her 40-plus years in real estate helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Carla lists and sells pre-owned properties as well. She is always willing to share her knowledge and experience. Just give her a call. (c) 314.580.2744 • carla.borgard@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Cindy DeBrecht, RRES, SFR and MBA of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country has 15 years of outstanding service as a top 1% agent and has earned title of being a 5 Star Agent for 10 years. Cindy knows what it takes to make the buying and selling experience as stress-free as possible. She is a no-nonsense agent, and has 25 years of additional building experience. This means she knows a quality-built home when she sees one. Cindy has a team of designers, painters and many other trades to ready your home to sell. Cindy is truly dedicated to her clients and providing them hands-on attention. She is always available via phone calls, texts and emails whenever questions or concerns arise. (c) 314.482.0393 • Cindy.DeBrecht@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & Country Sabina Dehn Real Estate Agent Debbie Dutton Sales Associate As a licensed agent since 1998, Sabina Dehn with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country understands the importance of being a local expert. Today, the Sabina Dehn Group is dedicated to providing real estate excellence through a concierge experience with their professional expertise and detailed service. Sabina and her team will handle the entire process for you with leadership, personal understanding and great optimism. They promise that client will see success and begin their new lives feeling more empowered and energized. Along the way, Sabina will be there to lighten your load and elevate your experience. Call today to learn more. (c) 314.941.4000 • www.sabinadehngroup.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Debbie Dutton, RRES with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country explains, “It’s the smiles on closing day as my clients start a new chapter. It’s the fun of walking into a house and knowing your buyers love it. It’s the ring in your seller’s voice, when you bring a contract. And sometimes, it’s holding a client’s hand, helping them through a tough time. My clients! That’s why I’m in this business!” Her focus is on building a lasting relationship of trust. Debbie was awarded the CBGundaker Star Award and the St. Louis Magazine 5-Star Realtor award multiple years. A client summed up Debbie perfectly, “Debbie Dutton knows real estate and the meaning of the word service.” Debbie specializes in St Louis and St. Charles areas. (c) 314.398.4909 • www.yourstlrealestateagent.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Georgia Ferretti Real Estate Agent Kathy and Mary Gettinger Real Estate Agents Georgia Ferretti of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country believes in serving her customers the same way she wants to be served. She listens closely to all her clients’ needs and wants. This has been the foundation of her success in real estate for the past 18 years. Communication is the key to all of her relationships. She believes that service does not stop after the contract and closing. At the end of the day, her approach is simple. Good agents are not a salesperson – they are an advocate, and that’s what she always tries to be with all her current and past clients. Georgia is a 13-year recipient of The Five Star Professional “Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent” award, as seen in St. Louis Magazine. (c) 636.675.0329 • georgia.ferretti@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing • Town & Country Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country’s Kathy and Mary Gettinger formed The Gettinger Team in 2013 after working together for over a decade. With an eye for detail and follow-through, they love working with clients to find their dream home. Their mutual goal is a happy and thrilled client at closing and long after, with many referrals. Enthusiasm, a zest for the business, knowledge, promptness, organization, communication and patience are all important. Mary had been a Coldwell Banker Gundaker office manager, tried retirement, and felt it was a “dream come true” when Kathy earned her license. With a combined 40-plus years of experience, they continue to enjoy the business and welcome “the call” to assist both buyers and sellers in their next step. (Kathy) 636.284.0990 • (Mary) 314.378.3173 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing • Town & Country
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM September 9, 2020 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I REALTORS OF WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY I 29 Sue Kelly Real Estate Agent Kristi Lindgren REALTOR® Sue Kelly, MSW, is a full-service real estate professional at Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country with over 22 years of experience and a top producer. As a native St. Louisan, Sue provides buyer and seller services in the metro area, specializing in West St. Louis County and the central corridor. Attention to detail, professionalism and efficiency are some of the attributes Sue’s clients have used to describe working with her. Because of her years of experience, she has become an expert on locations, value, pricing and negotiations. As a Five Star Top Agent Recipient and International Diamond Society member, Sue will only be content if her clients are 100% satisfied. Sue looks forward to taking care of you! (c) 314.602.3533 • sue.kelly@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Kristi Lindgren, a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country works with buyers and sellers and is passionate about helping them meet all of their real estate needs. Her business is based on commitment, hard work and the individual attention provided to all of her clients. She wants her customers to get the best service and be 100% comfortable throughout the entire process from listing and contract to closing day. With her degree in accounting, she understands the business side of the transactions and with spending six years at Westminster Christian Academy working with international students and their families, she has a connection with people and serving them. Understanding her sellers and buyers needs and the emotional side that goes along with each home purchase and sale is very important to her. Kristi is a member of NAR, SLAR, and the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society. (c) 314.541.8650 • kristi.lindgren@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Laura MacDonald REALTOR® Debbie Midgley Real Estate Agent Laura MacDonald with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country has lived in West County for over 30 years, and in that same time, she has made West County her prime real estate market. In addition to being a certified Relocation Professional (CRP) she is also a Transition Specialist, meaning that she knows how to work with individuals looking for the perfect place to downsize or upsize into. In Laura’s decades of experience, no two clients have even been treated the same. “I make a plan with them based on their goals,” Laura said. “That means knowing the market and understanding each client’s lifestyle.” In an effort to provide stress-free service, Laura even offers clients a complimentary moving truck for their move-out or transition process. (c) 314.285.3160 • www.lauramacdonaldteam.com (636) 394-9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Debbie Midgley has been with the Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker Town & Country office for 25 years. Her aim is to provide you with the highest levels of service available in the real estate industry. She feels the key to a win-win client relationship is to have a clear understanding of your goals and to communicate openly and frequently. She credits her success in real estate to hard work, dedication to her clients and her attention to detail. Selecting a long-term real estate partner is an extremely important decision. Debbie welcomes the opportunity to partner with you concerning your personal real estate needs. (c) 314.610.7519 • debbie.midgley@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Troy Robertson and Kathy Pecher REALTORS® Konny Schaeffer Broker Sales Associate Newsweek Magazine recently named the Robertson Pecher Team of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country a part of America’s Best Realtors, ranking No. 7 in Missouri. That statistic and others show how Troy Robertson and Kathy Pecher truly believe the best way to learn about a Realtor® is to read what their clients have to say. “The Robertson Pecher Team helped us sell our home in the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis when no one had a plan for how to navigate this new world. They came in with a plan, implemented the plan, and sold a difficult piece of property in a very difficult market. They exceeded my expectations at every turn. There is no better!” Troy and Kathy want to help accomplish your real estate goals. Visit their website at www. robertsonpecher.com. (Troy) 314.249.8240 • (Kathy) 314.406.6898 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Often called the “Right Size” Realtor®, Konny Schaeffer of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country has become one of the areas most referred real estate agents. She offers a customized, personal approach to every client, developing relationships and a plan to provide her clients with a stress-free move every step of the way. Communication is key, and Konny always makes herself available to her clients. She works to provide expert marketing, professional service referrals and solutions to provide a smooth and trusted transaction. With over 20 years of experience in home building and real estate, Konny has represented buyers, sellers and investors in every price range and area. She has specialized training to help her clients navigate the entire moving process to best suit their needs, and offer them the highest quality of life and lifestyle. Call Konny for “outstanding service and superior results.” (c) 314.277.7660 • www.stlouisrealestatelady.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Darby Seymour Broker Sales Associate Tola Spuhl Real Estate Agent Darby Seymour is a full-service real estate professional in the St. Louis and surrounding market at Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country. Having experienced all different market conditions in her 18 years as a Realtor® she is equipped to deal with every scenario. Darby is in the top 2% of Coldwell Banker Gundaker agents. As a native St. Louisian, Darby knows the market and is well versed in what each community has to offer. She and her business partners such as mortgage advisors, inspectors, title companies, and tradesman will make your real estate transaction seamless. As a President’s Club member, her goal is to make her clients feel completely satisfied with their real estate transaction. Call her to get started today. (c) 314.412.6687 • www.darbyseymourhomes.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County Tola Spuhl, after 26 years of teaching in the Parkway School District as a Spanish Instructor retired and began her second career as a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country. In the academic field, Tola earned her doctoral degree in education. In her second career, Tola has earned several awards and testimonials for her outstanding service to her clients. In the area of real estate her success is helping Hispanic clients achieve their dream to acquire their first home. In the community, Tola is an active member of the Hispanic Leader Group of St. Louis and the Women Connection Network, organizations who offer scholarships to high school graduates and women who wish to finish college. (c) 636.541.1222 • tola.spuhl@cbgundaker.com 636.394.9300 • 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive • Town & County
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