AWARDS

• 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, & 2006 -  FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction Award - St. Louis Magazine - 13-time winner!
• 2014, 2007 & 2005 - Honor Society Award - Prudential Alliance, REALTORS
• 2013, 2012, 2011, 2006 & 2004 - Leading Edge Society Award - PAR
• 2010, 2009, 2008, & 2003 - Prudential Superstar Award Recipient

SPECIALTIES

• Areas of Focus: All Areas.
• I go wherever my business takes me.  My business has been 100% referral based for the last 5 years.  I have experience from North County to South County, from Downtown St. Louis to West County, in St. Charles County, to Warren County, and beyond!
• Being an analytical thinker, I'll do whatever research is necessary to get the job done efficiently and fairly for all my Buyers and Sellers, negotiating the best deals possible.
• I work with my Sellers early-on in the process, giving advice on how to best present the home to the public, in order to get the HIGHEST possible PRICE in the SHORTEST amount of TIME.
• I work with my Buyers from early-on in the process to assist with getting the best lender, if still needed, with the best service and the best rates, and to educate my less-experienced Buyers as to the entire process of finding their dream home - from setting up automatic searches in the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or in the service known as Listing Book, to setting up home tours, to getting a home under contract, to following through on home inspection negotiations, and everything else needed to get to a harmonious and successful closing!
• I have a lot of experience negotiating in competitve offer situations, and have done so with success, which requires a comprehensive knowledge of the market and specific negotiationg skills/strategies/tools.
• I take pride in being very responsive via texts, emails, and/or phone calls, and I work 24/7/365 in order to be available to meet the needs of my clients in a timely manner.

 

TESTIMONIALS

"Louise is a miracle worker and one of the most dedicated real estate agents we've ever known. We had the privilege of working with her both when we purchased our home in Town & Country, and recently when we sold it. In both cases the complexities of the deals were significant and she came through brilliantly for us in both transactions. She combined that strong work ethic, always ready to roll up her sleeves, with great care for Sellers and Buyers alike. On the more recent sale end she was asked to help us with a complex set of issues and was amazingly helpful guiding us every step of the way and providing us with her expertise and vast network of professionals who could help with repairs and maintenance tasks. The marketing of the property was expertly done and we were able to secure a very good offer and outcome. Most importantly, her attention to detail is unparalleled in my experience and she was several steps ahead of us the whole way, which gave great peace of mind throughout the deal. We could not recommend her more highly.”             - A.M. & J.M., Very Happy Buyers/Sellers

“Louise is an awesome real estate agent!  She found, sold and closed, 4 houses for us in the last 10 years: Town and Country (purchase & sale), Ballwin and Florissant.  Louise is a detail-oriented person; she provided carefully prepared outlines of deadlines and offered invaluable advice during the negotiations, sale and purchase processes. She was extremely helpful in getting our houses ready for listing.  Preparing a house for sale can be a daunting task, but Louise helped us through the process and the houses looked beautiful and sold quickly.  She worked tirelessly in locating and previewing potential homes for us when we were out of town and unable to do so ourselves. She knew what we were looking for and she found it for us. Louise's work ethic is unsurpassed.  If you choose her as your agent, she will be there whenever you need her.  We highly recommend Louise.”

      - A.H. & S.H., Very Happy Buyers/Sellers

“Louise is an incredibly skilled REALTOR. Not only did she help us find a great house, but she put in 100% at every step of the house-buying process. From handling offer negotiations, planning inspections, negotiating an inspection agreement, and determining that all agreed-upon repairs were done properly, Louise made sure that we got the best deal and that the house was in the best shape possible. Many other REALTORS might consider their work done once an offer is accepted, but Louise helped us through the most difficult part of buying a house: everything that happens between an offer and closing! She made the process easy and we knew we were getting the best deal and a high-quality house due to her thorough attention to detail and her vast knowledge of real estate. We recommend her without hesitation!" -C.M.B. and S.G.Y., Very Happy Home Buyers

“Louise Shapleigh performed a seemingly impossible task!  My home did not sell for months and months on end, and after listing with Louise, it sold and closed within a very short amount of time.  Her marketing techniques were very effective.  She was committed, communicative, extremely efficient and very professional.  I feel that it is important to recommend someone who is truly committed to their clients’ best interests.  Louise is that person.”  - T.A., Very Happy Seller

“Louise surpassed our needs and expectations ten-fold while we were relocating.  She never seemed to bat an eye at surmounting any difficulty that presented itself.  She is incredibly organized, returned our calls and responded with necessary information so promptly that it honestly surprised both of us - very pleasantly!  God guided us and gave us a wonderful home in a wonderful neighborhood with an outstanding REALTOR who treated our dealings with integrity and diligence.  We so much appreciate all that Louise did for us and would recommend her to anyone!  We also appreciate how sincerely kind she was to our kids, specifically to Pete, who still speaks of Louise.”    - J.M. and S.M., Happy Home Buyers

“With an accomplished precision, Louise Shapleigh guided us through an assessment of our property, the decisions and work related to freshening it, the pricing, paperwork, and general marketing of the property.  She helped us sell quickly in the slowing market of a hot, humid, late Midwestern summer, and she did so with enthusiasm, an understanding, and a professionalism which we respect and appreciate.”           - G.G. and C.M., Very Satisfied Home Sellers

“We couldn’t be happier with the way things turned out for the purchase of our house.  We appreciate the courtesy, competence, and expertise throughout the many months we worked with Louise.  It was incredibly reassuring to know that we had someone looking out for our best interests.  We are completely satisfied clients.  Louise is simply delightful to work with.  We would enthusiastically recommend her services to all of our family and friends.  Louise is an excellent representative for the Prudential Alliance agency and we thank her for making our home purchase such a breeze.” - S.G. and M.D., Completely Satisfied Buyers

“My husband and I were extremely fortunate to have had Louise as our Sellers’ Agent when we decided to sell our home.  We are convinced that her knowledge of real estate policies and processes, her keen attention to detail, and extraordinary customer service attitude were all success factors for us in getting our home sold.  In addition, Louise utilized key marketing strategies as a means to increase the visibility and exposure of our property and it paid off.   As a result, we had a steady flow of potential buyers during a time that was not really considered the peak buying season.  Louise made the entire experience as effortless for us as possible and was always available to answer any questions we had, day or night. She never turns out the light.  What a great peace of mind.  Thanks Louise for all you do."  - Y.J.J., and D.J., Very Happy Home Sellers