SEEK Magazine Q3 2023

$3,500,000

Once upon a time, there was a grand estate built of such exceptional quality that it rivaled centuries-old, European manors. Yet, this was not centuries ago, but at a time when Prince ruled the airwaves and Footloose dominated the silver screen! Built in 1984, this 7,200+sqft Ladue home sits on a manicured 3-acre lot. Featuring 5bd & 5ba, this French-inspired masterpiece provides a luxurious living experience with PebbleTec pool, beautiful patios, charming gardeners' cottage, stunning 1.5 story great room, light-filled dining room, and a designer kitchen with breakfast/family space. The primary bedroom suite features views of the grounds and hosts an intimate fireplace & seating area. The large dressing room with dual closets, and a 5-piece bathroom. The 1st floor guest wing with private entrance hosts kitchenette, full bath, and laundry - ideal for multi-generational families or live-in help. Lower level features bar, media room, and wine cellar! Conveniently and privately located.

Ladue, MO 63124

$3,800,000

Dive into sheer luxury with a stellar opportunity to acquire a home crafted by Slavin Homes in Ladue's heart. This 5 Bedroom/6 Bath gem, spanning approx. 5,950 SF, boasts a regal main floor master suite, enchanting upper level with 3 bedroom suites plus 5th bedroom/bonus room, and an inviting outdoor sanctuary. Revel in meticulously curated designer finishes. Plus, with Tilles Park just a leisurely stroll away, embrace the epitome of convenience and elegance.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

DIGITALLY RENDERED EXTERIORS

9801 Log Cabin Court

Ladue, MO 63124

$3,999,000

In Ladue's heart, uncover a turnkey ready 3-acre luxury haven. Refined finishes, twin offices, grand closets, and serene lounges await. Relish tranquil garden views over breakfast. Enjoy a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, sport courts, & chic spaces. Stunning 2-story guesthouse included. Main house: 15,414 sqft, Guesthouse: 3,197 sqft, Gym: 1,280 sqft. Fancy the art & furniture? Let's chat!

8025 Maryland Avenue 5G Clayton, MO 63105

UNDER AGREEMENT

Discover sophisticated luxury at a fantastic price! Dive into a modern living experience, from the sleek kitchen to the ambient living room with a cozy fireplace & scenic balcony view. Enjoy a master suite with marble details & a handy walk-in tub. The 2nd bedroom? A chic office. Premium touches: Acacia flooring, state-of-the-art tech, 11' ceilings & a new Geocomfort HVAC. Two prime parking spots, endless amenities, & a short stroll to vibrant local hotspots!

OPEN THE DOOR TO WH A T'S NEXT

FEATURED PROPERTIES

ST A GING TO SELL Balancing Personality

with Potential

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN STAGING YOUR HOME

Your home is an oasis, a place perfectly appointed to suit your personal tastes. Which is exactly as it should be—until it becomes time to list your home and move on to the next dream.

Buyers aren’t looking for a home that appears too lived-in. They’re looking for a space they can customize to their own styles and preferences, with enough of a starting point in place that they can envision their future life. Selling your home is about showing its potential without too much of anything distracting the eye—and the solution is staging. Before you show your home to prospective buyers, you have to take steps to depersonalize it, without draining it of all personality. It’s a balancing act; and if done properly, it can be the difference between closing a beneficial deal or having your home languish on the market unnecessarily.

There are many factors to think about when staging your home, from the curb appeal and landscaping outdoors, to the décor and maintenance inside.

But there are a few key details that Elaine Eadon, Sales Associate with Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, always keeps in mind when helping her clients debut their homes on the market.

CONSIDER YOUR COLOR PALETTE CAREFULLY

Color is an important factor in any space, and it is critical in creating first impressions. This may not seem like novel advice, and yet Eadon is constantly surprised by how many clients think they can ignore color when staging their homes for sale. “People tend to forget or overlook painting, largely due to cost,” she says. But color can make or break the appeal of your home.

Like fashion trends, many hues lack universal or perennial appeal: homebuyers may associate certain colors with bygone eras. The wrong color can inadvertently imbue your room with too much character, or turn it into a relic from the past. “For example, if a room is painted red, it needs to be changed to a more up-to-date color,” says Eadon of today’s buyer preferences.

As a homeowner, you should feel free to be creative and subjective in decorating spaces that speak to you. But as a home seller, the focus shifts to what will be best for your buyer. Part of the staging process is choosing colors with wide appeal—preferably to something lighter, which can give your spaces a more expansive feel.

IT’S NOT JUST WHAT FURNITURE YOU HAVE, BUT WHERE

The furniture you display should be strategically selected to enhance the design of each space in your home. Do your walls and ceilings have architectural ornamentation? Consider pairing them with traditional, hand-carved pieces for an elegant yet homey aesthetic, or else stage your space with contemporary furnishings and edgy wall art to create a compelling contrast.

If you’re not sure where to start, seek the expert advice of a professional—especially if they have furniture to lend you. “I use a professional stager depending on the circumstance; that can make all the difference in a home where extra furniture is needed for a better presentation,” says Eadon. “Good stagers have an array of furniture options for sellers.”

If you’re working with the furniture you already have, then arrangement is key. “Sometimes moving a bed to another wall will open up a room and have it appear larger and more enticing,” notes Eadon. Conversely, in large rooms, group furnishings to create functional, conversational areas that still leave lots of space to move.

ENHANCE THE SHINE WITH THE RIGHT LIGHTING FIXTURES

When asked what other finishing touches homeowners overlook when staging, Eadon has two words: “Lighting fixtures.”

When staging, fill your home with light to boost appeal for buyers. Pay special attention to ambient light, which shines from overhead, and accent lights, which are individual fixtures that stand on surfaces or are mounted on walls. Make sure all bulbs and shades are clean, and bear in mind that whiter light appears more natural—and natural light is high on most buyers’ wish lists.

The primary purpose of your lighting should always be to make your home more photogenic. “Since 95% of buyers shop online for homes, the photography is just as important as the presentation,” advises Eadon.

DON’T OVERLOOK YOUR DIGITAL OPTIONS

Because of how many luxury buyers search for their dream homes online, you may be able to do a virtual staging of your home. In Eadon’s experience, it can add immense value when done well.

“This past year, I had a vacant home that I had been trying to sell unsuccessfully. After it had been on the market for a couple of months, Sotheby’s International Realty introduced virtual staging through Curate. The result was amazing. Within one week of not changing anything in the price, wording, or anything else, I received two offers on the property. It sold for full price shortly after.”

When putting your home on the market, it may be worth investigating your virtual options. “It’s awesome because the homeowner doesn’t have to add any expense in staging their home,” says Eadon. “Plus, it’s fun to see the before and after pictures.”

As you prepare for sale, take a second look at the interplay of color, light, and featured furniture pieces in your space—and for a finishing touch, create a virtual version of your home that buyers can browse from anywhere. “I think staging, whether it be virtual or not, makes a tremendous difference in buyers’ perception of the home,” says Eadon. “It gives them a vision of what’s possible, which they may not have been able to see before.”

DIGITALLY RENDERED STAGINGS OF LISTED PROPERTIES

32 Sussex Drive | Brentwood

39 York Drive | Brentwood REPRESENTEDBUYER

2039 Kentmore Lane | Chesterfield REPRESENTEDBUYER

42 Broadview Drive | Clayton PENDING

116 Gay Avenue | Clayton REPRESENTEDBUYER

8133 Pershing Avenue | Clayton

8100 Pershing Avenue | Clayton

12346 Mulberry Tree Court | Creve Coeur

211 Churchill Downs Court | Fenton REPRESENTEDBUYER

5 Loren Woods Drive | Ladue

21 Black Creek Lane | Ladue REPRESENTEDBUYER

7009 McCausland Court | St. Louis City

6220 Rosebury Avenue, 1W | St. Louis City REPRESENTEDBUYER

946 Carriage Hill Drive | St. Peters

8 Jenny Lind Court | St. Peters

222 Pebble Acres Drive | Town and Country

13250 Pinetree Lake Drive | Town and Country REPRESENTEDBUYER

7358 Colgate Avenue | U City REPRESENTEDBUYER

7395 Stratford Avenue | U City REPRESENTEDBUYER

The dynamic team of Thompson & Richardson are Saint Louis natives and, as such, have quickly made themselves known as the go-to for success in real estate.

Since launching their Real Estate career in 2016, Thompson & Richardson has quickly risen to the top, with over $85 million in career sales. From coordinating service providers such as painters, cleaning companies, movers, and the final step of working with a stager to have the house fully market-ready. Elisabeth and Molly truly serve their clients from start to finish in the home-selling process.

232 N Kingshighway Boulevard #1207

St. Louis, MO 63108

$525,000

LISTED BY HALTERMAN STIX GROUP

20 N Kingshighway Boulevard #1AN

St. Louis, MO 63108

$525,000

LISTED BY HALTERMAN STIX GROUP

1501 Locust Street #908

St. Louis, MO 63103

$219,900

LISTED BY MICHAEL MARVASO

DIGITALLY RENDERED STAGING

353 Juanita McKee Drive Manchester, MO 63011

$650,000

LISTED BY SEAN HAYES

39 Portland Drive Frontenac, MO 63131

UNDER AGREEMENT

LISTED BY TED WIGHT

17 Ladue Manor Ladue, MO 63124

UNDER AGREEMENT

LISTED BY SUZIE WELLS HOMES

Originally from Chicago, Kim graduated from the University of Miami and has called St. Louis home since 2001. Personally, she has both built and renovated homes in the area, one having recently sold for the highest price per square foot in Ladue at the time of sale. In addition to her passion for real estate, she is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and is the founder of Pilates4Pros, creating mind-body performance programs for professional athletes.

Working in sports for over 23 years and being married to a professional athlete gives Kim a unique perspective on relocating, sometimes at a moment's notice. Her experience has taught her how to find a home that fits individual and unique lifestyles. Kim is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of service throughout the entire buying and selling process. She understands that transitioning from one home to the next is a significant life event and takes her role as a trusted advisor seriously. Clients can expect constant communication, attention to detail, and a positive experience from start to finish. Backed by the expertise and sophisticated marketing of Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty, Kim is well-positioned to help clients achieve their real estate goals.

Kim has a daughter in college at her alma mater (Go Canes!), a son in high school, and two big rescue dogs. She is married to World Series Champion Matt Adams, and their "home base" is in Clayton.

Wellness begins at Home

BY | KIM ADAMS

Your home should be your sanctuary – a place for you to relax, unwind and have complete peace of mind. It will be host to precious memories and milestones for you and your loved ones. Knowing this, we hold ideas of a “dream home” or “forever home”. But do those ideas align with your lifestyle, your family’s needs, your financial commitment?

Kim draws on her own experience to help clients balance their needs, wants and realities to fit their unique lifestyles. If you’re ready to find your sanctuary, set a up call with Kim today to start your journey before the spring market!

Visit Kim's Website at kimadams.homes

When my husband and I were getting ready to marry, we wanted to buy a house that would be ours, together. Without identifying characteristics and features that were important to us, we quickly became enamored with a sprawling, manor style home set on just under two acres. It needed some updates, but we looked forward to the renovations that would make it our own. We closed quickly, just a month before Matt was leaving for Spring Training.

We fell in love with the beauty of the house but hadn’t thought about what it would feel like to live there, including many months of construction with two kids and a husband 900 miles away. The stress took a toll on me, my health, and therefore my family. We had barely completed the renovations when we had interested buyers – before we even considered listing it. Selling our “dream house” ended up being one of the hardest (no one wants to admit they made a mistake) but best decisions we’ve made. We learned the hard way what we truly wanted, and we bought a house that suited us, and our lifestyle perfectly.

WINTE R 'S MOST CHIC PATIO ESSENTIAL It's Fire Pit Season!

Seeking the Ultimate Winter Home Upgrade? Look no further! This season, the chicest homes are all about the fire pit. Imagine this: a frosty evening, the stars above, and the comforting warmth of a flickering flame in your very own backyard oasis. Gone are the days of rushing indoors once the temperature drops. Extend your alfresco living moments and transform your patio into the coziest winter haven. And for that pièce de résistance? Serve a sultry seasonal brew, and watch as your outdoor space becomes the most coveted spot until the first buds of spring. If you're in the real estate game, this is the feature every homebuyer will be asking about!

704 COOPER WAY DRIVE | O'FALLON

SEEK OUTtheAlps

Welcome to the most splendid luxury chalet in the Austrian Alps...

This estate currently functions as a 5-star-plus suite hotel for VIP guests. The offer includes the main house, a big staff house, garages, a panoramic sauna, terraces, and a beautiful lawn. For its future owner, the estate represents a great investment opportunity by continuing to run it as a hotel and welcoming holiday guests. Still, it can be enjoyed privately as a residence. No other object combines the sophisticated demonstration of fresh air, clear waters, and mountain life - the epitome of modern luxury.

The main house offers eight sleeping rooms — each with bathrooms en suite plus fireplace rooms, library, and billiard — and a gentlemen's parlor on four floors with an elevator, plus a pool and wellness located in the basement. The whole estate is fenced and supervised. The staff house offers ten cozy units and is accessible through a connection tunnel.

This estate really is...the Pearl of the Alps!

Wishing you joy, peace, and happiness

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happiness this holiday season.

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