New Construction Home Specialist,
Jane Felkel
Joins The Ellis Team
D
espite the ongoing challenges associated with the Covid19 pandemic, the residential new construction home industry continues to be in high demand in the Saint Louis area. Jane Felkel, a seasoned new construction sales agent is delighted to join The Rick and Tracy Ellis Team at EXP Realty, as their designated new construction buyer’s agent. Jane brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background of new construction sales from condominiums to townhouses, villas to production and custom homes. “After almost 20 years representing home builders in the Greater Saint Louis area, I am looking forward to being on the other side of the transaction”, says Jane Felkel. “My goal has always been to try and find a balance between maintaining a professional and loyal relationship with any builder I’ve been affiliated with, as well as being an advocate for the buyers”, continues Jane. No longer aligned with a specific builder, Jane is now able to use her decades of experience to assist buyers to purchase any new construction product with any builder within the Greater Saint Louis area. “One of the aspects of new construction I most enjoy”, says Jane, “is assisting clients to customize their build to their individual needs, tastes and wants within a budget that suits their means”. Being able to visualize a 2D floorplan, read a blueprint, walk-through a home under construction and recognize the framing, plumbing, and electrical, HVAC and low voltage rough-ins and to understand the order of the building process is a huge advantage for buyers working with Jane. Jane also brings years of staging and decorating experience to her clients which is a real benefit when helping to select their finishes and to visualize furniture placements within their new space. Being part of The Rick and Tracy Ellis Team will allow Jane to further enhance the buying experience for her clients by being able to co-ordinate the entire process from start to finish. Jane’s focus as a buyer’s advocate is complimented by working on the Ellis Team by being afforded access to a wide range of reputable vendors. For example, a client with a home to sell can easily be paired with vendors available for any repairs
and or selling touches. The Ellis team also offers experienced listing agents who will not only effectively market their home but sell it for top dollar. For clients trying to avoid a double move, Jane can work closely with your listing agent, (hopefully Rick and Tracy Ellis) to ensure the timeline of the build of your new home with the sale of your current home by closely working alongside not only the listing, but also the builder’s sales representative. If buyers do not have a home to sell or have just sold their home, Jane’s knowledge of available new home inventory will allow for a quicker turnaround so that clients can enjoy their new home by bypassing the usual building process. Growing up with both parents being teachers, and having been a prior teacher herself, Jane appreciates the value of education. Jane is looking forward to hosting regular new construction 101 events showcasing a variety of new construction products and builders in the St. Louis area. “This will allow anyone considering building a new home the opportunity to hear and learn about the availability of products in price points and areas that interest them as well meet the builders representing the various options” says Jane. The villa lifestyle is one such new construction product that is becoming increasingly popular with a wide range of age groups. Jane plans to focus her events on certain products, such as villas, throughout the year which will focus on the “what, where and how” to transition from your current living situation to owning a villa for example. Accompanied by a team of experts, including actual villa owners, Jane will provide the tools in a relaxed setting to help simplify and navigate through what can otherwise be seen as an overwhelming process. Jane will be a regular guest on The Rick and Tracy Ellis Show that airs every Saturday at 9AM and Sunday at 10AM on The Ellis’ new radio stations, Real Talk 93.3FM, 104.3FM and 107.3FM. Jane will share tips and helpful information about the residential new home industry. If you are in the market for a home and considering new construction, Jane will be your advocate from start to finish. After all, “the buyer is who the build is for and their happiness and peace of mind throughout the building process is key!”, says Jane.
TRACY ELLIS: REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE 43
