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occurred because of people I got to meet [in real estate],” she says. “It’s a blessing when the phone rings, and someone thinks enough of us to call us and trust their real-estate needs to us.”
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BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT
Kristi Monschein-DeSantis
Kristi Monschein-DeSantis
Clients and their well-being are always front and center in Kristi Monschein-DeSantis’ mind. Hoping it would blend well with her other full-time role as a mom, Monschein-DeSantis entered the real estate business more than 35 years ago. The Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Real Estate agent’s career has blossomed into a hugely successful business, which now also includes her son and partner, JT Monschein, who joined in 1998. The mother-son duo succeeds, thanks, in part, to the combination of their individual strengths, Monschein-DeSantis says. While she has decades of experience in business and working with clients, JT brings a strong grasp of technology and marketing to the table. The pair employs a support staff, but makes sure that clients receive
the personal attention and care they deserve. “Where we’re different from other real estate teams in the area is that we’re involved. We’re the ones you’re going to be working with,” she says. “We don’t want anybody to feel they’re not important, because we feel they are.” While the team works across the area, they list Chesterfield, Wildwood and West St. Louis County—specifically, the Rockwood School District—as the areas with their highest volume. Despite her success, Monschein-DeSantis stays humble, appreciating each of her clients and the business they bring. She’s even known to host clients who have recently relocated to St. Louis in her home for the holidays. “Some of my most wonderful friendships have
1091 Wings Road, Saint Albans
Overlooking the Missouri River Valley, this custom 12,000-square-foot home is nestled on a private, 15.7-acre estate. It boasts 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a great room with 2 fireplaces and a gorgeous kitchen, as well as a grand hall opening to gardens, a patio, outdoor fireplace and heated Gunite pool. At 850 square feet, the master bathroom is a must-see.
THE GORRIS GIRLS “Making Dreams Come True!”
Andrea M. Gorris
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SRES, SRS, GRI, ABR Licensed Real Estate Agent Multi-Million Dollar Producer Cell: 314-422-1414 Direct: 314-872-6752 dgorris@bhhsall.com
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The Gorris Girls want to wish everyone a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving. We appreciate and thank all for trusting us to handle the biggest investment of their lives and look forward to making dreams come true for all in 2015!
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