As longtime residents (and Realtors)of the O'Fallon area, we are in a unique position to provide the most comprehensive information available on Real Estate, neighborhoods, builders, schools, local events, shopping, where to eat, where to find a Vet, and much more.
The real estate market is constantly changing. It is our job and our passion to stay on top of it and keep you informed with the most current information available. Wondering about local mortgage officers and current rates? Just ask and we'll send you updated daily information on what the mortgage industry is doing. Occasionally, we will provide a detailed explanation of what's happening behind the scenes on the money side to give you more insight as to why things are the way they are.  Questions? Please ask. We are very accessible and will respond quickly to your request.

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. We understand that and have helped more than 1,000 folks just like you move in and out of the area. We have the experience, the local knowledge and the goal of making your real estate experience as stress free and smooth as possible. But don't take our word for it, check out our testimonials below!

Military Relocation (Scott AFB) Corporate Relo, First time homebuyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR REALTORS:

RE/MAX Preferred
Our agents consistently outsell their competition by 2 to1 and in many cases 3 to1. Currently RE/MAX Preferred agents have averaged over 17 transactions YTD (8/20/2010) this is almost 3 times higher than our closest competitor. Our goal is to provide an environment of Leadership, Professionalism, Support and Teamwork with the most advanced tools and highest levels of educational opportunities for Real Estate Professionals in the world. All of this is in place with one goal in mind...putting our agents in the best position to outsell their competition by the widest margin possible. On demand training, Referral Free leads, unparalleled staff support, complete paperless systems, electronic signatures, massive TV and radio ad campaigns, are just a few of the tools available. www.JoinREMAX.com

 

 

 

What is a CDPE?

Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today's market, specifically short sales.

The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation. Often, when other options have been exhausted, CDPEs can help homeowners avoid foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.

While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs. CDPEs don't merely assist in selling properties, they serve and help save their clients in need.

"... the consummate professional."

"...David Holden and his team were a great help to me and my family in our relocation to the O'Fallon, IL area. His local knowledge and straight talk about different neighborhoods were invaluable in our decision making process. Dave always had our best interests at heart. He is responsive, accountable, and unpretentious ... the consummate professional."

 Shane Twenhafel

"...an excellent contract"

"...We will always remember the special things you did for us including the perfect timing for delivering us an excellent contract, coordinating repairs when the movers damaged the kitchen floor leaving us time to deal with matters in our new house. We were very right in selecting you as our agents." 

Patricia and Richard Bell

"...better have your bags packed"

"...We had been told by friends that if you list your home with Susan and David you had better have your bags packed and be ready to move. Four days later we were under contract." 

Mark Schueren

"...candor and honesty "

"...The biggest mistake I made was not picking you as our agents early on! You were certainly very professional in every aspect of the job. I especially appreciated your candor and honesty whenever things got sticky."  

Balaji Gupta, MD

"...exceeded our expectations"

"...Very professional and easy to work with. Follow up was unsurpassed. You not only met our needs but exceeded our expectations. We received everything you promised and even more."  

Jeff Powell

"...Fast and professional"

"...Fast and professional service plus superior knowledge of the buisness." 

Dan and Elizabeth Wunder

"...Great job"

"...All concerns were dealt with very professionally. We appreciated the undivided attention you gave us during our hurried home buying search & the terrific recommendations for inspectors. Great job!"  

Diana Simmons

"...smooth process"

""You quickly figured out what I liked and matched me with the right house. I was a nervous buyer and you were extremely helpful and made it a smooth process." 

Craig Owens

"...so easy"

"...Both Susan and David are very professional and great to work with. Thank you for making a difficult situation so easy!" 

Carla and Brian Fletcher

"...sold our home in 6 days"

"...Working with Susan and David was a pleasant experience;it made our move much easier and less stressful. We were kept informed of all details throughout the process and they sold our home in six days!" 

Chris and Suzi Vertesch

"...thoroughness"

"...Their thoroughness and professionalism were impressive. Though we only bought a small condo for our son, they treated us as if we were spending much more." 

Nancy and Brent Falkenberg

"...totally excellent experience"

"...We could always reach one of you - you couldn't have done anything better. We had a totally excellent experience." 

Kristen Fults-Ganey

"...We were certainly impressed "

"...We were certainly impressed by the care taken to sell our home and thrilled with the quick results. It was a joy for us to work with such lovely people."  

Bill and Judith Rudd

"best experience we ever had"

"...We interviewed four other agents and you were far and away the best choice, and you proved it, selling our home in the most adverse of seasons in record time. Debbie and I have purchased and sold many homes, and this by far was the best experience we ever had." 

"Jeremy and Debbie Summers"

"magic lantern!"

"...Your fast response and ability to effortlessly make things happen made me feel like I had rubbed a magic lantern! Your calm, friendly, professional manner left no doubt that we were good hands." 

Erwin Williams

"...Meet the best"

"...Experts say that at least 90 percent of
homebuyers rely on real estate agents
for advice and guidance. But with more
than 15,000 St. Louis residents holding real
estate licenses, how do you find someone
who knows the market, represents your
interests and operates with an emphasis on
integrity and service?

St. Louis Magazine can help. For the fourth
year, the magazine partnered with Crescendo
Business Services, an independent research
firm, to find out which real estate agents
have most consistently wowed their clients.

The Selection Process

This past September, Crescendo surveyed
by mail and phone 24,000 St. Louis area
residents who had recently purchased homes
and 9,000 subscribers of St. Louis Magazine.
An additional 250 surveys were sent to
mortgage and title companies, who are
often best able to judge a real estate agent's
technical skills and knowledge.

On the surveys, recipients were asked
to nominate only real estate agents whom
they knew through personal experience.
They were asked to evaluate them based
upon nine criteria: customer service,
communication, finding the right home,
integrity, negotiation, marketing the home,
market knowledge, closing preparation and
overall satisfaction.

Only original surveys-no copies-
returned in their specially designed
envelopes were accepted as valid. By October,
stacks of surveys had arrived, and Crescendo

began carefully scoring and screening each
nominee with the Missouri State Real Estate
Commission's database to make certain
that licenses were up-to-date and that no
disciplinary actions were pending.

Then, before finalizing the list, nominated
real estate agents were reviewed by a blue-
ribbon panel of local industry experts. The
panel consisted of realty company executives,
professional and trade association officers
and others directly involved in housing-
related businesses.

Although panelists' comments were
incorporated into the final score, safeguards
were built into the review process to reduce
the ability of panel members to influence
the composition of the final list on the basis
of company affiliation.

Best in Client Satisfaction

The resulting list of FIVE STAR Real Estate
Agents is an elite group, representing less
than 5 percent of licensed agents in the St.
Louis area. Only 607 of the top-scoring real
estate agents made this year's list. To make
the list more user-friendly, agents have been
grouped based on their city of focus.

Throughout the nomination process,
respondents told stories of lasting
friendships that have emerged from what is
most often a stressful business transaction.
Several even wrote essays on why their
particular agent excelled.

Although this list will certainly be a useful
tool for anyone buying or selling a home,

it should not be considered exhaustive.
Undoubtedly, there are many other excellent
real estate agents who, for one reason or
another, are not on this year's list. But don't
be surprised to see them next year.

RESEARCH DECLARATIONS:
As with any research or recognition program, it
is important that we provide you the following
declarations:

· The 2009 FIVE STAR Real Estate Agents do not

pay a fee to be included in the research or the
final list of FIVE STAR: B est in Client
Satisfaction Real Estate Agents.

· The overall evaluation score of a real estate

agent reflects an average of all respondents and
may not be representative of any one client's
evaluation.

· The FIVE STAR Award is not indicative of the

real estate agent's future performance.

· The inclusion of a real estate agent on the FIVE

STAR real estate agent list should not be
construed as an endorsement of the real estate
agent by Crescendo Business Services or St.
Louis Magazine.

· Working with a FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent or

any real estate agent is no guarantee that the
selected real estate agent will be awarded this
accomplishment by Crescendo in the future.

· For more information on the FIVE STAR Award

and the research/selection methodology, go to:
fivestarprofessional.com/reresearch.

 

FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE AGENTS

BEST IN CLIENT SATISFACTION
 

St Louis Magazine 2009

"...Thank you so much"

"...Thank you so much for your time helping us with this process. It has made everything much more enjoyable and less worrisome for us.

Thank you again."
 

Steve and Caron Russel

I want say how happy my wife and I are about The Holdens in O'Fallon, Illinois.   This week Susan sold our home at 911 Crosswinds Drive in Shiloh, IL after about 10 weeks of being listed with Remax.   Prior to listing with Remax we listed our house for 10 months with another national firm, and were disappointed with the level of effort, attention-to-detail, and responsiveness to our inquiries for status.      

 

We were referred to the Holdens by our friend Rosemary Chiaverini, who is retired now but was the agent who sold us our home in 1998.  

 

Susan is professional, hard-working, always responds to inquiries promptly, and "goes the extra mile".   For example, she offered to engage a handy-man to complete some minor repairs, as we were unable to return to Illinois.  She also arranged for a plumber to handle a stuck sump-pump, and offered suggestions for how to improve the appeal of our property.

 

Bottom-line is we highly recommend the Holden's to anyone looking for results.   The contrast in professionalism and results between Susan and the competition was quickly apparent in our personal experience.  

 

Very Sincerely,

 

John and Karen Anderson

16627 Platteau Lane

Broomfield, CO 80023