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About William Smith Luxury Group
Confidence, experience and an intense focus on client needs and objectives - all qualities that define real estate broker William Smith. William offers seasoned council, solid business acumen and a lifelong familiarity with the Monterey Peninsula. He's a proud member of a multi-generational Peninsula family with a native's appreciation of its pristine coastline, rich history and the importance of preservation. William truly loves the wonders of this unique community and has an enthusiastic passion to share it with others. William is affiliated with the Carmel Rancho office of Coldwell Banker Realty and serves buyers and sellers in the northern part of Monterey County, from Big Sur to Moss Landing and from Aromas to South Salinas. He knows that the key to success in today's real estate market is a keen focus on the value of digital marketing and the need to remain current with the fast-moving pace of social media, online exposure and active broker networking. William, Tamara Hadley and Karen Lewis comprise the award-winning William Smith Luxury Group, a team with decades of real estate and escrow experience, proven pricing strategies and robust negotiation skills. With the help of their supportive administrative staff, they utilize the cutting-edge marketing tools of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury(R) and serve their clientele with the philosophy that "Luxury is beyond price - it is a level of service." William opened his first real estate office in 1990 with his wife, Loretta. As the business grew, William turned his attention to his most ardent business interest - the successful marketing of luxury residential and commercial real estate. To date he has personally closed over 1,640 transactions, a testament to his talent, hard work and dedication. William has garnered many of the industry's highest accolades throughout the years, including Coldwell Banker's(R) Top 100 Northern California and Silicon Valley; Top 1% Northern California and Silicon Valley/Monterey Bay; and Coldwell Banker Commercial's Circle of Distinction Bronze Award. The William Smith Luxury Group is a Coldwell Banker International President's Circle Team, an honor reserved for just the top 5% of affiliated teams worldwide. Having trained and mentored hundreds of salespeople for more than four decades in two different industries, William understands the sales process and how critically important communication and customer service are. With exceptional team effort, the William Smith Luxury Group ensures a smooth, stress-free experience and concierge-level service for their clients. And William's expressive personality, warm smile and comfortable manner make the real estate transaction both enjoyable and rewarding! In addition to his love for the community, William has a passion for the arts, water sports, golf and equestrian activities. The entire William Smith Luxury Group is committed to helping others and often donates time to local charities and events. With William Smith, you have found a local who sincerely appreciates the one-and-only Monterey Peninsula. Please contact the William Smith Luxury Group for your current or future real estate needs! Tamara Hadley, Team Agent, has been a real estate professional since 1998. Prior to real estate sales, she was in the title and escrow profession for 12 years. Her attention to detail and title requirements, makes her a very focused advocate for her clients. She joined the William Smith Luxury Group in 2019. She also owned a small hotel which adds to her business acumen. She worked with William twenty years ago as a Realtor and they have enjoyed a long professional relationship together. Karen Lewis, Team Agent, first moved to Carmel in 1987 from my home on the south coast of England and fell in love with the natural beauty of the area. She met her husband in 1991, a local businessman, who has owned many successful businesses in the area. After spending some time away, first in Barcelona, Spain, where she became internationally known for her inspirational jewelry designs, then to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she immersed myself in the local art market. Karen and her husband returned to Carmel in 2009 and she began her real estate career in 2011. She joined the The William Smith luxury Group in 2019, and added a high energy level, a love of people, an am passionate about the prospects and potential of real estate in our area Today, the William Smith Luxury Group is best identified as a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Team, earning many of the highest ratings offered by Coldwell Banker NRT. They have been awarded the International President's Premier and International President's Elite designations. They are currently ranked in the Top 10 Teams and Top 100 Agents in Northern California for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
Community Involvement
My Wife and I are native to the area and involved in our Community
Hobbies/Interest
Equestrian, Surfing, and Golf
Family
Wife and Daughter
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - California - # 01064866
Education
Tom Ferry Your Couch, Mike Ferry Coaching, former Mike Ferry Organization Coach, BFA San Diego State University
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
- Commercial Property
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Marketing and Sales
Awards
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Have been awarded: Coldwell Banker Top 1%, Top 100, President International Premier ... Prudential PREA Top 100 Internationally
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
If you are financing, have your preapproval completed prior to shopping for your home. If you are paying cash for a property, have your source of funds documented.
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Price to the current market... Find a broker who will be honest about price. Over pricing wastes time and could be harmful to your end result.
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
Since 1990 I have worked with home buyers, sellers, investors, and asset managers in up markets, down markets, and stable markets in three different cycles of the economy... That has lead me to have the necessary experience to properly answer the question often asked, "How is the real estate market?" My response is, "It depends, are you interested in buying, selling, investing, or renting?" When you are entering the real estate market, your perspective matters and so does your choice of your real estate professional and their team.
4) Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
My sellers needed to sell after their family estate was settled, and the family home was remodeled. My buyers needed to move quickly when their nearby rental was to be sold and their landlord did not honor their previously agreed upon price. We had to move quickly, and we all worked together to move the buyers in as tenants, while the loan process was in progress. The loan was approved, the home had been nicely remodeled, and both buyer and seller were happy with the result.
5) How did you get started in Real Estate?
I was a real estate investor and when I sold my three motorcycle dealerships, I opened my first real estate office in 1990.
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
I have trained hundreds of sales professionals in two different industries. As a real estate broker since 1990, my experience translates to my clients receiving seasoned advice.
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