I am a full time Realtor servicing both Illinois and Missouri.  In Illinois I am with Strano & Associates serving O'Fallon, Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Shiloh, Swansea, Fairview Heights, Troy, Collinsville, Mascoutah and the Greater Metro East Area.  In Missouri I am with Peters Knese Properties serving the Greater St. Louis Area.

At Strano & Associates Real Estate we have been helping people buy and sell homes for over 25 years and have grown to over 250 sales associates.  Strano first opened in 1981 and has become the market leader for St. Clair County.  At Peters Knese Properties our goal is not to be the biggest real estate company in the Greater St. Louis Area.  Rather our goal is to be known for providing the very highest level of personalized customer service to our residential and commercial clientèle. 

As a professional Realtor, I have built a reputation throughout the community as a Realtor to count on for results with a personal touch.  I believe real estate is a business that requires clear communication.  I will tell you the truth even when it may not be what you want to hear. For example, staging your home is critical to one's success since first impressions are often the most lasting.  Yet surprisingly, staging is often not properly addressed by some agents.  Realize buying and selling a home is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one.  It's critical that the real estate professional you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality.  If you appreciate straight talk and honest communication chances are we will get along great.  

I believe in the Golden Rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated.  

My Core Values

• Live by the "Get by Giving" philosophy.

• Make my client's #1 goal, my #1 goal.

• Live up to my standards despite temptations to lower them.

• Be willing to work for a common good.

• Do what I say I am going to do, sometimes more, just never less.  

I am experienced in both buying and selling residential properties as well as investment properties.  I help clients make educated decisions so they can realize their real estate dreams.  You will like my customer service, marketing, staging, negotiations, market knowledge and communication style.  It's my goal to continue to improve and educate myself in these important areas.

I have been married since 1994 and have a young daughter and son.  As a family man my personal time is spent with playtime, little league sports, Six Flags, going to the park etc.  We are members of the First Baptist Church of O'Fallon.  I graduated from William Jewel College where I played small college football in the glory days.  Now I am just a fan and enjoy the St. Louis Rams, St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues.  I currently train in Muay Thai Kick Boxing as another way to constantly improve myself.  I also spend time volunteering because I am a firm believer in giving back to the community in which I live and work.  

Professional Memberships

National Association of Realtors

Illinois Association of Realtors

Realtor Association of Southern Illinios

St. Louis Association of Realtors  

No website, big or small, can take the place of a top real estate agent so don't hesitate to call me for one-on-one expert advice and help. I look forward to helping you reach your real estate goals.  I want to be your Realtor for life. If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like additional information about real estate in your area call me at 618-973-6648 or email me at steve@stevesexauer.net.  Please visit my website www.stevesexauer.net  and consider it your online source for local real estate information.