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What's a Designated Agent?

The Missouri Broker Disclosure Form is something all real estate buyers and sellers should be given to eliminate confusion.  Unfortunately, the basic description given on the form usually doesn't shed much light on what the difference between designated agents and buyer's or seller's agents.  

To understand what a designated agent is, it helps to understand that prior to the creation of 'designated agency', if a buyer's agent and seller's agent on a transaction worked for the same brokerage, then 'dual agency' existed regardless of whether the agents involved had any relationship or knowledge of each other.  For small brokerages, it wasn't a problem, but for the large brokerages with hundreds of agents, dual agency was something they wanted to avoid if possible.  As a result, 'designated agency' was created.

Designated agents can represent buyer's or seller's.  They are appointed by the 'designated broker'  to represent their clients.  In this arrangment, another designated agent that works for the same broker can represent the other side of the transaction without being in dual agency unless the broker is involved in the transaction.  

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$249,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 26057962 MLS COMING SOON Status
Welcome to 5891 Sir Edward Ln — a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch that is move-in ready and packed with many updates! From the inviting front porch to the spacious driveway and attached 2-car garage, this home makes a great first impression before you even step inside. Walk through the front door where you’re greeted by a bright, open and modern interior featuring fresh neutral paint, stylish new flooring, updated lighting, and carefully selected finishes throughout. The open-concept living and dining areas create the perfect space for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday living. The updated kitchen is a showstopper, featuring sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinet space, and a functional layout that flows effortlessly into the main living area. The main bathroom has been beautifully renovated with a modern vanity, custom ceramic tile, updated fixtures, and clean contemporary finishes. Three spacious bedrooms offer plenty of flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or whatever fits your lifestyle. Step outside and enjoy the spacious yard with plenty of room for kids, pets, entertaining, or creating your own backyard retreat. Stylish, updated, functional, and ready for its next owner — this home checks all the boxes. Homes with this level of renovation and attention to detail don’t come around often. Schedule your showing and come see everything 5891 Sir Edward Ln has to offer!

5891 Sir Edward Ln, Florissant

$249,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 26058285 MLS ACTIVE Status
Step back in time without giving up the conveniences of today! This stunning 100-year-old home beautifully blends the craftsmanship and character of a bygone era with thoughtful modern updates. A cozy covered front porch with swing welcomes you home, while inside a beautiful entry sets the stage for all the character to come. You’ll find refinished original hardwood floors, magnificent original stained-glass windows, exposed brick walls and beautiful original tile work in the full bath. Newer Roof and Newer Andersen windows throughout add modern comfort while preserving the home’s classic appeal. Individual room A/C units provide zoned cooling, allowing you to cool the spaces you’re using and customize comfort throughout the home. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms with ample closet space—something you don’t always expect in a home of this era. And then there’s the basement! Step downstairs and you’re transported to another time. This original finished, walk-out lower level features a charming Rathskeller-style gathering space complete with a small bar and a wonderfully nostalgic, speakeasy-like atmosphere—a unique piece of the home’s history just waiting to be enjoyed again. Outside, a lovely fenced yard offers space for gardening, entertaining, pets or simply relaxing, and a detached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Location is another highlight! Walk to public transportation, shopping and nearby Carondelet Park, one of St. Louis’ largest and most beloved parks, with nearly 180 acres, two fishing lakes, walking and biking trails, a historic boathouse, recreation facilities and frequent community events. Convenient highway access puts you approximately 10–15 minutes from Downtown St. Louis, about 15–20 minutes from Clayton and approximately 20–25 minutes from Lambert International Airport, making it easy to enjoy the incredible sports, dining, entertainment and cultural attractions the St. Louis area has to offer. 904 Dover Place isn’t a cookie-cutter house—it’s a home with history, warmth and character, ready for its next chapter.

904 Dover Place, St Louis

$259,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 26056966 MLS COMING SOON Status
Professional photos will be available on the weekend. Welcome to 2830 Hampton Ave, where classic St. Louis charm meets exceptional versatility! This solid brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is ideally located near the highly desirable Southwest Garden and The Hill neighborhoods and offers a rare opportunity with Zone F commercial eligibility, providing exciting possibilities for residential and business use. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, stained-glass windows, modern lighting, a decorative fireplace, formal dining room, and an inviting covered front porch. The updated chef-inspired kitchen features granite countertops, tall cabinetry, a stylish backsplash, and a gas range. Both bathrooms have also been tastefully updated. The finished lower level has its own separate entrance, offering excellent flexibility for a home office, studio, salon, professional space, additional living area, or other permitted use while keeping it separate from the main living quarters. Outside, you'll appreciate the front driveway, spacious rear parking pad, and fully fenced yard, valuable features for both residential and potential business use. More than just a home, this property offers flexibility and opportunity. Live, work, invest, or create a space that fits your vision. Conveniently located minutes from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, SLU, WashU, Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo, Science Center, Downtown, The Hill, restaurants, shopping, and major highways. A truly unique property in a fantastic central location, schedule your showing today!

2830 Hampton Ave, St Louis

$260,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 26054465 MLS ACTIVE Status
This super-cute ranch has been thoughtfully refreshed and is ready for its next owner! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 2 half baths, this home offers a comfortable layout, plenty of natural light and flexible living space.Step inside to newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout and new light fixtures. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, with large windows bringing in an abundance of natural light. The updated kitchen opens directly to the dining space and features new soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops and a convenient breakfast bar—perfect for casual meals or entertaining. Down the hall, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms, each with hardwood floors and plenty of closet space. The main-floor full bath is complemented by a convenient half bath for guests.The finished lower level adds even more living space, with room for a comfortable family room, game area and home office, plus another half bath. The basement also includes the laundry and utility area. A newly updated electrical panel with 200-amp service adds another valuable improvement. Outside, enjoy a large yard and a one-car garage with plenty of room for parking, storage and outdoor activities. Located in a great neighborhood near Bayless & Union, this home offers easy access to Highway 55 and everyday conveniences. Cute, updated and full of possibilities—this one is ready to welcome you home! Agent-owned

4327 Creelman Place, St Louis

$275,000
4 Beds 1 Baths 26050724 MLS ACTIVE Status
OPEN Thurs. 9/10 4-6 p.m. South City has a lot of charming gingerbreads, but the 5300 block of Walsh in Southampton might just win the award for the most picturesque crop of them all! And this is where 5312 Walsh is happily situated. Enter through the spacious stone front porch where you can enjoy the view of all this charm and pass into the living and dining rooms. Observe the original hardwoods, decorative fireplace and the classic colorful stained glass windows. Next up, find two good-sized bedrooms and a fully remodeled bathroom (2010) with pristine tile floor, and recently replaced shower doors (2024). And now for the real star of the show: the kitchen has been completely remodeled in 2022 and features sealed, honed marble countertops (with 25 year sealant), 36" cabinets with 12" cabinets on top, white fireclay farmhouse sink, new stainless appliances, refinished original hardwoods, a hood, soaring tile backsplash and a large island with a reclaimed oak butcher block top. Also, for all you coffee lovers, try to find the secret sweet hidden coffee bar that you can reveal and hide as needed with sliding doors! ;) Out back, there is a convenient sunroom that can be used as a mudroom, office or sitting area. This whole floor has been freshly painted top to bottom in 2026 and all of the windows replaced with wood blinds installed throughout (2023). Upstairs, two more official bedrooms give a nice amount of extra living space that could function perfectly as a den, office, yoga studio, library, you name it! Note the refinished hardwoods upstairs and paint throughout. Head down the rebuilt basement stairs (2020) into your uncommonly dry basement! After you check out the meticulously sealed stone foundation, don't miss the complete basement drainage system including a sump pump installed in 2020. That's right folks. This basement is usable! Note the recording studio built in 2021 in the front of the basement perfect for a myriad of uses! Out back, the entertainment potential is high with a gorgeous paver patio (2009) and off street parking available in the garage. Many high ticket items have been replaced as well for your peace of mind including: NEW ROOF and siding for both garage and home (2025), chimney tuckpointing and cover (2025), new washer, dishwasher, water heater, A/C and FURNACE (2020 and 2019), whole home surge protector, gutter guards (2010), 200 amp electrical service (2007) and radon mitigation system (2005). This house has been PRISTINELY cared for so that you don't have to spend money on projects. St. Louis City Occupancy has PASSED and you're right around the corner from Russell's on Macklind, Espresso Yourself and Clementine's Ice Cream. What more could you want? :)

5312 Walsh St, St Louis

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