By joining Coldwell Banker Gundaker Festus/Hillsboro office in 2006, she was given a wonderful opportunity to help others find a place that they too will love calling home. Shelly is proud to say that her honest enthusiasm, hard-working drive, passion, and communication are what set her apart. Shelly is on top of the most innovative marketing strategies to get you the best price possible in the shortest amount of time. She has been recognized on a local level as an expert in the industry. Shelly is truly dedicated to serving you with a smile. She can help guide you and explain each step of the way. Shelly's extensive training can help make this a fun learning experience. You will not be disappointed. Shelly is The Key To Your Real Estate Needs!
Community Involvement
Shelly supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, local school district PTOs, United Way, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the American Heart Association.
HOBBIES/INTEREST
STL Cardinal Baseball, STL Blues Hockey, Hiking, Wine, Travel
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Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
First Time Buyers, Buyers, Listings, New Construction, New Home, Relocation, Sellers, Move Up, Down Sizing, Luxury Homes, Navy Federal
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Festus, MO
2026
TOP AGENT
De Soto, MO
2026
TOP AGENT
Herculaneum, MO
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Location
502 S Truman BlvdFestus, MO, 63028
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Shelly Ruess's Reviews & Ratings
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Review for Member: Shelly Ruess
September 21, 2021
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Shelly is a true professional. She made the process of selling our house a breeze. With the current seller's market, multiple offers (while a great problem to have) can be overwhelming. Shelly provided a lot of input on which offer would be the best for us. She was very thorough with explaining buyer's financing and the different variables that could effect an offer. We felt so comfortable with the decision we made because of Shelly's advice. We have used Shelly multiple times buying and selling real estate. We will, without a doubt, use her again in the future.
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Review for Member: Shelly Ruess
September 21, 2021
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Shelly represented us in the sale of our family home of 23 years. She was instrumental in the extremely quick sale of our house. Throughout the process she was courteous, informative, diligent and respectful of our choices. Once the offers poured in, she helped us go through every offer and explained good and bad points of each offer. Once our decision was made, she made the paperwork a breeze. I would highly recommend Shelly to any one needing to buy or sell a home. She was professional and discreet every step of the way. Great agent!
Dportell
Review for Member: Shelly Ruess
November 6, 2020
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Shelly assisted me with buying my first home 6 years ago. In March 2020, I contacted her with my specific needs to sell this same home. She contacted some people and my home sold immediately.
Misty B.
Review for Member: Shelly Ruess
June 16, 2020
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Shelly was sooooo helpful and patient. We had quite an extensive laundry list of things we were looking for on a limited budget and she worked tirelessly until we found what we were wanting. She was flexible and made the buying process so simple. Shelly is Top Notch!
Ajpr3d
Review for Member: Shelly Ruess
November 28, 2019
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It is hard to describe how wonderful Shelly was in this process for our family. Everything happened very quickly for us in deciding to sell our first home and purchase our forever home. Shelly was right there from the onset of the process to guide us and expeditiously handle the sale and purchase. She navigated it all so smoothly and relieved our stress. She supported us in every way, kept excellent communication, and her professional skills shined through in the negotiation and finalization of the transactions. there is no one I would rather have as my realtor than Shelly!