General Info

2929 South Grand Avenue is the new location Smith Midwest Real Estate in Carthage, Missouri. After having been at their previous location just west of the courthouse in downtown Carthage for more than 3 years, Kip Smith, Owner and Broker, recently moved his firm, Smith Midwest Real Estate to their 2929 South Grand Avenue location. In 2006, K.P. ( Kip ) Smith opened Smith Midwest Real Estate. His business strategy was and still is "We want to get the job done and our number one priority is our customers". Learning from his mentor, Donal M. Myers a long time Carthage Realtor/Broker, K.P. Smith has redefined real estate in the Carthage and surrounding areas. As quoted in the Carthage press in early 2006, "We are just getting started" means constantly improving, growing and changing as the market requires. K.P. Smith believes in Carthage, born and raised here, he has focused his business around the support of this community. With his wife Sharron and their four children, they stay active in the Carthage School System, and The Rotary Club. They also own and operate Smith Midwest Auction Service, another local Carthage Company. With the support of his hometown, K.P. Smith will continue to expand his business keeping that local spirit alive and growing, investing in our community and its people. With ten agents, and four administrative staff members, Smith Midwest Real Estate has closed more than $12, 000, 000 in 2008 and in total sales volume, Smith Midwest Real Estate is ranked No. 7 of 1150 members in the Ozark Gateway Association of Realtors. Our agency is young compared to other agencies ; however, our goal is to be number one. Our expansion is inevitable as we focus our growth on client service and effective marketing while meeting the needs of an ever changing market. Smith Midwest is a young agency, compared to some, however, our market share and sales volumes compete and stand above our competitors. The attached chart features market share data for the year 2008, comparing the number of in-house listings sold amongst Carthage agencies and the number of real estate agents for that agency. As you can see, Smith Midwest Real Estate has sold more than $8, 000, 000 in 2008 with 10 agents, compared to Charles Burt Home Folks with 26 agents, Remax Classic with 7 agents and United Country with 6 agents. Smith Midwest Real Estate is the exclusive selling agency for the "The Villages at Rollins Creek", a retirement community located here in Carthage. This community is made up of high end new construction condominium town homes for the 55+ group and features a club house with banquet facilities, a private library, a work out room, a heated pool and putting green. This community is purposed for the enjoyment of life in your retirement years with all outside building and yard maintenance provided. It is a safe and friendly neighborhood with planned activities for the 55+. Located directly west of Carthage Ford and just north of the Ranch House Restaurant, the newly remodeled building features all the latest technology and resources. The lobby features a flat screen monitor displaying a slide show of in-house listings. The Conference Room allows for agents and clients to sit together and review "hands free" all properties on a flat screen monitor mounted on the wall. Open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, Smith Midwest Real Estate invites everyone to stop by and see their new office and take a moment to tour the newly remodeled building and all of its latest technology. For more information, please call their office at 358-9696 or visit their website smithmidwest.com.