Imagine a community brimming with elegance and charm, where friendly and neighborly allure creates welcoming feelings of pride and optimism, and where affluence and exclusivity redefine luxury. Ladue and Frontenac do just that. As the inner-circle suburbs of St. Louis, they boast amazing architecture, small-town energy, and a way of life where the beauty of the natural setting, privacy, and amenities reign supreme.
Ladue/Frontenac offers its residents access to a premier lifestyle including world-class dining and shopping, exceptional schools, and unparalleled luxury estates. Year-round local events invite the communities to come out, gather, and enjoy promoting the strong community ties the area is known for.
Homes in the area feature a collection of various styles including French, Federal, and Colonial, and more modern houses can also be found dotted throughout the neighborhoods. As more people discover the unparalleled luxury and beauty of Ladue/Frontenac, and with the real estate market slowly returning to normalcy, expect increased demand from those wanting to call this stunning area home. As you begin your home search in Ladue/Frontenac, here are things to keep in mind ahead of buying your luxury home.
Work with a Ladue/Frontenac luxury home expert
As you begin to put your plan in motion to make Ladue/Frontenac your home, calling on the skill and expertise of a realtor well-versed in the luxury market will help you gain better access to high-end properties within the area. Your real estate professional will guide you through the process including offering valuable insight into the available local resources and local amenities that will benefit you and your family as you enjoy your luxury lifestyle.
A luxury real estate professional with first-hand experience in the Ladue/Frontenac market will provide insight into the uniqueness and appeal of the communities if you’re new to the area. A knowledgeable realtor will also impart their wisdom about market trends and statistics for the area that might help make your decision easier.
Understand the search process
While it’s easy to assume a quick luxury home search on the internet will yield immediate results, as it does with traditional home queries, many first-time luxury home buyers are surprised this isn’t the case. Many luxury homes are unlisted to protect a seller’s privacy and are found through a realtor’s network and personal connections.
Your trusted luxury real estate advisor can offer insight into what online resources to explore beyond the multiple listing service (MLS). To become well-versed in the luxury home search process, navigating channels beyond the traditional ones will help you gain an advantage over other luxury home buyers.
Narrow your preferred location
Ladue and Frontenac are exceptional choices when looking for gorgeous luxury real estate. In order to make the most of living in an affluent and luxurious community, there are factors to consider including local resources, amenities, work and school commute, etc. Evaluating which locale is more appealing based on your needs or those of your family will help you narrow down which location makes the most sense for your day-to-day.
Both Ladue and Frontenac offer gracious living and unique, upscale shopping and dining. These lavish communities are also part of the award-winning Ladue Public School District and its exceptional learning opportunities. Both communities are equally impressive—narrowing down your location may come down to a simple matter of preference.
Explore Ladue/Frontenac
Any home purchase is an investment, a luxury home even more so. Take an afternoon to stroll and explore what makes Ladue/Frontenac special. Lush trees and gardens and magazine-worthy architecture lend to Ladue/Frontenac allure, and a day exploring this exclusive enclave is a day well spent.
With enough planning and with the guidance of your realtor, you can learn about upcoming events in the community and take the time to experience what a day in the life of a local is like. Take the opportunity to learn more about the community from residents and gain a first-hand account of the vibe of the community.
Don’t rely only on photos
Imagery plays an important part in first impressions. However, real estate photos offer only a cursory glance of a home and many images don’t illustrate the detail and character or offer the full experience of being in a space to appreciate its grandeur. While professional photography is a key in marketing a home, buyers should recognize that it only offers a general idea of what makes the home unique.
Expert luxury realtors will recommend viewing a prospective home through aerial photos on sites including Google Earth or Apple Maps to gain a better sense of the home and the surrounding landscape. Your agent will also be able to provide a video walkthrough if you are not able to view your prospective Ladue/Frontenac luxury home in person. Before buying your home, it’s important to gain a full picture of a home’s appeal in order to make the right choice for you and your family’s needs.
Negotiating is part of the process
Much like the traditional home buying process, when purchasing luxury real estate it’s important to remember there is always room to negotiate. Things like a home’s finishes, location, and amenities make each property unique, but a careful study of comparables and other considerations will help your realtor negotiate a final price.
When considering making an offer on a prospective home, ask your realtor for the cumulative days on market. This type of information isn’t readily available on home sites, especially for luxury home queries, and knowing this data may help you develop an offer that is both fair and below what the original asking price may be.
Looking to purchase Ladue luxury real estate, explore homes for sale in Frontenac, or search condos for sale in Clayton, Missouri? Contact Lance Merrick at L. Merrick Agency at 727- 488-7177 or by email at [email protected].
