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Mark Waters, CRP
 
Mark Waters is Managing Member and founder of Waters & Associates Realty. He has more than 14 years of experience in corporate relocation, working closely with human resources and recruiting departments to assist in the relocation process. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology and is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP). Early in his career, Mark worked in human resources for McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in recruitment and administration. He is a member of the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council, National Association of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors, and St. Louis Association of Realtors.
 
Trupti Patel
 
Trupti Patel has been providing her clients excellent service in St. Louis area since 2005. She has a bachelor's in Psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago and has been a resident of St. Louis for over 13 years. Selling or buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person makes; Trupti prides herself assisting her clients in every step of the buying/selling process and all resources possible to make an informed decision. She serves the entire metropolitan St. Louis area. Trupti is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors and the St. Louis Association of Realtors. Trupti's goal is to exceed her client's expectations.
 
Kim Brown
 
Kim Brown specializes in lease procurement and property management at Waters & Associates. She has been in the real estate and mortgage industry in the St. Louis area for over 10 years. As a lender she received numerous awards and was the #1 Loan Officer in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area for four consecutive years. Kim's introduction to the real estate field involved the preparation of over 1,800 Broker Price Opinion Reports for banks nationwide; this experience gave her tremendous insight in pricing strategies based on market values. She also has extensive foreclosure and short sale experience. Because of her thorough knowledge of the St. Louis Market, Kim is able to provide her clients with a breadth of knowledge, extensive experience and personal attention. Her frequent referrals attest to her integrity and insight into her clients' needs.
 
Chrisy Hoerner
 
Chrisy Hoerner has been a licensed real estate agent for 14 years. She has specialized the last 8 years in the residential leasing and relocation industry. She loves what she does and puts her heart and soul into every transaction. She services the metropolitan St. Louis area and surrounding counties including Jefferson and St. Charles Counties. Chrisy is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the St. Louis Association of Realtors.
 
Frank Barkofske
 
Frank Barkofske has been a resident of greater St. Louis since graduating from St. Louis University Law School in 1963. As General Counsel/Chief Financial Officer with over 35 years experience with major corporations, he retired from the corporate world in 1990 to pursue his passion for real estate and began representing buyers/sellers of real estate as well as investing in real estate himself. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Realtors and the St. Louis Association of Realtors.
 
Jan Stark
 
Jan Stark's primary role is in providing office efficiency and administrative services to our team of agents. She is a stickler for detail and organization. Her monthly market analysis report provides our agents with a valuable picture of the local residential market including condominiums and town homes. A licensed real estate agent, Jan has also assisted clients including both buyers and renters. Jan and her husband relocated to St. Louis several years ago, and this has given her an outsider's insight into the special qualities of St. Louis and the region. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, she can extol on the unique qualities of Missouri's exceptional natural areas. Prior to moving to St. Louis, she was a 10 year co-owner/designer in a native landscape firm. She has had her real estate license since 2007 and is a member of the SLAR, MAR & NAR.
 
Karen Marklin
 
Karen has been a licensed real estate professional for over five years helping buyers and sellers come together. Her top priority is the best interests of her clients and she delivers professional service with integrity and honesty. Karen enjoys helping clients through the whole home buying experience from finding the right property to closing that great home of their dreams. She is a member of the St. Louis Board of Realtors, the Missouri Board of Realtors and the National Board of Realtors. Karen also holds nursing and MBA degrees and has a background in Human Resources Management.
 
Mary Hummel
 
Mary Hummel has a passion for real estate. As Broker Associate at Waters & Associates, she is involved with the daily operation of the business, but her main love is working with clients moving in and out of St. Louis or from neighborhood to neighborhood. Mary holds an MBA in business administration with an emphasis in real estate, and has more than seven years of experience in this field. She is intuitive, creative and energetic -- ideal traits for a successful Realtor in today's market. Her goal is to exceed clients' expectations and make the experience whether relocating, buying or selling a home an enjoyable one. She is a member of the St. Louis Association of Realtors, the Missouri Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
 
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