About Kim

With over 25 years of experience, full-time Realtor Kim Hove serves buyers and sellers in the Greater St. Louis area with a commitment to exceed expectations. In 2020, Kim and Stacie Fessler formed The Kim Hove Team and consistently held top awards, ranking as the #1 team in the Central Region office and #7 company-wide with Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker in 2024. I In 2025, they moved to the West Regional office, grew their team to include Keely Ilewski, and with became the Next Chapter Home Experts. Along with client care specialist Noelle Brassie, the team provides superior service, excellent communication, and keen attention to detail, offering a customized experience to achieve clients’ real estate goals. Kim’s dedication and hard work have earned membership in the Coldwell Banker® International President’s Elite, an honor reserved for the top 2% of agents globally. As a resident of the St. Louis area for over 40 years, Kim has deep local market knowledge. She attentively listens to buyers' needs and finds homes that meet their criteria. Her marketing expertise and creative eye for staging ensure sellers' homes stand out and secure optimal returns. Kim holds important industry certifications, including Buyer’s Agent, Relocation Specialist, Marketing Specialist, Professional Home Property Stager, and Global Luxury Marketing Specialist. Many of Kim's 5-star reviews highlight her knowledge, experience, responsiveness, integrity, and ease to work with. As a team, Kim and Stacie continue to earn positive reviews, repeat business, and client referrals due to their performance. Next Chapter Home Experts mission is to set the standard in real estate by delivering personalized, compassionate service and expert market knowledge, empowering clients to achieve their real estate objectives. Contact Kim, Stacie, and Keely today and let them be part of the next chapter in your real estate story! Professional Experience and Designations Member of the Saint Louis Association of Realtors Member of the National Association of Realtors Member of the Saint Louis Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Member of the #1 Real Estate Team in the St. Louis area - Coldwell Banker Gundaker Marketing Specialist Relocation Specialist Certified Buyers Agent Professional Home Property Stager REA Consultant Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist Inducted into the Hall of Fame of Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker in 2025 Seller Services Provide a market analysis and summary of your property Offer ways to enhance your property for obtaining the best price Place an exclusive personalized Coldwell Banker Gundaker sign on your property Prepare a description of your property for obtaining the best price Distribute "Just Listed" notices to appropriate areas and on social media Submit information to the Multiple Listing Service and on over 700 Internet websites Review all purchase offers and assist in all negotiations from acceptance of offer to closing Provide regular showing feedback and website traffic report as well as keep you informed Buyer Services Buyer consultation to provide general information of the home purchase process Listen attentively and understand your needs Assist in the determination of the estimated price range that meets your needs Diligently search for you and show your available properties Provide free website for searching all listed properties that meet your criteria Provide you with a market analysis of the properties that interest you Assist with the preparation of your purchase offer to the seller Assist you in negotiation of price, terms and the inspection phase of the contract Manage all the details form contract to closing