CHERI SMITH
Realtor®
Hi, I’m Cheri!
Growing up all I wanted to do was be a full-time mom! It’s what my mom did and so it’s what I wanted to do too.
After high school and a couple of years of college, I started my career as a full-time mom. I spent 16 years working on my organization skills, my financial skills, and my negotiating skills, before starting my real estate career.
When my youngest child went to all-day kindergarten, I went to real estate school. My Dad was a successful real estate broker and everything about real estate just made sense to me. I know this might sound crazy but I LOVED every second of real estate school. I soaked it all up, it just clicked naturally.
My first several years in real estate consisted of a lot of behind-the-scenes work. I did a lot of contract writing, transaction coordination work and I helped flip houses. This type of real estate worked well for me while I continued to drive carpool, plan dinner menus, and show up at my kid’s sporting events.
After my oldest two children graduated from high school, I was able to have more flexibility with my schedule. So, without neglecting my responsibilities as a mom I was finally able to work full-time with Buyers & Sellers.
Growing up I thought my dream job was being a mom and I was right!
What I didn’t know when I was young was that my dream job was ALSO being a realtor!
Dream BIG and Don’t let anyone hold you back from your dreams…I am proof that dreams do come true!
What makes me different:
I’m not just here to open doors and write contracts. With 18 years of experience, I bring market knowledge, proactive problem-solving, and strong negotiation to every transaction. What truly sets me apart is the relationships I build. My clients aren’t transactions; they become my friends. I’m here for the long term, guiding them with honesty, clear communication, and support long after the deal is done.
Fun Facts About Me
- 4th generation Arizona Native
- Gilbert High School graduate, Go Tigers!
- Cancer Survivor – Thymoma Stage 2 Type B2
- Christian values, because we all need a little help from above
- Married my best friend, who is my complete opposite – life is never boring
- Gave birth to 4 incredible humans who call me mom
- 2 grandbabies, with hopes of more to come
What Makes Me Happy
- Authentic Mexican food lover (“Mexican Grill” is completely different)
- Home organization is my therapy
- Gardening is my newest hobby
- Self-help books because there is always room for improvement
- Early morning workouts because my brain needs the exercise
- Water, Sand & Sunshine make for a perfection vacation
- Movie goer, Rom Coms are my favorite.
- Acai bowls can be eaten for any meal of the day
- Deal Finder, love me a good sale