Crystal Smith, Crystal Smith, Realtor® CDPE®, RAL Specialist, ABR®, SRES® The Smith Group | (Brokered by IREP) Illinois Real Estate Partners

At The Smith Group, we empower families, investors, and communities to build generational wealth through strategic real estate solutions, creative financing, and personalized guidance. With a foundation of integrity, innovation, and partnership, we don’t just close deals — we create legacies that strengthen families, communities, and futures.

Slogan: Empowering Families. Building Legacies.

Company Overview

The Smith Group is a full-service real estate team and consulting firm specializing in residential sales, investment acquisitions, and strategic real estate development. With a focus on integrity, partnership, and innovation, The Smith Group is dedicated to helping clients build long-term wealth through creative real estate solutions.

Operating across Illinois, the team brings over a decade of experience serving homeowners, investors, and developers with a personalized and strategic approach. Whether guiding first-time buyers, structuring complex investment deals, or managing property portfolios, The Smith Group delivers results through expertise and trusted relationships.

Core Services

Buyer & Seller Representation – Personalized strategies for homebuyers and sellers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Investor Relations – Deal sourcing, acquisition consulting, and creative financing strategies for investors.

Senior Real Estate Services – specialized support for senior relocation, downsizing, and ADU housing solutions.

Property Management – Full-service management for short-term, long-term, and corporate housing rentals.

Mentorship & Coaching – Investor and agent mentorship programs to develop wealth-building skills and business systems.

Leadership

Crystal Smith, Senior Real Estate Broker & Founder, is an experienced real estate investor, mentor, and strategist with over $100M in closed transactions. Her background spans residential real estate, senior Residential Assistant Living, and creative investment structures. She is a Certified Residential Assisted Living & Senior Real Estate Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and Certified Distress Property Expert.

Mission Statement

To empower families, investors, and communities to build generational wealth through strategic real estate ownership, education, and collaboration.

Partnership Focus