Smith Partners & Associates

Western Suburban Real Estate Expertise

Real estate is local, and experience matters. Our team understands the communities we serve—from individual neighborhoods and subdivisions to local market trends, property values, schools, housing styles, and the factors that influence a successful purchase or sale.

With deep roots in Chicago's western suburbs, Smith Partners & Associates provides specialized knowledge throughout Burr Ridge, La Grange, Western Springs, Indian Head Park, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, and neighboring communities. Whether selling a longtime family home, purchasing a first property, relocating, downsizing, investing, or making a move within the western suburbs, our clients benefit from experienced professionals who understand both the market and the communities they represent.

A Strategic Approach to Selling Your Home

At Smith Partners & Associates, successful marketing begins well before a property is placed on the market. We work closely with our sellers to develop an individualized plan designed to position each home for the strongest possible results.

Our approach may include professional staging recommendations, thoughtful property preparation, professional photography, strategic pricing, targeted digital and traditional marketing, pre-market exposure when appropriate, and skilled contract negotiation.

Through an established network of trusted professionals—including contractors, repair specialists, stagers, photographers, movers, organizers, and other service providers—we can also help coordinate many of the details involved in preparing a property for sale. Our goal is to make the process more manageable for our clients while ensuring each home is presented at its very best.

Experienced Buyer Representation

Buying a home requires more than finding the right property. Our agents help clients understand market conditions, evaluate value, identify opportunities, structure competitive offers, navigate inspections and attorney review, and negotiate through closing.

Because our team has successfully worked through multiple real estate cycles, we understand how strategy must change as market conditions change. We provide our buyers with the information and perspective necessary to make confident, informed real estate decisions.

Independent by Design

Smith Partners & Associates was originally established by Coya J. Smith as an independent brokerage. After years of brokerage ownership and leadership—including acquiring and operating RE/MAX Properties—Coya has brought the company back to its independent roots.

The return to Smith Partners & Associates reflects the principles on which the company was built: personalized client service, strong local expertise, professional integrity, experienced negotiation, agent development, and hands-on leadership.

Coya began her real estate career in 1987 being names Rookie of the Year. She later spent more than 12 years as a top-producing RE/MAX agent before establishing her own independent brokerage and ultimately becoming a successful brokerage owner and Managing Broker.

Today, that experience provides the foundation for Smith Partners & Associates and the agents Coya leads and mentors.

Experience You Can Rely On

Our clients are never simply another transaction. We believe exceptional real estate representation requires communication, preparation, market knowledge, attention to detail, and a clear strategy tailored to each client's individual goals.

From preparing and marketing a property for sale to identifying the right home, negotiating a complex transaction, assisting with relocation or downsizing, or evaluating a real estate investment, Smith Partners & Associates provides the experience of an established brokerage with the personal attention of a locally owned company.

Smith Partners & Associates — Western Suburbs and Chicagoland Real Estate Experts.

Success Stories

Thanks A Million, Coya J Smith Team, Matthew Suda, For doing a fantastic job, In getting our House Sold and closed in about 6 To 8 Weeks Time. Hearty congratulations to the entire team. Thanks Again. We strongly recommend them, Without any hesitation.

— Burr Ridge Seller

Success Stories

I was very fortunate to have found Coya via a google search. after meeting with 3 other realtors I decided to move forward with Coya based on her knowledge of the market and overall awesome demeanor. I was not wrong! Numerous other condos in my building were for sale for less money. thanks to Coya actively marketing my place, meeting with potential buyers and conducting her comprehensive showings, she se...

— Oak Brook Seller

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I cannot recommend Coya highly enough! From the very first meeting to the final closing, she went above and beyond to make the process of selling my home smooth, stress-free, and incredibly successful. Coya brings deep market knowledge, clear communication, and a level of professionalism that truly sets her apart. Every detail was handled with care—from pricing the home strategically, to staging and prof...

— Oak Brook Seller

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We had an excellent experience working with Matthew. He helped us sell our condo in the Oakbrook Terrace area in record time and at a record price for the subdivision. From the beginning, Matthew was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and clearly understood the local market. His pricing and marketing strategy delivered outstanding results, and he made the entire process smooth and straightforward. ...

— Seller

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Matthew did an outstanding job assisting us with the purchase of our home. He was involved in every step. As first time home buyers, he gave great advice and recommendations. From touring the very first house to closing on our home, he was thorough and extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!

— Emily Z.

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Coya does an outstanding job representing both buyers and sellers. Her knowledge of marketplace conditions is one thing, but she really excels in thinking past the transaction. She considers what would make the right home for her clients. Beyond the building, what condition is the structure, how much work does the property need, is the neighborhood what you want, are there stores nearby, etc. She really ...

— Patrice K.

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Coya Smith has now sold 3 properties for us, and we have been extremely satisfied with her service, professionalism, and expertise! We would call her again in a heartbeat, should we ever need to move again. Coya sells our properties before they even go on the market, and they have sold for top dollar every time. Coya goes above and beyond for her clients, and we always highly recommend her to family and ...

— Kanetis C.

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Coya did an excellent job for us in finding buyers for the house we had lived in for fifty years. She was sensitive to our needs at a trying time for us. We were happy with the result.

— Seller

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We are so grateful that Coya Smith was our agent during our recent home sale. She is knowledgeable, professional, and possesses excellent and timely communication skills. Coya is a wonderful partner in the whole process with a never-ending supply of helpfulness and resources. She even assisted us in resolving an issue after the closing. We recommend Coya highly.

— Mcoffman

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Coya is a top notch professional - as a first time buyer, my experience was painless thanks to Coya’s guidance and expertise. At every stage Coya was there to answer my questions in a timely manner and facilitate the entire process from beginning to end, and I’m very satisfied with my new home. Thanks Coya!

— John D.

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Coya was a pleasure to work with and - most importantly - was extremely well-connected. By leveraging her connections, she was able to find a few interested buyers to come see the house before we were even ready for it to be fully listed. One of whom made a compelling offer on the spot that we accepted. We closed 3 weeks later and the whole process was streamlined and easy. Coya was responsive and knowle...

— Chris N.

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There are 2 types of Realtors. The 1st type is family and friends in the real estate business. In many cases, you feel obligated to hire them even though you know they are not familiar with your area, don't stage and market your property. Coya is an expert in Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and LaGrange and has all of the above qualities to market our property and sell it in one day for the highest...

— Mike & Judy

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When my husband and I decided to sell our home, we called Coya Smith, who came highly recommended by a neighbor. She did not disappoint, to say the very least. From start to finish, Coya truly went above and beyond in every single aspect of our experience with her. She is highly professional, has a very impressive knowledge of the area, and will definitely get top dollar for your home, as she did with ou...

— Kanetis C.

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Coya knew the market, priced it to move and had it sold the first day. She is absolutely amazing! From staging, to photos couldn’t have asked for a better or easier sale.

— John D.

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Coya is an amazing lady with great integrity who will not let you compromise on your dream house either you sell or buy a property. I would recommend her with extreme confidence knowing that I was delighted to have her as my broker as you will be to choose her. What you see is what you will get, a happy ending. She is a winner!

— Seller

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Coya was amazing! Coya assisted me with selling my mom’s home. From the moment we met, I knew Coya was the right choice. Coya worked with us remotely, she was in Oak Brook and we were on the East Coast. I can’t say enough positive things about Coya, she is extremely professional, has a great eye for detail, and always has the best interest of the seller in mind. Not only is Coya terrific but her entire t...

— Mary Ann L.

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Coya is professional and an expert in the field. Her knowledge and experience in the Gingerbrook community and surrounding areas in Oak Brook and awareness of the housing market affords her the ability to obtain quality buyers. Coya communicates clearly, guides you through every step and is very responsive. I highly recommend Coya as your realtor.

— Seller

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Great experience from beginning to end. The house sold quick! Everything was painless. I highly recommend Coya Smith and her team for any real estate transaction you need, either buying or selling.

— Scott

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Coya Smith, and her ReMax team, are the best in the business when it comes to all the skillsets necessary to sell one’s home. Within days of my reaching out to Coya, her office prepared a detailed market analysis of my 3.5 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in St. Charles, showing all recent activity with properties similar to mine. We used this data to arrive at a listing price and accepted a qualified offer fo...

— Mahern

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As my real estate agent, Coya was amazing. She sold my house almost over night and got me well over my asking price. However, Coya was more than just a real estate agent. Sure she helped me promote my house and make improvements that increased the value quickly and for little money. Yes, she did that in Illinois, while I was far away in Los Angeles and made the process seamless for me. But, she went beyo...

— Sean M.

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