Hi, I’m Tara Riggs, your local St. Louis metro east real estate expert. With 20 years of experience and over $165 million in career sales, I’m passionate about helping clients achieve their real estate goals while keeping the process smooth, informed, and stress-free.
As a Glen Carbon native, proud SIUE alum and current Edwardsville resident, I know and love this community — its neighborhoods, schools, hidden gems, and local charm. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or relocating to the St. Louis Metro East, I bring deep market knowledge, proven negotiation skills, and genuine care to every transaction.
Professional Recognitions:
-Top 1% of RE/MAX Agents Nationwide
-Top 1.5% of 1.6 Million U.S. Real Estate Professionals
-#1 Real Estate Agent in the St. Louis Region (3 years running)
-Voted “Best Real Estate Agent of Edwardsville” (3 years in a row)
-Featured in RealTrends “Best Real Estate Agents in Illinois”
-Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Negotiation Expert, and Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS)
Areas of Expertise:
I specialize in residential real estate, relocations, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and real estate investing across:
Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Bethalto, and surrounding Metro East communities.
Whether you’re searching for your dream home in Edwardsville, looking to sell a property quickly and profitably, or exploring luxury homes in Glen Carbon , I’m here to guide you every step of the way.