William Smith • Carmel Luxury Group

William Smith • Carmel Luxury Group Local Expertise | Global Reach | Recognized Team
Carmel Luxury Group
Coldwell Banker Realty
DRE # 01064866

William Smith Luxury Group, William Smith Team Leader DRE #01064866... Confidence, experience, and an intense focus on your personal needs and objectives; all qualities you notice first and foremost about William Smith. With a warm smile and comfortable manner, along with his Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty Team, he will make your real estate transaction both enjoyable and rewarding. He understand

s that the key to success in today’s market is a keen focus on the value of digital marketing and the need to remain current with the fast moving pace of social media, online exposure, and active broker networking. William offers seasoned council, solid business acumen and a lifelong familiarity with the Monterey Peninsula. With an impressive resume of success in the complimentary spheres of sales and business management and an Entrepreneurial spirit that clearly exceeds most in this industry, he is well versed in the areas of consolidating, strengthening, and then expanding recovered and most often profitable real estate. An exceptional team effort has been an essential contributing factor to his ongoing success. As his retail businesses matured, William turned his attention increasingly to his first and most ardent business interest... the successful marketing of residential and commercial real estate on the Monterey Peninsula. Having opened his first real estate office in 1990, William and his lovely wife were the owner/brokers of the two Prudential California Realty Offices in Carmel and Monterey. He went on to sell his real estate company and join Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty in November 2006. He was one of the more accomplished and renowned realtors in Prudential Real Estate Network and had been consistently ranked among the Top 100 agents internationally; including ranking as #2 selling agent in Northern California and #11 internationally. Let his years of experience as a Broker be a testament to his abilities to represent you and his personal closing of over 1,400 real estate transactions be the proof that he is an exceptional real estate broker. Today, he is best identified as a Coldwell Banker Previews High Value Residential Broker, earning many of the highest ratings offered by Coldwell Banker NRT, the long list including the prestigious designations of International President’s Premier, International President’s Elite Top 1% nationally and the Bronze Circle of Distinction from Coldwell Banker Commercial. He’s also been recognized locally, designated in the Top 100 Agents in Northern California and top 1% in our Carmel-by-the-Sea office which is the number two office in the nation in its size category. William is a proud member of a multi-generational Monterey Peninsula family. He grew up with a native's appreciation of our pristine coastline that began when his great-grandfather arrived in Pacific Grove and married a local girl whose family was native to Monterey County. A casual question about a local landmark will reveal his rich awareness of our local history, architecture, and cultural wealth. Ask him, and he will tell you with obvious pride of his ongoing work in quality new construction and in the effort to preserve historic buildings and sites here. His sold listings include the historic Marsh Asian Art Building and the legendary Holman Ranch, a 392 acre Carmel Valley guest ranch, once the vacation hideaway for Hollywood stars of the Golden Era. His obvious love for our community and neighbors are an attestation to his dedication and focus on maintaining our local values and integrity. Relax and grow confident in his easy and straightforward manner of doing business and you will realize why so many successful buyers and sellers have made him the captain of their real estate marketing team. His passion for the arts, water sports, golf, and equestrian activities make the Monterey Peninsula his perfect home to share with his past, present and future clients. With William Smith you are guaranteed that you have found someone who truly loves and appreciates the wonders of our unique community. Please call him for any of your current or future real estate needs.

05/06/2026

Buying a home this Spring? Here's what's actually working right now.

✅ Realistic offer — not lowball
✅ Plan for competition — escalation clause
✅ Clean terms — fewer asks
✅ Match the seller's timeline

This market rewards preparation. Want to know what it takes to win in our area? Contact me.

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current“Should I just wait?” It’s one of the most common questions right now. Maybe you’...
05/05/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

“Should I just wait?” It’s one of the most common questions right now. Maybe you’re even asking yourself the same thing.

While the right time to make a move will ultimately depend on your situation, here’s what I can tell you.

People are still buying and selling, even with everything going on – that means you can too.

Pending sales are up from last month, and a lot more buyers are applying for mortgages than this time last year.

So, if moving still matters to you, you don’t have to wait.

You just need a plan that works for today. Want to figure out what that looks like for you? Let’s talk.



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Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You CurrentIf you’re currently asking yourself: can I stay in this house long-term, or does ...
05/04/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

If you’re currently asking yourself: can I stay in this house long-term, or does it make more sense to move? Here’s what I'd tell you.

While aging in place can be a great option, over time it usually means making updates so your home continues to work for you.

Some of those changes are simple. Others can be more of an investment.

That’s why planning ahead matters if you think you want to go this route. It gives you the chance to spread out the work and the costs over time.

But it’s also okay if you don’t want to take that on.

If this has crossed your mind at all and you’re trying to decide what’s next, what projects to tackle, or what else is out there, let’s talk it through.



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Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You CurrentSpring always gives sellers an edge.But data shows there’s a short window when th...
05/03/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

Spring always gives sellers an edge.

But data shows there’s a short window when that advantage really peaks – and it’s usually the last two weeks of May.

While it can vary by market, that's when buyer demand is at its strongest and competition pushes prices higher.

In some cases, that timing alone can mean a seller makes tens of thousands of dollars more.

If you’re aiming to sell for top dollar, this is the moment to watch.

Want to see what it would take to get your house ready for it? Let’s talk.



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05/02/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring Seasons

Lately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you want to buy, this could still be a good time to make it happen. Let's chat.



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Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You CurrentIs Late May the Best Time To List Your House?Zillow says the best time to list yo...
05/01/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

Zillow says the best time to list your house is just around the corner. Are you ready to make the most of it?

If you want to take advantage of this Spring sweet spot and get top dollar for your house, let’s talk about what you need to do now to get ready to hit the market.



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You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house.

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing MarketOnline posts are g...
04/30/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

Online posts are going to make things sound worse than they are. If you want a true, data-bound look at what’s really happening in today’s market, lean on a real estate agent.

Let’s connect so you have someone to separate fact from fiction today.



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There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines.

04/29/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here.

Some people stay and make updates. Others move to simplify things. Either can be the right choice. The goal isn’t to pick one today. It’s to understand your options early, so when the time comes, you feel confident instead of rushed.

And if you ever want a sounding board to think through what the future could look like for you, let’s connect.



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04/29/2026

Waiting for rates to crash? Afraid prices are about to drop? Think inventory is getting out of hand?

The data doesn't back any of it.

Those are literally the top 3 fears keeping buyers on the sidelines right now — and most of it comes from headlines designed to get clicks, not help you make a smart decision.

See something online that's making you second-guess your move? Call me. I'll tell you what the data actually says.

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You CurrentMortgage rates have been a little volatile lately. And if that’s made you hesitat...
04/28/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

Mortgage rates have been a little volatile lately. And if that’s made you hesitate, you’re not alone.

But here’s the part most people aren’t talking about:

Even now, rates are still lower than they were during the last 3 Spring seasons.

So, while things may feel a bit uncertain, the opportunity to buy hasn’t disappeared.

Want to talk through your options and check how the numbers could look at today’s rates? Let’s connect.



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04/28/2026

Homeowners have 43x the wealth of renters.

Not because they earn more. Because they're building equity while renters are building someone else's.

Renting might win the short-term argument. Owning wins the long game.

If you're thinking about buying and want a real plan — not a sales pitch — contact me. Let's figure out your next step together.

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You CurrentThink You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.The simple truth...
04/27/2026

Carmel Luxury Group Keeping You Current

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

The simple truth is: most first-time buyers don’t put 20% down. And if you’ve been waiting to buy until you have that saved, you may be setting a timeline that’s longer than necessary.

To find out what you really need to save and if you qualify for any help, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through your options. You may be able to buy sooner than you thought.



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According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.

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