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Tara Riggs, Voted Best Realtor in Edwardsville, Illinois.

A little bit about me...

Meet Tara Riggs — Your Trusted Realtor in Edwardsville, IL


The Short Story:

Real Estate Aficionado. Coffee Lover. Soccer Mom. Townie.

The Full Story:

Hi, I’m Tara Riggs, your local Edwardsville, IL 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 Madison County native and proud SIUE alum, 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.


Beyond Real Estate:

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll likely find me on the sidelines cheering for my kids, grabbing coffee downtown, or spending time with family and friends. I’m also an active supporter of local organizations like JSC of Ed/Glen, Edwardsville Neighbors, and Partners for Pets.

As part of the fiduciary network for Front Office, a local financial planning firm, I’m committed to helping families make smart financial and real estate decisions. Community means everything to me — and I’m proud to give back to the place I call home.


Let’s Make Your Next Move the Best One Yet

Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring your options, I’d love to be your trusted real estate resource in Edwardsville, IL and the St. Louis Metro East.
Let’s connect and make your next move one you’ll love.

Contact Tara Riggs Real Estate — Your Local Realtor in Edwardsville, IL

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"I would highly recommend using Tara and her office. They are extremely responsive, beyond educated in the field, and know how to get a house sold quick!! I truly believe she is passionate about what she does and I felt like there wasn’t a question sh…
"Tara and her team were phenomenal to work with. We hadn’t sold a house in over 20 years so we didn’t know what we didn’t know. Tara and her team made sure we knew what we needed to do to prep the house for sale. Our house sold in 2 days at full askin…
"Awesome Realtor!!! Sold my house ON open house day. She was always very quick to reply to my texts/calls. Very consistent!"
"We can’t thank Tara enough for guiding us through the sale of our first house! She made what could have been a stressful experience feel completely effortless. From our very first meeting, she was remarkably patient, attentive, and generous with her …
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