About Shelby Smith | Luxury Real Estate Agent in Reno, NV

Shelby Smith

Primary phone
(775) 300-9137
License Number
#S.0187721
Email
[email protected]
Address
1030 Caughlin Crossing,
Reno, NV 89519

Get to Know Me

A proud native Nevadan, she represents the fourth generation of her family to pursue a career in real estate. Today, she’s raising her son as a second-generation Nevadan and continues her family’s legacy with deep commitment to her clients and community.

For over a decade, she has worked across multiple sectors of the real estate industry—experience that spans far beyond her current sales role. Her career began with a national multi-family developer, where she gained hands-on exposure to architecture, interior design, property management, zoning, marketing, and HOA operations. She also represented homebuyers and investors early in her career, giving her a well-rounded foundation in both residential and investment transactions.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. During that time, she studied abroad in Costa Rica, where she interned at a law firm—an experience that developed her strong analytical, communication, and contract negotiation skills.

Her sales career gained momentum when she became a consultant within one of Reno’s premier luxury communities, Rancharrah—an experience that led her to specialize in high-end residential properties. Since joining Dickson Realty in 2021, she has successfully represented buyers and sellers in luxury real estate transactions throughout Northern Nevada, including record-setting sales.

She is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™), credentials that reflect advanced training in negotiation strategy and proven expertise in the luxury market.

Her clients benefit from her strategic insight, meticulous attention to detail, and the global resources available through Dickson Realty’s affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®.

In addition to her sales work, she partners with her husband on real estate development projects and luxury custom home builds throughout Northern Nevada, offering clients valuable insight into construction quality, new build opportunities, and off-market listings.

Professional, experienced, and deeply rooted in Northern Nevada, she is a trusted advisor in the luxury real estate space.

If you are looking to buy a home in the Reno area, I cannot recommend Shelby highly enough. I was originally referred to Shelby by a family friend. Having spent the last 10 years living abroad in Europe, I was completely out of touch with the US home-buying process and entirely unfamiliar with the Reno real estate market. I needed a buyer's agent who could do more...If you are looking to buy a home in the Reno area, I cannot recommend Shelby highly enough. I was originally referred to Shelby by a family friend. Having spent the last 10 years living abroad in Europe, I was completely out of touch with the US home-buying process and entirely unfamiliar with the Reno real estate market. I needed a buyer's agent who could do more than just open doors, and Shelby delivered on every front. From day one, she took the time to truly educate me on the different neighborhoods, helping me figure out exactly where I wanted to buy. What I appreciated most was her transparency—she was always quick to point out both the pros and the cons of every property we toured, ensuring I had the full picture before making a decision. As a busy executive with a chaotic travel schedule, I simply didn't have the bandwidth to manage the tedious logistics of house hunting and closing. Shelby completely took the reins. She organized all the property tours, accommodated my travel schedule, and provided a level of "hand-holding" through each step of the purchasing process that kept my stress levels at zero. She brought such a wonderful personal touch to the entire experience, making me feel like I was her only client. When it finally came time to put in an offer, Shelby was brilliant at navigating the negotiations. She was a strategic, fierce advocate for my interests as a buyer and made sure I got the best possible deal on my new home. If you are looking to purchase a home and want an agent who knows the Reno market inside and out, manages all the heavy lifting, and genuinely cares about finding you the perfect property, Shelby is exactly who you need to call.

M.D.

Shelby is a rock star real estate agent. Over several transactions we have worked with her on, she puts our interests first. We built a multimillion-dollar custom home in Lakeridge Shores and had Shelby sell it for us. She coordinated the staging, marketing, open houses, and even had a very cool marketing film produced, which helped her get the house sold. We hired...Shelby is a rock star real estate agent. Over several transactions we have worked with her on, she puts our interests first. We built a multimillion-dollar custom home in Lakeridge Shores and had Shelby sell it for us. She coordinated the staging, marketing, open houses, and even had a very cool marketing film produced, which helped her get the house sold. We hired Shelby for our real estate needs, including buying and selling. In every transaction, she gets the job done professionally and with a smile. We highly recommend Shelby for any of your real estate needs.

D.H.

Shelby is a brilliant real estate professional! She swiftly assisted us in the purchase of our dream home in a perfect Reno neighborhood. Her knowledge of the industry, market, sophistication, and negotiating expertise made for a smooth and successful transaction. I highly recommend Shelby!

N.S.

Thank you for your exceptional skill and dedication in selling our house so quickly. Your professionalism truly sets you apart in the real estate industry.

J.B.

Shelby exceeded all expectations in the fast and successful sale of our multimillion-dollar property in Reno, Nevada. Her expertise, professionalism, and strategic approach were instrumental in achieving a quick and profitable transaction. We highly recommend her services to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the area.

T.D.

Our experience working with Shelby was nothing short of exceptional. Not only did she sell our custom home in Reno, Nevada, quickly and efficiently, but her friendly and personable approach made the entire process a pleasure. We are truly grateful for her expertise and warm demeanor, and would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a top-notch real esta...Our experience working with Shelby was nothing short of exceptional. Not only did she sell our custom home in Reno, Nevada, quickly and efficiently, but her friendly and personable approach made the entire process a pleasure. We are truly grateful for her expertise and warm demeanor, and would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a top-notch real estate professional.

J.H.

Shelby has been my go-to real estate professional for several years now and has purchased and sold several properties for both personal use and investment purposes. In all of our transactions, she has always assisted me in making sound investment decisions and continuously provides me with new and exciting investment opportunities in Northern Nevada. Shelby is a co...Shelby has been my go-to real estate professional for several years now and has purchased and sold several properties for both personal use and investment purposes. In all of our transactions, she has always assisted me in making sound investment decisions and continuously provides me with new and exciting investment opportunities in Northern Nevada. Shelby is a consummate professional and has a go-getter personality, which makes her a pleasure to work with!

G.B.

During the sale of my home, Shelby was knowledgeable and resourceful. She walked me through the process step by step, answered questions quickly, and kept the whole process running on time. She knew exactly what areas of the home needed to be improved to maximize profit and timed the market perfectly. She has a great sense of humor, which was very much needed when ...During the sale of my home, Shelby was knowledgeable and resourceful. She walked me through the process step by step, answered questions quickly, and kept the whole process running on time. She knew exactly what areas of the home needed to be improved to maximize profit and timed the market perfectly. She has a great sense of humor, which was very much needed when my home gave us unexpected surprises! She wasn’t phased by navigating barriers and tapped into her network, putting everything back on track.

J.J.