Not only a great experience, but Craig and t are a great team and make everything so easy! Great communication and leadership!!
REALTOR® · Single Tree Team · eXp Realty
Craig Ziegel
Dad to seven, Grandpa to fifteen, and the boots on the ground for the Single Tree Team. I help people buy and sell homes in the Metro East and St. Louis.
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Seven kids. Fifteen grandkids. Three fur babies. Two bearded dragons.
Yvonne and I started a new life together in 2013. Together we have seven children and fifteen grandchildren, and family is the center of everything we do.
A family that size teaches you a few things that carry straight into this job: listen first, keep your word, and show up when you said you would. When you hire me, you get the same guy our kids call when something needs handling.
The house is never quiet, either. Add three fur babies and two bearded dragons, and nothing about a busy household rattles me.
Business
The guy who actually shows up.
The Single Tree Team has the websites, the search tools and the market reports. I'm the one in the driveway: at the showing, the inspection, the final walk-through and the closing table.
I've been licensed since 2011. Today I hold licenses in both Illinois and Missouri, so I work both sides of the river, from Belleville, O'Fallon and Swansea to St. Louis and St. Louis County.
Buying your first place, selling the family home, or moving across the river, you'll get a straight answer and a call back.
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148 five-star reviews, in clients' own words
Craig is about as good as it gets. He is courteous, honest, punctual, trustworthy, and will always give you a straight answer.Ann B. · Google review · 2026
Craig and his team are amazing. We struggled with 2 other agents. Then we found Craig through our loan officer Doug Eggemeyer at FCB. He was so professional and easy to work with got us in everywhere I asked quickly. He also made closing painless. His team was top notch to. I couldn't be happier. Our family has a new home and they helped make it happen.
The experience was seamless from beginning to end. No question was to dum or to small. He was always there to answer with no judgment. Craig Ziegel will always be in my contacts. I will use him for future investments and also any referrals that need a realtor!
Craig was great to work with. I had been looking for a home for over a year. Craig was always very prompt and professional. Great client customer service. I am very pleased with my purchase. I would be more than happy to send a referral his way ! Thanks for everything!!!
Craig is absolutely amazing! He is very knowledgeable and great with answering questions. He schedules viewings promptly. He responds to all questions in a timely manner and he really advocates for you. Very pleasant and patient person. He worked hard to make sure I had a great experience. Highly recommend.
Craig is very helpful and made the process of selling our home a lot easier. Thanks
Listen - in today's market, Craig is the agent you want. As a buyer, I went through 3 homes before finally getting one across the closing line. And Craig went to bat for me with all of them. They fell out for various reasons either having to do with inspection results or the seller's agent being borderline unethical. But through it all, Craig was there any time I texted or called, he showed up assertively during negotiations when needed, and he was a rock throughout the whole process. This was also an out of state move for me and after the first house fell out and I had left IL, he jumped right back into virtual walkthroughs and even practically folded himself in half to access a very questionable crawlspace on one of them until I could get back out to IL to see the finalists in person. If you are looking for someone that will get the job done, this is your guy. Talitha was a saint coordinating all the paperwork and even towards the end with my lender presenting some complications, she was always coordinating behind the scenes. My partner and I both used Singletree for our respective home purchases, and when he and I are ready to find our forever home together, Craig will be the one we call.
Craig was patient and understanding while I was undecided, and once I was ready to sell, he was Johnny-on-the-spot. He and his team were responsive, professional, and made the process much easier. I would definitely recommend working with Craig and his team.
Working with Craig Ziegel was an absolute pleasure. He brought over a decade of experience, patience, professionalism, and wisdom to every step of the process. He consistently went above and beyond expectations, made everything feel manageable, and genuinely cared about helping us find the right home. Simply put, he’s the realtor GOAT. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dedicated.
Craig was amazing to deal with, knew the neighborhoods well and pointed out things in the various houses I toured that I wouldn’t have thought to look at. He’s a true professional
Craig is very helpful!
Hands down Craig is the best, I have worked and referred Craig to several people over the last 8 years…Craig is very very responsive, timely in every step of the process…he is also knowledgeable about everything on the buy and sell side…We closed on a buy and sell on the same day and Craig made sure everything flowed, Thanks Craig 👏🏽
Craig was amazing from start to finish...he handle unexpect things that came up in timely manner quickly and professional as possible always available also I wouldn't ever use another realtor long as he's around!
Met Craig at my house and told him he had 2 weeks to bring me an offer. I let him price it how he saw fit and manage the whole process. I trusted him and it paid off huge!
Craig was a delight to work with. First class experience with a professional that knows his business. Craig and his Single Tree team helped us find our beautiful new home and made it easy.
Craig was a wonderful realtor and very helpful in our first home-buying process. He worked around our out-of-town schedule and was willing to spend a whole weekend showing us houses. He was very responsive throughout the process and helped us close on our first home. Thanks!
Craig is about as good as it gets. He is courteous, honest, punctual, trustworthy, and will always give you a straight answer. He has helped me sell homes and is working on purchases for me as well. You can’t go wrong with him!
We absolutely loved working with Craig! As first-time homebuyers, we couldn’t have asked for someone more patient, helpful, and honest. He was always upfront about everything he noticed and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. He has a great sense of humor, which made the whole process so much less stressful. He was always available and got us into homes on short notice whenever we asked. We highly recommend him and will definitely be using him again in the future!
I posted our home on Facebook first and included my realtor name Craig Ziegel and the company. The home was not yet on the market but soon to come, as soon as we posted, we sold our home within the month.
I would not use anyone but Craig Ziegel. He's knowledgeable, personable, kind, and will do everything he can for you. Not only is Craig top notch, but so is Single Tree; the staff there are also so helpful and knowledgeable (shout out to Talitha).
Would recommend to anyone in search of a home. Easy and pleasant experience throughout the purchase process.
Edit: 4 years of life happened since my last review, and I decided my dream home wasn't the right dream, but don't worry, Craig was there and things went extremely smooth this time! Will absolutely call again if my dream home isn't dreamy enough! ---- Craig helped us through this crazy market and kept our spirits up after being outbid about 10+ times until we found the perfect house. There were issues with the seller's paperwork but Craig was on it and got them to fix all the paperwork before we put in an offer. He has been with us every step of the way and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to get a new house, or sell their current house.
Craig was amazing to work with. He was always prompt with any communication. Would highly recommend using Craig as your realtor!
Craig was patient and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
Craig helped every step of the way. Gave great advice. He actually answers his phone promptly. I cannot say how much I appreciate him as my realtor.
Appreciation for Exceptional Service Dear Graig Ziegel and Team, We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you provided during our home-buying journey. Your dedication to answering every question and facilitating the process made a significant difference for us. Thanks to your efforts, we are now the proud owners of a five-bedroom home. We truly appreciate your commitment to making this deal happen smoothly. Thank you once again for everything! Mr. and Mrs. White.
Craig has helped us in purchasing two homes now. Always well taken care of. Great communication and very professional.
Was a long drawn-out process and Craig was with us every step of the way. He definitely went above and beyond for us
Craig has helped me on a few homes. Well after a run in with bad inspection on prior house I was about to give up. But then he sent me video of house that was perfect. He has always been honest and listened to what I wanted out of a house! I recommend him for selling and purchasing home!
Thank you for helping us sell our house. We are great full we went threw Craig for buying and selling our home Thank you so much Craig The Stitts
Awesome to work with! Will differently look out for your best interest! Thank you so much Craig! Loved the candles!
Excellent service , Friendly , Curtious .
Absolutely the best realtor we have ever worked with. Has gone beyond the extra mile in helping us with a long distance transaction. Looking for a great home buying experience, Craig Ziegel, with the Single Tree Team, is the realtor to use.
Could not be more impressed with Single Tree Team. They helped me sell my home and guided me though the whole process, making it a seamless journey. Thank you!
Craigs experience and professionalism are unmatched. Best there is!
I had an amazing experience with Craig Ziegel as my agent. He was patient with me and his communication was exceptional! I highly recommend him and Single Tree Team- Exp Realty.
Craig always goes above and beyond. His knowledge and professionalism are unmatched. If you’re looking for a home, Craig is your guy!
Craig was great to work with and I highly recommend him
Craig was very polite and took care issues that I was not able to resolve even after purchasing my home. He’s one of the best in the business.
Craig and his team were knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process of listing and selling my house. From staging, to negotiating and traversing the process to closing they were phenomenal.
Craig was professional and very personable. He helped us so much since we lived out of town. Great realtor!
Craig was great on a variety of levels. Had open availability, was always attentive to our questions, and really simplified the process. Very pleased with his services. Do yourself a favor folks and seek him out when purchasing a home.
Working with Craig was fantastic! He handled the sale of our property. He was prompt, kind and professional.
Excellent! Best Real Estate Group ever!! Made my transition smooth!
Thankful for Craig keeping everything simple, pleasant and as painless as possible.
I would like to thank the guys that helped me get into my new house. Job well done.
Craig has been a great realtor for us. I recommend him to be your next agent for buying or selling a home.
2nd time that we have needed help from Single tree team. 1st time was for a home purchase, 2nd time was for a commercial purchase. Would definitely recommend.
I had the best realtor Craig Ziegel
Craig was SO wonderful to work with!! I would recommend him to anyone!! He is super patient, especially in today's market and even after looking at over 100 houses with me!! He is hands down the best!!!
This was my first experience selling a house. The team at Single Tree was excellent. Craig was available to answer questions and helped tremendously with a very difficult situation. Our home sold at above our asking price. From start to finish the process was seamless. I could not have asked for a better experience. I would recommend Craig and his team at Single Tree whether you are buying or selling a home.
Craig is amazing to work with and is very professional. He worked tirelessly to find us a home even when there was not much inventory available. Thank you Craig!
My husband I were going thru a divorce and selling our family home.... NOT the most friendly environment for Craig our realtor to walk into, however he made what could have been a tense/awkward disheartening experience and turned it into a healing experience for both myself and my husband.... (Tense sometimes, awkward only between my husband and I....I mean EX husband lol.) He did not judge the embarrassing condition we allowed our home to turn into, answered ALL of our questions that we each had for him and made himself available to both of us in a very timely manner. It didn't help that I actually lived in California and My ex lived in our home in Illinois. NOT A PROBLEM for our realtor (regardless of the time differences.) On top of those minor pitfalls, my ex worked nights so he slept during the day and Craig accommodated those hours without one complaint when it came time to meet with us, and setting up appointments to show our home. .... Which by the way sold with-in 48 hours and $25,000 OVER our asking price.
Craig has been so helpful in my search for a new home! He is so dedicated to his clients and obtains so much knowledge of the overall home buying process. He was willing to go the extra mile to make sure almost all of my requirements were met. Craig is someone I trust and I will be referring anyone in search of property to.him. He is someone that values the client! Thanks for the tremendous help you have provided.
The Single Tree Team is incredible. I have to give special thanks to Craig Ziegel for his professionalism, his knowledge and his patience. He was always very helpful and has taught me so much in the process. I would recommend their services to anyone. I hope to work with him again in the future. -Araceli
Excellent service. Was quick to respond to many requests to view houses, often the same day and within a few hours, across many different towns. Made sure we found a house that we loved and worked for us, and encouraged us to not rush the decision. Would absolutely use again if needed
Craig is the best realtor I meet. He's very educated on houses and was very patient and professional the entire time we were searching for a home. Definitely a 5 star.
Our home search was a very lengthy process, almost 2 years and Craig was amazing throughtout the entire process. We had to have looked at over 20 homes and Craig put his all into every showing. We did love the fact that every home we looked at Craig went through it with a fine tooth comb and pointed out everything that was good and bad and wasn't just trying to pressure us to get any home just to make a sell.
Craig was incredible to work with. He was incredibly fast to respond with any questions we had and made the process seamless. I can’t wait to work with him on future deals! I will recommend him to all of my friends and family.
While it took months to finally find and then purchase our home, it wasn't as stressful as a lot of the horror stories I've heard from friends and family about buying a home. Craig was patient and always available to us. He never swayed us one way or another, but allowed as as much time as possible to have discussions. While the seller was less than pleasant to work with, I'm thankful we had a calm and responsive realtor like Craig to keep the needle moving forward, and allowed us time to pause when we needed. Thanks Craig. We look forward to working with you again!
Craig and his team did a remarkable job marketing our home. Craig looked out for our interests, patiently and thoroughly responded to questions, and sold our home at a fair price. Highly recommend Craig and the Single Tree team.
Craig is great to work with, he took the time to help us find the home that we were really searching for. Never felt pressured and is on your side in the home buying process. This is our second time working with him and each time has been a great experience!
Single Tree Team-Exp Reality is the most caring and professional realtor I know. Mr. Craig was ALWAYS available from the first showing of 528 St. Paul to the closing, and for that, I am a proud and satisfied Client 4ever!!
Craig with Single Tree Team is awesome. This was our first time selling a home. He was so patient and helped us every step of the way. I will definitely be using Craig for the next buy/sell of a home. I highly recommend using him.
Craig's endless patience really sealed the deal on my house. Literally couldn't have done it without him.
Craig Ziegel is very professional . Knowledgeable and shows concern about his clients.
Craig Ziegel was awesome!! Always just a text or phone call away ready to line up any and all properties I wanted to see!!! Totally reliable and number one professional!
It was a great pleasure working with Craig. He was very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs and wants. He wasn't just trying to make a sale. If he had concerns about an area or issues with a home he made sure I was aware of those concerns. That's so greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much to Craig and the Single Tree Team!!! *****
What we appreciate most about Craig is his honesty and integrity. He was upfront and transparent about the St Louis market. Highly recommend
I highly recommend Craig for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and honest. Craig's expertise in the real estate market and his dedication to his clients' needs make him an outstanding choice for anyone looking to navigate the real estate industry. Thank you Craig!
Craig not only helped me buy my new home ,he also sold my old home above asking price. The sell of my home was a challenge because he had to deal with an agent that was difficult to deal with. Craig exercised much patience and mildness which helped me greatly. It's a added advantage to have an experienced agent. Craig put me in contact with contractors that were experienced and knew what they were talking about. He also was able to negotiate with the buyer in regards to repairs that they were asking for . If you are interested in buying or selling your home I highly recommend single tree realty.
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I really enjoyed having Craig as my realtor. This was my first time buying a house and I couldn't have done it without him! I am very happy with my new home.
Craig made everything simple when it came to the stressful task of looking for a home. He made sure we understood everything and explained in detail if we didn’t. He made this experience a breeze for us and we will for sure be going back to him if we are ever in the market again.
We had Craig help us with out search for a new house upon returning from an assignment overseas with the military. Craig went out of his way to make the process as simple as possible for us (during the middle of Covid 2020) by arranging zoom tours of houses while we were still abroad. Craig maintained the utmost professionalism and was very responsive during the search and relieved all of my worries in purchasing a house. If we decide to move again we will definitely contact Craig about selling our current house and searching for a new one. You can’t go wrong with Craig! Editing to add: 2 years later Craig helped us sell our home! He made the entire process so unbelievably simple! I had a lot of personal issues going on during the process of getting the house ready for sale but Craig was very supportive through the process and kept following up to see where I was in the process. Once I was ready to list it, the process moved very quickly and Craig handled the “heavy lifting” of getting it listed and coordinating with other realtors for viewings. Once I accepted an offer and went under contract Craig made sure to keep the process transparent and was a flawless liaison between myself and the buyers. I cannot stress enough how comfortable Craig made me through the whole process. I recommend Craig to every single person looking to buy or sell a home.
It was very nervous at first with all the paperwork in the beginning but it all worked out
Craig was THE BEST. Great communication. I’ve already decided that the next time I’m purchasing or selling, I’m going with Craig. It was a great, easy, painless transaction. 10/10 would recommend.
My company has worked with 100s of realtors across the country, so our team knows a good realtor when we get one. We also have a good sample pool of all kinds of realtors… the good, the bad, and the ugly. I do not mean this lightly when I say, Craig is hands down the best realtor we have worked with up until this point. We have had really good realtors in the past, so I hope I don’t hurt any of our past realtors feelings! Lol Even the good realtors, lack in at least a couple attributes, but Craig is the full package. Sharp, experienced, communicative, has a good team in place, available any time, and willing to do whatever it takes to make his client happy. We have paid commissions to realtors we felt like didn’t fully deserve it but got the job done, and even some that didn’t get the job done, but I truly feel like Craig is worth double his commission and what you pay for. The best way we can show our gratitude and give him what he’s worth is by giving him all of our future business! Highly recommend having Craig represent you as your realtor! -Troy from OfferGiants team
Craig was and is an awesome realtor! If you’re looking for a realtor who will make sure the job gets done, Craig is your guy! With it being my first time purchasing a home, not one time did Craig make me feel like I was bothering him with all of my questions! If you contact him, you will not be disappointed!!!
Our realtor, Craig, was awesome in making purchse of our new Condo painless!!! We will definitely work with him for future purchases!!! Highly recommended!!!
Craig is one of the best realtors you could have. He’s nice he’s persistent he listens to what you want and he makes sure that’s what you get. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. Thank you
Craig is a very attentive caring person to work with who is devoted to his clients desires / wants / needs and gives honest assessment of properties in varying locations -when asked. He knew my concerns with age of AC / Furnace units / roof / building structure and always would check as we progressed through locations. The range of properties to view were good - in order to understand areas- especially being out of state & viewing much on line - till I was actually able to visit in MO. My questions and concerns were responded in a timely and detailed manner. I would highly recommend Craig and if needed will use his services again.
Craig was amazing! This was my first home buying experience and in the worst buyers market. I had no idea what I wanted or what to look for. He was incredibly patient and super supportive. He was clearly invested in making sure I found the perfect place for me. I felt no pressure only support. For such a terrible market he made sure I had a great experience.
Craig is very nice person and good communication.any time you need him He always shows up.
Craig was incredibly responsive to my messages and flexible with scheduling and tours. He offered fantastic advice and was extremely helpful during the home buying process. As a first time home buyer who was renting in STL for 3 years (moved from NY) before purchasing, there was a lot that I didn't know, and Craig made sure that everything went smoothly. Currently living in my first home, and loving it! When I look to purchase a second property eventually, I will definitely be calling him again.
We recently bought and sold a home with Craig from Single Tree. Craig is the real estate agent you need!! He is honest and brings a lot of expertise about homes, often pointing out potential issues in homes that we would not have known. Craig has to be the most patient real agent agent out there (he stuck with us slow and picky decision-makers for almost 4 years) while also being available at the drop of a hat to show us a house. He almost always was able to show us a house the same day we inquired. Once we finally found our forever home, Craig helped us put our starter home on the market. We received multiple offers and accepted one within days of being active. My husband and I would highly recommended Craig and his Single Tree team to buy or sell your home.
Mr. Craig was beyond helpful and patient. He knew exactly what I was looking for and always truthful about any home issues that can potentially arise. Mr. Craig made sure I found my dream home and never let me settle when I was losing hope in this crazy market. I highly recommend Mr. Craig, he is amazing!
He was overall wonderful he was very flexible and available he was also very honest when it came to the homes very knowledgeable and informative
Craig was wonderful! He made finding my home an enjoyable experience. He took care of just about everything for me! I have found a realtor for life! Found someone who will actually go the extra mile for his clients!
Both bought and sold a property through Craig recently. The buying was a struggle because of the crazy market, but Craig helped immensely in the process, both by keeping our spirits up and making sure we weren't settling. He has some true integrity in that I honestly feel like he was not just looking to make a sale, but was wanting to make sure that we found the ideal house for us. As for the selling side, everything went smoothly. Everything was planned out and executed on time. I would absolutely use Craig again for any further moves, but this is likely going to be our forever house.
I bought my first home and Craig Ziegel was so helpful. He was honest, always available, and always willing to answer any questions I had. He was great with follow up as well. Highly recommend - would definitely use him again.
Very professional and easy to work with. They made experience of buying house very nice. Craig was an awesome person to work with. Glad we found them to use.
Craig was great to work with. Was always professional & realistic with his suggestions, numbers, etc. Upfront honesty is rare these days, but was very much appreciated!
Craig always puts the needs of his clients first. The service was just excellent.
Made looking for houses a fun day
Craig is an awesome agent he showed me over 30 houses and was patient with me for over a year while I searched for my first home. He's extremely knowledgeable and does not put any pressure on his clients to purchase something they don't want just to make a sale. I highly recommend him 💪
Craig worked with us through every step of the process and was a wealth of knowledge. Our transactions (both buying and selling) were complicated and challenging to say the least. Craig was an invaluable asset and mediator between parties, ultimately saving us a lot of money. He and his team helped us secure an amazing price on the home we were selling and negotiated our dream home. I highly recommend him and his team!
It is simple. If you want the best in your corner, call Craig. Craig is excellent at what he does, and it shows. He knows his market. He is an excellent listener and, as a result, a great matchmaker. He is patient, kind and happy to teach his eager-to-learn clients. After finding us a house we loved, Craig stuck with us throughout the entire home buying process. I had 100 questions. Craig had 100 answers. He gets things done, and gets things done quickly. Nothing gets overlooked. You wind up with a great deal on a great home. Thanks again Craig! I’m excited to work with you again in the future!!
Hands down the best agent around, even has construction/contractors knowledge. Could not have been a better experience. Although plenty of small problems were encountered along the way Craig expertly handled then as best as could be done and always maintained a positive attitude, and was never money hungry always leading our family to what was best for us not what was best for his paycheck.
Great. Customer service, knowledgeable, responsible, and honest. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for home. Craig has lot knowledge in most of the areas given the client lot information to choose what area will fit better for each person. Example he give us information in the school for my daughter.
Craig did a great job helping us find our home. He was always available for questions and concerns when we had them. Craig did an amazing job negotiating and getting us what we wanted. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the area.
I thought Craig was great. He was super helpful and not pushy all. A wonderful guide for my first home buying experience. Always pointed out any concerns or possible future issues with any of the homes we looked at. Was available at the drop of hat and gave great advice. Thanks Craig
Craig did a great job. He was very knowledgeable and always there to answer any questions I had. He was quick to respond and scheduled my viewings almost immediately. Made the closing process quick and easy! Would recommend him to anyone.
Very smooth and easy process from start to finish. Access to homes I wanted to see was quick and once a home was selected, the negotiation and then final agreements were seamless.
Craig was very helpful during the entire sales process. He is knowledgeable of the market in Collinsville and the surrounding area and provided timely updates and responses.
Craig was great. He was always available for any questions we had. He made the home buying process soooo easy. He is a great realtor and a good pick for anyone who uses him.
Okay I was a first time buyer in a state I was still new too and all i can say is THANK GOSH i had Craig to help me find my first house. He answered all my questions, showed me houses after houses and even some houses twice. He was so patient and made this process so easy for me. I couldn’t thank him enough!
Craig was always very professional during our process. If something came up, he handled it quickly and responded immediately. (And several somethings did come up.) He was straight forward and easy to work with. I would recommend him to anyone asking for a reliable realtor.
Craig was extremely helpful when we purchased our home! He responds promptly and got our viewings scheduled almost immediately. Extremely informational and made the closing process quick and easy! Would recommend him to anyone!!
Craig was fantastic!!! We have recently relocated and he assisted us with finding a beautiful home for our family of 6!!! We are currently still living in our home and couldn't imagine life without it. He was very knowledgeable,laid back, and listened to our needs. Craig was always there when we needed him and with his expertise he found us exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Craig!
Let me start out by saying Craig is Awesome!!! I would classify myself as a very particular buyer, and he was very patient, responsive, and determined to find me the perfect home...After SEVERAL walk-throughs we nail the perfect home for me...he was very knowledgeable about the entire process...I was able to make a offer and close on my final pick within 20 days...Craig recommended a reliable loan officer, home inspector, and title company to finalize my purchase and I relied on and trusted his input and recommendations fully...I would 100% recommend Craig for any home purchase, so much that I tried to give him a gratitudity after the sale and he said he couldn’t take it, he’s a very trustworthy and honest realtor.
He helped find an affordable home when I did not even think it was possible. Expert and professional in every sense of the words. He has contacts with everyone you need to buy your home.
Craig was professional, patient and personal for my real property needs. He actively sought properties that met my described preference and financial requirement.
He did a great job for us! Always available, he would answer the multitude of questions we asked, and helped us find exactly what we were looking for! We plan on using him for future real estate needs.
Craig was very patient, caring and showed lots of knowledge. He went out of his way to show homes/properties. Very flexible with his time and always kept in touch by text or phone. He went out of his way to negotiate the price and get things repaired from the sellers.
Craig went above and beyond to help our family find our home. We couldn't be happier and he has our highest recommendation. He was helpful, full of listings and found us a home with all our needs and wants.
We were new to the area and Craig was very helpful and knowledgeable. He helped us learn the area as well as finding our perfect home. I highly recommend Craig Ziegel.
Craig was professional, knowledgeable, he suggested things that I never thought of, when I told him what I wanted, he didn't hesitate. In fact, I was impressed with his promptness and honesty, if something was wrong, he informed me of it. It assured me that he had my best interest. I was extremely impressed when he went the extra mile after I moved in and stopped by just to see how things was going. I highly recommend him to anyone.
I was in market for looking at homes no realitor was willing to show me homes without being preaproved, except for Craig. He was honest about each home if he saw issues with it. He kept his appointment times and was on time! I highly recommend him. Craig also sold my other home, he kept me informed and communicate with me everytime I had a question as well as kept me in the loop under contract. If you like great communication, honesty, and less stress I recommend Craig.
Craig was responsive when we called repeatedly to see the same property. I appreciate his willingness to meet with us and answer our questions. He even had several suggestions that we found helpful upon reflection. My husband and I had a very good home buying experience and I would definitely recommend Craig to others. we also appreciated craig giving of his time when we needed him, He wasn't pushy and listened to our concerns. Thanks craig for all you did. Kevin and Natalie
My experience with Craig was very pleasant. Being a first-time home buyer, he was very informative of the process and was always willing to answer questions anytime I had them. He was very honest and upfront to the best of his knowledge. I would definetly recommend Craig Ziegel to anyone looking for home.
Craig was quick in figuring out what we were looking for....very knowleadgeable and helpful. He was always available to show us homes and quickly responded to emails and returned our calls. He kept us informed and up to date all the way. We were able to find a new place to call home.
Craig is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was extremely responsive and answered all our questions in a timely manner. He was always calm and made this process seem easy. I would highly recommend him!
Craig was very kind and easy work with. He gave an honest opinion and educated insight on potential properties. Craig was very accommodating when we had questions for the seller or just questions in general about how the process worked. He went above and beyond what was expected to get the deal done!
Response time was amazing. If I found a place I wanted to look at, he was able to get me in to look at it literally the next day. Sometimes even quicker than that. He contacted the sellers realtor immediately if I had questions or requests. I would definitely recommend for someone I know to work with Craig.
Craig was great!! He got my house sold after 3-4 other agents that didn't even get someone to come look at the house!!! Great personality and always doing what he says he will do. I have already recommended to friends and will again!
Craig was a great asset in marketing and selling our house. We moved 8 hours away prior to our house going on the market because of a job promotion with my employer. The move included a relocation package which required additional inspections and paperwork. Craig communicated with the relocation company, met with inspectors when we were not available, and stayed in touch with us through the entire process. He also provided realistic expectations for the sales timeline and gave us guidance during the negotiation with the buyers. We were very happy with the sale of our house and I would highly recommend Craig.
Excellent service from Craig. Graig will drop everything to show you a home either on the weekend or weeknight....very flexible with his availability. He gave us an honest view and opinion which helped us take an informative decision. Would definitely recommend Craig.
Craig never lost patience with me and always made time to show properties. After finding the property I wanted he dealt with the difficult sellers and thier agent. I would use Craig's services again if I were looking to buy or sell.
We have been on both sides of the real estate process with Craig. Buying and selling. Each instance was a positive experience. Will certainly use his services again in the future.
I really enjoyed working with Craig when I bought a home in Illinois. Besides being friendly, personable and professional, he was a great negotiator! He saw to all the details and got me the house I wanted, for a great price!
Craig worked extremely hard to help me find and buy my first home. He was diligent and determined. Every house I found he responded to quickly with an appointment time. Craig was more than a realtor to me, he was such a valuable asset with his knowledge of the area and the home buying process. His experience and expertise led me to buy the house I fell in love with on day one and now have the pleasure of calling my home.
It was a pleasure working with Craig in helping us find the right house. Some realtors just try to sell you any type of house. Craig was very professional . He would consistently send me updates when new houses would appear on the market. I would have no reservations in recommending Craig. He made our first time home buying experience an enjoyable one.
Craig also helped me find a home for my Niece. Throughout the process he was very cordial and professional even though this process took several months.
Giving back
The annual Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive
Every fall the Single Tree Team collects food and donations from clients, friends and business partners. We pack complete Thanksgiving meals, from the turkey to the pie, and deliver them to local families the week of Thanksgiving.
In 2025 the boxes went to three organizations that work directly with families facing food insecurity: Law & Grace Ministries in Belleville, IL, Helping Hands in Staunton, IL, and Crisis Aid in St. Louis, MO.
Complete meal boxes delivered
What goes in a box
- Turkey
- Green beans, corn, carrots, sweet potatoes
- Stuffing, cornbread mix, instant potatoes
- Gravy, cream of mushroom soup, fried onions
- Boxed mac n' cheese
- Pie filling, crusts or frozen pies
- Sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oil
How to help
- Donate non-perishable food from the list
- Donate money. We buy whatever the boxes are missing.
- Leftover funds go to local food pantries.
- We can arrange drop-off or pick-up.
Donations are due in mid-November (November 17 in 2025). Call or text Craig at 618.719.4543 to get on the list for this year's drive.
Hobby
Oak & Ember Society
Away from the closing table, I'm spearheading the Oak & Ember Society, a local networking group I'm building around cigars, bourbon and real conversation.
It's a relaxed way to meet people from around the area, swap stories and make the kind of connections that last longer than a business card. Gatherings are announced ahead of time. Ask me about the next one.
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Common questions about Craig
Who is Craig Ziegel?
Craig Ziegel is a REALTOR® and the boots-on-the-ground agent for the Single Tree Team, brokered by eXp Realty. He helps people buy and sell homes in the Metro East area of Illinois and in St. Louis, Missouri.
Is Craig Ziegel licensed in Illinois and Missouri?
Yes. Craig holds active real estate licenses in both Illinois and Missouri. He was first licensed in October 2011.
What areas does Craig Ziegel serve?
In Illinois, Craig works in Belleville, O'Fallon, Swansea and nearby Metro East towns. In Missouri, he works in St. Louis City and St. Louis County.
What do clients say about Craig Ziegel?
Craig has 148 five-star reviews: 111 on Google and 37 on Zillow. Of the 133 reviews with written comments, 50 say they would recommend him. The next most common themes are fast responses (29 reviews), knowledge (28) and patience (24).
What is the Single Tree Team Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive?
It's an annual drive where the Single Tree Team collects food and money from clients, friends and business partners, then packs complete Thanksgiving meals for local families. The team delivered 12 boxes in 2024 and 14 in 2025. In 2025 the boxes went to Law & Grace Ministries in Belleville, IL, Helping Hands in Staunton, IL, and Crisis Aid in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Oak & Ember Society?
The Oak & Ember Society is a local networking group spearheaded by Craig Ziegel, built around cigars, bourbon and real conversation. Members must be 21 or older.
How do I contact Craig Ziegel?
Call or text Craig at 618.719.4543.
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