7X ICON Agent | Real Estate Advisor & 1031/DST Specialist
For more than 25 years, Cathy O’Neill has helped property owners, investors, and families navigate the St. Louis real estate market—from historic luxury homes and urban redevelopment projects to complex investment property transitions.
Today, Cathy combines that extensive real estate experience with specialized knowledge of 1031 Exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and 721 UpREITs. She works with property owners, investors, CPAs, estate-planning attorneys, and other professionals to help clients preserve equity, build wealth, and explore tax-efficient real estate strategies.
Cathy’s areas of focus include:
Many of her conversations begin with a straightforward question from a property owner or trusted advisor:
“My client is selling a property. How can we potentially defer capital gains taxes, preserve their equity, and simplify their real estate portfolio?”
That is where thoughtful strategy, sophisticated real estate solutions, and deep local market knowledge come together.
From managing downtown loft developments from concept through completion to guiding high-net-worth clients through historic and luxury real estate transactions, Cathy brings decades of hands-on experience, personal attention, and a high-integrity approach to every opportunity.
Cathy regularly collaborates with:
Whether a client is navigating a complex property sale, repositioning a real estate portfolio, exploring a more passive ownership structure, or preparing a historic home for market, Cathy’s goal is to provide a meaningful competitive advantage while making the process as strategic, seamless, and stress-free as possible.
