Shawn Hays
REALTOR®
shawn@smartraterealty.com
(562) 231-6320
Shawn Hays, REALTOR® | Pricing & Valuation Specialist | 1% Lists Smart Rate Realty
With over 20 years of experience across real estate, construction, pricing analytics, and property valuation, Shawn is a pricing and valuation specialist known for helping homeowners sell smarter, faster, and for more.
Holding advanced industry designations and certifications, including Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative® (ABR®), Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), At Home with Diversity® (AHWD®), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Home Finance Resource, and C.A.R. Probate & Trust Specialist. Shawn delivers a strategic, data-driven approach to real estate with a specialized focus on pricing accuracy, valuation strategy, and seller representation.
As a Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) and former licensed real estate appraiser, Shawn combines deep market knowledge with real-time valuation insights to position your home at the optimal listing price—high enough to capture maximum value, yet competitive enough to attract serious, qualified buyers quickly.
Shawn’s background spans:
✔ Home valuation, pricing analytics, and market positioning
✔ Construction insight and property knowledge from footers to finance
✔ Skilled negotiator and expert objection handler
✔ Strategic, tech-forward marketing through a full-service 1% model
Through the 1 Percent Lists Smart Rate Realty model, Shawn provides full-service representation—strategic pricing, expert negotiation, professional marketing, and proactive property positioning that sets clear buyer expectations, reduces objections, and strengthens your negotiating leverage.
“Pricing a home correctly is not about guessing—it’s about strategy. I help sellers unlock their home’s true value while protecting every dollar they’ve earned.”
Contact Shawn today to learn how his pricing expertise, valuation strategy, and full-service 1% model can help you sell smarter, move faster, and keep more of your equity.