About Us

Why use FasterHouse?

FasterHouse is a locally owned and operated house buying company. We have been around buying houses since 2002. We love it! We love buying houses and we really love helping people.  That may not be exactly what you thought you were going to hear but it is true. We all live in St. Louis and want to help out the people of St. Louis and help out the community to make it a better place.

We are the Real Estate Family that Puts People First, and we do not take that lightly. We have been around for a long time and plan to be around for even longer. Our company has been through the ups and downs and we have grown stronger because of it. Every day we look for ways to impact and inspire our community.

We Believe in Giving Back.

A portion of our proceeds are donated to Greater Giving; a non-profit that aids locally in the education and advocacy of mental health and wellness.

Learn more at www.Greater-Giving.org.

We are not your average house buying company… if you have a house to sell, let us prove that to you. We could sit here and toot our own horn all day but would prefer to let others speak for us. We have been Accredited with the Better Business Bureau since 2006.

We are very proud of these reviews and strive every day to live up to them. We buy houses St Louis from home owners in a variety of situations and always put ourselves in their shoes. We make fair offers and make a difference in the lives of the people we buy from. We buy as much or more than any company in the St. Louis Metro area and we do that buy offer fair prices.

Why Choose FasterHouse?

  • Zero Fees to Sell Your House

  • Highest Off-Market Price

  • Sell As-Is. No Cleanup. No Repairs.

  • Close In As Little As 7 Days

  • No Closing Costs

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Sell your home as-is in any condition and close on your timeline. Give us a call at (314) 926-0660 or fill out our form to get started.

Meet the FasterHouse Team

We can’t wait to meet you!

Lucas Wells
Lucas WellsOWNER & CEO
Lucas Walls is the Visionary Leader of the FasterHouse team. Lucas is not your typical leader – he’s the go-to guy with a ton of experience and passion for what he does. Lucas works with every part of the company, from sales to finance and everything in between. He leads the FasterHouse team with our Core Values and strong team culture at the top of mind. Lucas strives to inspire his team to achieve their goals.
Sam Primm
Sam PrimmOwner
Sam Primm is a real estate investor who was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri. He has been investing in real estate for 8 years and loves to impact the St. Louis area by renovating distressed properties and turning them into good homes for families. He is involved in a few different local businesses and has a passion for making St. Louis a desirable national city!
Matt Lauman
Matt LaumanCOO
Matt is a results – driven professional with more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience. In his current role, he has transacted on over 200 real estate deals totaling over $27 million in sales in the last 12 months. Matt is a native of St. Louis currently residing in St. Louis County. He is a married, and a proud father of two beautiful daughters. They enjoy traveling and spending time with family.
CJ Shockley
CJ ShockleyDIRECTOR OF SALES
CJ is the Director of Sales at Fasterhouse. He loves to help his team succeed in any way he can! He wants every house we buy and sell to be a win for everyone involved. CJ lives in Wright City with his wife, Hannah and two children. He is a renaissance man and loves all things music, plays guitar, loves fishing, hunting, playing golf, playing at the lake and spending time with his family.
Andrew Burtt
Andrew BurttDISPOSITIONS MANAGER
Andrew is our Dispositions Manager. He works with an incredible group of local investors, helping build their real estate portfolios with new properties each week. Andrew lives in Ballwin with his wife Mollie, daughter, and two sons. When he’s not selling deals or spending time with family and friends. Andrew enjoys golfing, hunting, concerts, and playing guitar. You may also catch him hanging around the grill with a glass of bourbon.
Dennis Montgomery
Dennis MontgomeryACQUISITION MANAGER
Dennis has been an Acquisitions Manager at FasterHouse for over 7 years. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he enjoys being outside, mountain biking and spending time with his family. Family holds a special place in his heart, and he cherishes moments spent with his wife, two kids, and their dog! Despite hailing from Chicago, we gladly welcome Dennis and his vibrant energy to our community!
Casey Samuels
Casey SamuelsACQUISITION MANAGER
Casey Samuels has been an Acquisitions Manager for FasterHouse since 2020. He leverages a decade-long financial advisory background to delve into sellers’ finances. Specializing in probate complexities and aiding seniors in transitions, Casey, an avid real estate investor, balances work with golf, church, loud music, and time with family and friends. His favorite ancient wisdom: “Don’t take life too seriously; no one ever makes it out alive.”
Matt Kresko
Matt KreskoACQUISITIONS MANAGER
Matt Kresko is an Acquisition Manager who prides himself on connecting with others to build mutually beneficial relationships, both professionally and personally. He believes that if you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Outside of FasterHouse you can find Matt reading, listening to podcasts, working out, at the park with his dog Zoe, and pursuing his dream of qualifying for the Olympics in Beach Volleyball – Real Estate is just a backup plan.
Tammy Wickley
Tammy WickleyLEAD MANAGER
Tammy is our Lead Manager at FasterHouse. She works closely with our Acquisition Managers managing their appointments and helping with follow up calls. Tammy works remotely from her home in Michigan after relocating there in 2021. She enjoys riding her bike, hikes, playing pickleball, golf and having a glass of wine on her front porch with her husband. She has three children, who are thriving in careers of their own.
Sara Small
Sara SmallSALES SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Sara is the Sales Support Specialist at FasterHouse. Whether you are a first-time caller; seller, buyer, or wrong number even you are glad to have Sara on the other end of the phone. She enjoys sharing her time and energy to help others. Outside of the office, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband Gabe and their two children Kinley and Bode. They love spending time outdoors and traveling to experience new adventures!
Lori Kohlenhoeffer
Lori KohlenhoefferTRANSACTION MANAGER
Lori, Transaction Manager at FasterHouse, has 15+ years’ experience as a REALTOR and Transaction Coordinator Lori loves assisting her team members, and sellers through stress-free closings. She has a passion for sharing her time, knowledge, and resources in hopes of making the closing process less intimidating for those unfamiliar with the process.
Abby Linhoff
Abby LinhoffOPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Abby joined the FasterHouse family in December 2021. She enjoys organizing and keeping track of all the details to ensure quality and efficient deals. Abby is new to the real estate industry, but she is driven by her passion for continuous learning. Abby is from the St. Charles area and tries to be outside whenever the Missouri weather permits it.
Ryan Wargel
Ryan WargelPROJECT MANAGER
Ryan is our Project Manager for all rehabs at FasterHouse. He leads a team of contractors to complete these projects, along with designing the future look of these homes. Ryan lives in Wildwood with his wife Danielle, their sweet daughter, and 2 fun-loving young boys. Ryan loves hockey, is a huge Blues fan, loves playing golf, and lake time with the fam.
Claire Stiegemeier
Claire StiegemeierRETAIL SALES AGENT
Claire Stiegemeier is a Magnolia Real Estate agent and sells all of the rehabbed houses for the Fasterhouse team. Claire has been listing FH rehabbed homes since 2003 and enjoys helping with the design aspects in the early stages of the project, as well as creating a marketing strategy for a quick sale! Claire and her husband, Jim have three kids and three grandkids.
Courtney Spalding
Courtney SpaldingSYNERGY MANAGER
Courtney is the Synergy Manager (Hype Girl) at FasterHouse. She is the hiring captain, coordinates employee relations, and organizes company events. She is an O’fallon native where she currently resides with her three children. She has a strong passion for the outdoors, live music, art, and fitness. In her free time, she is planning new adventures and activities for her kids to experience.
Danny Daoud
Danny DaoudCHIEF OF FINANCE
Danny is the CFO at FasterHouse. He has two decades of experience in the public accounting sector and over a decade of experience in real estate investment. Danny brings big-picture thinking, strategic financial analysis and an abundance of real estate knowledge, Danny is dedicated to his fitness, spending time with his wife and working on his 67 fastback mustang restomod.
Ryan Winking
Ryan WinkingBUSINESS ANALYTICS MANAGER
Ryan is the Business Analytics Manager at FasterHouse. He evaluates all aspects of the business, ensuring the team is best setup to achieve its goals and bring the entire company to the next level. He’s from STL and graduated from Mizzou and went on to complete his MBA from Webster University. When he’s away from the office, he enjoys traveling, hiking, or playing a round of golf with friends.
Bryan Schroeder
Bryan SchroederFounder
Bryan is a farm boy that grew up in Iowa. He got an engineering degree that brought him to Saint Louis in 1990 and he has loved the Saint Louis area ever since. Bryan found his passion for real estate investing in the 1980s. He just loves to see a house transform from being dated and in need of updates to a pretty house ready for a new homeowner. Bryan is married and has 5 kids and three grandkids.