Who We Are

Albers Real Estate Group (AREG) is a Missouri real estate brokerage founded in 2013 by Zac Albers — managing broker, U.S. Air Force veteran, and Marshfield native. We serve buyers and sellers across Springfield and the wider Southwest Missouri region, including Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties.

We are intentionally not a national franchise satellite. We are a local, independent brokerage with a working office in Fair Grove (just minutes from Springfield), deep roots in the Ozarks, and a team that picks up the phone.

Why AREG Exists

By 2013, Zac had spent years watching the real estate industry stop working for the people it was supposed to serve. Marketing had grown stale. Customer service had been replaced by clients-as-numbers. Most agents were running an assembly line.

AREG was built on a different premise:

• Marketing should actually market. Listings deserve real campaigns, not just MLS syndication and a yard sign.
• Communication should be relentless. Clients should never wonder where things stand.
• Honesty is non-negotiable. Even when the truth is harder than the sales pitch.
• Every client gets the owner’s standard of care. Not a number. Not a transaction count.

These aren’t slogans — they’re how the brokerage operates day to day, and they’re why our reviews are consistently filled with words like transparent, honest, patient, responsive, and advocate.

Service Area

What We Do

• First-Time Home Buyers — patient guidance for the largest purchase most clients have ever made
• Seller / Listing Representation — marketing-driven listings that reach beyond MLS
• VA Loan Buyers — veteran-led VA buyer guidance
• USDA Loan Buyers — rural eligibility navigation across SWMO
• FHA Loan Buyers — first-time and credit-flexible buyers
• Sell My House Fast — expedited sale options
• Cash Buyer Network — direct connection to investor cash buyers
• Inherited Property Sales — probate and estate guidance
• Down Payment Assistance — MHDC and local DPA program help

Our Team

Zac Albers — Managing Broker & Owner
U.S. Air Force veteran, 208+ verified transactions, founder of AREG. Read Zac’s full bio →

Jodi Albers — Transaction Coordinator
The communication backbone of every AREG closing. Clients consistently call out Jodi’s responsiveness, warmth, and attention to detail.

Chad Davis — Buyer’s Agent
Specializes in first-time buyer education and acreage searches across Greene and Webster counties.

Lindsey Linsenbardt — Buyer’s Agent
Family-buyer and relocation focus across the Christian County corridor (Nixa, Ozark, Sparta).

Our Approach to Marketing

AREG was built around a marketing-first philosophy. For every listing:

• MLS syndication and verification across Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, and Redfin
• Day 1 marketing report delivered directly to the seller
• Targeted Facebook advertising segmented by zip, income, and life stage
• Buyer-persona social content with hooks tuned to actual buyer demographics
• Independent web presence at SpringfieldMOHomesForSale.com — listings reach buyers outside the syndication chain
• Agent-to-agent outreach to high-volume buyer’s agents in the area

Result: faster sales, stronger offers, and outcomes other listings often miss.

Recognition

• Springfield Business Journal 40 Under 40 — Zac Albers
• FastExpert Top Agent 2026 — Republic, Strafford, and Fair Grove
• 5.0 ★ average across 123+ verified client reviews (91+ on Google, 32 on Zillow)
• Top-tier ranked on Zillow, Homes.com, Realtor.com, and FastExpert for the Springfield metro

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Albers Real Estate Group founded?
AREG was founded in 2013, the same year Zac Albers earned his Missouri broker license. The Missouri brokerage entity license was issued in 2014. Zac has been a licensed Missouri real estate professional since 2011.

Is AREG a veteran-owned business?
Yes. Owner and managing broker Zac Albers served in the U.S. Air Force from 2002 to 2008.

Where is AREG’s office located?
65 E Old Mill Rd, Fair Grove, MO 65648 — minutes from Springfield.

What is AREG’s service area?
Springfield and the surrounding Southwest Missouri region — Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties — including Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Willard, Strafford, Fair Grove, Marshfield, Rogersville, Buffalo, and Branson-area lake communities.

Who is on the AREG team?
Zac Albers (managing broker), Jodi Albers (transaction coordinator), Chad Davis (buyer’s agent), and Lindsey Linsenbardt (buyer’s agent).

How do I contact AREG?
Phone: (417) 413-4305 — call anytime
Email: zac@albersrealestategroup.com
Office: 65 E Old Mill Rd, Fair Grove, MO 65648
Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 4 PM

Is AREG licensed?
Yes. Missouri brokerage license #2014042863. Managing broker personal license #2012016801.

Want to know more about the broker behind AREG? Meet Zac Albers →