Shantel Shimkus

Shantel began her career in 2006 and learned to navigate the challenges of the Great Recession while continuing to grow her business. She also brings firsthand experience to the relocation process, having personally bought, built, and sold more than eight homes in multiple states. Whether a client is purchasing a luxury property during a weekend visit, searching for months to find the perfect home, relocating from another state, or building a home from the ground up, Shantel understands the process from both sides of the transaction.

Her boutique approach allows her to take the time to understand each client's goals and create a realistic strategy to achieve them. She believes honesty, integrity, communication, and knowledge are not optional-they are the foundation of exceptional representation.

Shantel chose to bring The Agency to Naples because she saw an opportunity to do things differently. The brand's collaborative culture, sophisticated approach, and focus on relationships resonated with her entrepreneurial spirit.

"Change is good. Sometimes, getting the best deal means changing the way real estate gets done."

Today, Shantel continues to expand her business throughout Florida, including building a presence in the Tampa and Orlando markets. Her vision is to create a network of exceptional agents who collaborate across markets, giving buyers and sellers greater access to knowledge, relationships, and opportunities.

Since opening The Agency Naples, Shantel and her team have quickly established themselves as a top-producing presence in the market. In 2025, her personal team closed more than $81 million in sales, and over the past three years, more than $230 million in sales. In 2026, the team has already surpassed $64 million in sales year-to-date.

But for Shantel, success isn't just about the numbers.

"White-glove service is what buyers and sellers deserve. Add integrity, knowledge and experience, and you get results."

Originally from Illinois, Shantel has been married to her husband for 33 years. Together they raised three children and recently welcomed their first grandson.

Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or simply exploring your options, Shantel welcomes the opportunity to earn your business. Her goal is simple: to make the process as seamless as possible while delivering the white-glove experience her clients deserve.