I think you have it right, Sue. I don't smoke steaks. I add a little wood to my grill, and get some smoke flavor while grilling. Getting the smoker set up, for such a short smoke, and the grill too, just isn't worth the hassle (for me).
Now, if I smoke a whole sirloin roast or a ribeye roast, there's no searing on the grill after slicing, for me. I serve those slices like prime rib, with a little au jus!