Throughout her acclaimed and reputable career, Katie has become known as a well-respected and innovative real estate services and referral business provider throughout the Western Suburbs and the Chicago area. After years of experience in sales at the Illinois Restaurant Association, Katie's performance proved that her skillset resided in exemplary customer service, detail-oriented strategies, and advocacy.
Katie grew up and lived on the North Side of Chicago in Edgebrook until she moved to La Grange over eight years ago. Since then, she has served the residential real estate market of La Grange and the western suburbs as well as her home city of Chicago.Katie's clients have become reliant on her as an expert market analyst and tireless and fierce negotiator. She has firmly established herself as a consistent award-winning producer.
Katie brings an incredible passion for the real estate industry with her unwavering dedication to provide the highest level of concierge services to all her clients.
"My passion for La Grange and its history only makes me a stronger real estate professional. Having family ties in La Grange dating back to the 1800's, I know all the nooks and crannies of the neighborhood and can advise you on the market value of a home."
Katie believes in a hands-on, transparent approach to both buyers and sellers. She has spent years building and maintaining countless relationships. Her network of personal and professional contacts throughout the North Shore (with strong ties to her alum Regina Dominican), colleagues throughout Chicago and the Gold Coast, and lifelong connections with the families she has grown up with is unmatchable.
Katie believes in rolling her sleeves up and ensuring seamless experiences throughout the lifespan of her transactions. She has accomplished this by creating her provider list of trusted colleagues with the specialties of contractors, attorneys, mortgage brokers, and industry peers. These partnerships have lasted well beyond the closing table and are a testament to the respect and dedication she has for her craft.
Katie is deeply ingrained in the La Grange community, happily married, and a mom of two busy kids. She is involved in the school systems, supports local businesses, and has spent years forging relationships with its residents and vendors. She brings expertise and enthusiasm to an industry that demands both.
"I love working in the area that I've grown up and now where I currently live raising my family. While I do know many of the faces around my block, I truly enjoy meeting new people and discovering individual styles and personalities."
Although Katie grew up in Chicago and now resides in La Grange, her service reaches beyond Illinois' boarders. Spending countless summers along the shores of beautiful Michigan, she is in the process of extending her real estate business to Michigan and Indiana.
Her goal is to help others realize their dream of owning a second home — one that has provided her family with so much peace and happiness and create their own cherished memories.
"I like to share an emotional connection with people, and in turn I invest that same energy and optimism into my own job. Seeing the happiness on someone's face when you find them their dream home is why I love what I do!
Some of the details that are well known about Katie are her genuine kindness and her direct yet empathetic approach to guiding her clients through the seasons of the market. As a professional, homeowner, wife, and mother, Katie knows firsthand the importance of finding the perfect home and having the opportunity to build the ideal lifestyle for one's family in a place where they can feel safe and secure.
