A Top Producer with @properties, Gwen Stark has been successfully buying and selling real estate in the Chicagoland for over 20 years. With over $225 million in sales to date, Gwen combines her competitive nature and persuasive negotiating skills honed from her days trading on Chicago's commodities market, with a down-to-earth personality and a passion for finding her clients the right home in one of the city's many unique neighborhoods. Her action-oriented approach and market expertise have made her a favorite among first-time buyers and sellers to savvy real estate veterans alike.
Gwen prides herself on being able to give her clients the best marketing services and exposure utilizing @properties comprehensive marketing strategies. As such, she retains an impressive average of 112% list-to-sales price, consistently closing deals for sellers at their home's peak value; while her days-on-market is much lower than the industry average at 15 days, a testament to her staging and design skills.
Gwen believes the most rewarding part of her work is sharing in her clients' excitement as they walk into their new home for the first time! By delivering invaluable guidance and a patient willingness to listen to her clients and understand their specific needs, she strives to make her clients transition from exploring the market to eventually holding their new key in their hands as smooth and rewarding as possible.
Gwen is a proud resident of Irving Park with her husband, Kurt Ladley a lender in the Chicago area, their daughter Lennox, son Lawson and dog Pippa. She holds a degree from the University of Louisville where she also danced competitively at the national level. She has lived all over the city including Bucktown, Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Downtown/River North. In her free time, she is an avid foodie and enjoys exploring the sights, sounds and tastes of Chicago.
