From survivor to seller, foodie to forecaster, and baker to broker, there are many sides to North Shore real estate market expert, Susan Maman. Susan is renowned for her clear and sincere commitment to her clients' needs. As a hands-on broker, she offers honest advice, a wealth of industry knowledge, creative energy, and stellar negotiation skills. Her client base largely comprises repeat clients and referrals, a testament to her dedicated service and successful outcomes.
Professional Excellence: Susan Maman, a prominent real estate broker on the North Shore, has consistently ranked in the top 1% of brokers for the past twelve consecutive years.* She boasts an impressive $450 million+ in sales* success and a strong track record as a top broker in the New Trier School District, including being #1 in Glencoe for the past 5 consecutive years.* Susan has become a trusted name, delivering exceptional results. Her accolades include being named among the Top 15 Illinois Real Estate Professionals by Newsweek Real Trends 2021-2023 and the Top 21 Real Estate Brokers by Chicago Magazine 2020. Additionally, she was honored as one of Crain's 2019 Notable Residential Real Estate Brokers and as one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents in Illinois by Real Estate Executive Magazine.
Luxury Real Estate Specialty: Susan excels in the luxury real estate market, offering bespoke services to discerning clients. Her approach is characterized by marketing excellence, discretion, and a deep understanding of luxury living. She brings extensive knowledge of the market and a personalized strategy to each transaction, ensuring her clients experience the pinnacle of comfort and sophistication.
Local Expertise and Education: A nearly 60-year native of the North Shore and a graduate of New Trier East High School, Susan furthered her education at the University of Michigan and the University of Arizona, earning a B.A. in Psychology with high honors. Her extensive career in the corporate world, including 17 years at Sprint in advertising and marketing, underscores her belief in the importance of market and advertising expertise.
Personal Journey and Philanthropy: After triumphing over breast cancer in 2004, Susan approaches her profession with the same heart and determination that marked her battle. She donates a percentage of her earnings to Breast Cancer Research, passionately supporting the research division of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and the Arthur G. Michel, MD Fellow in Breast Cancer Research at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Foundation.
Personal Life and Interests: Susan is a dedicated mother to two young adults, Jordan and Mimi. 2024 is an especially exciting year as her son Jordan and his wife Stephanie gave birth to twin boy on Father's Day. These are her first grandchildren. In addition, her daughter Mimi willl be getting married to Tony Frank this October 18th. They both attended New Trier East High School and University of Illinois together! She enjoys gourmet cooking, baking for family and friends, traveling, and playing tennis. Her love for laughter and fun is reflected in her interactions with everyone around her.
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*All data from MRED. InfoSparks © 2023 ShowingTime. **BrokerMetrics, LLC - #1 Individual Broker by sales volume in Glencoe amongst all offices/brokerages, May 2020-May 2023. Top 10 in New Trier School District, May 2021-May 2023; Career sales based of MLS, sales volume, 2014-present
