In an industry built on customer service, it's Chris Veech's steadfast commitment to serving her clients that sets her apart. A top 5% producing broker on the North Shore with over $160 million in career sales, her business is based almost entirely on referrals, repeat, and relocating clients, a testament to her tireless work ethic, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and friendly, empathetic nature. Chris was named @properties Rookie of the Year in 2011 and has been a top-performing agent ever since. Helping families relocate to the North Shore and making the transition a very smooth one is an area of expertise. A Certified Negotiation Specialist with a corporate background negotiating television ads for Leo Burnett Advertising, Chris brings superior negotiating and communication skills to the table for her real estate clients, who she considers partners, every step of the way.
Born in Lincoln Park, raised in Evanston, and a Winnetka resident for 25 years, Chris specializes in residential properties along the North Shore, from Evanston to Lake Forest. Chris' degree in Economics from Indiana University drives her keen interest and understanding of North Shore marketplace trends so she can accurately guide and counsel her clients. She brings a vast knowledge of North Shore neighborhoods, schools, building trends, and local resources and puts it to work helping clients find the right new house in one of our great communities. Her professional network of experts includes home staging consultants, contractors, lawyers, mortgage experts, home inspectors, and hands-on transition specialists for busy or senior clients, ensuring client transactions are handled smoothly and with the greatest care. Chris has a very strong network of agents she works within Chicago and most cities across the globe, and she successfully connects friends and clients to top-notch out-of-town agents.
Chris and her husband Pat are empty nesters residing on a golf course in Highland Park. Her experience selling their longtime family home enables her to empathetically assist her clients through important lifetime transitions. They have three adult sons working in Chicago, all graduates of Loyola Academy, and two wonderful daughter-in-loves. Outside of real estate, Chris enjoys racquet sports and plays in North Shore Women's Leagues for Platform Tennis, Pickleball & Tennis. She has an extensive history as a community service leader and is active on numerous boards in support of civic organizations. She is a founding Gold Level Sponsor of the Winnetka Music Festival, supporting her lifelong passion for music and concerts.
Accreditation/Awards:
- Top 5% Brokers North Shore Board of Realtors
-Crain's Chicago Business Notable Residential Real Estate Broker
- Relocation Expert Certified
- Certified Negotiation Expert
- Chicago Magazine Five Star Realtor
- Make it Better Magazine Best North Shore Realtor Nominee
- @properties Rookie of the Year 2011
-Loyola Academy Ramble Past Co-Chair
-Winnetka Music Fest Gold Level Sponsor
