The OSC Team with @properties is a full service group of Realtors, offering concierge-level service to our clients. With over 16 years experience we are your go-to source for all things Chicago Real Estate.
"Offering Concierge Level HOUSE-pitality"
Olin Eargle
Team Lead | Broker
A Top Producer with @properties, Olin Eargle is ranked as one of Chicago's top brokers. After receiving his Illinois Real Estate Brokers license 14 years ago, Olin has proven himself in the competitive real estate industry with countless satisfied clients. Olin prides himself on not just intimately knowing the Chicago real estate market but also leveraging that comprehension into repeat success for his clients. This has translated to millions in sales, endless referrals, and the honing of a marketing strategy that is proven to work. Olin's education distinguishes him from most brokers. Olin has received 4 additional designations after furthering his studies in the Real Estate industry and in 2015 graduated from the National Association of Realtors Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI®). He is also a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR®), a Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE®),a Real Estate Negotiations Expert (RENE®) and a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®). He is the team lead for the Olin Sells Chicago real estate team.
After working in this industry for over 14 years and working with renters, buyers, and sellers, Olin creates marketing strategies that leverages his knowledge of how buyers and renters think, what they look for in a property and what motivates an offer. With a degree in Advertising and Marketing"combined with a strong work ethic"Olin knows how to position a property in this market, thereby creating maximum exposure and attracting qualified buyers.
Prior to becoming a broker, Olin worked for Oprah Winfrey, and HARPO Studios where he became an expert at dealing in high-pressure situations. There, he gained a unique skill set including a knack for savvy negotiations, strong communications, and the art of professionalism, each of which has served him well in the real estate industry. "Bringing a new, fresh perspective to a business that is ever-changing."
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Advertising and a minor in Theatre Arts.
Luis Catalan
Broker
Before joining @properties, Luis spent over a decade working as a freelance musician performing with orchestras in the US as well as Canada, Austria, and Italy. A Georgia native who relocated to Chicago in 2014, Luis began his career in real estate as a virtual concierge for a Chicago-based Airbnb company. Luis comes to the @properties family in a multifaceted role, working in tandem with the Olin Sells Chicago team as an administrative assistant as well as a buyer and seller's agent specializing in Lakeview, Edgewater, and Lincoln Park. Luis brings a dynamic approach to real estate by tailoring custom marketing and negotiation strategies to maximize profits while minimizing the stress of the home buying process.
In his spare time, Luis enjoys volunteering for the associate board at The Merit School of Music, exploring Chicago's expansive food scene, and spending time at the beach with his miniature Siberian Husky.
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Lauren Smith-Domhoff
Broker
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Prior to joining @properties, Lauren was a dancer for several years at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Working at Disney allowed her to experience and cultivate world-class customer service firsthand, and she carries that with her in every interaction. Post-Disney, Lauren has worked as a yoga teacher and a retail manager. She loves taking the opportunity to listen and understand what each client's unique needs are and come up with a creative solution for success. Her goal as a Realtor is to make the home buying process an enjoyable experience and to make each client feel supported. Lauren has lived in Lakeview since 2016 with her husband Ben and their chihuahua, Rex. She thinks Chicago is one of the coolest cities in the world and is always discovering new reasons to love it!
Lauren earned her BFA in Dance from Ohio State and loves cheering for the Buckeyes, though she was born in Pittsburgh, PA so also loves her Steelers! She and her husband also love riding their bikes around the city and trying new breweries and restaurants, and are members of the Chicago Cycling Club.
As part of The OSC Team, a division of @properties, Lauren has the most advanced tools and marketing behind her to help make the selling and buying experience for her clients seamless.
Daniel Peterson
Broker
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Daniel Peterson has professional expertise with buyers and sellers from the city to the North Shore. He works with a varied clientele from 1st time buyers to those seeking to build their investment portfolios. His knowledge of these markets, problem-solving skills and work ethic are invaluable to helping clients reach their real estate goals.
Daniel grew up in Glenview and is familiar with many North Shore communities, including Wilmette, Winnetka, and Kenilworth. He worked for 15 years as an educator at a middle school, giving him valuable insights into the quality of school districts on the North Shore. He owns a property in Skokie and currently lives in the Lincoln Park area.
He enjoys all that the area has to offer including sailing on the lake, riding his bike to the Botanical Gardens or dining in Chicago's great restaurants.
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*MRED, LLC based on closed sales data, 01/2024
