Genna Hill has been an elite force in luxury real estate, a nationally sought-after developer's consultant and strategist, and a trailblazer within @properties Christie's International Real Estate. As one of the company's first agents, she played an integral role in its meteoric rise, shaping Chicago's most prestigious developments and redefining the luxury market.

For over a decade, Genna worked alongside @properties' co-founders, Michael Golden and Thad Wong—two of the most innovative minds in real estate and who acquired the Christie's International Real Estate brand in 2019—who mentored her into a leadership position that has influenced some of the Chicago's most successful luxury projects. Mr. Wong himself has said, "If you listen and implement Genna's consult, not only will your sales outpace the market, but so will your profit."

Her career has been defined by an exceptional ability to transform ambitious visions into market-leading successes. With a portfolio of over 24 major developments and transactions exceeding $2 billion, she has mastered strategic consulting, market analysis, design optimization, and innovative sales strategies that yield exceptional results.

Genna's expertise extends far beyond Chicago. She has spent time in international markets—including Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai—immersing herself in global luxury trends that continue to inform her work. Now, she brings this wealth of knowledge to Northern Michigan, a region where she sees immense potential for growth, innovation, and a craving for elevated real estate experiences.

Her deep understanding of high-end market dynamics, combined with an ability to anticipate and shape trends, makes her uniquely positioned to serve Michigan's evolving real estate landscape. The same analytical precision, creative vision, and sales acumen that made her a leader in Chicago will bring a fresh perspective to Northern Michigan's luxury market—whether in waterfront estates, boutique developments, or thoughtfully designed residential communities.

Some of her most notable projects include:

• 2350 North Orchard, The Orchard – A once-in-a-generation, 32-unit, $96M sellout development in Lincoln Park, featuring homes from $2M to $4.5M. Sold Out in 2024. Genna's role as a developer strategic for Hines McCaffery, and international conglomerate builder, drove the redeveloped plans from basic to extraordinary, elevating the project from a $750/square foot to $920/square foot and reallocating common area buildable square footages to the unit interiors, thus increasing livable spaces and increased returns.

• 438 Saint James Place, The Saint James – A boutique building in East Lincoln Park, blending heirloom elegance with modern floor plan design for the high ultra net worth buyer. Priced from $3.7M to $4.4M, Sold Out prior to drywall, delivery in March 2025. As the developer strategist and representative of the development team. Genna collaborated with all disciplines from conceptualization to execution of construction, as well as, listing principle agent supported by a team of agents on marketing and sales.
• Edgewater Universal Living , 5691 N. Ridge, Chicago– A pioneering development in accessible luxury, setting new standards in inclusive design. Priced from the low $500Ks to low $700Ks. Sold out in less than 75 days with numerous price increases driven at the discretion of Genna Hill, the result increased developer's returns by six figures, selling within a timeline to offset banking fees by several hundreds of thousands of dollars.

• 10 West Delaware Place – A $156M, 119-unit luxury high-rise in Chicago's Gold Coast, the highest-performing development in iStar Financials' national portfolio during the Great Recession. As the developer strategist and sales team lead of this high rise of multimillion dollar homes, Genna and her team were able to pivot quickly with the support of the development team to avoid deep price reductions seen in competitors projects.  By eliminating duplicate tiers and diversifying floor plans within the building and creating scarcity the development became a success at the most uncertain times.

Genna's approach to real estate is rooted in strategic precision and inspired creativity. She has a proven track record of identifying niche markets, aligning developments with market aspirations, and delivering exceptional outcomes.

"True luxury is not a price point, it's an experience — understanding market deficits and aspirations then designing with purpose to exceed expectations is in my mind, the start of successful positioning of a development project" -Genna Hill

Recognized among Metro Chicago Real Estate's "Top 40 Under 40" and the Chicago Association of Realtors' top agents, Genna is also a published industry expert, having authored the 2011 Chicago North Side Real Estate Guide.

Now, she is eager to bring her knowledge and innovative approach to Michigan on a full time basis —her new home for the past decade and passionate towards creating housing opportunities in the local markets. With her expertise in luxury markets, keen eye for emerging opportunities, and ability to elevate any development, Genna is poised to redefine the Northern Michigan real estate experience.