Jennifer Ames, a broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, is celebrating 20 years in Chicago real estate.

The year of 2014 is proving to be a memorable one for Coldwell Banker Chicago residential broker Jennifer Ames, who celebrates 20 years on the Chicago real estate scene and claims the top selling agent ranking in the city of Chicago for Coldwell Banker.

A fifth-generation Chicagoan and great granddaughter of turn-of-the-century Gold Coast developer Nathanial Fairbank, Ames has been a leader in Chicago’s residential market since 1994, when her first year of sales was $2.4 million; Ames closed out 2013 with more than $142 million in sales, up 15 percent from 2012 sales.

“Jenny is truly a leader in our industry. Years of past success have led her to this monumental achievement. Her passion for real estate, business savvy, and extraordinary client service make her one of the top agents in the country,” said Fran Broude, President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “We are very proud to have such a talented professional as part of our organization.”

As president of Jennifer Ames Chicago, a boutique group within Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage that specializes in luxury homes, Ames has consistently been recognized as one of Coldwell Banker’s top agents. In 2013, Ames was the brokerage’s No. 1 agent in volume and ranked fourth nationally, out of Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s 42,100 agents. For a look at Ames’ Coldwell Banker award interview, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byv-CQLS3FU.

Additionally, Ames was recently awarded a Chicago Association of Realtors Top Producer Award, a level achieved by only the top 1 percent of all Chicago sales associates and a collection of Who’s Who in Chicagoland real estate. Ames was recognized at both the Platinum Level, for achieving sales volume between $158 – $45 million, and the Gold Level, for attaining sales of 199 – 130 units.