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No. 10: Trevonia Rufus

“Continuously put yourself out there. Currently, I generate leads primarily through social media. However, I’ve gotten leads from leaving business cards at local businesses as well.” — Trevonia Rufus, Dream Spots Leasing & Sales, South Shore

No. 9: Sanina Ellison

“I love nurturing my past clients. They are the best lead source for me. Social media has untapped potential. If you can master capturing and converting an audience, social media is a gold mine.” — Sanina Ellison, Chicago Homes Realty Group

No. 8: Jamie Ficco

“If you are not staying in touch with people and asking people ‘who can I help today’ there is no reason to be in this business.” — Jamie Ficco, Global Real Estate Advisor, Jameson Sotheby’s International

No. 7: Ryan T. Smith

“If you’re a new agent, work your office inventory and do the dirty work the listing agent might not want to do! Hustle and work hard; hard work works!” — Ryan T. Smith, RE/MAX Properties

No. 6: Mary Higley

“Home is such a personal thing, place, and feeling — I love being a part of it all with my clients!” — Realtor, Jameson Sothebys International Realty, Home Discovery Team

No. 5: Becky Hicks

“Buying and selling homes can be personal for a lot of people, and my job is to walk them through that process and make it as easy as it can be.” — Becky Hicks, real estate broker, @properties, Barrington

No. 4: Gabriela Wilewska

“I always had a passion for real estate, but in general I really wanted to be a “Boss Lady.” — Gabriela Wilewska, Partner & Licensed Broker, Loncar Realty, Chicago

No. 3: Al Zoubi

“I treat this job as a sales job, so I’m actually on the phone all day either prospecting for new clients, finding buyers for my sellers or following up on current deals.” — Al Zoubi, Broker-Owner, Zoubi Realty-Lincoln Park

No. 2: Lynn Kummerer

“Find the brokerage that fits your needs and can guide you as you grow. Talk to several.” — Lynn Kummerer, Senior Broker, Luxury Living Chicago Realty

No. 1: Brittany Simon

“I’m extremely confident in my knowledge of contracts and strategies to compose a winning offer or secure a great deal for my sellers, usually in record time. I’m genuinely excited for my clients and they can feel my enthusiasm for helping them.” — Brittany Simon, Real Estate Broker, Compass