What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Property management at Arrive Streetervile.

Where did you grow up?
Chicago born and raised.

Growing up, what did you want to be?
A NASCAR driver or real estate agent

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Massages, travel and spending time with family.

If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Probably Beyoncé because it’s Beyoncé.

What is Chicago’s best-kept secret?
The Chicago real estate market is one of the most risk-free investments an American can make. My city has one of the very few real estate markets that continues to increase in value over time.

What do you love most about the industry?
I’m working my brain everyday. Whether I’m socializing, learning or working labor, I go to bed every night feeling like a valuable asset to society.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
I’ve worked hard to build a very credible network of real estate professionals that have my back through every transaction; I’m making sure my clients have the best team in Chicago on their side.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Showings! Haha. Having to drop what I’m doing and run to a listing, sometimes 10 times a day. You just never know what your day’s going to be like.

What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Tell your friends and family to recommend you! They know you best, so their word will mean the most.

What has been your greatest accomplishment?
The people I’ve chosen to work with.

What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
My dad’s podcast! “Detective Story with Mike Hammond.” My dad shares his experience as a Chicago homicide detective and the murder cases he’s solved.

Where is your favorite meal in Chicago?
The Welcome Back Lounge.

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Chicago?
The Wrigley Building.

What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
I live in Chicago. Weird sh*t happens everyday.

What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
My chaotic stories of growing up in the city of Chicago.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Lisbon, Portugal. Everything about it is wonderful: the people, the food, the wine, the location. 10/10.

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
The chances of you failing are 100% if you don’t try

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Zenlist.

Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Heather Hillebrand.