We took a look back at our Agent Snapshot features and have compiled the best words of wisdom from some of Chicagoland’s top agents below.
IN 10 WORDS OR LESS, WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR SOMEONE NEW TO THE INDUSTRY?
“BE PREPARED TO HANDLE REJECTION AND TO WORK EVERY DAY.”
Ann Jones, Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, Lake Forest
“HAVE PATIENCE, PERSEVERANCE, INTEGRITY, DILIGENCE, LISTENING SKILLS AND HONESTY!”
Tricia Fox, Broker/Team Leader, @properties, Chicago
“START WITH SYSTEMS AND PAY IT FORWARD.”
Leslie McDonnell, Real Estate Agent, RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville
“ALWAYS PUT YOUR CLIENTS’ BEST INTERESTS BEFORE YOUR OWN.”
Rich Vesely, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Naperville
“LEARN YOUR INVENTORY AND LISTEN TO YOUR CLIENT’S NEEDS.”
Luminita Ispas, Real Estate Broker, Century 21 S.G.R., West Loop
“TRY AND GET ALONG WITH EVERYONE. EVERYONE’S STYLE IS DIFFERENT.”
Jill Blabolil, Real Estate Broker, @properties, Evanston
“TEAM WITH A SMART, STRONG AND PRODUCTIVE REAL ESTATE GROUP.”
Ilona Mikula, Vice President of SMG Luxury at the Straub Milito Group, Coldwell Banker, Chicago
“WRITE YOUR GOALS, DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN AND TAKE ACTION!”
Mary Wright, Broker Associate, Keller Williams, Park Ridge
“WORK HARD, DON’T LOSE YOUR BALANCE AND NEVER COMPROMISE INTEGRITY.”
Joanne Nemerovski, Broker Associate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, Lincoln Park
“TALK TO INDUSTRY VETERANS. THERE IS NO END TO LEARNING.”
Toba Cohen, Broker, MetroPro Realty, Hyde Park and Kenwood
“WORK HARD; FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS; VALUE OTHERS’ EXPERIENCE; BE YOURSELF.”
Carmen V. Rodriguez, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Edgebrook