Working side-by-side with her sister, Emily Smart LeMire of Coldwell Banker is known for treating every customer like they too are part of the family. “My clients appreciate the personal attention they receive during the entire transaction,” she says. “I work hard to simplify a stressful undertaking and ease any frustrations my buyers and sellers may have throughout the process.”

Serving everyone from investors to young families transitioning to the suburbs to empty nesters returning to the city, LeMire harnesses her 15 years in real estate to provide a seamless experience from start to finish. “I am a very hard worker who appreciates the time it takes to run a successful business,” she says, adding that being part of a family team is a huge draw for clients seeking a personal touch.

Relying on the Top Agent Network to let her buyers know about off-market properties and get increased traction on her own listings, LeMire also uses her personal website and social media platforms to grow her client base and expand her presence to prospects and referral partners.

In the past year, LeMire restructured and reorganized her brand, making adjustments that proved beneficial for both her team and her clients. “Thriving among all the change has been exciting,” she says.

Named one of Crain’s Custom Media’s Most Influential Real Estate Brokers, LeMire was recently ranked No. 5 for closed volume among Coldwell Banker’s Chicago associates. She has enjoyed many years in the company’s President’s Club, all while raising two children and serving on the board of her children’s preschool. “My greatest accomplishments are my two adorable children,” she says. “We work hard in this line of work, so having time to recharge with my family is my favorite pastime.”