Licensed in Illinois and Florida, and active in Chicagoland and the Naples, Fla. area, Karen Majerczak, team leader with Compass, is a bicoastal maven of real estate who fully supports first-time buyer, luxury and repeat clients on properties of all shapes and sizes. Born and raised in the Arlington Heights neighborhood and still raising her family there but enjoying a second home now in the Naples area, Majerczak’s “hometown pride” is a well-traveled component of both life and career.

“I’m staying on top of two different markets in two states and traveling weekly for clients,” she says of her trademark hustle and client devotion. “I may be traveling back and forth, but I never let my clients feel I wasn’t 100 percent there for them.” Previously a bond trader who was “always on,” negotiations are one of Majerczak’s superpowers. But her move into real estate came out of a necessity to continue serving clients while also being present for her family.

“I never take no for an answer,” she says. “I put myself in my client’s shoes and I never lose sight of the fact that I’m dealing with a lot of clients’ biggest investment ever.” Known for her responsiveness and knowledge, Majerczak earns tons of referrals and repeat customers for her outside the box approach and devotion to complete client satisfaction. “I even scored an off-market listing for a buyer client last year in an extremely competitive market, and it was perfect for them,” she says of her 2020 highlights.

Physically active, outdoorsy and loving towards family and friends, Majerczak combines a caring mother’s heart and attention with strong negotiation skills and business acumen that make her a one-two punch for buyers and sellers alike.

“My drive and determination are my core values,” she says. “No matter what I’m doing, I’m doing it 100 percent!”