Mother-and-son team Jody and Michael Dickstein pride themselves on their nonpressuring, fun interactions with their clients. They like to laugh and have a good time, all while creating a stress-free environment for their clients. “We are relatable. We are not pushy salesmen,” Michael says. “We are building a relationship with our clients. We care about our clients and want what’s best for them. We believe in honesty and transparency.”
Jody first joined the real estate industry after having children, when the hours of her retail management job became taxing, and quickly became one of the top producers at her office. She has over 25 years of experience in real estate, while Michael is slightly newer to the industry with seven years under his belt. He joined Jody’s team in 2016, and the pair now specialize in new construction and luxury properties, focusing on Glencoe, Winnetka, Highland Park and the surrounding North Shore. Jody has lived in Glencoe for 54 years and Michael, 30 years.
The Dicksteins had a sales volume of over $50 million in 2022, and they recently listed the most expensive home of their career — a $14 million property on the lake in Glencoe. Secured by Michael, the listing was also the most expensive in Glencoe’s history.
After so many years in the business, the Dicksteins usually know every listing agent in the area, and vice versa. “When we list a home, we typically know the agents showing it,” they note. “It gives us a competitive advantage because we can navigate the market better than someone without their ear to the ground.”
Jody has been ranked one of the No. 1 brokers in Glencoe for the last 10 years and consistently ranks among the top 50 brokers in Chicagoland. She was named a Crain’s Notable Real Estate Broker in 2021 and 2022, was among the top 1% of brokers for residential sales volume in 2022 and has closed more than $500 million worth in sales.
