Known to her clients as the queen of negotiations, Lala Mahoney serves everyone from luxury purchasers to first-time homebuyers in Chicago and on the North Shore. A Realtor with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Mahoney has her managing broker’s license and is certified as a real estate negotiation expert, allowing her to negotiate top dollar for her clients. “Helping people obtain their dreams is the best feeling, which is why I love my job,” she says. “I definitely know I’m in the right line of work.”

In the industry for over 20 years, Mahoney believes in the importance of educating her clients about the market and keeping them informed throughout the entire process. “I prepare my clients for every outcome in order to avoid surprises and ensure success,” she explains. “They always come first.” The fact that she increases the number of homes she sells every year helps set her apart from other agents. With her years of experience and expertise, she reports her business is based on a robust collection of repeat business and referrals. “Buyers and sellers appreciate that I’m responsive, honest and very tech savvy.”

Recognized among Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty’s top 1% of agents nationwide, Mahoney was honored with the company’s Platinum Volume Award, its highest honor for sales volume. Recognized in the top 5% for the number of units sold by the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors, she previously served on their board of directors and participated on several committees, including the Young Professionals Network, Grievance Committee and Ethics Citation Panel.

When not working, Mahoney is involved with her son and daughter’s sports teams. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as gardening, biking, playing tennis and hiking with her two border collies.