In this fast-moving market, Anne Hodge makes it a priority to create expectations with her clients by discussing the challenges of the market right up front. Priding herself on being an expert in her area, Hodge studies the data to understand market trends and help with predictions. “My clients should be able to heavily rely on me for market information, including the average months of inventory, typical market time and what I see in the market,” she says. “My job isn’t just opening up houses; it’s providing industry expertise to help my clients make the best decisions.”

A broker with COMPASS, Hodge represents clients in all stages of life throughout the western suburbs, specifically in the La Grange area. “I am passionate about the La Grange area, having discovered it when my husband and I traded city life for the suburbs,” she shares. “Living and working in the area for years, I fall in love with the western suburbs more every day, as it’s the perfect combination of urban and suburban lifestyle.”

The Mainstreet Organization of Realtors consistently ranks Hodge in its top 1% of all agents by sales volume, and RealTrends Verified recognized her as 74th by volume in Illinois. A proud supporter of Winning With Wyatt, an organization that backs pediatric brain tumor research, she has been in the industry for 20 years. With a fun and lighthearted style, she is all business when it comes to transaction deadlines and the overall process. “I want each client to feel they are my only client,” she says. “It’s worth all the behind-the-scenes work when my clients realize they have my undivided attention and service.”

Recognized for her passion and enthusiasm, Hodge had one of her most successful years in 2023. “I am always optimistic about the market, and I knew there were opportunities out there if I worked hard enough,” she explains. “In a market where many people became discouraged, I doubled down on all my efforts and found much success.”