Feeling chained to a desk for 10-plus hours a day, Keisha Williams decided to leave a career in lending to sell real estate.

Fifteen years later, it remains the right choice. “My clients love how hands-on I am,” says Williams, a broker with Fulton Grace Realty who assists buyers and sellers in Chicagoland. “I’m literally walking them through each step of the process and ensuring that the communication and accessibility is there.”

Williams takes pride in her work, has systems in place to ensure transactions run smoothly and constantly educates herself on market changes so that she can keep her clients well informed.
“I love processes, but I also like my clients to have a little fun,” she says. A big gift-giver, she pays attention to clients’ interests and purchases gifts for them that she knows they would enjoy. She also hires a car service when she accompanies out-of-towners to showings, to give them a chance to become better acquainted.

Williams has been fortunate to live in several areas of the city and suburbs, which gives her an insider’s view of what makes those communities nice places to live. She especially loves to see neighborhoods that transition and grow. Her two favorites are the South Loop and West Town.

She holds multiple certifications and designations, including Certified International Property Specialist, Real Estate Negotiation Expert and Accredited Buyer’s Representative. In the past year, she launched KW Group, a small team she plans to expand. This venture allows her to mentor other Realtors and assist with activities such as showings and appraisal appointments.

Williams is co-host of the weekly Instagram Live series “This or That,” serves as the 2024 President-Elect of the Women’s Council of Realtors, Chicago, and received the 2023 CAR President’s Award. But, she says, the best part of 2024 by far was watching her son get married.