For Oriana Van Someren, real estate isn’t just a profession; it’s a legacy. With a family deeply involved in real estate — her husband and family build and develop luxury homes, while her father owns a prominent landscape design firm — Van Someren finds her expertise is in her DNA. She has a six-year tenure in the industry, with specialties in staging and marketing that have transformed the landscape of north Naperville and beyond.

Van Someren’s journey into real estate was a natural evolution. “Becoming a real estate agent was a culmination of my life experiences and interests coming together,” she says. “My love of working with people, providing luxury-level service and exposure to home building and design, all fit perfectly together.”

Van Someren brings not just a deep understanding of the market, but also a strong commitment to her clients. “The things I hear the most from my clients are how impressed they are with the level of service they receive well after the transaction is closed,” she notes. Working with people often breeds a lifelong partnership, she adds, in which clients know they can rely on her expertise long after the deal is done.

Beyond her professional accolades, Van Someren is involved in her community, serving as a commissioner for the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission and as a board member of Endeavor Health’s Edward Foundation. Her philanthropic activities extend to volunteering, coaching girls’ volleyball for middle school and contributing to various charitable galas.

In Van Someren’s experience, success isn’t just measured by closings. It’s defined by the depth of the relationships. “I’m incredibly lucky to do all of my work from my personal network and receive referrals from that network,” she says. She adds that her business isn’t about being the biggest; it’s about fostering meaningful connections.

For those aspiring to follow in her footsteps, Van Someren offers this advice: “Treat people with respect, be honest and build strong relationships that will last.”