Picture: Leslie Tapia, Dylan Plattwood, Celeste Chicas, Shawn Nam, Nitasha Kassam, Rachel Burke, Tamara Hirsch, Armando Zires, June Tabachnik, Crystal Tran, Jeremy Bentivegna, Salma Torres, Kevin Little, Karina Sanchez, Karra Kalkman, William Sherman, Harmony Zhang
Entrepreneurial by nature and strategic by design, Crystal Tran leads one of the most dynamic and collaborative real estate teams in the Chicago area. Tran brings a client-first philosophy rooted in creativity, personal connection and a sharp eye for branding. Her journey from salon stylist to digital entrepreneur laid the foundation for a real estate career built on grit, style and systems — with her ultimately growing her team into the largest at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. The Crystal Tran Team spans the city and suburbs, offering deep market expertise and seamless service at every price point.
Operations Manager Tamara Hirsch anchors the team with efficiency and encouragement, while brokers like Armando Zires, Karina Sanchez, Harmony Zhang and Salma Torres offer multilingual support and high-touch guidance. Nitasha Kassam brings warmth and patience, while Kevin Little delivers insight into real estate investing and wealth-building. Rachel Burke energizes the luxury leasing market with creative flair, and Celeste Chicas ensures every contract is airtight and in her client’s best interest.
Whether it’s tech-savvy content creation by Shawn Nam, deep-rooted South Loop knowledge from William Sherman or the client-centrism of Jeremy Bentivegna, each team member brings a unique edge. From June Tabachnik’s keen eye for interior design to Dylan Plattwood’s ability to deliver a stress-free experience, and from Karra Kalkman’s skill in communicating her market expertise to Leslie Tapia’s marketing prowess and local connectedness, each member embodies the team’s core values of communication, compassion and results.
The Crystal Tran Team’s accomplishments include more than $55 million in closed sales in one year, Salma Torres’ induction into @properties Christie’s International Real Estate’s Timeless program, and a culture of success that’s shared and celebrated by all.
