Tracy Sorge’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: Treat the person first, and success will follow. “I provide trust, honesty and unwavering advocacy to my clients,” she says. “I transform uncertainty into courage and questions into confident decisions.”

A certified mortgage advisor with Wintrust Mortgage, Sorge started her career more than 30 years ago when someone believed in her potential and introduced her to a new career that can change lives. “I see myself as a builder of confidence and a champion of dreams,” she shares. “I am a firm believer that empowered buyers create empowered lives.”

Although Sorge is an award-winning advisor with a lengthy list of professional achievements, she credits much of her success to the lasting relationships she has formed with clients. “I listen beyond the paperwork and the numbers to truly understand the hopes and aspirations behind every home,” she explains. “With the right team, the right tools and the right belief, homeownership is not only possible but also very powerful.”

Recognized for her timeliness, excellent communication and transparency, Sorge sets realistic goals with her clients and makes herself available seven days a week. Understanding the long-term goals of her clients enables her to focus on finding them the right loan program, which often saves them more money than they originally anticipated. “When I believe in them, they start to believe in themselves,” she adds. “And that’s when the real magic happens.”