Emily Sachs Wong is one of the most sought-after advisers to homebuyers and sellers in Chicago's high-end real estate market. She specializes in the sale of new and existing homes in core luxury neighborhoods, including Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, River North, Lakeview and Bucktown/Wicker Park. Emily began selling real estate in 1998 and quickly established herself among the city’s elite real estate professionals. She is consistently one of the top 10 agents in the entire Chicago region, and is frequently the adviser to many of Chicago's CEO's and heads of leading technology companies because of her knowledge and innovation in the industry.
A leader in Chicago real estate for many years, Emily holds the #1 spot in sales volume with @properties, the #1 residential brokerage firm in the city of Chicago and the largest independently-owned brokerage firm in Illinois. She currently ranks as @properties’ top broker with annual sales volume of over $185 million, with over $1 billion in total career sales. Prior to @properties, Emily was #1 with her previous firm in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
In a service business, it is Emily’s commitment to serving her clients that sets her apart. Her tireless work ethic, excellent communication skills and friendly, empathetic nature leave a lasting impression with clients and colleagues, and contribute to her outstanding sales and marketing track record. Her business is based almost entirely on referrals and repeat clients. Emily is also a skilled and respected negotiator, having successfully completed hundreds of high-end transactions under a variety of market conditions. Her sense of fairness and integrity is paramount.
Emily stays current on the market and trends by participating in multiple panels and is a sought after speaker at real estate events nationwide. Her nonstop commitment to selling quality real estate makes Emily the one to choose when making a real estate move.
Emily’s commitment to her community is demonstrated through her support of a number of charities and civic organizations including: Common Threads, where Emily is a serving board member, C.U.R.E., where Emily donates a percentage of sales, Housing Opportunity and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.), where she served on the board for four years, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Family Resource Center. A graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Emily learned Chicago and sales by heading up the catering and sales with Lettuce Entertain You's restaurant group. She enjoys cooking, reading, yoga and traveling. She resides in Lincoln Park with her husband, two daughters, two sons and two Goldendoodles, Moxie and Indiana.
