Renee has worked in real estate for over 20 years as a commercial real estate lender managing a portfolio of over $1 billion. She was recognized with the bank's top performance award 5 times in 7 years. She has financed condominium buildings, apartment buildings, and single family home developments as well as other property types. Like residential real estate, it takes coordination and oversight of many parties including attorneys, appraisers, and lenders to close a commercial real estate loan. Renee uses her extensive negotiation and relationship management skills to get the deal done. Challenges inevitably arise and Renee provides the solutions necessary to move the transaction forward. With her strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and customer service training, Renee is able to successfully close transactions that satisfy all the parties involved.
In addition to her finance and commercial real estate experience, Renee has served on 2 condominium boards of directors since 2003. She is well versed in condominium management, operations, and finances. Renee understands condominium associations from the inside out and has strong relationships with property managers and management companies.
Renee can relate to any real estate need you have. On a personal level, she has seen all sides of the real estate process as a buyer, seller, renter, and landlord.
Renee's finance and commercial real estate experience will help her residential real estate clients find the home of their dreams and provide for a smooth buying and selling process.
Renee graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance. Renee grew up in the western suburbs, spent college breaks in the northern suburbs, and has lived in Old Town and the Gold Coast for over 20 years. She loves Chicago and all it has to offer. Renee will help you find the right neighborhood for you!