Like Falling in Love ...

It's like falling in love.

You know it the first time you cross the threshold. A voice inside you whispers, "I could live here." That’s what finding your dream home feels like.

Sometimes it happens with the first property you tour. But usually it takes time, determination and an unwillingness to just settle.

It also takes an ethical, experienced, dedicated guide: your realtor. That’s where I come in. Whether you’re buying -- or selling.

A native Oregonian before most people knew what that meant, I moved to Chicago 35 years ago after grad school and a five-year publishing stint in Italy to live in a real city.  I've never looked back.

I've lived, worked and raised a family in the Gold Coast and Streeterville. And am equally at home in River North, Lake Shore East, the South Loop -- and its younger cousin, the West Loop -- Lincoln Park, Lake View, Rogers Park, Edgewater, among others. I know their properties, communities, schools and businesses -- their strengths and their opportunities.

My editorial background makes me good at probing to help you determine your needs and what's really important to you -- and ultimately tracking it down. My Fortune-500 communications stints fine-tuned my negotiating and marketing  skills.

I'm told I inherited my mother's ingenuity and intuition and my father's indefatigable work ethic. My clients compliment me on my people skills and a gift for infusing joy into the process.

Beyond a good book or a trip to a never-visited destination – my clients are my passion. I can't wait to meet you.

Testimonials
"Staged my home beautifully using my own things, priced it correctly, marketed it like crazy online and eveywhere -- she even held open houses every weekend where we found the buyer -- was available to me 24/7, kept me apprised, was articulate and always gracious -- and sold my downtown condo quickly  to a qualified and equally gracious buyer. It was a highly rewarding -- both financially and emotionally -- experience." Helen L (Streeterville pre-war condo)

"I never thought finding a home as out-of-towners on a deadline would turn out to be so enjoyable and accomplish out goals but it was and it did with Celeste.  She helped us identify Old Town and exactly what we were looking for, led us to the perfect 3-bed duplex, negotiated a great price and held our hands throughout. She is the best!" Adam D (Old Town vintage duplex)