In 1986, after graduating from college, I moved from my native Ireland to the United States. I have been a resident of the Southwest Suburbs since that time. I worked in new construction sales for several years, but when the downturn of 2007 arrived, I found myself unemployed. I took that opportunity to acquire my real estate license and start to work in an industry I had always been interested in. Looking back, I entered the business at a very difficult time for housing in America; foreclosures and short sales were common, unemployment was high, there was a shortage of buyers and credit was tight. However, I learned valuable lessons during this time. Most of all I learned to work very hard. Since the great recession, there have been many changes in market conditions- highs and lows in inventory, interest rates, political changes and then, a global pandemic. Through it all, I have successfully closed hundreds of transactions and my extensive experience, customer focus and attention to detail will make selling or buying a home a very positive experience for my customers. I have been married to Paul for 29 years, and we have three children, ages 26, 23 and 22. Consistently ranked among the Top Producers in my office, selling over $6m. in real estate each year. Consistently ranked in the top Century 21 agents in the Midwest. I work as an individual real estate broker and my clients enjoy the simplicity of working directly with me rather than junior team members.