In every transaction a partnership is formed and in order for the buying or selling process to be completed, my clients and I have to feel comfortable with each other and the commitment we make to see each other through to the end. This is such an important part of a successful real estate experience...if we don't click then we move on, but it is hard to find someone I don't get along with. I also
limit the number of buying and selling clients that I work with at any given time...this assures that every client gets all the attentention needed to manage a well organized, successful transaction." - Ellen Baren
Through the upturns and downturns of the volatile housing market, Ellen has excelled in the providing professional and experienced real estate services for satisfied clients. Her list to sale price runs at 98% with an average market time of 52 days. Ellen joined after a successful 23 year career in Arts Administration at The Second City Theater in Chicago. More recently, Ellen was doing prairie restoration work and volunteer coordination for the Nature Boardwalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo and is a consultant to the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival in Rogers Park, managing the volunteers and acting as laision for the 100 visual artists over the weekend. As a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she has a solid back ground in working both independently and in collaboration to get the job done - outstanding traits to have in your Real Estate consultant. A lifelong resident of Chicago, Ellen's knowledge of the history and market along the lake front and surrounding neighborhoods is unique. Old Town, Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast were her communities for many years and more recently she has resided in Lake View, Edgewater Glen and Rogers Park. Her children have been fortunate to get an outstanding Chicago Public School education at Frederick Stock Elementary School for students with disabilities in Edison Park, The AN Pritzker School Gifted Program in Wicker Park, Hawthorne Scholastic Academy in Lakeview, Whitney Young Magnet High School in the near West Side and now Lincoln Park High School Double Honors Program. Ask her about the Chicago Public Schools and all the great opportunities! If you are interested in buying or selling in Old Town, Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge, Rogers Park or the surrounding suburbs of Wilmette, Lincolnwood, Evanston and Skokie. You can expect a solid knowledge base of neighborhoods, homes, schools, entertainment, the arts and transactions. For more information, connect socially! Twitter:
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