Business Philosophy
"It's an honor and privilege, as well as a responsibility, to be part of my client's experience in buying or selling a home-one of the most emotional decisions in one's life. Sometimes emotions get in the way when negotiating a transaction. It is important to keep my client focused in order to attain the goal. That goal is always what is in the best interest of my client." Ann
a Marie is licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin as well as ABR, GRI and SFR certified. She has earned the Premier Service Diamond Award and continually participates in most educational programs that are offered from the various associations of which she is a member. Anna Marie realizes the importance of lifelong learning after earning a BA degree in Marketing from DePaul University as an adult. Having a personal condo in Chicago and a home in the Lake Geneva area (WI), she is very knowledgeable of both markets. In addition, she is very experienced in Lake County and especially the Libertyville community where she resided for over 23 years. She views the business of real estate as mostly about people not houses, and enjoys assisting people who become her client and ultimately her friend. Affiliations
- National Association of Realtors
- Illinois Association of Realtors
- Mainstreet Organization of Realtors
- Lakes Area Realtors Association, Elkhorn, WI
- Wisconsin Realtors Association
Education and Training
B.A., Marketing - DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Robert Morris College, Chicago, IL
Awards And Designations
•Illinois Licensed - 2002
•Wisconsin Licensed - 2003
•Quality Service Certification
•Premier Service Diamond Award Winner - 2007
•ABR Designation (Acrredited Buyer Representative)
•GRI Certification (Graduate Realtor Institute)
•SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource)
•Ten Year Service Award - Koenig Strey Real Living - 2012
Areas of Expertise
•Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin
•Lake County IL - Libertyville and surrounding areas including northshore
•Northern Cook County IL
•Chicago - Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, River North
•Southeastern WI - Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha
•Lake Geneva WI Area - Fontana, Williams Bay, Linn, Lake Geneva, Walworth
Personal Background
•Fontana Wi Resident since 1989
•Chicago Resident since 2006
•Libertyville Resident 1976-2000
•Secretary/Treasurer - Fontana Venture Group
•Past Secretary/Treasurer - Pheasant Ridge Association
•Church Affiliation - GEFC, Walworth, WI, Member
•The Moody Church , Chicago, IL, Member
•Geneva Lake Conservancy (GLC), Member
•Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR), Member
•Served on Agent Advisory Board/Koenig Strey Real Living 2012
•Past Employment: •Baxter Healthcare Corporation
•WGN Continental Broadcasting Company
