Residential Specialist
773.510.9176 (Direct)
773.510.9176 (Cell)
312.698.8539 (Fax)
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A native of Iowa, Amy made Chicago her home 10 years ago. Having lived in various neighborhoods, she has an appreciation for Chicago's diversity and what it has to offer her clients. By combining her past experience in sales with an energetic personality, she is able to guide her clients smoothly through the real estate process.
Amy makes it her top priority to develop honest relationships that keep her clients interests at heart. Amy is a graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in Biology.
Residential Specialist
312.423.9156 (Direct)
773.680.1246 (Cell)
312.423.9157 (Fax)
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Pamela Plotkin is an important member of the dream town residential real estate team. Moving into the real estate profession from a career as an educator, Pamela knows the importance of listening to and understanding clients' needs. Her gregarious personality and desire to provide outstanding customer care perpetuates friendly and successful partnerships with clients.
Pamela is very familiar with Chicago neighborhoods, learning about the city first-hand during her 15 years as a resident. She has a keen eye for great properties, as well as an intuitive understanding of the city and its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. She employs her extensive knowledge of the Chicago area to assist clients in all stages of home buying and selling, providing each with a commitment to professional service and personal attention.
Pamela graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and History, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education.
Residential Specialist
312.423.9283 (Direct)
773.255.5663 (Cell)
312.423.9284 (Fax)
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A Chicago area native, Erika came to Dream Town from the hospitality industry, where she gained 15 years of valuable experience in working with people and delivering top notch service. When she realized that she was spending more than half of her free time going to open houses, scanning listings and doing "drive-bys," she realized she longed for a career in real estate!
Erika prides herself on her ability to get to know her clients and understand their needs intimately. She is dedicated to providing the best customer service possible and is tireless in her efforts to help her clients acquire the properties of their dreams.
Erika graduated from DePaul University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Italian. She loves music and dancing, as well as biking through Chicago’s diverse and exciting neighborhoods.
Residential Specialist
312.423.9231 (Direct)
773.503.5683 (Cell)
312.423.9232 (Fax)
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James serves the Dream Town team as a Residential Specialist, working with clients to buy and sell properties in Chicago's established and emerging neighborhoods. An avid traveler, James considers Chicago his favorite city in the world. His love of the city translates into a true passion for exploring area real estate and discovering more every day. His familiarity with the diversity and character of Chicago's neighborhoods is just one of the qualities that enables James to find just the right property for his clients.
Having spent over 10 years in sales and consulting the hospitality industry, it was time to turn his interest in real estate into a career. His experience in customer service brings an ability to listen carefully, and the concerns of his clients are always top of his list. In addition to having a solid common sense approach, James has a positive attitude and an energetic personality that ensure excellent service and a job well done, from writing the contract to closing the deal and beyond. Now in his second year, James has emerged as a knowledgeable agent and a tenacious negotiator on behalf of his clients.
As a resident of the West Bucktown area of Chicago, James takes advantage of the numerous parks, miles of bike lanes, eclectic music venues and vibrant nightlife that the city has to offer. Having lived all over the city, his deep understanding of Chicago's neighborhoods is a valuable asset to his clients.
Residential Specialist
312.423.9148 (Direct)
312.882.0075 (Cell)
312.423.9149 (Fax)
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Cate, who joined Dream Town as a Residential Specialist, works with clients to provide expert consultation in both buying and selling properties in the many established and emerging Chicago neighborhoods. She is a native of Chicagoland, growing up in the northern suburb of Winnetka, and has lived in the city for the past eight years. This has allowed her to become familiar with the various Chicago neighborhoods and to stay on top of Chicago’s exciting current real estate trends.
Prior to joining Dream Town, Cate worked for two large Chicago law firms where she developed her strong work ethic and attention to detail. After eight years in the legal field, she decided to follow her long-time passion and pursue a career in what she loves most…real estate!
Cate is sure to listen carefully to what her clients have to say, and to identify the absolute best opportunities and properties for them. She will guide you every step of the way, whether you are buying, selling, or both. Her enthusiasm, dedication, hard work, and love of working with people is sure to help you find a home that you will love. Cate knows the importance of building strong and lasting relationships, and is committed to helping make every real estate transaction a positive one.
Cate graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.
Residential Specialist
312.423.9243 (Direct)
773.343.4042 (Cell)
312.423.9244 (Fax)
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Experience - Professionalism - Confidence
Maria Menard has been licensed since 1990 and has had consistent high sales in condos, single family homes and multi-units. While knowledgeable throughout the city, Maria specializes in various parts of the city including the Gold Coast, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Old Irving Park and neighboring suburbs.
Maria believes in staying on top of her game by constantly continuing her education. She has earned her designations in Buyer Brokerage (ABR), the Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI) and is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).
In this current market full of unique challenges and opportunities, Maria can guide her clients and offer expert professional advice on current trends, mortgage rates and marketplace opportunities in a caring and knowledgeable manner.
Maria Menard serves on the Professional Standards Committee for the Chicago Association of Realtors and volunteers for various civic organizations, including the Scleroderma Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
Maria is a classically trained pianist and is bilingual in English and Polish.