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★★★★★
"So many things went right working with Katie it's hard to know where to begin! My husband and I had a baby in the fall and were rapidly outgrowing our 2 bedroom rental. We thought there was absolutely no chance we would find something we loved in our price range with the current housing market being so nuts, but we decided to reach out to Katie anyways. We're so happy we did!! She made the entire process make perfect sense to us and made the whole experience fun- even the challenging parts. She was always quick to respond and really listened to us. She heard our wants, needs, fears and dreams and helped us find the perfect home. She actually sent us the listing for it and eventually helped us negotiate for a super sweet deal even in a crazy market. Katie knows her stuff and came fully prepared to every single showing with info and questions and had our backs throughout the entire negotiating process. We felt taken care of and heard. She made it clear that our comfort was more important than closing a deal, and we knew that at any point if we didn’t want to move forward, she’d support us. We'll forever be grateful for her help in finding our first home where we'll continue to grow our family. We couldn't have done it without Katie! She's definitely one of the best in the biz and we hope everyone has the pleasure of working with her." - Madison
★★★★★
"Katie was everything I needed in a real estate agent. She was born and raised in Lincoln Park, so I really relied on her lifetime of knowledge when it came to navigating the various neighborhoods, properties, and asking prices. Beyond her insights, Katie was there with me every step of the way through the process of purchasing my first home, and was patient and available to ensure I was comfortable throughout the process. She never made me feel like any question was a silly question. You may rely absolutely on anything Katie says about herself because she is honest, caring and knows her stuff!" - Alicia
★★★★★
"Katie Hogan is a wonderful Real Estate Agent and an asset to any homebuyer! I'm a first time home buyer and just bought a condo in the city. Given this crazy market, I genuinely do not know how I would have navigated this process without Katie by my side. She's extremely knowledgeable of the market, sincere, and trustworthy. She's a really intuitive person that's able to pick up on what you're feeling about a property without even having to tell her. She knew when to guide me, when to encourage me, and when I needed space to determine my own decision. With the help of her expertise, network, and guidance, I was able to close on my first home which happened to be the one I really wanted! Anyone with Katie Hogan by their side during the home buying process is very lucky." - Nozi
★★★★★
"We’re so grateful we got to work with Katie when buying our first home. As first time buyers, we had a lot to learn and her level-headed and educational approach helped us feel so much more confident in taking this big and daunting life step. We wound up finding our dream condo extremely early in our search thanks to Katie’s combing of the pre market listings. While it was scary to jump right into making an offer, she empowered us to make our own decision without any pressure while also supporting us and helping us craft a strong offer that got accepted in 24 hours. Katie is great at what she does and we wholeheartedly recommend her!" - Rachel
Born and raised in Chicago, Katie has unwavering love, passion, and pride for her city. Having grown up in Lincoln Park and residing in 7 different neighborhoods throughout her lifetime here, Katie's extensive knowledge of the various neighborhoods, schools, parks, transit, and hidden gem shops and restaurants reflects her deep-rooted connection as a true Chicago native. Katie firmly believes that the number one foundation in any relationship is trust, and she prioritizes cultivating genuine partnerships with her clients. Katie's clients will attest that they never felt pressured into buying or selling with her; instead, they experienced having a trusted advisor throughout the process, empowering them to make confident and educated decisions every step of the way.
Communicative, organized, and thorough, Katie stays one step ahead during every transaction. Her dedication goes above and beyond to ensure that the buying or selling experience is not just smooth but also fun. As a testament to this, Katie's business thrives solely on her personal network and referrals.
Katie recognizes that buying or selling a home is one of the most important emotional and financial decisions one can make. For her buyers, she invests time in getting to know them on a personal level, truly understanding their lifestyle and wants and needs for their next home, and harnesses her strong agent relationships and the private listing network to search for properties. From the initial consultation, to identifying potential red flags during showings, to explaining contract terms and next steps, to skillfully negotiating and securing a great deal, Katie fiercely advocates for her buyers. Sellers benefit from her meticulous attention to detail, combined with a comprehensive market analysis, resulting in a pricing and timing strategy that stands out with creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Katie is known for not only advising on ways to prep for the market to ensure her sellers get top dollar for their homes, but also providing concierge-level service by assisting with vendor meetings and staging.
Katie has always prioritized being of service. Prior to her career in real estate, Katie was a teacher and special education therapist, and she dedicates time volunteering with the homeless and rescue animals through her involvement with the Chicago Help Initiative and PAWS organizations. These experiences have seamlessly merged into her real estate work, allowing her to bring empathy and a sincere desire to help others to the forefront of every interaction. In her free time, you can find Katie spending quality time with her husband and two dogs at the lakefront or at one of Chicago's many parks. She enjoys traveling, pilates, watching documentaries, and having dinners at her favorite restaurants throughout the city.
Katie’s commitment to integrity, authenticity, and delivering the highest standard of service has consistently yielded effective and successful results for her clients. She considers it an honor to play an essential role in her clients' major life decisions, and her dedication to facilitating smooth, enjoyable transactions for all is unmatched.