Natalie Ryan

Natalie has been at home in the Western Suburbs throughout her life, considering herself a “native transplant" when she relocated several years ago with her family back to Oak Brook following a decade in New York City. Her roots are deep in the Midwest, where she also attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her degrees in both Advertising and German Commercial Studies led to work in media strategy and investment at Leo Burnett in Chicago, followed by a successful NYC publishing career at Marie Claire covering a spectrum of global blue-chip brands in including Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Sara Lee, Philip Morris, BMW, Nike and Diageo. Bridging her sales and marketing expertise with her true passion for people has made for a consistently triumphant real estate career. With previous residence throughout the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, and even Europe, Natalie has a global mindset and evaluates each client’s unique priorities through excellent communication and analysis. From price and amenities to schools and commuting options, Natalie knows exactly how to focus your search. She has the ability to initiate, analyze, negotiate, and close real estate transactions while displaying exemplary credibility and absolute commitment. With a keen sense of space and design, Natalie will also point you in the winning direction for staging, marketing, and advertising your property. Natalie is an astute negotiator and earnest communicator. When not serving the needs of her real estate clients, Natalie very much enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 sons, a fluffy dog, friends, and large extended family. She is an ardent community philanthropist and pet lover. She is a casual chef, wine enthusiast, avid traveler, and accidental Star Wars expert.