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Specialties
Condo Sales:
Buying a condominium is very different from buying a single-family home. In addition to evaluating the unit itself, buyers must understand the financial health, management, and overall stability of the homeowners association (HOA).
With a background in property management and experience working closely with HOA boards, our team understands what to look for when reviewing association documents, reserve funds, special assessments, and building operations. We help buyers make informed decisions and sellers position their properties for success.
From contract to closing, strong communication with the HOA, management company, attorneys, and lenders is essential. Our expertise helps ensure a smoother transaction, fewer surprises, and a successful outcome for all parties involved
Rentals:
Chicago is one of the nation's largest rental markets, and with inventory moving quickly, having an experienced agent on your side is essential. Our team provides local expertise, market insight, and immediate access to new listings to help you find the right home quickly and confidently.
Whether you're considering a privately owned condo or a full-amenity apartment building, we'll help you understand the advantages of each option. Condo rentals often offer larger floor plans and a more residential feel, while apartment buildings provide amenities such as fitness centers, pools, and resident lounges.
We take the time to understand your goals, budget, and lifestyle to ensure you're shown properties that truly fit your needs. Our priority is finding you the right home, in the right location, at the best value possible.
Property Management:
With over $100 million in property management portfolio experience, Lacie brings a rare depth of knowledge to every transaction. As a former property manager, she handled everything from board meetings, budgeting, and vendor coordination to maintenance projects, capital improvements, and navigating special assessments. This hands-on experience gives her a unique advantage when advising clients on condo ownership, she knows what questions to ask, how to evaluate a building’s financial health, and how to anticipate potential challenges before they arise.
Beyond her professional background, Lacie has also been through the process personally, successfully buying and selling her own condo. This dual perspective- both as a manager of large portfolios and as an owner herself, means she understands not only the numbers, but also the lifestyle, decision-making, and emotions that come with city living. Whether you’re selling in a high-rise or purchasing your first condo, Lacie’s expertise ensures a smoother, more informed transaction from start to finish.
Education
Indiana University — Bachelor of Science, Minor Kelley School of Business 2014–2017
DePaul University — Business 2012–2014
Licensing & Professional Credentials
Lacie Defraties — Illinois Real Estate Broker’s License (2021); Illinois Property Management License (2023) - bringing extensive expertise in condo ownership, board operations, building finances, and investment property management to guide clients through smooth and well-informed transactions.
"Owning Property is a Luxury, at Any Price Point" - Selling Skyline™️
"Lacie was amazing to work with! She always made herself available to tour and responded to my texts and emails within minutes! We found my dream condo and she helped facilitate the entire purchase process. I was working on a strict deadline and she pushed to make sure we got everything done on time. As a first time homebuyer she put me at ease and I would recommend her to everyone!"
"Working with Lacie is amazing experience she is hard working and very responsive. She worked really hard with my time constraints to find me the best available condo with amazing bargaining skills. Heavenly recommend her and wish to work with her in future."
"Lacie did an outstanding job assisting me with the purchase of my condo. She was incredibly responsive, worked tirelessly to find a condo that fit my requirements, and provided honest opinions which resulted in a successful purchase. She conducts herself with a high level of professionalism and is able to provide a lot of knowledge on all Chicago neighborhoods. I would 100% work with her again."
"Lacie did an outstanding job assisting me with the purchase of my condo. She was incredibly responsive, worked tirelessly to find a condo that fit my requirements, and provided honest opinions which resulted in a successful purchase. She conducts herself with a high level of professionalism and is able to provide a lot of knowledge on all Chicago neighborhoods. I would 100% work with her again."
"Lacie did an outstanding job assisting me with the purchase of my condo. She was incredibly responsive, worked tirelessly to find a condo that fit my requirements, and provided honest opinions which resulted in a successful purchase. She conducts herself with a high level of professionalism and is able to provide a lot of knowledge on all Chicago neighborhoods. I would 100% work with her again."
"Lacie is an incredible agent! The condo we wanted had only been on the market for four hours, and it was a hot deal so we knew we had to act quickly in this crazy Chicago market. Lacie was able to get us in on an exclusive tour right away, 5 hours prior to the showing, and also was able to write up multiple offers for us all on the same day. She negotiated hard and helped us win our dream starter home. She worked seamlessly with our lender and made the closing process clear and easy for us. We closed quickly and have been incredibly happy with our purchase. We can’t wait to have her as a selling agent on our other property. My fiancé and I highly recommend Lacie to anyone who is looking for beautiful properties in downtown Chicago. She has an eye for gorgeous properties and will negotiate hard for her clients. A++!!"
"Lacie was awesome. She took the time to set up multiple showings in one day to maximize the time we were in the city. She was patient and helped us narrow down our preferences until we found a great property worth our investment. She stood firm on our offer allowing us to get nearly our asking price and adding furniture, a parking space and a credit for minor repairs. We highly recommend!"





















