Since 2005, Ilsa has streamlined the real estate process for her clients by serving as a highly knowledgeable and trusted advisor, by working diligently with the utmost integrity on their behalf. From first-time home buyers to seasoned sellers and investors, clients appreciate Ilsa’s personalized approach that includes a commitment to providing the highest level of service. Ilsa advocates for every client as if they are a family member. Her hands-on and detail-oriented approach has earned her not only repeat business but enthusiastic referrals.
Ilsa’s combination of market knowledge, negotiation skills and dedication to keeping all parties informed puts clients at ease during what can often be a complex and stressful process. She brings a network of expert service professionals to the table – including mortgage consultants, attorneys, home inspectors and general contractors – that assist in making each step of the buying or selling process seamless. Ilsa places a premium on being available and responsive, clients feel comfortable and informed at all stages of the process, and frequently comment that Ilsa’s service exceeds their expectations.
Prior to joining Jameson Sotheby’s, Ilsa worked for CRF Marketing, the number one residential real estate sales team in Chicago, where she sold new construction and condo conversions for local developers from 2005-2008. As the real estate climate changed, Ilsa began focusing on residential sales in the foreclosure market and closed an average of 30 distressed properties per month. In 2009, she became certified in Short Sales. This broad-based experience enables Ilsa to offer her clients a high level of expertise in a wide range of property types from resales, new construction, condominium conversions and distressed properties.
Ilsa is a resident of Lincoln Park, and her expertise includes Lakeview, River North, River West, Irving Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Rogers Park, West Loop, North Center and the near Chicagoland suburbs. She is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Public and Non-Profit Management.