Connie Engel Prior to becoming a Broker in 1997, Connie was an attorney who specialized in civil litigation with a focus on environmental issues as well as contract drafting, negotiation and interpretation. The traits that allowed Connie to excel as an attorney such as her work ethic, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and her unwavering commitment to her clients make her uniquely qualified to represent those interests with competence, dedication and professionalism. Today’s buyers and sellers have access to a wealth of information from many different sources. Connie believes that the key ingredient to interpreting this information is to partner with the right real estate professional. Connie’s advanced knowledge of the real estate market, specific to Chicagoland, and her understanding of the latest market trends provide buyers and sellers with a useful resource throughout the process. Connie provides effective marketing with a wide web presence, professional photography and a variety of “outside the box” solutions to position each home to the most buyers. She works tirelessly when representing buyers to find on and off the market properties. She is also a real estate investor herself and has first hand knowledge when it comes to maximizing an investor’s return. Connie is a full time professional and is consistently among the highest producing Brokers of the Chicago Association of Realtors. She is an active member of C.A.R. where she sits on the Professional Standards Committee and assists in both Arbitration and Ethics hearings. Connie graduated from Stetson University, Cum Laude, and from Florida State University School of Law, with Honors. While at law school she was an Articles and Notes Editor for the Law Review. She lives with her husband and two sons in Chicago’s West Walker/Old Irving neighborhood.
773.251.3837 cengel@atproperties.com atproperties.com
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What are my clients saying?
I couldn’t be happier with expertise, insight, profes-
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As a first time home buyer, I couldn’t have asked for
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sionalism and candor as I was making decisions about
anyone better to have worked with other than Connie.
this purchase. She is simply the best!!
She walked me through the process right away and
Tony (Roscoe Village)
worked closely with me throughout, catering to my needs at every turn.
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Geoff (Lakeview)
Working with Connie Engel on the search for our new
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home was an amazingly lovely journey. She made the process seem like a walk in the park instead of the drudgery that we were expecting. In our opinion, she is easily the BEST of the BEST!!! Stephen (West Town)
Connie was very attentive and attuned to what we were looking for and what our needs were. She was highly focused on our satisfaction and comfort. Sarah (Logan Square)
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Connie was so awesome and great at what she does!
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She was so patient and truly helped search for a home
Connie was the consummate professional, making
that it was not just in our best interest, but with-
each aspect and each communication, positive for our
in our budget. We cannot thank her enough for all
family who, due to the passing of a family member,
that she did!
was dealing with much stress.
Matt (Belmont Cragin)
Stephen (Avondale)
We bought the condo with Connie over 10 years ago, have always stayed in touch and are so happy and grateful for this opportunity to work with her again. She’s awesome. There’s literally no way we couldn’t recommend her more highly. Brian (Bucktown)
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recent sales
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2035 N Orleans St M2 Chicago .............................$2,250,000
1918 W Melrose Ave Chicago ...................................$700,000
2168 W Windsor Ave Chicago ..............................$2,042,408
4309 N Lowell Ave Chicago ....................................$687,500
2008 N Cleveland Ave Chicago .............................$1,945,000
2208 W Addison St 1 Chicago ..................................$675,000
3708 N Greenview Ave Chicago ............................$1,725,000
4049 N Kenneth Ave Chicago ................................$675,000
340 E Randolph St 4303 Chicago .........................$1,675,000
777 W Melrose St Chicago ........................................$655,000
2126 N Magnolia Ave Chicago .................................$1,550,000
1911 W Fletcher St Chicago .......................................$650,000
3826 N Hamilton Ave Chicago ................................$1,425,000
1671 N Claremont Ave 9 Chicago ............................$650,000
2021 N Dayton Chicago .............................................$1,275,000
4338 N Ashland Ave Chicago .................................$642,000
4111 N Harding Ave Chicago .....................................$1,138,888
1125 Linden Ave Oak Park ........................................$640,000
2440 W Hutchinson St Chicago ............................$1,100,000
3815 N Southport Ave 1N Chicago .........................$635,000
160 Sheridan Rd Glencoe .........................................$1,037,000
6818 N Tonty Ave Chicago ........................................$630,000
414 N Prospect Ave Park Ridge ..............................$960,000
1924 N Maud Ave E Chicago .....................................$626,500
446 W Huron Chicago ...............................................$945,000
2843 N Burling St 3S Chicago ..................................$615,000
445 W Roslyn Pl 1W Chicago ...................................$910,000
2115 W Addison St 2 Chicago ...................................$604,000
3446 N Leavitt St Chicago .......................................$900,000
929 W Altgeld St 3 Chicago .....................................$590,000
4427 N Kilbourn Ave Chicago .................................$899,682
8939 Lincolnwood Dr Evanston ............................$585,000
635 Hill Ave Glen Ellyn ...............................................$875,000
333 W Hubbard 904 Chicago .................................$583,000
1918 W Potomac Ave Chicago .................................$875,000
1158 W Armitage Ave 203 Chicago ........................$575,000
3052 N Southport Ave Chicago .............................$865,000
1437 W Diversey Pkwy 1E Chicago .........................$565,000
737 W Washington Blvd 2707 Chicago ...............$860,000
1832 N Hudson Ave B Chicago .................................$560,000
335 W Belden Ave 3 Chicago ...................................$840,000
726 W Schubert Ave 1Fe Chicago ..........................$552,000
5823 N Nicolet Ave Chicago ....................................$834,000
622 W 16Th St D19 Chicago .......................................$549,000
436 Fox Glove Ln Barrington .................................$817,500
1743 N Fern Ct 1 Chicago ............................................$540,000
445 W Roslyn Pl 1W Chicago ...................................$780,000
860 N Elston Ave 11 Chicago .....................................$540,000
2838 W Eastwood Ave Chicago ............................$775,000
2145 W Augusta Blvd 1F Chicago ...........................$539,000
4019 W Waveland Ave Chicago .............................$775,000
2846 N Sheffield Ave 3N Chicago ..........................$535,000
4346 N Leavitt St Chicago .......................................$765,000
5726 N Magnolia Ave Chicago ................................$535,000
6431 N Kolmar Ave Lincolnwood ...........................$745,000
100 E Bellevue Pl 25A Chicago ................................$532,500
1017 N Marshfield Ave Chicago ...............................$730,000
1442 W Fullerton Ave 3B Chicago ..........................$529,900
recent sales 4111 N Harding Ave Chicago .....................................$1,138,888
5513 N Bernard St Chicago .......................................$540,000
1255 W Wellington Ave Chicago ............................$1,137,000
2150 W Irving Park Rd F Chicago ...........................$535,000
1952 N Maud St Chicago ............................................$900,000
3614 N Lakewood Ave A Chicago ..........................$530,000
3937 N Hamlin Ave Chicago ....................................$870,000
4039 N Springfield Ave Chicago ...........................$510,000
1726 N Mohawk St 1S Chicago ..................................$850,000
703 N Hoyne Ave Chicago ........................................$510,000
5823 N Nicolet Ave Chicago ....................................$834,000
2421 N Racine Ave 3N Chicago ................................$500,000
3922 N Lowell Ave Chicago .....................................$825,000
855 N May St D Chicago .............................................$500,000
1911 W Fletcher St Chicago .......................................$820,000
1671 N Claremont Ave 9 Chicago ............................$495,000
335 W Belden Ave 3 Chicago ...................................$800,000
711 S Dearborn St 505 Chicago ................................$495,000
445 W Roslyn Pl 1W Chicago ...................................$780,000
160 E Illinois St 2002 Chicago ..................................$480,000
4338 N Ashland Ave Chicago .................................$730,000
70 E 18Th St 4F Chicago .............................................$480,000
3226 N Seminary Ave 1 Chicago ..............................$725,000
2434 W Winona Chicago .........................................$475,000
5726 N Magnolia Ave Chicago ................................$710,000
1425 W Roscoe St 2W Chicago ...............................$459,900
4111 N Springfield Ave Chicago ...............................$680,000
913 W Irving Park Rd 1 Chicago ...............................$457,500
2115 W Addison St 2 Chicago ...................................$678,000
5757 N Saint Louis Ave 2 Chicago ..........................$442,000
636 W Schubert Ave C Chicago .............................$660,000
915 W Irving Park Rd 1 Chicago ...............................$440,000
2150 W Mclean Ave 1W Chicago .............................$650,000
1259 N Wood St 201 Chicago ....................................$436,000
1924 N Maud Ave E Chicago .....................................$626,500
3757 N Lowell Ave Chicago ......................................$430,000
1936 W Cornelia Ave Chicago .................................$625,000
2255 W Wabansia Ave 308 Chicago .....................$429,000
2100 N Lincoln Park West 8Cs Chicago .............$625,000
435 W Erie St 1001 Chicago ......................................$428,000
953 W Montana St 3 Chicago ..................................$620,000
2107 W Belmont Ave 2A Chicago ...........................$426,150
350 W Dickens 3 Chicago .........................................$595,000
2107 W Belmont Ave 2C Chicago ...........................$425,000
1060 N Marshfield Ave 3N Chicago .......................$585,000
3045 N Greenview St 301 Chicago ........................$425,000
4110 N Springfield Ave Chicago ..............................$580,000
1300 W Fletcher St 2E Chicago ..............................$425,000
4044 N Avers Ave Chicago ......................................$580,000
1950 N Mohawk St 2 Chicago ...................................$425,000
4321 N Damen Ave Chicago .....................................$550,000
2300 W St Paul Ave 503 Chicago ..........................$425,000
2003 N Hoyne Ave Chicago ....................................$550,000
2904 N Racine Ave 2 Chicago .................................$420,000
4244 N Tripp Ave Chicago ........................................$542,500
1354 N Bell Ave Chicago ............................................$420,000
2727 N Wilton Ave 3 Chicago ...................................$540,000
4434 W Hutchinson St - Chicago ...........................$415,000
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@properties: a local leader In less than a decade, @properties became the #1 real estate brokerage firm in the city of Chicago and began expanding to the suburbs. But for @properties, leading has far less to do with
Being
numbers and far more to do with innovation. Technology
It means moving the industry forward by sharing best
a
leader
also
comes
with
responsibility.
changes, markets change, expectations change. So we
practices, serving in positions of leadership with the
never stop changing. Innovation permeates everything
local REALTORSÂŽ association, and giving back to
we do, from building the most sophisticated website
the community.
to introducing new services to sourcing new marketing channels. Innovation is the heartbeat of our business.
#1 in home sales
#1 in luxury home sales
CHICAGO
CHICAGO
@properties
@properties
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Coldwell Banker Residential
Coldwell Banker Residential
Baird & Warner
Jameson Sotheby’s Intl Realty
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$1
$2
$3
total $ volume by brokerage
$4
$5 billions
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$250 million
$500 million
total $ volume by brokerage
Source: MRED, LLC, #1 ranking based on MARKET SHARE for overall closed volume, city of Chicago, 1/1/17 - 12/31/17.
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$750 million
$1 billion
advertising your home The story of your home is already written… It’s all about properly sharing it. @properties showcases your home before the largest
catalog of online, mass media and grassroots marketing
pool of homebuyers through marketing programs that
initiatives – all tailored to address the specific challenges
are built around EXPOSURE – exposure through an
and opportunities of the marketplace.
internal network of brokers and their client databases; through an in-house marketing department with full print and digital capabilities; and through an exhaustive
More exposure means more page views, more phone calls, more showing requests, and ultimately a faster, more lucrative sale.
featured publications include:
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crain’s digital
JUST LISTED 3937 N HAMLIN $ 899,000
4111 NORTH HARDING • JUST SOLD!
This 3500 square foot Craftsman Four Square home sits on a double lot and has 4 bedrooms up, 4 full baths plus a finished attic and finished basement. It has been lovingly restored and perfectly updated. Please view all the photos, floor plans and complete description at www.connieengel.com.
CONNIE H. ENGEL BROKER ASSOCIATE 548 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 MOBILE 773.251.3837 cengel@atproperties.com Incredible brand new construction on over sized lot. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths up plus full laundry room. Incredible floor plan and finishes, not to mention neighborhood! This beauty sold before it was even put into the MLS!! Call me if you are considering buying or selling in our neighborhood, or know someone who is. I would be happy to assist.
CONNIE H. ENGEL BROKER ASSOCIATE 548 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 MOBILE 773.251.3837 cengel@atproperties.com
local publications
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marketing your home
1037 WrightWood | chicago
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This unit features 10” of concrete between floors.
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Perfectly appointed 2 bedroom + 2 bath home with an optional 3rd bedroom/den (currently formal dining area).
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This home features white oak flooring, custom light fixtures and built in surround sound throughout.
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Chef’s kitchen with handcrafted ebony cabinets, Liebherr refrigerator, wine cooler, Bosch five burner cooktop, hood, ivory silestone countertops, glass mosaic backsplash.
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Large private terrace off of the living room. Heated, deeded parking INCLUDED in the price.
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print brochures Your home will be beautifully represented in our marketing brochure.
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designed, sunny eat-in chef’s kitchen boasts professional series stainless steel appliances,
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impressive storage and counter space, a built-in desk and shares double sided fireplace
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floor loft makes the perfect den or reading room� Lower level has massive rec room
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storage throughout� Lush professionally landscaped front yard� 2-car detached garage�
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CONNIE ENGEL
BROKER ASSOCIATE
773.251.3837 mobile
cengel@atproperties.com
hardcover luxury brochures My luxury listing brochure is a beautiful coffee table style hardcover book.
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marketing your home
Single family home
cengel@atproperties.com
773.251.3837 3721wbyron3.info
Discover Vintage detail and modern convenience in this 4 bdrm plus office family home. Great layout; family room flows into dining room leading into updated kitchen with breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Off of the living area on
$849.000
main floor are the office and 4th bedroom that owners use as a play room for the kids or as a guest room with a space for a hidden-away Murphy bed and a full bath steps away. The upstairs has three bedrooms and abundant storage in closets along the hallway.
Anne Proper Connie Engel Anne Proper
anneproper@atproperties.com anneproper@atproperties.com anneproper@atproperties.com
773.251.3837 312.491.0200 312.491.0200
CONNIE ENGEL 773.251.3837
123mainst.info 123mainst.info
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custom listing signage
e-blasts
Every listing contains a unique URL for easy access to the online listing and my direct phone.
I will send my contacts detailed information about your home.
Connie Engel Phone: 312.395.0955
Connie Engel
customized @home report
social media
The @home report includes detailed stats on how your home is being viewed.
I will utilize social media posts to generate leads and sell your home.
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online exposure The majority of buyers begin their home search online, which means a 360-degree digital marketing strategy is paramount to getting maximum exposure for your home. @properties markets your home across the Internet with a newly-revamped website, customized property domains, web-optimized photography and video, enhanced listings on the leading real estate search portals, targeted email marketing, online classifieds and syndication to hundreds of additional websites. • atproperties.com • Property-specific domain names (YourAddressHere.info) • LeadingRE.com • Email marketing database of 800,000+ with new contacts added daily • Adwerx • Enhanced listings that filter to the top of search results on popular home search portals including Zillow and Trulia • Syndication of online listings
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1110LakeShoreDr.info
Connie Engel
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listing video program They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but did you know that just one minute of video is equal to 1.8 million words? At @properties, video is a game-changing marketing tool and we’re using it to tell your home’s story like never
detail pages, video library, YouTube channel, social
before. Our listing video program consists of:
media accounts and syndication websites
• A full-length property video with highlights of the home, amenities and neighborhood • A social media-friendly clip that can be shared on Facebook, Instagram and other sites
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• Additional exposure through @properties’ listing
All videos are produced and edited in-house by @properties’ videography department to specifically cater to the clients we serve.
adwerx Ever visited a website and then noticed ads for that same website following you around the Internet? It’s not a coincidence; it’s a sophisticated digital
homebuyers as they surf the Web. Adwerx also uses
marketing tactic known as retargeting, and it’s another
geo-targeting to display your listing to people in certain
way in which @properties increases online exposure for
locations, and targets users based on Internet browsing
our listings.
behavior such as those perusing real estate-related
Through our partnership with Adwerx, we leverage retargeting to put your property in front of prospective
websites. The platform’s vast network includes hundreds of top websites ranging from Forbes.com to ESPN.com to specifically cater to the clients we serve.
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market within a market Even before your home is officially listed, @properties brokers market internally to a powerful network of more than 2,000 brokers – each with a broad sphere of influence that forms a rich source of prospects, buyers and referrals. This unique “market within a market” results in the most efficient transaction environment in the marketplace. @AGENT APP Leveraging this “market within a market,” @properties brokers use an internal mobile app that has revolutionized the way we communicate about and transact real estate. The exclusive @gent App allows our brokers to match homebuyers with homes for sale, including pocket (off-market) listings. A number of @properties
listings
sell
before
they
hit
the
broader market because of the exposure through the app alone – a testament to the power of the @properties network. Beyond
connecting
buyers
and
sellers,
the
@gent App aggregates a knowledge base of every @properties broker in a searchable database, making it a great resource for recommendations on everything from vendors and service providers to local businesses.
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be local. think global. To @properties, local means friends you can count on, neighbors you can trust, and businesses you go out of your way to support. Local means the barista knows your drink, the dry cleaner knows your name and the clerk at the convenience store is happy to loan you a buck.
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Real estate is a local business, and that means every
As an exclusive member of Leading Real Estate
home, on every block, in every neighborhood is unique,
Companies of the WorldŽ, the world’s largest network
and each deserves the attention, care and consideration
of independent real estate firms, @properties connects
only a local company can offer. @properties is a local
sellers with homebuyers all over the world. So while our
company through and through. But at the end of the day,
brand is uniquely local, our reach is global. That means
we know that not all buyers are local. So when it comes
more exposure, and ultimately, shorter market times and
to our marketing programs, we think globally.
higher selling prices.
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fluent in luxury In today’s competitive marketplace, a global marketing strategy is essential for luxury properties. That’s why @properties is an exclusive member of Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Luxury world’s
Portfolio most
is
a
unified
experienced,
collection
visible
regarded experts in luxury real estate.
the
a sophisticated mix of online and offline media to position
highly-
properties for maximum exposure in an elite market. The
Founded in
program marketed over 50,000 properties last year on
and
of
2005 as the premium division of Leading Real Estate
the award-winning luxuryportfolio.com.
Companies of the World, Luxury Portfolio markets a selection of the network’s extraordinary homes, utilizing
TOTAL U.S. PROPERTIES Luxury Portfolio International Luxury portfolio.com Sothebys Realty.com Christies RealEstate.com
ColdwellBanker Preview.com KWLuxury Homes.com
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5,000 10,000
Source: Mintel International Website Survey. Number of properties greater than $1 million.
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