YVETTE DUPREE

Real estate agent Yvette DuPree has made a name for herself in the greater Chicago region. With over 20 years of experience in the industry and a background in marketing, she serves the city’s neighborhoods from the Northside to the Southside and everywhere in between. One of the many things that makes Chicago so great and stand apart from other cities is the uniqueness and personality of it’s 77 neighborhoods soon to be 78. “I’m always available for showing someone around, and demonstrating what is special about a particular neighborhood which would make it special for them,” Yvette explains. “There’s so much history and culture, it’s an easy city to make your home. It’s why I personally enjoy exploring on my own, finding a great new neighborhood restaurant or a unique little boutique where you can tell your clients to go for a one of a kind gift.”

Her main focus is building genuine partnerships with her clients, and this approach has earned her a reputation for being a trusted and knowledgeable agent who consistently exceeds expectations. With a repeat and referral rate of 95%, Yvette attributes her success to her approachable and caring personality, as well as her unwavering dedication. She only wants what is best for her buyers and sellers and will go the extra mile to ensure they’re enjoying their real estate journey. Yvette assists all types of clients, and has extensive experience in new construction, renovation, and rehab planning. She has also sold investment property portfolios and frequently works with international clients.

“I don’t look at it as transactional,” she explains. “It’s more of a partnership. I genuinely care about them, and I make it a goal to check in with them after the process is over.” When assisting her buyers, she gets to know them on a personal level, understanding what they’re looking for in a home and what they envision for their future. This deep knowledge about her clients helps her find the property of their dreams. When the time comes to submit an offer, Yvette ensures they’re competitive while also remaining within their price range. For her sellers, she spends time marketing their homes far and wide, spreading the word to other agents as well as potential buyers. If a property needs staging, she recommends it, so their home looks its best. She takes advantage of all the latest technology and tools, and is a Certified Negotiation Expert, so she can advocate for her clients at the highest level. “Exposure is the key which is why I post on social media, send out postcards, and eBlasts,” Yvette explains. “I also call other brokers and let them know I have something coming up.” These skill sets give Yvette the training and experience to effectively market and sell homes. Her knowledgeable marketing background supports her recommendations based on research and analyzing the market gives her clients a true advantage.

Her professionalism, attention to detail and negotiating skills make her an asset to the people she helps to buy and sell. Yvette oversees that appraisal, inspection, loan process, and closing all go smoothly and that no detail is forgotten. Regardless of whether this is a first time purchase or an investment, she will make sure all aspects are taken care of from beginning to end. Yvette also has long term relationships with seasoned attorneys, mortgage lenders, designers and contractors that will assist in the process of your sale or purchase. She prides herself on ensuring each transaction is smooth and stress-free, whether the client is buying or selling. As a top-producing agent, Yvette knows exactly how to achieve her clients’ goals.

Once the journey is over, Yvette’s clients love to leave reviews about their time together. One recently said, “A true real estate professional with the knowledge and expert advice that culminated in a quick sale of our condo at a fair market price.

Above and beyond does not begin to express the service Yvette provides for her clients. We have worked with Yvette DuPree for 8 years. She is extremely knowledgeable of her marketplace goes above and beyond what is required, and does so cheerfully, professionally, and promptly. Her patience, at times when we owners lacked patience, was priceless.” Another wrote, “Yvette was professional, and a pleasure to deal with on this transaction. I trusted her to take care of everything, especially living out of state. Her follow thru and attention to needs was outstanding. We could not have done this without her.”

When Yvette has free time, she can be found giving back to the community through the local food bank, traveling, or enjoying all the great restaurants in Chicago. “I love going out with my clients and trying new places, it’s a fun way to introduce them to the area.”

In the next few years, Yvette plans to take on more new development projects. As time goes on, she falls even more in love with her path, and can’t imagine herself anywhere else. “I just enjoy what I do, I get so much satisfaction from it. It’s an amazing feeling to make a difference in another person’s life.”