Shannon Raglin Chicago Homes with Distinction

afe to say real estate is a part of Shannon’s DNA. A Wilmette native who has also worked in Chicago for 30 years, Shannon specializes in serving both the city and northern suburbs as a local expert, thanks to her deep understanding of the neighborhoods and markets of each. Whether you hope to make a transition between Chicago and the North Shore, or share your residency in both, Shannon is your “Town to Country” expert and the perfect choice for clients seeking to navigate these specialty markets. Shannon is an expert with intimate knowledge of Old Town and specializes in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast, River North, and Streeterville, amongst other Chicago neighborhoods. She also delivers for clients as far south as Hyde Park to the South Loop, and all the way north to suburban Lake Forest. Shannon is uniquely equipped to serve such a vast area by utilizing her network of trusted associates across the city and North Shore, with whom she works smoothly in tandem to ensure a seamless experience for her clients. She works with buyers, sellers and a handful of prominent builders and developers. Multi-million Luxury to first-time starter, brand new to historic; single-family homes to condos, town homes to investment properties. Shannon enjoys the picturesque setting of her youth in the North Shore, yet always feels the city’s excitement. This is the unique synergy she brings to her work and shares with her clients, so they, too, can experience Chicago’s most interesting/sophisticated neighborhoods, and the North Shore’s most elegant retreats, whether as a permanent home or weekend refuge. Shannon pours passion and dedication into her work, and leads her business from the heart. As your “Town to Country” luxury lifestyle specialist, Shannon provides one-stop excellence throughout Chicagoland. NOTEWORTHY AND RECOGNIZED
• Chicago Association of Realtors Top Producer
• Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society
• $90+ million in sales to her credit
• Global Luxury Specialist
• Recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business: closing one of the highest condo leasing contracts in the US (*Trump Tower Chicago Penthouse, listing agent)
• Chicago Magazine feature: architecturally significant Old Town single family home
• Rookie of the Year, Coldwell Banker, Lincoln Park Plaza, 2007


REPUTATION
• Recognized for gracious character, yet a deceptively impactful negotiator
• Meticulous, detail oriented
• Consistent personal management throughout entire sales process
• No-nonsense, extreme communicator
• Exceptional relationship-builder
• Understands client needs
• C-Suite executives to first time home buyers
• Enthusiastic, resourceful and ‘outside the box’ creativity
• Never afraid to ask ‘the tough' questions
• Always finds the answers


GETTING TO KNOW SHANNON
Shannon called charming Old Town home for 29+ years, and believes in giving back to the community. She volunteered on the Old Town Neighborhood Improvement Committee for years and is affectionately referred to throughout the neighborhood as "The Brick Chick" for her work to create the Old Town Triangle Association Brick Repair, Replacement and Beautification Program. She was a 10+ year member of the Leadership Circle for The American Cancer Society, and a committed board member of Thodos Dance Chicago. A passionate supporter of Chicago’s cultural institutions and the arts -- dance, theatre, music and opera -- Shannon danced professionally with The Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble and Jan Erkert & Dancers Chicago, amongst other esteemed choreographers. Earlier in her career Shannon was a top Sales Executive with CBS & Westwood One. She also helped create the His Way Theatre at NBC Tower –- a live theatre located inside one of NBC’s working TV studios, recognized as “Chicago’s Ultimate Entertainment Experience.”

An avid auto racing enthusiast (both behind the wheel and as a spectator), Shannon also enjoys cultivating her garden, skiing and loves to golf when she can find the time. EDUCATION
• Graduated with high honors, Ohio University