EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

KRIS BERGER has dominated DuPage County real estate for 25 years. Being a Hinsdale native, she is the go-to expert for the area exceeding expectations. With over $500 million in sales, not only is she with Compass, the number one real estate company in the nation, but she is consistently ranked in the top five in DuPage County, the Hinsdale area, and the top 10 in the state. Paving the way with her top-ranking agents, the Kris Berger Group is breaking ground.

What does the idea of power mean to you? Power means having the ability to help others and change their lives in the world around them. When I am able to fulfill someone’s real estate needs that is very powerful for me and makes me feel really good because I’ve made someone else happy!

How should women support other women? I am all about collaborating without ego and building up women in all ways!

What was the turning point in your career? I had all kinds of side jobs after having kids. I did interior design, landscape design, home staging, and remodeling homes. Once I decided to focus solely on selling real estate my business catapulted. Now I use all those skills with my real estate clients, so we all benefit.

How can this generation of leaders support the next generation? Today’s leaders can learn from younger leaders by embracing open-mindedness and a willingness to adapt. Younger leaders often bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a deep understanding of emerging trends and technologies. To learn from them, established leaders can create mentorship programs, reverse mentorship relationships, or cross-generational collaboration initiatives. It’s so important to blend these two for the future.

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