FINE ART ADVANTAGE

LISA ROME of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a premier real estate agent, serving the Chicago area from the city to the northern suburbs. What differentiates her from other brokers is her fine art background—an expertise she uses to help clients visualize the endless possibilities of a given property. Rome also understands the emotional gravity of change and uses that unique skill set to assist clients through each transition. Another secret to her success is in the relationships she has cultivated with other industry professionals, including real estate attorneys, lenders, and contractors.

What does the idea of power mean to you? Power is holding yourself to a higher standard with confidence and conviction.

How should women support other women? Women should be the greatest cheerleaders of each other’s success. We should provide support by praising, cross-marketing, and valuing one another’s achievements.

What are you most proud of doing and what is the greatest risk you’ve taken as a professional? Having the confidence to say “no” and walking away from potential business because it doesn’t feel like the right fit.

Who is your role model and why? My daughter is my greatest role model. At only 18 years old, the way she has embraced all life has to offer with dignity and grace has made her wise beyond her years. Her unwavering loyalty, ability to adapt to change and embrace any challenges that come her way, and learn from all experiences, has given her the power to move mountains in her future.

What was the turning point in your career? The moment I decided to treat my business like a business— setting specific goals and identifying the critical tasks that create the greatest results have transformed my business by leaps and bounds.

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