ANDY MROWIEC & MARINA CARNEY

Compass’s Marina Carney and Andy Mrowiec joined forces 24 years ago to create a North Shore team known for their pulse on the local market. Since 1999, Marina and Andy consistently rank in the top 1 percent in volume in Illinois and top 2 percent nationally. They pride themselves on being “in the know” on all things local and making the buying and selling process seamless and enjoyable for their clients. With more than $900 million in career sales, this dynamic duo believes in strategic relationships with agents across the globe, something their clients have greatly benefited from for more than two decades.

What do you like most about real estate?

Meeting new people and introducing them to a house that becomes a home.

How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?

Two heads are better than one. We share our knowledge with each other and our clients. We often have differing opinions and our clients benefit from having both perspectives.

Market trends you anticipate in 2023?

We expect inventory will be tight right through 2023, the finesse will be in the pricing, especially with the predicted recession.

Trends you think people should avoid before selling their home?

Keep it simple! Choose a neutral palette for home selling preparation, for example, light over dark saturated colors, let the natural light in! Less is more, now more than ever.

What’s the most difficult aspect of being in the real estate business?

It gets into your blood; it can be difficult to have boundaries. It is really 24/7/365 unless one has a true partnership like we do, and even then, in a fast market it is full-time, and it should be—it is someone else’s money!

Best thing about 2022?

Completing $77 million in sales in 2022 and $900 million in career sales!

Marina Carney and Andy Mrowiec are with Compass. For more information, call 847-274-5566 (Marina) or 847-308-2589 (Andy), or visit thegglgroup.com/marina-carney-and-andy-mrowiec.