ASHLEY KAIN SPECTOR

As a lifetime Glencoe resident and licensed real estate broker at Compass, Ashley Kain Spector delivers exceptional service to her clients with her extensive market knowledge and community familiarity. Her understanding of area schools, public amenities, and local activities and programs allows her to provide a custom, comprehensive approach to buying and selling real estate on the North Shore. After graduating from New Trier High School, Spector earned a B.A. in education from Denison University and an M.A. from the University of Denver. She and her husband, Jordan Spector, have four children—Emma, Eli, Oliver, and Benjamin. Fluent with real estate technology and social media applications, Spector believes that every transaction should be approached as a customized experience for her clients and that her attention to detail combined with her market expertise makes her an exceptional North Shore real estate agent.

What trends are you currently seeing in the real estate market, and how do you anticipate it evolving over the next year? How do you think the local real estate market differs from other regions in the U.S.?
The real estate market right now is in a pretty interesting place, with a mix of challenges and opportunities, especially as we’re coming off the pandemic’s impact and trying to navigate inflationary pressures and interest rate hikes. Over the next year, I anticipate some key shifts. Mortgage rates may stabilize, rents will likely remain high, and there will be an increase in demand for more hybrid workspaces.

What would you say is your key to success in this competitive market?
Real estate trends can shift quickly, especially with interest rate changes, economic conditions, and seasonal shifts. I try to connect daily with agents on what is coming on the market to find my clients a home. Having a pulse on what’s happening in your area—whether that’s tracking inventory levels, understanding neighborhood dynamics, or knowing how pricing trends are moving—can make all the difference.

How do you ensure that your personal brand stands out in such a crowded and competitive real estate space?
My two little kids, Oliver and Benjamin, have come with me to work since day one of their lives. Oliver is my go-to for social media. If you follow the hashtag #oliverdoes-realestate, you can follow along with him on his showings, inspections, and his work-life balance! Benny comes along for the ride now, since he’s only a couple months old!

Contact Ashley Kain Spector via email at [email protected] or call 847-347-6082.