BRANDON CESTONE

THE WINNING FACE OF REAL ESTATE

Brandon Cestone is the Rookie of the Year at Berkshire Hathaway. He has earned noticeable recognition for his exceptional revenue performance. An international model with Ford Models for nearly a decade, Cestone now brings his expertise in marketing, communication, and relationship building to clients throughout Chicago’s Western Suburbs. Together with teammate Marty Dunne, he is committed to giving back, donating $500 from every home bought or sold. A program that has generated nearly $50,000 for local charities over the past two years.

What’s the best part of what you do—and what surprises people about it?
I get a front row seat to life changing events. I was raised to believe that your word means something and that relationships come before anything else, and that’s exactly how I approach this business. The houses are beautiful, but what really stays with me is the trust. Being invited into such an important moment is someone’s life and helping them find the place they’ll build it from … that never gets old.

What’s a habit or mindset that keeps you sharp?
What keeps me sharp? Easy. A delicious glass of Casamigos Blanco with a splash of lemonade and a lemon wedge. Chef’s kiss!

When you’re not working, where can we find you?
As one of six kids alongside Christian, Mikey, Brianna, Jakey, and Nicholas, I grew up in a house that was pure chaos … it was the best time of my life. We have stories that nobody would believe. There was always something happening, and every day felt like an adventure you couldn’t script if you tried, not even Martin Scorsese could make this stuff up. Looking back, I don’t remember much of the quiet moments because there really weren’t any. But, the older I get the more I realize how lucky I was to grow up right in the middle of all that. That house gave me some of my favorite memories. If I’m not working, there is a pretty good chance you’ll find me with all of them.

Brandon Cestone is with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, bhhschicago.com/bio/brandoncestone, @brandoncestone.