Business Acumen
By Contributor
By Contributor
As a former futures trader at Chicago’s Mercantile Exchange and Board of Trade, J. Maggio is intimately familiar with the importance of pricing an asset. He has carried those trading skills and business acumen into a career in real estate with CONLON/Christie’s. Over the past two years, the majority of his listings have sold in their first week on the market for their asking price or more. Maggio enjoys being a real estate “counselor” for his clients, helping them to understand everything there is to know about the buying and selling process, and to feel comfortable with the emotional and financial undertones that go with it. His natural ability to advise and guide people to success over the years, even in the worst-performing markets, is a testament to the experience, knowledge, and dedication that make him stand out among his peers. It’s no surprise then that in his many years in real estate, Maggio has ranked among the Chicago Association of Realtors’ Top Producers and been honored as an @properties Road to Rolex recipient. He has also advanced in his industry earning such prestigious designations as Accredited Buyers Rep (ABR), Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE), and Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR). While he is proud of these accomplishments, what means the most is that his business is built almost entirely on referrals. “Buying and selling a home is an extremely emotional undertaking—one that I’ve experienced personally, so I can relate to it well,” says Maggio. His diverse clientele ranges from first-time buyers to sellers and investors of single-family homes, condos, and multi-unit properties. “Our role as agents is not about opening doors and showing houses, it’s about educating our clients on the right type of home and neighborhood that fits their needs,” he says. “I enjoy the challenge of finding that perfect match.” Today, Maggio and his wife have chosen to raise their four children in the western suburbs. Having recently built their new home has given him even greater insight on the design/build process of new construction. Maggio believes in treating everyone like family—as he does in giving back to others through involvement with charitable causes like One Tail at a Time and Charles Tillman’s Cornerstone Foundation.
J. Maggio is with CONLON/Christie’s International Real Estate, located at 36 S. Washington Street in Hinsdale, 630-861-1800, conlonrealestate.com.
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