DAWN MCKENNA

Dawn McKenna is one of America’s most successful real estate agents and the founder of one of America’s most successful real estate teams, the Dawn McKenna Group (DMG). With a background in finance and design, a passion for real estate, and the experience gained from being a mother of four, Dawn has the total package. Not only is Dawn the No. 1 agent in Hinsdale among all brokerages, DMG had a 2022 sales volume exceeding $630 million, and is the No. 1 team of its size in Illinois and the Midwest, and the No. 8 team in America among all brokerages. DMG now has expanded its reach from Hinsdale, downtown Chicago, and the North Shore to Naples, Florida; New Buffalo, Michigan; and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

What do you like most about real estate?

Making money is great, but nothing beats the satisfaction of matching clients with their perfect home. It’s matchmaking, finance, and psychology all rolled into one and I love it.

How do you differentiate yourself from the competition?

Nobody beats me when it comes to market knowledge, effort, and energy. Then when I throw in a little style and Southside grit, it’s a combination that definitely stands out.

Most looking forward to in 2023?

We aim to be in the markets where our clients live, vacation, and retire. That drove our very successful expansions into downtown Chicago, Chicago’s North Shore, and Naples, Florida. In 2023 we are continuing that strategy with expansions into Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and Harbor Country in Northwest Indiana/Southwest Michigan. If our rapid success in Naples is any indication, DMG is about to make a couple of big splashes.

The Dawn McKenna Group has offices in Hinsdale; Chicago; Winnetka; Lake Forest; Naples, Florida; New Buffalo, Michigan; and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. For more information, call 630-546-3763 or visit dawnmckennagroup.com.