KELLY RYNES

In 2002, North Shore native Kelly Rynes of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices used her economics degree to catapult herself into the real estate industry and hasn’t looked back. For more than two decades, she has been a powerhouse of local knowledge and experience. Rynes has built a reputation of being an essential resource among her loyal clients and her work has been shared through elite press and the recent cover of Chicago Agent magazine. As a member of various industry groups with relevant certifications, Rynes is well respected within the real estate community. She is also engaged in her local community, volunteering for many philanthropic organizations and serving on the board of a local nonprofit. Rynes has always believed there is no better place to live than the North Shore so it’s no wonder she and her husband chose to raise their family here.

Many top producers also invest in real estate themselves. Do you have any experience with property investment or development? How has that influenced your perspective as a broker?
My husband and I have owned five different North Shore properties in the last 15 years. Some of these we have improved and personally lived in; others we have flipped. This “in the trenches” very personal perspective allows me to relate directly to what my sellers and buyers experience everyday—remodeling, moving, decluttering, running ROI sheets, negotiating, searching, and ultimately winning!

What are some of the most unique or standout properties you’ve ever worked with, and what made them so memorable?
I place the same value on all my price points but a property I listed on Sheridan Road in Winnetka will always be my most memorable. We were extremely creative with our marketing outlets and ended up closing at $9.5 million which was half a million more than list price!

What would you say is your key to success?
After two decades in this business, when a client turns to me for support, I feel 100 percent confident in guiding them. I pair that industry knowledge with my client in the forefront so I can guide them in achieving their own unique goals in this turbulent market.

To contact Kelly Rynes, call 847-987-6296 or email [email protected]. You may also visit her website at chicagotothenorthshore.com or follow her on Instagram at @northshorebroker.