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One of the things that sets @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker SUSAN MAMAN apart from her competition is her extensive knowledge of the North Shore. “I know how it feels to grow up here, raise my children here, and live in this community as an adult,” says Susan, who recently welcomed her daughter, MIMI, back to the North Shore after several years of selling real estate in the city. Now contributing her own experience and energy to the business, Mimi brings a fresh perspective while continuing the legacy of exceptional service. After decades of hard work and deep community connections, Susan has become a trusted name, delivering results with confidence and grace. “I’m not just selling real estate; I am selling a lifestyle.” It’s no wonder she’s continuously ranked in the top 1 percent of brokers.
How do you define confidence—and how have you built it?
Susan: To me, confidence isn’t about perfection or always having the right answer—it’s about trusting myself. My confidence has been shaped by my journey as a professional, a mother, a friend, and a woman constantly evolving. Whether navigating the real estate world, raising children, or simply showing up for the people who I deeply care about, I’ve learned that confidence grows when you stay grounded in your values, make hard decisions, keep moving forward with purpose, and know that you are doing your best. It is not something I was born with. It is something I’ve built, step by step with humility and heart.
What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d received earlier in your career?
Susan: I used to think that I needed a perfect plan before taking the next step. I’ve learned that progress, imperfect and evolving, is more powerful than perfection.
What legacy do you hope to leave behind?
Susan: I hope the people who have crossed my path felt that I truly cared and supported them. I want my children and grandchildren to remember me as someone who lived with purpose, was encouraging, giving, and always led with heart. Professionally, I hope to leave behind a reputation built on trust and excellence. At the end of the day, I want my legacy to be a life well lived—one marked by deep relationships and a lasting positive influence on my family, close friends, and the community I was fortunate enough to serve.
Susan Maman is with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, 30 Green Bay Road in Winnetka and 356 Park Avenue in Glencoe. For more information, call 847-881-0200 or 847-878-5235 or visit meetmaman.com.
