LINA SHAH

One of the leading real estate agents and full-service brokers in Chicagoland and a recipient of numerous awards, Lina Shah has been serving the buying and selling needs of her clients since 2008. A luxury real estate broker, she is the No. 1 agent in Oak Brook, and is consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. Her unique upbringing and vast professional background, skills, and strong work ethic give her an edge providing consistent excellence in all matters of real estate.

What’s most rewarding about real estate?
My work, my passion allows me to meet and develop meaningful connections with my clients and achieve their real estate goals. It is an honor to have clients put their trust in me to assist them in one of most important decisions in life.

What do you think separates you from other real estate professionals in the business today?
I put a lot of effort into understanding the needs of my clients and tailoring their real estate experience to those needs. I am the biggest advocate for my clients, providing my deep local knowledge, expertise, experience, and guidance and I blend that with their needs throughout all aspects of the buying or selling process.

In real estate, what will never be replaced by technology?
Personal attention and being available for your clients at all times.

How do you win a listing?
My track record of success in selling homes, my in-depth knowledge and understanding of the market, my innovative marketing tailored to each listing, white glove service, personal attention, my expertise, full service, guidance, and always being present at every step of the selling process.

What are your top staging tips? Who do you go to when staging a listing?
Staging is key to selling a home. I assist in staging sometimes with sellers’ own furniture, help declutter, and suggest changes like paint and decor, that may be needed. There are a couple of local staging resources I use if the property is vacant.

If you could help any celebrity client buy or sell a home, who would it be?
I have assisted several high-end executives and public figures sell and buy homes. Whether they are celebrities or not, I would work just as hard for all my clients.

Lina Shah is with Coldwell Banker located at One Parkview Plaza, Suite 100, in Oak Brook, 312-593-4818, linashah.com.