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JODY HANDLER DICKSTEIN, a dedicated real estate professional with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Glencoe, believes that buying and selling a home should be as personal as it is practical. “With a deep love of connecting people with the right space, I bring integrity, local knowledge, and calm confidence to every transaction,” says Dickstein, a luxury listing specialist and skilled stager with more than 25 years of experience. “Whether guiding first-time buyers, seasoned sellers, or investors, I’m here to make the process smooth, informed, and even enjoyable. Real estate isn’t just my career. It’s my passion for helping people find where they truly belong.
What excites you most about the future of your industry? The convergence of technology, sustainability, and personalization—all of which are transforming how we live, buy, and interact with space. A few standout trends that make the future thrilling include AI and big data, which makes it easier to predict market trends. Virtual tours and augmented reality staging are already here, but they’re getting better. Soon, buyers will be able to walk through a property across the world in real time with immersive tech that makes it feel like they’re actually there—no plane ticket required!
How do you define confidence—and how have you built it? To me, confidence isn’t about always having the answers. It’s about trusting that I’ll figure them out. In real estate, things can shift quickly. Markets change, deals get complicated, and emotions run high. Confidence is what allows me to stay calm, lead with clarity, and guide my clients with steady hands. I’ve built my confidence through experience—one client, one challenge, one success at a time.
What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d received earlier in your career? That not every client is your client, and that’s OK. When I first started, I said “yes” to everything and everyone. I thought being successful meant working with whoever came along, no matter how misaligned we were. But the truth is, real estate is deeply personal and the best outcomes happen when there’s mutual trust and respect.
Now, I work with people who value my expertise, communicate openly and share the same goal—a smooth, successful experience.
For more information, visit thedicksteingroup.com.
