Why you love what you do? We love the whole process, starting with our first meeting with the buyer or seller. We consider ourselves to be matchmakers, using our market knowledge and area expertise to position a property so that it attracts the right buyer, quickly.

What sets you apart from your competition? We are true partners, collaborating on ideas to offer differing and complementary perspectives for our clients.

Best thing about 2021 was? We helped more than 60 clients find and/or sell a home.

Trends on the horizon? With people spending more time in their homes, the trend is moving toward warmer moods: less stark, crisp colors and more gentle, wood tones that give a cozy feel. In design trends, we will see more creative work-at-home spaces and a continued desire for livable outdoor space.

Favorite mantra? “Collaborate without ego,” which is one of the reasons we have such a strong, trusting partnership; and “Obsess about opportunity,” which keeps us striving to reach the next level of success.

Meg McGuinness and Katie Hauser, the Meg + Katie Group, are with Compass. For more information, call Meg at 847-863-5599, Katie at 847-212-5214, email [email protected], or visit compass.com/agents/meg+katie-group.