MARIA REYNA

Maria Reyna’s real estate journey began when she had been working in retail banking for 10 years and was looking for a change. “I really enjoyed helping people, but I had reached a point where I wasn’t fulfilled,” Maria says. “My team lead and longtime friend who had started in real estate before me, kept nudging me to start a team with her. I finally took the leap, and I haven’t looked back!”

With Essence Realty Team at Keller Williams, Maria serves the Chicagoland area with a focus on Kane, McHenry, DuPage and western Cook Counties. An impressive 75% of Maria’s business is referral-based, a testament to the trust and confidence she inspires. “The customer experience we deliver as a team keeps clients coming back,” Maria explains. “We go above and beyond to find solutions for our clients, and we don’t take no for an answer. I don’t like to present an issue, I like to present a solution. Whether we’re helping on the listing side or the buyer side, we go the extra mile to help our clients reach their real estate goals.”

That dedication shines through when Maria and the team market their listings. “We’re full service when it comes to our listings,” Maria says. “We do so much more than just putting it on the MLS. We market our listings through all major avenues of social media, and to all of our existing clients.” That’s in addition to professional and drone photography, detailed floor plans and professional staging, as well as marketing videos on YouTube. The team are also known for the open house extravaganzas they hold for opening weekend. “We do a ton of pre-marketing beforehand so that when our client’s listing goes live, we’ve gotten the most exposure that we can for them,” Maria says.

When she’s not working, Maria loves spending time with her family, especially her two young children. She is also an avid reader and loves collecting books, as well as getting outside on warm days and getting fresh air.

Looking toward the future, Maria says, “My goal is to continue to grow and hone my skills. I’m always trying to get better so I can help more people. We started this as a small business, and it’s grown over the years. We truly enjoy helping our clients and helping each other. There’s a sense of camaraderie and friendship between ourselves as a team where we can bounce ideas off of each other and help each other in business and in life. Doing all of that together allows us to grow and help as many people as we can. I truly enjoy that part of our business as a team.”

Above all, Maria looks forward to helping her clients get to where they need to be. “I love helping people, connecting with them and getting to know them,” Maria says. “With a lot of my clients, we develop a personal relationship and I get to know them and their families. It’s so satisfying helping them reach their goal. That excitement of getting them to the closing and their next step, and knowing that I helped them, is so fulfilling.”