NORA HENNESSY Nora Hennessy’s journey in real estate began unexpectedly during the covid pandemic when she took on a summer leasing job for a family friend. While studying Health Sciences at Saint Louis University, Nora discovered her love for the industry, finding joy in selling apartments, handling photography and staging, and engaging with the community through social media marketing. What started as a simple summer job quickly turned into a full-blown career path. “I really loved it,” she says. “It was one of those things where it just clicked. I kept in touch with my boss from the leasing company, and she encouraged me to get my broker’s license. My real estate career started as just a simple summer leasing job.” In just her first full year in the business, Nora has already achieved remarkable success with a sales volume of $3.1 million, more than halfway to her goal for the year. She recently joined a team at the Gold Coast office of @ properties. “I love where I’m at right now,” says Nora, “and I love being part of a team. It’s great to collaborate with like-minded professionals who share the same passion for real estate.” Specializing in downtown Chicago, Nora covers a wide range of areas, including the Loop, Lakeview, Gold Coast and Lincoln Park. Her business thrives on wordof-mouth recommendations. “My clients are people first, and then they’re clients,” she shares. “I do everything I can to help them find the perfect home based on their wants and needs.” She adds that most of her business already comes from referrals. “It’s always the best compliment to get a referral from someone.” Nora is a self-proclaimed go-getter and puts in the extra effort to ensure her clients’ needs are met. Her genuine passion for real estate keeps her motivated and energized, willing to go the extra mile. “I truly love my job,” she enthuses. “It’s not just work for me. It’s like a hobby and a job rolled into one. I’ll work day and night 34
to get things done because I genuinely enjoy what I do.” Nora’s commitment to staying connected with her past clients is noteworthy. She has devised a personalized follow-up plan that includes sending friendly cards and tailored recommendations based on her clients’ interests, creating strong bonds and ensuring lasting relationships. When it comes to marketing her listings, she likes to combine digital and social media marketing with time-honored events like open houses, sending out postcards and customizing her marketing to her clients. “I also love using QR codes, as well,” she adds, “which scan directly to the listing’s web site.” Nora serves as vice president of membership for Sarah’s Circle, an organization which provides housing and support services for women experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Additionally, she volunteers her time to the marketing team of the Salute, Inc. associate board, a non-profit group dedicated to assisting veterans with housing costs and essential everyday needs. If there’s one thing that keeps Nora going, it’s her natural enthusiasm and energy for her real estate profession. “I might not have the energy to cook a nice dinner,” she laughs, “but I always have the energy for this job, because I love it so much.”
Contact Nora at (708) 818-8764, email norahennessy@atproperties.com or visit atproperties.com/site/NoraHennessy www.
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