Deborah Wess

Every home has stories to tell: stories of venturing out and homecomings; of romance, love, and loss; of hilarity and grief. Stories of surprise, delight and resilience; stories of first steps, lost socks, slammed doors, family game night, binge-watching and hanging out with our favorite people.

As your real estate partner, my expertise and innovative marketing strategies, paired with my dedication and ongoing communication, will help ensure a successful, worry-free real estate transaction. I will help you navigate and negotiate the inevitable bumps in the road, providing service that puts my clients at ease and creates excitement in the possibilities.

My business cards say I’m an agent. But when you get right down to it, I’m much more—I’m a marketer, a connector, a facilitator, a negotiator, a referrer, a last-minute problem solver.

My goal is to make connections, sellers to the perfect buyers and buyers to their dream house. To do that, I develop congenial relationships with other local agents, with lenders and stagers, inspectors and attorneys and everyone else who will help make your transaction a success story.

As something of a history buff, I have been immersing myself in the Oak Park - River Forest area’s many stories for over 20 years. Even before I was a professional Realtor, I “sold” many friends on this wonderful, diverse, socially and politically engaged community. I bring all the strengths that previously made me a wonderful first grade teacher: I am friendly, fun, genuine, enthusiastic, and supportive. I look forward to giving my focused attention and energy to your home buying and selling needs, through closing and beyond!

I know intimately the interdependence of our communities’ housing stock, healthy tax base, and outstanding schools. As your real estate partner, my expertise and innovative marketing strategies, paired with my dedication, creativity, and commitment to communication will help ensure a successful, worry-free, real estate transaction. I will help you navigate and negotiate the complexities providing a service that puts my clients at ease and creates excitement in the possibilities.

In other words, when you work with me, you’ve found an agent focused on helping you find the cover that best binds your unique narrative – whether that’s the opening chapter or the next installment in the chronicle of your life.