Doug Meese

A professional in the real estate industry since 2000, Doug prides himself on his customer service. He is always accessible to his clients, striving to build lifelong relationships. This approach has proven successful, helping him build a business based 100% on referrals from past clients.

Since he was young, Doug was always drawn to architecture. After visiting a Frank Lloyd Wright home for the first time, he was instantly interested in the design aspect of structures. This interest turned into talents, allowing him to create value for clients through staging and design today. When he went to school at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, his interest in real estate became his focus. He earned a degree in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate Investment.

Doug’s first professional experience was in commercial real estate valuation, commercial real estate consulting, business valuation, and cost segment analysis. He also spent time at a commercial real estate investment company as an analyst. When he decided to become a full-time residential broker in 2002, he immediately knew he had found the right fit. As a top producing agent, it was not long before he was asked to recruit, mentor, and train other agents in a management role.

After many years in the business, Doug has worked on a variety of deals, offering experience with each transaction. He has found success throughout his career, during the highs and lows of the market. From collaborating with first-time homebuyers to supporting CEOs, CFOs, major executives, and real estate investors, Doug puts every client first. By combining his finance and investment expertise with his years of experience, he can guide clients through every step of the process.

A resident of Chicago since 2000, Doug has done business all over the city and suburbs, helping people get wherever they need to go. He also has a group of recommended professionals he works with throughout Chicagoland. From attorneys to inspections, lenders and beyond, he is there every step of the way. He is also well versed in area schools to help families looking for the right place to settle down.

Doug even helps clients relocating, guiding them as they get to know their new area. From doctors and dentists to carpenters and painters, and everything in between, he can make a recommendation. Plus, for those looking to move out of the area, he is a relocation specialist and has access to brokers all over the world.

In his free time, Doug enjoys international and domestic travel, biking, skiing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and any physical fitness. He is also an enthusiastic foodie and loves acting as concierge – recommending restaurants for his clients. Doug also volunteers at a local halfway house, Inner Faith Home, and supports many of his clients’ charities.