Jennifer Ames
“It kind of goes back to the idea of family. You know money is money, it’s great… it pays the bills. But there is so much more to life. And when you have a sense of belonging to a community of people who are like you , they are lifelong learners, care love and are passionate about what they do, it transforms things. That has been my journey.” - Jennifer Ames
Greg Viti and Jennifer Ames in Engels and Volker Lincoln Park office.
“I am a true city kid.” That is the start of the conversation with Jennifer Ames, and we go back into the 1800s. Jennifer has a family history that touches on many important aspects of Chicago real estate. Listen to a viewpoint that has been formed by a constant growth both personally and professionally.
In this episode, you will get stories to interest you and an understanding of a person living in and through it, Jennifer Ames. Jennifer is a leading force in local real estate and has made her way in a distinctive fashion. It is a story of generations of Chicago real estate from a personal perspective. She will tell you stories of an emerging Chicago in different periods. In many ways, Jennifer has had real estate in her veins from birth. Even though her mom was a pro and promoted a career in real estate, she did not have the interest until later. Worlds to conquer and her Yale degree in hand, Jennifer followed her interests; from modeling to banking to producing movies. They all are part of her going forward.
Only after these career experiences did Jennifer see how she could be a real estate professional, on her terms. Jennifer has been a leader in how she conducts her business and in the Chicago real estate community. Today you can see how the Chicagoan in her grew into a business force that understands and uses storytelling and visuals as well as honing in on the business details that make the difference. She works hard at each area, that is at the core. And although her talents are tremendous, her humanity is the difference in her and creates her brand. All of that goes into her office at Engels and Volkers, and she speaks of her real estate family with care and values.
You hear how she walks the same walk as all salespeople, how daily challenges along the way were part of what makes her who she is today. From tough salesperson to caring community leader, you will see how a local professional cares more about everything, not deals, but people. She knows the power of thank you, and being thankful.