What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Hair stylist
Where did you grow up?
Arlington Heights
Growing up, what did you want to be?
Lawyer
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Clean or pilates
If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Mother Teresa. I admire her love for the world and people. Her heart helped so many in need. I want to hear where her passion came from at such a young age. What inspired her to be the best version of herself.
What is Chicago’s best-kept secret?
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. You can let the butterflies land all over you. It’s a euphoric feeling to know that you can connect with nature.
What do you love most about the industry?
Helping people make their homebuying dreams come true.
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
That’s easy: being on my game 24/7. People know that no matter what, I’m doing my job and sometimes others to get it done!
What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Helping clients decide which home is the one for them.
What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Talk to people. Everyone wants to talk real estate and the markets. If you are their first thought when they are looking to buy or sell, you are doing it right!
What has been your greatest accomplishment?
Raising my daughter and jumping into real estate when she started driving and didn’t need me around as much. I felt like I gave her 100%, and then it was time to give me 100% and work on my career path that I neglected for 16 years. My second year in, I started to earn accolades in my company and before I knew it, I was consistently making it to Presidents Circle awards, all organically through my sphere.
What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
Anything about serial killers and murders.
What’s your favorite meal in Chicago?
Filet mignon and truffle baked potatoes from Steak 48.
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Chicago?
Tribune Tower
What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
Oh, there’s sooo many. Walking down into a dark basement that had eight inches of cold water from a pipe bursting. My buyer and I started screaming. Didn’t expect that!
What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
As tough as I can be, I am a softy.
What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Santorini, Greece. I got married there, and it was so beautiful and rich with history.
Santorini, Greece. I got married there, and it was so beautiful and rich with history.
In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Work hard! This job is not easy.
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
RPR
Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Nobody
What are your social media handles?
Pamela Cerasani The Home Advantage Team
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