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Shaquelia Smith 773.343.8560
Are you in the market to buy or sell? Look no further! I'm here to assist you every step of the way. Whether you're a newcomer to the building or have been a resident for years, I'm well-equipped to support you in determining your unit's value and identifying the ideal floor plan that meets both your requirements and budget. Don't hesitate to reach out to me and let's begin this exciting journey together!
Chicago is home to thousands of housing options that include countless high-rise condominiums and other residential buildings, spanning the blocks from the Loop to the lake to the outlying regions of the city limits. As one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., the majority of the population here resides in traditional multi-unit structures, like this one. Located at 4940 S. East End Ave, this fashionable Chicago condo development in the south side neighborhood of Oakland is one of the most desirable places to live.
The units in this building provide a range of layouts that range from 1 bedrooms and go up to 3 bedrooms. Depending on the size of the property, you can expect to pay anywhere from just below the market price to just or slightly above the market price for a place in this Oakland residence. The larger units offer 955 square feet of living space while the smaller ones are 786 square feet in area. The various floorplans include kitchens that range from 66 square feet to 73 square feet, which should provide plenty of counter space to mass produce lunches for kids to take to school, prepare dinner for the family, or assemble a masterful spread of finger-foods for the next spur-of-the-moment get-together thrown your way. And, don't worry about where everyone is going to sit, with 375 square-foot living rooms and 333 square-foot dining rooms, you can treat your guests to a formal affair at the dinner table, or let them hangout in front of the TV.
Ample living space or not, sometimes the most crucial factor in purchasing a new home is whether your four-legged family member is welcome in the building or not. Well, this is one residential building that happens to be pet friendly, so Fluffy and Fido can make the move, too.
When the time comes to make a change, entrust your sale to a true expert who possesses an intimate knowledge of your building! I genuinely appreciate the unique qualities that set your building apart and can effectively showcase the outstanding features of your unit, the enticing amenities, and the vibrant surrounding community to prospective buyers.
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Shaquelia S. Smith views her transition into real estate as an opportunity to leverage her nine years of customer service experience and her passion for assisting others in making one of the largest decisions they will ever make in life, whether buying or selling a home. Her own past experiences working with a real estate agent have given her the drive to become a broker who is honest, reliable, has an open line of communication, and makes her clients feel like they are her only client.
Shaquelia was born in Chicago and grew up on the south side of the city.
She has lived in various neighborhoods including Jackson Park, Jeffery Manor and Woodlawn, and currently sits on a board for a service organization in the South Suburbs. Her career has been focused within the northeast and northwest suburbs, and she considers herself an expert on these areas, able to confidently and intelligently advise her clients seeking real estate help in that pat of the city. Shaquelia specializes in residential real estate but doesn’t want to limit herself to any specific area of the business at this point. She is a solution-oriented person who believes in customizing real estate solutions to each individual buyer or seller. She does not consider herself a transactional sales person; rather, Shaquelia likes to tailor her approach and be looked as a trusted advisor. Her approach is to be assertive, innovative, fun, and flexible in anything that she does.
Prior to becoming a broker, Shaquelia attended Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, where she received her Bachelors of Science in International Business. She followed that by attending Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, where she received her MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship & Creativity and Innovation.. She began her career as the junior Operations Manager, later promoted to Counter Sales Manager, at O’Hare Airport’s AvisBudget Rent-A-Car. After five years there, she worked as an Account Executive for two international freight forwarding companies, selling transportation and logistics services to U.S. importers and exporters in various Chicago neighborhoods.
Volunteering is an important part of Shaqueila’s life, since she believes it is crucial to give a little of yourself to others. She is involved with a service organization, the Joliet Area South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She co-chairs one of the mentorship programs for girls 14–18 years old, which focuses on college/career preparation, self esteem, self awareness, and service learning projects.
Shaquelia is also Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, acknowledging her skills as an improvement project leader. Shaquelia also loves to travel and so far has visited 5 countries and 17 U.S. states while constantly adding new destinations to her list.
Being new to the real estate industry, Shaquelia finds being a part of a company that is very client-centric and innovative in its approach to attract sellers and buyers to be the most rewarding part of having joined Dream Town.