Vana Kikos

Business Philosophy

I make myself very accessible to my clients and always work with their best interests in mind. Being helpful and professional are my main goals when I am assisting buyers and sellers in all real estate transactions: sales, rentals and investments. Discretion and honesty are guaranteed.

Areas of Expertise

• Residential Real Estate, Homes, Condos and Lofts
• Vintage Buildings and Historic Homes
• New Construction Homes, City and Suburbs
• Sales Center Representation for buyers in all areas, City and Suburbs
• Extensive knowledge of City buildings, Floor Plans, Developments and Neighborhoods
• Thorough knowledge of Suburban Areas, Suburban Representation for Buyers and Sellers
• First time Buyers
• 50+ Buyers and Sellers

Serving All Your Real Estate Needs

• Sales and Marketing
• Rentals
• Investment Properties
• Apartment Buildings
• Buyer Representation
• Historic Properties
• New Construction
• Condominiums and Lofts
• Single Family Homes

Education and Training

• B.S. Education, Master Teacher Award
• Extensive Real Estate training including Graduate of Realtor's Institute (GRI)
• Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Certified Negotiator (CNE)
• Staging Certificate (HSE)

Community Involvement

• Docent/Member: Chicago's Historic Prairie District, Since 1992
• Board: Preservation Chicago
• Member: Prairie District Neighbors (PDNA)
• Member/ Volunteer: St. Basil Church, Chicago
• Member/ Volunteer: National Hellenic Museum
• Ladies' Philanthropic Society, St. Basil Church
• Docent/Member: Chicago Architecture Foundation, Since 1992
• Volunteer: Canines & Felines, Inc. Shelter, Tree House Supporter
• Board: Realtors To The Rescue, Animal Advocacy Organization
• Volunteer: Ronald McDonald House
• Member:  Friends of Historic Second Pres Church

Personal Background

• Real Estate Investor
• Former Middle School Teacher
• Mother of two adult sons
• Licensed since 1981
• Multi-Million Dollar Seller

Communities I Serve

CHICAGO:  

Loop, Near South, South Loop, Bronzeville, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Beverly

West Loop, West Town, Near North, North Side, River North, Old Town, Northwest Side

SUBURBS: 

North Shore Suburbs

Park Ridge, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Glenview, Northbrook

Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Berwyn, Riverside, LaGrange, Westchester, Oakbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale

Mount Prospect, Niles, Morton Grove, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates

Fox River Valley:  CITIES And SUBURBS