About Lena

Hello, I am a realtor, a wife and a mom! I do lots of volunteering for my daughter's school and swim team, and I am the Chair of Elgin Area Women's Connection club. I am also active in my church. A Russian native, I married an American in 2001 in Moscow where he was studying Russian to prepare for his PhD. At the time, I was working as a reporter for a major British newspaper. After moving to the US, I worked for a long time for Meyer Drapery, a decorating company in Champaign, IL, first as a customer service clerk, then as a sales representative in Chicagoland. We used to live in Champaign during my husband's studies, then in Arlington Heights, now reside in Elgin. I started as a realtor in Berkshire Hathaway, the company that helped me learn a lot about this business, then it was time to move on. So now I am with Coldwell Banker Realty office. I absolutely love Fox Valley. Thanks to driving around decorating businesses in Chicagoland for 17 years, I know pretty much about all the areas and the city. The houses I have sold, I love them all. Same about my clients.