If you listen to the end, you will hear what a Legend really is, humble and hard working everyday. Here is an accomplished professional who has gratitude and his feet on the ground. I truly forgot his age while we talked. His youth is countered by his old soul, and that is who Joe is as a person. He shares his perspective and how he grew into who he is today. Like many, it did not start in real estate. Joe opens up and gives you a thoughtful story and discussion on his real estate life as a pro and a person.

Making deals with people and businesses is the core of his real estate practice. Like others who did well in real estate, he took a firm path to learn and work the opportunity. His nature is going the extra mile to win, but I also hear more when he talks about the bigger picture. With his wife, investing in property is personal and Joe shares this in a helpful and down to earth way. Not understanding the real estate business is the surest way to lose your money if you do not get help. Joe explains that well and it is needed today.

Joe has the new skill set for tomorrow housed in today’s market. He communicates well, and is willing to go the extra mile. He has his own podcast to use as a tool for his voice, yet he is open to being here with me and sharing. That is a mindset that is very healthy and very hard to find today. Joe understands how we need to work together or perish, and that we ALL need to live somewhere so real estate is very community focused to him, not just deals.

It is both comforting and reassuring talking to Joe about ethics and integrity. The challenges and answers a top professional deals with over time. Sales is often misunderstood as trickery and deceptive practices as the norm, but it is not truly. Yes, people use trickery in real estate as in every profession, but a pro and legend does not. Where lesser take the shortcut, Legends do the work and invest their time. The high road.

The new age of content is upon us, and Joe has a podcast of his own, Real Estate Chicago Style . And yet he shares his time with me on Legends. Might seem small to you, but sharing time is one of the most expensive and personal commitments we make. Joe commits to covering Chicago and the real estate community from his own viewpoint.