Staci is a Southwest sider by birth, so once you know that a lot of other things fall into place. She has a fierce love for Chicago, sports, rich conversation, fine food, a killer story, and good people. Staci graduated from Tulane in '92 moved to Chicago and quickly got to work; managed what she still thinks may be the best local roaster/coffee shop in the city (Coffee and Tea Exchange) and bartended for over a decade at Spin on Halsted, by far the best training ground imaginable for how to talk to people, to serve, and to listen. Staci was encouraged early on that she should invest in real estate- still the best advice ever (thanks Steve S!) and did so by buying her first investment property in Pilsen in '97. Soon after she bought the home she still lives in just west of the United Center and by then the path was clear. In Staci's early 30s when she got licensed and one of her very good friends told her she needed to call and work with Karen Biazar, Staci took him at his word (thanks Steve B!) Timing is everything and opportunity abounds when paired with hard work & intention; she feels unbelievably fortunate to be a partner in the only real estate brokerage she has ever worked for. Being a woman-owned business, boutique, local & independent means more to herself every day. Fifteen years into this career she loves what she does every day-- constantly refining, improving, and driven to do more for her clients and her community. As a mother to two young daughters, Staci is especially aware of the impact she can make. It can be a simple thing sometimes, but having the ability to listen, assist and give freely can be the most valuable asset you have. Staci is still motivated every day. Constantly educating herself and finding ways to better serve her clients. She takes being a resource very seriously always weaving together experience with knowledge; real-world lessons with textbooks. Staci is always happy to sit down and talk real estate, to give freely of her time, and to share what she can. Coffee is still for closers and she takes hers black.