The Perfect Marriage
By Patty Cunneen
Prince William and Kate Middleton seem to have the perfect marriage. They appeared happy and healthy as they wistfully tied the knot at their recent royal wedding in London.
The question is, what makes for a perfect marriage? Is it that two people are simply just “right” for each other? Or does it take a lot of hard work to form a perfect union? This question has been debated for many years and I don’t think there is a perfect answer. I believe that if you strive for the perfect marriage or perfect union, and that is what you set your mind on finding, then you will in fact find the perfect mate. What you put out in the universe, is what you get back in return.
At OwnACondo.com, we simply do not hire just any Realtor®. We try to find the agents who make for a perfect union here. This way, it makes our jobs easier and the company more successful. At OwnACondo.com, we only hire top producers, or agents who strive to be top producers. We encourage agents to join our office to work hard and close sales. We have, essentially, the perfect marriage.
Our state-of-the-art office on Lake Shore Drive is 6,500 square feet of space. We moved into an office this large to ensure that agents have enough space to make their phone calls, do their follow-ups and conduct meetings.
We have the perfect “marriage” here at OwnACondo.com, because we simply strive for excellence! We strive to be the best place to buy and sell condos, and forming the perfect marriage with our condo-specialist agents is key to achieving our motto.
Rochelle Grossley
OwnACondo.com welcomes Rochelle Grossley to our growing team of experienced, condo-specialist Realtors®.
After being a Chicago mortgage broker for many years, overseeing an office with 20 loan officers and two loan processors, Rochelle earned her real estate license in 2008, and worked for Coldwell Banker before joining OwnACondo.com. From a customer’s perspective, her experience and skills are very valuable assets to have access to. The Evanston native has lived in Chicago neighborhoods such as Wrigleyville, and worked in Hyde Park. She now lives in Naperville, so she is very familiar with the real estate market throughout Chicago and the suburbs.
“I decided to get my real estate license because I love working with people, and seeing their eyes light up when they find that right house is. That is what I most enjoy about real estate, helping people. I can share my knowledge about mortgages also, and the importance of being pre-qualified for a loan.”
Rochelle Grossley’s specialties include:
- Condos
- First-time homebuyers
- Single-family homes
- Townhouses
- DuPage County real estate
- Will County real estate
- Downtown Chicago real estate
- Chicago North real estate
- Chicago South real estate
- Mortgage lending
- Real estate auctions
- Foreclosures
- REOs
- Open houses
“I was attracted to OwnACondo.com due to the company’s prime location at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, and the plans for expansion into other cities. I want to be part of the growth,” said Rochelle, who also is a transportation operator for FirstGroup America. When she is not showing houses or assisting clients in other ways, Rochelle Grossley enjoys spending time with her two children, NeCole, 8, and Nicholas, 6. Her hobbies include cooking, sewing, skating, bowling, and writing poetry.
Contact Rochelle Grossley at rgrossley@ownacondo.com or (630) 386-6856 for help buying or selling condos and other real estate.
Jennifer Alcide
Jennifer Alcide has joined the growing team of condo specialist Realtors® and broker associates at OwnACondo.com, bringing financial knowledge, and a caring and perfectionist attitude—all qualities that are very beneficial to her clients.
“I have always been interested in real estate, and I feel this is where I need to be. My educational background and skills in accounting and finance are beneficial in my real estate career,” said Jennifer, who earned a degree in accounting at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008 before getting her real estate broker’s license. She has been working for several years in the finance department of STATS, a Northbrook-based international sports statistics and information company.
Throughout her career, she has upheld the same strong work ethic. “I strive for perfection in everything I do. If I don’t have the answer, I will find it for you. I enjoy helping my clients get the best deal possible in this challenging market.”
A resident of Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood, her specialties include:
• Condos
• Single-family homes
• Townhomes
• First-time homebuyers
• South Cook County real estate
• Downtown Chicago real estate
• North Cook County real estate
• Suburban Chicago real estate
• Real estate investors
• Real estate auctions
• REO
• Short sales
• Condo financing
• Foreclosures
In her free time, Jennifer Alcide relaxes with water sports, such as swimming, snorkeling and boating. She also plays basketball and other sports too, and is very involved in her church. Travel is another passion. She spent many summers visiting relatives in Haiti, and most recently has gone snorkeling in Jamaica.
If you would like Jennifer to help you buy or sell property, she may be reached at jalcide@ownacondo.com or at (847) 414-5349.
