John Feminis
John Feminis is the newest addition to the growing team of Realtors® at OwnACondo.com, bringing with him a wealth of customer service, sales and appraisal knowledge and experience.
“Real estate is a fascinating business, and I really enjoy meeting people and helping them find their dream home or investment property,” said John. Before recently earning his real estate sales license, the Park Forest resident had been an associate appraiser for Blue Edge Inc. in Joliet for about five years. Prior to that, he worked for many years in customer service and retail sales. For the past year, he was a field technician for Air Serv Inc., an aviation company. But he found his calling in real estate.
“I just really enjoy the real estate industry,” said John Feminis, whose specialties include:
• Buyers' agent
• South Cook County real estate
• Chicago South real estate
• Downtown Chicago real estate
• Condos
• Multi-family buildings
• Du Page County real estate
• First-time homebuyers
• Appraisals
• Investors
• Real estate auctions
• Foreclosures
• Short sales
“I particularly enjoy working with buyers because I can focus on helping my clients find their dream home or ideal investment property, and negotiate the best deal possible. My experience and knowledge gained as an appraiser is very helpful to my clients too. Real estate is a fascinating business, and the best part of the job is meeting and working with people,” he said.
When he is not helping his clients find a condo or other property, John Feminis, who describes himself as a major sports fan, follows his favorite teams, which include the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks and White Sox. He may be reached at jfeminis@ownacondo.com or at 708-359-9496.
Tracenda Stenhouse
Tracenda Stenhouse has joined the growing team of Realtors® at OwnACondo.com.
Traycee, as she is known, brings four years of real estate experience to her new position, in addition to 14 years of sales and customer service experience.
“I like the hustle and bustle of the real estate business, of taking people out to find just the right property, and then negotiating to get the best deal possible. As I tell my clients, "I listen to what you want, and then I find it. It is out there.”
The Frankfort resident, who enjoys spending time at home with her four-month-old daughter when she is not working, studied business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as Illinois State University and DePaul University.
“I have been a real estate agent for four years, and have a total of 14 years of experience in customer service and sales. Before finding real estate, I worked for several companies as a salesperson and as a customer service manager,” said Traycee. Prior to coming to OwnACondo.com, she worked for Richmond Partners GMAC, Zip Realty and Century 21 Pro-Team.
“I like how OwnACondo.com is dedicated to its clients and its employees. Being an exclusive buyers’ agency is something else that drew me here,” Traycee added.
Tracenda Stenhouse’s real estate specialties include:
- Condos
- First-time homebuyers
- Short sales
- REOs
- Foreclosures
- Chicago South
- Chicago North
- Downtown Chicago real estate
- South Cook County
- Frankfort real estate
- DuPage County real estate
- Will County real estate
- Downtown Chicago real estate
In addition to spending time with her newborn daughter, Traycee's many interests include traveling, shopping and helping with the homeless outreach program at her church.
If you would have questions or would like Tracenda Stenhouse to help you find your dream home or investment property, contact her at Tstenhouse@ownacondo.com or at (708) 601-2304.
Esperanza Spalding and Us
Jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding, seemed to come out of nowhere to win a Grammy award for Best New Artist award at the 2011 Grammys on Feb. 13, beating out odds-on favorites such as Justin Bieber. OwnACondo.com is looking forward to taking the world by storm too, when we move from Oak Brook to our new state-of-the-art headquarters at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive in March.
Like the accomplished jazz musician and composer, we are proud of our record of accomplishment regarding sales, condo conversions and auctions, but we may not be as familiar to industry observers as some nationally known companies. But that will change soon, because we are in the process of opening offices in Florida, California, and elsewhere around the United States. Our Boca Raton, Fla., office was the first to open, with many more to come.
Esperanza Spalding, born in 1984, grew up in Portland, Ore., so she stayed under the radar of many music aficionados who focus on cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. In addition, jazz is not as widely followed as rap and rock, so she remained largley unknown. While Esperanza learned to play several instruments, she specializes in the bass, along with her songwriting and singing skills. Our Realtors® are specialists too, condo specialists. We can help clients find any type of real estate they like, but condos are our specialty.
So in short, when you are looking for the right person to help you in your condo search, think outside the box. The Justin Biebers of the world might get more attention initially, but Esperanza Spalding delivers the goods, and OwnACondo.com does too.
Joe Olan
Joe Olan has joined the growing team of Realtors® at OwnACondo.com.
The lifelong resident of the Chicago area, who lives in Park Ridge, brings a wealth of real estate experience to OwnACondo.com, having worked in the industry since 1989 when he received his real estate license. He went on to become a licensed broker also.
After working as a supervisor for UPS, Joe said he originally became interested in real estate as an investor and then decided to make a career of it. Earlier in his career, he worked for Century 21 and RE/MAX, and then opened his own brokerage. He is licensed in both Illinois and Florida.
“Helping people find their dream home is my ultimate goal. I am a ‘people person,’ a skillful negotiator and very creative when it comes to financing. I will aggressively go after the best deal for my clients. I know the city neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs very well. I really like putting all my skills and knowledge to work for my buyers. Helping and serving people is my main priority,” he said.
Joe Olan’s specialties include:
- Downtown real estate
- Chicago South real estate
- Chicago North real estate
- Lake County real estate
- DuPage County real estate
- South Cook County real estate
- North Cook County real estate
- Florida real estate
- Condo rentals
- First-time homebuyers
- Investors
- Apartment buildings
- Condo conversions
- Property management
If you have any questions or would like to Joe Olan to help you find your dream home or an investment property, contact him at jolan@ownacondo.com, or at (312) 813-6456.
David Soletski
David Soletski has made real estate his professional devotion since 1995 and he's seen the ups, the downs and everything in between. He knows the rhythms of the market and how to best guide real estate buyers.
David's desire to serve consumers began long before his real estate career, when he worked in the retail industry. But he was drawn to real estate more than 15 years ago, starting as an assistant to two brokers where he definitely learned the ropes.
"It was the best way to learn the business," he says. "I truly enjoy everything about real estate."
David eventually earned his broker's license and worked as a manager for a prominent Chicago brokerage before becoming an exclusive buyers' agent with OwnACondo.com.
David Soletski’s specialties include:
• Chicago real estate
• Downtown Chicago real estate
• Rogers Park real estate
• Hyde Park real estate
• Lakefront condos
• Condos on Lake Shore Drive
• Co-ops
• Townhomes
• Buyers’ Agent
• Real Estate Investing
• Real Estate Investors
• Real Estate Auctions
• Foreclosures
• REO
• Short Sales
A particularly interesting aspect of David's specialties is his knowledge of co-ops. Co-ops are not as plentiful in Chicagoland as condos, nor are they as frequently found as in other areas of the country, primarily New York City. David lived in a co-op in the Hyde Park community of Chicago and can help anyone interested in learning more about co-ops and possibly making a purchase.
David is a volunteer with the Anti-Cruelty Society and strongly advocates adopting pets through reputable pet rescue organizations. He's a dog lover and has counted cocker spaniels and a border collie among his faithful companions over the years.
Contact David Soletski at dsoletski@ownacondo.com or 312-310-9866.
Justin Vangelista
Realtor® Justin Vangelista is the newest member of the dedicated team of Realtors at OwnACondo.com.
Justin earned his real estate broker's license in 2002 with the original intent to help family and friends with their real estate needs. He quickly learned how much he enjoys serving a much wider range of people.
"One of the biggest things in a person's lifetime is finding a place to call home, and being able to help them do that means a lot to me," says Justin.
"Some of my clients have seen 30-40 properties before finding the place they liked," he says. "I always negotiate well for people and I don't believe anyone would say I didn't get the best price for them."
Indeed, Justin brings the perfect attitude to OwnACondo.com, a company which strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Justin Vangelista earned a bachelor of science degree in geography from Northern Illinois University and he has a professional certificate in GIS (Geographic Information Services). He lives in Hanover Park and covers virtually all of Chicago and the suburbs for his real estate clients. Justin's
• Chicago Real Estate
• Suburban Chicago Real Estate
• Condos
• Condominiums
• Townhomes
• Single Family Homes
• Buyers’ Agent
• Real Estate Investors
• Real Estate Auctions
• Leasing
• Rentals
• Foreclosures
• REO
• Short Sales
• Condo Financing
• GIS data creation and geodatabase design
• GPS data collection
• Building of custom applications with which to collect data in the field
• Teaching and learning from others efficiently
• Fostering a team environment.
Contact Justin Vangelista at jvangelista@ownacondo.com or 847-312-3977.
Randall Glenn
OwnACondo.com welcomes Randall Glenn to its growing team of dedicated Realtors®, many of whom have earned accredited buyer representative (ABR) designations.
"I love working with real estate buyers and investors," says Randall. He brings wide-ranging experience to his clients thanks to his diverse background in the industry. Randall covers virtually all of Chicagoland with a singular goal in mind: To provide the absolute best service to real estate buyers.
Randall’s career in the real estate industry includes many roles that have provided a great foundation for serving his clients today and into the future. Randall has worked as a leasing manager, an acquisitions specialist for a national franchise and a property scout/consultant for investors.
He covers virtually everywhere in Chicagoland for real estate buyers and investors. Randall Glenn counts among his specialties:
• Chicago Real Estate
• Suburban Chicago Real Estate
• Exclusive Buyers’ Agency
• Real Estate Consulting
• Real Estate Investing
• Real Estate Investors
• Real Estate Sales and Marketing
• Residential Leasing
• Condos
• Foreclosures
• First-Time Homebuyers
• Downtown Chicago
• Chicago North
• Chicago South
• North Cook County
• South Cook County
• DuPage County
• Will County
Randall Glenn attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His personal pursuits, when he's not busy helping clients with their real estate needs, include voice-over acting, working out and network marketing.
Contact OwnACondo.com if you’d like more information about locating your dream condo or investment property.
