Lida Downey - Real Estate Consultant

Powerhouse real estate broker and Chicago native Lida Downey guides clients to success with her signature combination of elite customer service, deep market understanding and exceptional deal- making. She is truly adept at anticipating client needs, and her hands-on approach makes them feel confident and secure throughout the process. With responsive service and unfailing enthusiasm, Lida is a go-to resource for everyone from first-time homebuyers to repeat clients and experienced investors across Chicago's North Side and North Shore. Lida heads Lida Downey Real Estate & Interiors, LLC at Compass, and her hard work has resulted in consistently rave reviews and more than $35 million in transactions closed on her own. She has abundant hands-on experience in rehabbing homes and ushering vintage buildings through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit process. In fact, Lida entered the real estate field more than a decade ago fueled by her passion for this city, its architecture and people. Prior to real estate, she worked as an investment broker honing her exceptional negotiating skills. Lida was a longtime resident of Hyde Park before moving to Lincoln Park 10 years ago. She holds degrees in Political Science & Economics from the University of Chicago. Today, she's an active force and leader in community and cultural organizations across the city. What can you expect when working with Lida? ACCURATE PRICING, COMPETITIVE MARKETING, SUCCESSFUL SALES! From uber-vintage to ultra-modern, and from Hyde Park to Highland Park, Lida Downey Real Estate & Interiors, LLC serves Chicago's North Side & North Shore, working with all levels of buyers and sellers from first time homebuyers through seasoned, repeat clients in the multi-million dollar range. Lida Downey's focus is on helping clients receive a seamless experience with top-notch customer service, deep market understanding, and strong negotiation skills that help sellers attain top dollar in short periods of time and buyers achieve advantageous purchase prices in their desired locations. Long-Time Chicago Resident EXPERIENCED IN CONVERSION, RESTORATION & STAGING Recently, Lida has rehabbed several condo units in prestigious Lincoln Park. Lida has also worked extensively with the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois in order to qualify property on Chicago's North Side for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. This experience with vintage property restoration & conversion, and interaction with real estate related government agencies, prompted Lida to pursue a full-time real estate career. Lida's background helps her assist her clients in visualizing the aesthetic potential of their new home. Her experience also helps Lida in determining the best staging of a home for sale, and assists her in spotting the unique opportunities that can be found with investment properties. COMMITTED TO CLIENT SERVICE Lida is totally committed to making her clients feel confident, knowledgeable and secure in their real estate decisions. She understands that the purchase or sale of real estate is often one of the most stressful, and yet exciting, times in a client's life. Lida prides herself on her availability to clients. A good listener, Lida is adept at determining and anticipating her client's needs. Also a strong negotiator, Lida is well-versed in facilitating real estate transactions, always keeping her client's best interests at the forefront while maintaining a high level of professionalism and efficiency. Lida truly enjoys the real estate process, and her positive energy, dedication & enthusiasm come through in her daily interactions with both clients and fellow agents alike. Lida Downey