A sales professional who was recently named to the National Association of Realtors' "Top 30 Under 30" and the Chicago Association of Realtors' "Top 40 Under 40" lists for achievement in sales, Joe Zimmerman prides himself most on the excellent client service, industry knowledge and enthusiasm for city life that he brings to every client relationship - - attributes that have enabled him to build 100 percent of his client base on referrals.

"I was referred to Joe by other satisfied clients,
and I understood immediately why his hard-working reputation preceded him," says Molly Lorden, a recent client. "He took the time to understand what I was looking for, and then took on the search for my first home as if it was his own. And most importantly to me as a first-time buyer, he was completely accessible and made me feel as if I was his only client."

Joe is a Chicago-area native who got his first taste for the business at the age of 15. His parents were selling their family home and it was Joe who ended up showing the house and landing the sale.

"My family experience taught me at an early age that buying and selling real estate is not just a business transaction. It can be an emotional experience, and it's certainly one of the biggest financial investments most of us will make in our lifetimes," he says. "That's why I commit to my clients for the long-term, and often serve as a resource long after the closing." For example, Joe frequently provides ongoing counsel and/or recommendations to clients on everything from the mortgage brokers and lawyers required at the beginning of the process to the contractors and tradesmen that may be required further down the road.

"We have realized the benefits of working with Joe long after the closing," says Paul Loftus, who worked with Joe to buy his first single-family home. "He takes the Realtor/buyer relationship to a whole new level by doing his homework on the client's needs upfront; offering excellent service and insight during the sale; and then staying in touch post-sale and providing interesting and useful information on everything from home upgrades to neighborhood comps. In fact, we recommend Joe to our friends again and again because he's proven that he enjoys working hard on our behalf."

A resident of River North in Chicago, Joe has experience in the single-family, condo and townhome market in every neighborhood throughout the Chicagoland area.

"I feel extremely fortunate to be helping my clients with one of the biggest purchases of their lives in what I believe to be the greatest city in the world," Joe says. And he always enjoys the opportunity to discuss the market, so feel free to contact him directly with questions or specific property inquiries.