The OSC Team with @properties is a full service group of Realtors, offering concierge-level service to our clients. With over 16 years experience we are your go-to source for all things Chicago Real Estate.
Olin Eargle
Team Lead | Broker | Advisor
A Top Producer with @properties, Olin Eargle is ranked as one of Chicago's top brokers. After receiving his Illinois Real Estate Brokers license over a decade ago, Olin has proven himself in the competitive real estate industry with countless satisfied clients. Olin prides himself on not just intimately knowing the Chicago real estate market but also leveraging that comprehension into repeat success for his clients. This has translated to millions in sales, endless referrals, and the honing of a marketing strategy that is proven to work. Olin's education distinguishes him from most brokers. He has received 4 additional designations after furthering his studies in the Real Estate industry and in 2015 graduated from the National Association of Realtors Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI®). He is also a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR®), a Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE®),a Real Estate Negotiations Expert (RENE®) and a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®). He is the team lead for the Olin Sells Chicago team.
After working in this industry for over 12 years and working with renters, buyers, and sellers, Olin creates marketing strategies that leverages his knowledge of how buyers and renters think, what they look for in a property and what motivates an offer. With a degree in Advertising and Marketing, combined with a strong work ethic, Olin knows how to position a property in this market, thereby creating maximum exposure and attracting qualified buyers.
Prior to becoming a broker, Olin worked for Oprah Winfrey, and HARPO Studios where he became an expert at dealing in high pressure situations. There, he gained a unique skillset including a knack for savvy negotiations, strong communications, and the art of professionalism, each of which has served him well in the real estate industry. His Motto is "Offering Concierge Level HOUSE-pitality to all clients".
As an investor in Real Estate himself, he understands how to find a property that will not only hold its value but be a solid income producer; his goal is to continue building a portfolio of properties in Chicago. Olin currently lives on the Northwest side of Chicago with his partner and 2 dogs. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Advertising and a minor in Theatre Arts. He also sits on the Executive Board for the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois.
Luis Catalan
Broker
Before joining @properties, Luis spent over a decade working as a freelance musician performing with orchestras in the US as well as Canada, Austria, and Italy. A Georgia native who relocated to Chicago in 2014, Luis began his career in real estate as a virtual concierge for a Chicago-based Airbnb company. Luis comes to the @properties and the OSC team as a buyer and seller's agent specializing in Lakeview, Edgewater, and Lincoln Park. Luis brings a dynamic approach to real estate by tailoring custom marketing and negotiation strategies to maximize profits while minimizing the stress of the home buying process.
In his spare time, Luis enjoys cooking and entertaining friends, experimenting with new dishes for Supper Clubs, exploring Chicago's expansive food scene, and spending time at the beach with his miniature Siberian Husky. He lives in Boystown in a one-of-a-kind 3 story converted warehouse.
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