Mary Mendoza is a dedicated REALTOR® serving clients in Evanston and surrounding areas, with a focus on rentals, sales, and property management. With over 19 years of industry experience and a strong community connection, she provides expert guidance to landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers, ensuring a smooth and personalized real estate journey.
Beginning her career as an office manager and executive assistant at top Chicago real estate firms, Mary has developed a comprehensive understanding of city and suburban markets. Her extensive background includes condo, townhome, and single-family sales, as well as managing investment properties and participating in new construction and renovation projects, all driven by her passion for real estate and her family’s investment legacy.
Denee Preston is a dedicated real estate professional serving clients in Oak Park and the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Specializing in luxury properties, she offers deep market knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, guiding clients through complex transactions with discretion and attention to detail.
With over a decade of industry experience and a background in Political Science from Arizona State University, Denee combines analytical thinking and adaptability to meet her clients’ needs. She is passionate about helping clients build wealth through real estate investment and is known for her professionalism, candor, and ability to craft creative solutions while prioritizing her clients’ goals.
Jamie Stoner is a seasoned real estate agent with over 10 years of experience, serving clients across Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Her deep knowledge of local neighborhoods and suburban markets allows her to create a personalized and seamless experience for both buyers and sellers.
With a strong background in real estate and a passion for interior design, Jamie excels at helping clients visualize spaces and renovation potential. She is committed to providing knowledgeable, enjoyable service and building lasting relationships, all while maintaining excellent communication throughout every transaction.
Sophia Weber specializes in luxury real estate across Lake Forest, Barrington, and downtown Chicago, with expertise in luxury, equestrian, investment, and first-time homebuyer properties. Her refined approach combines her background in brand and social media marketing with a focus on delivering exceptional client experiences, ensuring each transaction is seamless and tailored to her clients' needs.
With a strong commitment to communication, honesty, and transparency, Sophia builds meaningful, lifelong relationships with her clients. Growing up in Ladue, Missouri, and now based in Lake Bluff, she brings a passion for luxury real estate and a meticulous attention to detail, along with a dedication to responsiveness and client satisfaction.
Ryan Andrew Keller is a seasoned real estate advisor with 25 years of experience across diverse markets and industry segments. He applies the principles of marketing to all aspects of real estate sales, from modest fixer-uppers to multi-million dollar luxury developments, ensuring tailored solutions for each client.
With a broad background that includes boutique home buying and selling, development, property management, short-term rentals, commercial real estate, leasing, and lending, Ryan offers comprehensive guidance throughout every transaction. His team prioritizes listening, professionalism, and personalized service, focusing on building relationships and delivering exceptional results for each client.
Lehigh Cohen is a seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in brokerage, investment, and legal aspects of real estate. He has developed a strong presence in the Northshore and suburban markets over the past 14 years, leveraging his relationships with top agents, developers, and contractors to serve his clients effectively.
With a background in law and real estate development, Lehigh owns and manages commercial properties in Chicago, bringing valuable insights into construction, marketing, and design. Residing in Glencoe for over a decade, he understands the nuances of moving from the city to the suburbs and uses his deep local contacts to find the best properties and buyers for his clients.
Mike Gaffney is a dedicated real estate broker with over a decade of experience and more than $200 million in sales, serving clients in Chicago and Central Virginia. His team, The Gaffney Group, provides highly personalized service, leveraging Compass’s advanced marketing and transaction tools to ensure seamless and professional real estate experiences.
With a strong focus on client success and happiness, Mike emphasizes honest guidance and tailored strategies to meet individual goals. His long-term advisory approach, combined with extensive market knowledge and a commitment to exceptional service, makes him a trusted partner for buyers and sellers alike.
Nicolas John is a Chicago-based real estate agent with a background in art, architecture, and design, holding a BFA from the School of the Art Institute. His artistic expertise and keen eye for detail inform his approach to identifying properties with potential and delivering personalized service to his clients.
With a deep passion for interior design and a commitment to market research, Nicolas reviews the entire MLS and stays current on market trends and submarkets. His dedication to providing a white-glove experience ensures clients find properties that align with their vision while receiving expert guidance throughout the process.
Tim Lorimer is a Chicago native with extensive knowledge of the city’s diverse neighborhoods and a strong background in finance and economics. His experience on both the buy and sell sides of real estate transactions, combined with over a decade in trading, provides clients with valuable insights into market timing, interest rates, and financial strategies. Since joining Compass in 2018, Tim has built a team that has closed more than 1,100 transactions and surpassed $300 million in sales, earning recognition as a Top Producer every year from 2017 to 2025.
Known for his attention to detail, dependability, and innovative marketing strategies, Tim ensures a smooth and tailored real estate experience. His commitment to exceptional service extends to custom marketing plans, staging, and drone videos that showcase properties beyond standard listings. Clients appreciate his responsiveness, market analysis, and negotiation skills, making him a trusted advisor for buyers and sellers across Chicago.