Katie Trankina

Katie is a real estate agent with a deep knowledge of the Oak Park, Forest Park, and River Forest Area.

Katie has always immersed herself in real estate. The opportunity to match her clients to a home and make it right for them is her first operating principal. As a former rehabber, investor, and teacher, she concentrates on listening and learning. She remains enthusiastic about the unique needs of each client. Additionally, Katie is experienced with and eager to suggest on-trend, budget-friendly materials, paint colors, and design tips to get the best price.

Buyers
Central to good service is appreciating the clients’ budget, wishes, and goals. Understanding financing, comparables, the required resources (appraisers, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, attorneys) and being well-informed on the market are all key to closing the deal.

Listings
Katie and her family have called Forest Park, Oak Park, and River Forest home for three generations. Her expertise in home preparation and properly pricing a home is rooted in many years spent as a rehabber and investor. Using photography, social media, experience, and unique open houses help Katie to distinguish your listing for a favorable sale. She has the determination to make it happen by using the whole toolbox: pricing, preparation, and creativity.

Investor Clients
Investors require a tactful and strategic approach to properties to insure the greatest margins. She works hard to help this type of client find the right deal: from property type to budget and all the steps to completion.