Cathy Bier

About

Cathy has been the #1 La Grange area realtor consistently since 2009. In her 23-year career, she has closed more than 1,600 properties totaling over $812 Million in sales and has been named a top 1% Broker by the Chicago Association of Realtors. As a long-time resident, she is intimately familiar with La Grange and the surrounding western suburban communities along the BNSF commuter train line. Cathy has a strong financial background with an MBA in Finance and 10 years of experience as a commercial banker at American National Bank (now Chase) in Chicago so she understands business cycles, the economics of real estate and the importance of strong negotiation skills.

Driven by an unparalleled work ethic, Cathy's market knowledge is just one of the many reasons people turn to her for their real estate needs. She provides selling clients with home preparation/staging advice, strategic pricing and effective marketing utilizing industry-leading technology to maximize listing exposure. For buyers, she takes the time to really understand what they're looking for, finds homes matching their needs and provides critical insights and advice along the way. In all cases, Cathy's calm, professional demeanor and attention to detail helps ensure her clients' real estate transactions are as stress-free and seamless as possible.

Cathy's business philosophy is simple: Treat people the way you want to be treated by providing top-tier personal service and excellent communication. As a respected broker with over 20 years of experience, she has extensive knowledge of the La Grange area market and utilizes that knowledge to successfully negotiate over a hundred transactions a year for her clients. Cathy has built her business based on referrals, reputation and long-term relationships and welcomes the opportunity of helping you with your real estate needs.

Education
B.A. Management St. Xavier University
M.B.A. Finance DePaul University, Chicago
Awards
Crain's Chicago Business Notable Broker in 2019 and 2020
Chicago Magazine's Top Agent in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Production Award 2020 2021