Chicago Realtor Tammy Engel Takes The Helm At RE/MAX Classic Real Estate In Genoa

New ownership is in command at RE/MAX Classic Real Estate in Genoa, Ill. Chicago Realtor Tammy Engel, a native of the north-central Illinois community, is the new broker-owner of the office that has been the leader in the local real estate market since shortly after its founding in 1994.

Engel has built a successful career as a RE/MAX agent since earning her real estate license in 2003. Now, with five years experience under her belt, she is taking the next step by acquiring the office from Mary and Robert Gedmin. Amy Smith will aid Engel in managing the office. The two have been working together as an agent team for several years.

“This office has a great reputation in our community, and I want to keep it that way,” said Engel. “We aren’t planning any major changes but do hope to recruit a few more agents. We have seven agents now, but with the growth our area is experiencing, we think expansion of our staff makes sense.”

Engel reports that families moving from areas to the east, such as Elgin, created much of the growth Genoa has seen in the last few years. She expects that trend to continue even though it has slowed a bit in recent months.

“The economic outlook for this area is strong,” said Engel. “I’m especially
pleased by the improvements that have been made in downtown Genoa, where we have a lot of nice shops and a strong business community. When you combine that with our excellent school system, it’s no surprise that the area is proving attractive to new residents.”

The influx of residents makes being part of RE/MAX a real asset, according to Engel.

“It gives us immediate credibility with people who don’t know us personally but respect the reputation of RE/MAX as the leader in residential real estate, and RE/MAX provides great tools for our agents, including training programs and an outstanding Web site,” she said.

Best of all, according to Engel, as the new broker/owner of RE/MAX Classic Real Estate, she’ll be following in the footsteps of Margy Hill, who originally established the office, continues to work as a local RE/MAX agent and was Engel’s mentor when she entered the business.

“Margy helped this office become a real resource for the community, and I look forward to continuing that tradition, working with the friends and family I’ve known all my life as well as those new to the Genoa area,” said Engel.