Maria Munoz has worked in real estate for over five years, specializing in short sales and first-time homeowners. Incorporating her past experience as a mortgage specialist, she is able to bring unparalleled and reputable service to her clients. Currently residing in the West Loop, Maria has lived in Chicago her entire life. We sat down with Maria today for a short interview.
First of all Maria, thank you for taking the time to chat with us. What
got you into the world of real estate?
I
was in the mortgage industry since 1997, I helped people mortgage
their homes and refinance. In 2007 I figured I could help people in
real estate too. Of course in 2008, the mortgage and real estate
industries tanked and from there I got into helping people more with
short sales and foreclosures. I was simply just trying to help
people get out of the bind the were in; such as being unable to
refinance their loans, their mortgages were underwater, and so on.
What do you love most about your job?
I
love the fact that I'm able to place people in homes, especially in
today's market where there's a lot of people couldn't afford it back
then, because they couldn't get a mortgage or wasn't making enough
money. Now these buyers are coming out of the woodwork: cash buyers,
first-time home buyers, and they're happy to be finally able to
afford a home. And now there's plenty of homes for them to buy.
I
love the fact that I can set my own hours, though often I find myself
working longer hours than I originally planned. But the flexibility
is nice, I can work from home, or on the road, or in the office. I
love the freedom that the line of work affords me.
What
is your brokerage style?
Well
90% of my work come from referrals. I'm also trying to get into the
social media realm, and it's been pretty successful so far.
What
do you like to do in your spare time?
I
love exercising and working out. I try to work out before I head
into the office, because at the end of the day there is no way I'd be
able to make it the gym. I also love volunteering and helping the
homeless. I also try to stay up-to-date with real estate and market
news of the day.
Do
you have any restaurant recommendations for our readers?
I
absolutely love Mecardito
on Kinzie, they have a great variety of magaritas and tequilas to
choose from. I like to try something new every time I go, so I don't
really have a favorite dish. But their tacos are some of the best
I've had!
You
can like Maria's fanpage on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Best-Home-Sales/194957907189961 and
be sure to follow her twitter @mariamunozhomes
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