Sam Shaffer

Sam Shaffer, Managing Broker and Co-owner of Chicago Properties, has an uncanny talent for making even the most complex matters easy to comprehend. Sam credits his background in education as one of the main reasons for this ability to help people, equipping him with the gift to guide his clients through every step of the buying process. "I have a very consultative approach and strive to make each transaction as stress-free as possible," says Shaffer.

Working with a myriad of clients ranging from the first-time buyer to seasoned investor, Sam communicates his commitment to them at the outset of their partnership. "I won't let my clients settle," he says. "I put in extra work to find them something they're going to be happy with now and in the long-term." In fact, Shaffer thinks about an exit strategy for his clients before they either buy or sell a residence so that the decision they make aligns with their plans. "I'll advise someone who may relocate in a year to rent rather than buy," he says, adding that clients appreciate this kind of transparency.

Shaffer, who ranks among the top one-percent of producers in this market, with sales exceeding $800M, has been labeled by numerous client reviews as "stellar," "phenomenal," "incredibly responsive," with outstanding efficiency. "I truly love my job and get the most satisfaction when I find my clients their dream property or sell their home so that they can start the next chapter of their life," explains Shaffer. "The icing on the cake is the wonderful relationships I get to develop with them."

When he isn't investing his time in real estate, Shaffer is a fitness enthusiast who identifies connections between healthy living and a disciplined work ethic. Furthermore, he actively supports the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and has been dedicated to finding a cure for the disease since his son's diagnosis at age three.