MEET PEGGY SMEGO
With a background in sales and a detailed understanding of Chicago’s western suburbs, Peggy Smego took charge to deal with unexpected life circumstances by diving into a career in real estate. The fact that she was deeply embedded in the fabric of her community made the transition that much smoother.
Peggy feels that teamwork starts with establishing a strong partnership. People want to do business with someone they consider genuine and trustworthy, while being on top of market knowledge. She realizes that buying and selling real estate can tread on emotional ground. Her skills at the art of negotiation allows both sides of the transaction ultimately pleased. Always eager to learn more about the real estate industry, Peggy enjoys gathering market data and trends from other professionals in the business, including lawyers, lenders and inspectors.
Peggy's enthusiasm for the lifestyle the western suburbs of Chicago offers, helps folks transferring across town or across the country feel right at home. Specializing in both luxury clients and first-time homebuyers, Peggy’s market includes Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, La Grange and Downers Grove.
Peggy has been ranked in NRT’s Top 1,000 Agents each year for the past five years, and was also honored in Five Star Magazine, a client-based recommendation, for the past 10 years. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Peggy has been continuously recognized as a top agent with over $300 million in transactions.
An active supporter of Habitat for Humanity, Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Bridge Communities Inc. and the Transitional Housing Ministry at St. Isaac Jogues Church, Peggy enjoys golf, cooking, biking and spending time with her family. She thanks God for her health, family, friends and continued success.
Awards
Top 1,000 Agents NRT - 2013-2018
Elite President's Club (Top 2%) - 2009-2019
Top 10 Sales Agents in Office - 2006-2019
Five Star Professional as seen in Chicago Magazine 2011-2019
Certified Relocation Specialist
Negotiation Specialist
Areas of Expertise
Chicago & Chicago Western Suburbs
Luxury Properties
First Time Home Buyers
Corporate and Personal Relocation
Lots/ Land/Tear-downs
Short Sales/Foreclosures
Finding that property that isn't on the market
In the Community
Peggy Smego proudly supports the following:
Transitional Housing Ministry, SIJ - Hinsdale, Illinois
Benet Academy - Lisle, Illinois
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church - Hinsdale, Illinois
Ursuline Academy - Blue Ash, Ohio