Volunteer Spotlight: Alice Weinert, 2021-2022 Chair, Member Care Task Force

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Member Care Task Force Chair Alice Weinert, Haven & Loft Realty, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY?

4.5 years

WHY WERE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING INTO REAL ESTATE?

I fell into real estate after responding to a job listing that sounded interesting. The variety of daily tasks appealed to me, as well as the opportunity to meet and talk to lots of people.

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUR CAREER TO DATE?

Opening my own brokerage!

WHAT HAS HELPED YOU MOST TO GET WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

Research skills, though the format looks a bit different than the research papers I used to write in college! Whether it’s analyzing market statistics or diving deep to find the answer to a client’s question, I’m always working to be better at finding and synthesizing information to make the real estate transaction feel less overwhelming to my clients.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR CAREER?

One of the perks of the job is getting to visit lots of different neighborhoods. It’s fun to visit a new coffee shop before a showing or to make a wrong turn and end up on a side street that is teeming with gorgeous homes. Chicago is a great city and I love getting to explore it.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHERS WHO ARE LOOKING TO TAKE THEIR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Get familiar with the CAR website. There are so many resources and member benefits available and most people I talk to don’t know about all of them. Just catching up on all the content in the video library will keep you busy for weeks.

WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING MEAN TO YOU?

Volunteering gives me a chance to work my brain in a different way. When I’m working with clients, I’m the real estate expert, but on a committee, we all have different skills, experiences and strengths. That collaborative environment leads to wonderful conversations and creative ideas.

WHAT HAS BEEN MOST VALUABLE TO YOU/YOUR BUSINESS SINCE YOU GOT INVOLVED IN OUR INDUSTRY?

Showing up to events. Listening to knowledgeable speakers and panelists is a great way to learn about the industry. The annual Market Outlook event in January is my favorite way to kick off the year. Everyone asks REALTORS® about the market, so this event gives me great talking points and helps me better understand what challenges my clients may face in the upcoming year.

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