Joe Wright, Managing Broker
Joe earned a bachelor degrees in Creative Marketing Communications from Columbia College Chicago and an MBA from North Park University. Joe entered the real estate market as a homeowner and an investor back in 2007, when he purchased the first of his Chicago investment properties. Since then, Joe has successfully guided buyers, sellers, and investors who account for nearly $100 Million worth of Chicagoland real estate. In 2018, Joe was awarded membership into the Million Dollar Guild of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
Early in his career in real estate, Joe recognized the need for a different type of real estate brokerage. The purchase and sale of real estate will, for most people, be the largest financial transactions they will make in their lifetimes. Due to the high earning potential, there are more than 25,000 real estate brokers in the Chicagoland area, many of whom lack the training and expertise to effectively guide their clients. Joe Wright Real Estate was subsequently built on the foundation of ethical behavior, continuing education, and passion for always doing what’s right for our clients.
When working with one of our agents, you can count on receiving expert real estate advice, timely responses to questions, and most importantly, a counselor who is committed to your success as a real estate owner or investor. Our agents truly care more about your financial and personal goals than they do their paychecks. We treat you like family!
To contact Joe, please e-mail (joe@joewrightchicago.com), call, or text (312-593-8854).
Alice Weinert, Broker
Alice grew up on Long Island before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a teenager. She stayed in the Midwest for college, attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Alice currently lives in Lakeview and loves being in a walkable neighborhood close to the lake. Her favorite oasis in the city is the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, a woodland area with great lake and skyline views.
In her free time, Alice is usually catching up on her reading list, playing board games, or perfecting a new bundt cake recipe. Her almond sugar cookies show up at most of our office events! Though she is the rare Chicagoan who doesn’t follow sports, you can count on Alice for suggestions about neighborhood events and local restaurants.
Alice is passionate about educating clients so they can make the best decision for their current real estate needs, as well as their future goals. She is also excited to be a member of the 2019 Illinois Realtors Housing Opportunity Working Group. Whether you are a first time buyer trying to understand the home buying process or an owner interested in housing trends in your neighborhood, Alice would love to help you learn more about the Chicago real estate market!
To contact Alice, please e-mail (alice@joewrightchicago.com), call, or text (312-414-7870).
Kurt Heizmann, Broker
Kurt grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. At Augustana, Kurt received a degree in Biology and Mathematics. After finishing school, he moved to the great City of Chicago to pursue his childhood dream of working at the Shedd Aquarium, where he has trained animals, and worked on conservation projects for nearly a decade now.
In addition to his interesting work at Shedd, Kurt has been pursuing his passion for helping people find their perfect homes. Kurt was a client of Joe Wright Real Estate, and it was through that experience that he realized how valuable it was to have someone great on your side, when you are making a life changing investment that will impact your finances, and lifestyle for many years to come.
Kurt currently lives in Southport Corridor with his wife and their two dogs. When he’s not working, you are likely to find him walking the dogs, on a bike along the lakefront, at a Cubs game, or enjoying some of the great food throughout his neighborhood. With Kurt as your agent, you can always count on a steady hand guiding you through the search and purchase process.
To contact Kurt, please e-mail (kurt@joewrightchicago.com), call, or text (630-740-5314).
Nathan Jagitsch, Broker
Nathan grew up about 100 miles west of Chicago in Dixon, IL. He attended Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and moved to Chicago several years ago to take a job in the airline industry. Nathan currently resides in Logan Square with his dog, Walter. He was drawn to Chicago for the culture and the personal and professional opportunity it possesses. Nothing can beat the festivals, the art, the food, and the music of this amazing city.
Nathan was born and raised a Chicago Cubs fan, and during the season you will find him hanging around the corner of Clark and Addison cheering for the Cubbies. (While he’s willing to work with Sox fan’s, he won’t promise that won’t throw a few jabs about who rules supreme among Chicago’s baseball teams!) When he’s not cheering on the Cubs, he loves traveling around to experience different cities and countries all over the globe. At the end of the day, he always returns home to his favorite city…Chicago!
Nathan is passionate about real estate, and particularly client relations and client satisfaction. In addition to his knowledge of the local market, his work ethic will set him apart. Working with Nathan, his commitment to excellence and satisfaction will be on display from start to finish. If you are looking for a hardworking, down to earth real estate professional to help you buy or sell, you won’t go wrong with Nathan!
To contact Nathan, please e-mail (nathan@joewrightchicago.com), call, or text (815-994-2243).
Dave Johnson, Broker
Pastor Dave Johnson (yes, in addition to being a rock star real estate broker, he is also a pastor at Church of the Beloved in Albany Park) graduated from The College at Southeastern with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Biblical Studies. Dave also earned his Masters of Divinity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
He and his wife Julie moved to Chicago from North Carolina following a call to raise their family here, while also planting a church. They have four children and enjoy all of the amazing family friendly activities that Chicago has to offer. A fun fact about Dave is that he loves the cold Chicago winters. (No, that wasn’t a typo. We aren’t quite sure what’s wrong with him…no one likes Chicago winters!) Dave also likes to play the guitar, golf, try new foods, and travel to other countries. He has become a big Cubs fan since he decided to move to Chicago and while he believes that his moving was the reason the Cubs finally won the World Series…we think he might just be a bandwagon fan, but we are still investigating!
Most importantly, Dave is extremely hard working, and he cares so deeply for each and every one of his clients, their friends, and their families. Helping people buy and sells homes has truly become a passion of Dave’s, and he is blessed by every opportunity to walk through the buying and/or selling process with his clients. Working with Dave will put you in a great position to make a wise investment, and you will likely make a new lifelong friend.
To contact Dave, please e-mail (dave@joewrightchicago.com), call, or text (872-800-0811).
Jane Gabriel, Broker
Growing up, Jane bopped around the north suburbs of Chicago before going to school at the University of Illinois at Chicago and making the city her home. Starting off on Taylor Street by UIC, she studied marketing with an unofficial minor in Italian food. More recently, she calls Lincoln Park home – you can’t beat walking to a beach AND a free zoo!
When Jane’s not working, you can find her trying new places and hidden gems in Chicago’s food scene. She loves to travel and keeps a list of all the places she has gone in different cities and countries, so a recommendation is always just a call away.
Jane loves working with people in a helpful way and she aims to be the positive difference in people’s lives. After a job of helping people make choices about their insurance benefits, Jane moved to the even more life-changing arena of real estate. Making one of the biggest investments of people’s lives can be daunting and Jane is committed to teaching the details, answering the questions, and making clients feel prepared and confident in their decisions.
Working with Jane, you will be delighted with quick responses and her full attention every step of the way. Her goal is to make you feel armed with the knowledge and resources to make smart real estate decisions, sprinkled with a few restaurant ideas along the way.
To contact Jane, please e-mail (jane@joewrightchicago.com), call, or text (847-791-3667).
Katie Shanahan, Broker
Katie grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, where she attended Creighton University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in English. While studying abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, she realized there was a big, beautiful world out there! After college, Katie lived in Denver and San Francisco before settling in Chicago.
Over the past ten years, Katie has enjoyed discovering neighborhoods all over Chicago and she has found her groove in the Ukrainian Village, where she bought a condo in 2016. You can find her at a Pilates reformer class, walking in Humboldt Park, or checking out new bars and restaurants. Katie also keeps her passport close and loves to get out of the country as much as possible!
Katie loves architecture, design, and getting out from behind her desk to meet interesting people from all over the city. Whether you are buying or selling, Katie will demystify the real estate process and introduce you to her favorite neighborhood spots!