@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Derrick Jackson
Real Estate Professional
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Dream Big. Tell the truth. Work hard. Produce great results. Create win-win opportunities.
Thats the motto of my business and the mission of my life. Things haven't always been roses. But it takes dirt to grow. The things that I want out of business are the same things that I want out of life. Even when life has thrown me curveballs, it's how you dust yourself off, adjust, compete and triumph.
I'm a real estate broker who has lived in Naperville and serviced the greater Chicagoland area for over a decade. I began in the real estate industry at the ripe age of twelve, watching and helping my parents as they bought and sold several investment properties and managed rental properties. I attended and graduated with honors from Oral Roberts University in 2007 with a degree in Finance.
After graduation, I came home to Chicago to work in corporate America for ComEd for 4 years in Finance related roles. In my off time at night and on the weekends, I pursued my passion of working in real estate. In 2012, I left to pursue my passion of a full-time career in real estate. In the beginning of my career, I spent 5 years learning to sell and being mentored by an agent that had listings across all 6 major counties in Chicago (Cook, Dupage, Kane, Kendall, Will, Lake) in price points from entry level condos to large luxury estates and everything in between. My responsibilities involved:
- Running comps to determine pricing.
- Developing and managing the marketing strategy.
- Coordinating showings and open houses.
- Helping ensure the contract to close process went smoothly.
While thankful for the chance to work and learn, there came a time to pursue different challenges and opportunties as my skill set grew and as the market changed. That's why I'm now affiliated with @properties. As the real estate market evolves, it's essential for my clients to have access to innovative resources that lead to success. @properties shares my commitment to delivering the best experience when it comes to your real estate needs.
