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Erica Cuneen

Managing Broker/Owner

708-386-1366
708-220-2025
erica@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Since beginning her real estate career in 2001, Managing Broker Erica Cuneen has been a top-producing agent and consistently sells at the multi-million dollar level. With primary markets in Chicago, Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest, Erica has experience with varied markets and a diverse group of clients. Above all, Erica recognizes the timeless value of finding the ideal home and community for each of her clients. Exceptional service and the desire to exceed clients’ expectations is Erica’s hallmark. Erica strives to ensure her clients find the home they want and invest in properties that meet their business needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she can help you realize the value of your property and handle transactions smoothly. As a former Peace Corps volunteer, educator of deaf students in Ecuador, and bilingual (Spanish) educator in Chicago public schools, Erica appreciates the value of community. In today’s active market, sellers need to set themselves apart. As an environmentally conscious professional, Erica is a certified EcoBroker. Her ability to highlight green features puts sellers’ property at the forefront, and buyers benefit from the energy savings and peace of mind.

Denise Espinosa

Broker Associate

773-817-9333
denise@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Denise is a Chicago native and now resides in Oak Park. Prior to living in Oak Park, she was a resident of one of its neighbors, Elmwood Park. Denise brings familiarity and knowledge of Chicago Neighborhoods, Oak Park and its surrounding suburbs to her clients. Her attitude is the same in everything she does; She is passionate, personable, accountable, driven and dedicated. She understands that buying or selling a home can be stressful, but to be part of one of her Client’s most important life event is extremely rewarding. Whether it’s their first home, their dream home, rental property, vacation home or investment property, she handles the process with the utmost care and service. Prior to becoming a licensed Real Estate Broker, Denise worked for international corporations in the areas of finance and customer service. She is fluent in Spanish and English, and has a background in education. She taught kindergarten in Chicago. Currently, in addition to her work in real estate, she has a thriving photography business. Denise brings the value of her experiences in customer service, finance, teaching, photography, and entrepreneurial to clients to help them achieve their goals. She enjoys the ongoing relationship she has with her clients long after a sale.

Martha Murphy

Broker Associate

847-977-3456
martha@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

An Oak Park area resident since 1992. A lifelong fascination with real estate lead to work with investors and earn her Illinois Real Estate Broker’s license. She’s found the experience of working with all kinds of buyers and sellers a satisfying joy. She is passionate about natural building, garden design, jewelry design, the performing arts and architecture. Martha comes with a wealth of experience to guide you through the real estate process. It is a pleasure to work at Beyond Properties Realty! I have found it to be a place where kind and intense customer service and professional excellence abound. We are always working creatively to make our clients experience the best as well as being actively part of our wonderful community.

Denise Sacks

Office Manager

708-386-1366
708-217-2111
manager@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Denise grew up in the south suburbs and has enjoyed living in the Oak Park area for over 20 years. She loves the community and the variety of beautiful homes and apartment buildings. Denise has valuable work experience in education and retail. Denise’s study of interior design, love of DIY home projects, and appreciation of architecture have led her to the field of real estate. Denise has many roles at Beyond Properties. In her capacity as the Office Manager, she assists the team with all aspects of client care and the transaction process. With her expertise, she also handles many general business tasks for Beyond Properties. Denise also thrives as a real estate broker. Providing exceptional client service to her clients as they search for the perfect place to call home. As an active real estate entrepreneur in the Oak Park region, she has experience flipping properties, and is a rental property owner.

Michele Strimaitis

Broker Associate

312-375-9561
312-375-9561
michele@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Michele resides in Oak Park and she is an Illinois licensed Broker since 2012. As a result of her art history studies at DePaul, Michele has a deep appreciation for art, history and architecture and a genuine passion for older homes. She loves the Oak Park/River Forest area for several reasons. The diversity in homes, the small town feel, the closeness to Chicago all make living here a great experience for her family. Michele joined Beyond Properties in 2018 after working at @properties and MSK Realty and has been an agent since 2012. Before that she worked as a loan officer. Her love of real estate, the home buying process and genuine desire to help people inspired her to get her brokers license and move into that role on a full-time basis. Michele was attracted to Beyond Properties because she resonates with the same work philosophy and business practices that the company cultivates.

Shalena Thomas

312-375-7595
shalena.thomas@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Shannon Unick

Broker Associate

708-386-1366
312-914-6530
License Number: 475.205254
shannon@beyondpropertiesrealty.com

Born and raised in Elburn, Illinois to a contractor and interior decorator, Shannon's appreciation of housing and design was instilled in her from a very young age. Shannon had considered pursuing a career real estate for years, and finally got to a point where she could implement her skills to become a successful agent. She spent the past 17 years perfecting her customer service and communication skills in the service industry, as well as the airline industry. Her primary focus is to make others feel comfortable and appreciated with her dedication and transparency. She was drawn to Beyond Properties because their business methods and office atmosphere align with her values and work ethic. Shannon lived in Logan Square for 10 years before moving to Oak Park in 2021. She enjoys Pilates, yoga, and the outdoors. She became a realtor to provide clients with meaningful, impactful performance and is eager to help them find home of their dreams.

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Erica Cuneen

Denise Espinosa

Martha Murphy

Denise Sacks

Michele Strimaitis

Shalena Thomas

Shannon Unick

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