Dan Mercurio approaches real estate with the exacting eye of a designer. A former visual merchandiser for many of the luxury brands and department stores found along the Magnificent Mile, his pivot to real estate is a natural extension of his love of design, interiors and architecture. Schooled in interior design and an entrepreneurial self-starter since childhood--he ran his own landscaping and holiday decorating business as a teen--Dan specializes in sussing out the raw potential of any space, inside and out, and assisting his clients to make the most of it.Formerly part of a top-producing realtor team specializing in new construction properties, Dan also has an intimate understanding of the architectural, construction and design processes, making him a valued advisor at any step of a transaction. Whether he's applying his keen sense of design when styling listings for his sellers or discovering a hidden gem for his buyers, Dan is always advocating for his clients and their interests with transparency, honesty and veracity. His standards are high and his ethics unbending: He'd never allow a client to purchase a home he himself wouldn't consider, always placing his relationships and integrity above making a deal.