Although Sarah Ware had always been involved in some facet of real estate during the 15 years she spent working in corporate America, she sought to deepen her involvement in a way that would help more people. Now that she's spent 20 years in real estate full time, she hasn't regretted a minute of it. As principal and managing broker of Ware Realty Group LLC, Ware works in commercial and residential markets all over the Chicagoland area. On the residential side, Ware tends to work with sellers hoping to move up after a change in income or family status. She also assists property investors who have a focus on serving communities where there is a push to drive and stabilize prices. Ware runs a boutique office that's been certified by the city as minority- and woman-owned, as well as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Within the past year, Ware has been able to participate in programs sponsored by the University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Through these programs, Ware has been able to dissect her business, move forward with strategic hires and implement more targeted goal setting. "One of the major challenges is access to management resources, and these opportunities gave me a plan for the next three years to help take my business to the next level," Ware says. To Ware, empathy is the biggest key to success in real estate. She knows that everyone has a different story, and adjusting to clients' unique needs is a challenge she enjoys. "I can put myself in someone else's shoes, even though sometimes we may not like the size of the shoes we are presented with," she says. As Owner of Ware Realty Group, Sarah also makes sure that she spends time honing her business on serving on various Boards and community organizations. To name a few they are as follows: Board of Directions - National Association of Realtors; Board of Directors - Chicago Association of Realtors; Board of Directors - Chicago Bungalow Association (Secretary)Board of Directors - Cook County Land Bank Authority; Past President - Women's Council of Realtors (2015); Dearborn Realtist Board (Member); Special Service Area 49 Chairperson. When it comes to Buyers, Sellers, Investors, etc. Sarah makes sure they are armed with all the information needed for a successful and smooth transaction. Contact her today to schedule a private consultation.