Agent Spotlight: Debbie Geavaras

Debbie Geavaras, a seasoned real estate agent with 21 years of experience from the Northwest Suburban office, shares her insights in this Agent Spotlight. Before entering the world of real estate, Debbie worked as a business systems analyst, helping companies improve their operations. As a real estate agent, she uses her astute attention to detail and analytical skills to help her clients achieve their real estate dreams. "I have enjoyed being a real estate agent for 21 years because it gives me great pleasure to help people make their dreams come true," says Debby, who finds the work meaningful and rewarding. 

According to Debby, the joy her clients express is the real reward of the work she does. She advises other agents to also be invested in their clients and to always put the client's needs first and act as a guide for them throughout the process. "We have to remember that they may only do this a few times in their lifetime and you have the benefit of more experiences with more people," she says. 

To learn more about Debbie, her background and what she loves about Baird & Warner, check out the following interview. To get in touch with Debbie you can email her at debbie.geavaras@bairdwarner.com or visit her website. 

What is your background? Have you always been a real estate agent? If no, please explain.

Prior to real estate, I worked as a business systems analyst developing both manual and computerized systems to aid small and large companies effectively run their businesses efficiently.

How many years have you been a real estate agent and why do you enjoy being one?

I have enjoyed being a real estate agent for 21 years because it gives me great pleasure to help people make their dreams come true.

What is a meaningful real estate experience you've had with a buyer or seller? 

There have been many very meaningful experiences with helping people in my real estate practice. The overarching theme has been seeing the joy on their faces and their gratitude that I helped them reach their real estate dream and objectives — that has been priceless.

What's one piece of advice that you can share with other real estate agents?

My advice to other agents is to always look out for your client's best interests and share with them their options and possible pitfalls of their choices. We have to remember that they may only do this a few times in their lifetime and you have the benefit of more experiences with more people.

What do you think is the key to a successful real estate business?

The key to a successful real estate business is perseverance, thick skin, and patience.

What is something you like about Baird & Warner and/your Baird & Warner office?

For 21 years of my affiliation with Baird & Warner, I've stated hundreds of times that the reason why I chose this company and the reason why I've stayed is because they have an incredible commitment to integrity. The Baird & Warner philosophy is to do the right thing because it's the right thing to do. They've continually spent money to improve our tools and poured into our business to enable us to help our clients.  

What is one of your favorite local restaurants and why?

Trezeros in Mount Prospect is one of my favorites. The food is excellent, the owner stops by the tables to make sure everything is okay and they are committed to our community.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 

I enjoy helping others, volunteering at community events and sometimes I just like to get by or on some water and relax with a good book.  

What do you enjoy about living in your town?

Mount Prospect is a town that is really a community of people helping people. We like to have fun, play and work together for the benefit of all. My whole family has migrated here thanks to my sister who found this great place more than 40 years ago.  

What are your social media handles?

I'm on Instagram at @debbieghomes and DebbieGHomes on Facebook.