Mary Katherine Dames Real Estate Agent at RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals

Mary Katherine Dames

Real Estate Agent at
RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals

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  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Foreclosures
  • Investment Properties
  • Land Specialist
  • Relocations
  • New Construction

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Agent Highlights

Mary Katherine gets the job done - completing more sales than the average Shorewood agent by 31%.
Mary Katherine is a SFH expert - working with over 76% more single family homes than the average Shorewood agent.
Mary Katherine also has Townhome expertise - working with over 3 more townhomes than the average agent.

Mary Katherine's Transactions

  • 3064 Rosemont DR
    Joliet
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $279,900
    02/26/2021
  • 909 Otis AVE
    Rockdale
    Multi Family
    Seller
    $160,000
    02/05/2021
  • 3213 STATE ROUTE 71
    Ottawa
    Single Family Home
    Buyer
    $345,000
    02/03/2021
  • 1714 Fieldstone DR
    Shorewood
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $214,000
    01/27/2021
  • 5102 Brighton LN
    Plainfield
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $306,000
    01/11/2021
  • 3513 Silver Leaf DR
    Joliet
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $185,000
    12/17/2020
  • 1210 Briargate AVE
    Joliet
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $166,000
    12/14/2020

More about Mary Katherine Dames

Kathy Dames has become synonymous in Chicago’s southwest suburbs real estate for over 38 years. Kathy entered the real estate business in 1983 after graduating with a degree in marketing from Northern Illinois University. Kathy quickly became affiliated with RE/MAX, joining the Joliet office. Kathy 1st mastered residential buyers with her knowledge of all lending programs, leading her to receive her appraisers' certification to assist in the best home evaluations possible. Kathy’s in-depth knowledge of her market is ever-evolving with the times. Kathy soon found her love for new construction specializing in working with home builders. “It was 1988, I was young and blessed to be trained by the best in the business, Lyn Krause /Timberview development!” Lyn chose Kathy to sell & market his 250 home community Cambridge in Joliet, which quickly grabbed the eyes of National builders to the ...
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Education

Northern Illinois University- St. Mary's Notre Dame

Other Certifications

Re/Max Hall of fame, RE/Max circle of legends , "Who's Who in US real estate!", Illinois Diamond lifetime award, Re/max Platinum club , Re/max 100% club, Broker/Owner trendsetter of the year, Short sale certification , New construction expert, #1 in Will county 1996-2005, Joliet Catholic business achievement

Awards

Broker/Owner Trendsetter of the year 2017, RE/MAX TOP 100 USA, RE/MAX HALL OF FAME, Miracle office, CIRCLE OF LEGENDS, Who’s who in USA Real Estate, Top office in Illinois, Broker -Owner #33 office in all real estate USA

License Number

471014774

Mary Katherine Dames's Reviews & Ratings

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Mary Katherine Dames

    • Kathy and her assistants are great to work with...even the more challenging deals! They are responsive and thorough...real team players.

      - Jaymi Block
    • Kathy is an experienced, well versed real estate broker. I found her to be a great problem solver. Her years of client services is second to none.

      - Jim Mance
    • Kathy Dames has listed and sold 3 homes for me. I was very happy with her services. She has a great personality and was a pleasure to work with.

      - Diane Busking
    • Kathy is a positive force to motivate others as well as to achieve her goals.

      - Jeff Kaplan
    • Kathy is a true professional who always has her clients best interest in mind! I recommend Kathy highly for any Real Estate needs.

      - Arthur Blachno
    • Kathy is a pleasure to work with - she's professional and hard working. You need a good agent on your side!

      - Beth Mann
    • Kathy is friendly professional who excels at her work

      - Robert Funk
    • Kathy is the Ultimate professional....Can not wait to use her again!!!

      - Kenneth Frank
    • Kathy is a great agent!

      - Vickie McClusky
    • Kathy is the best in the business, someone you can trust.

      - Patrick Ryan
    • Kathy works extremely hard and and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of her real estate business.

      - Dale Bloom
    • Kathy is always professional no matter the circumstances. It was a pleasure to work with her.

      - Deborah Pettenuzzo
    • Kathy is a great person and Real Estate Broker/ Owner from a good family who have been family friends in Joliet and Chicago for over 40 years.

      - Stevan Lunich
    • Kathy is an excellent real estate professional. She works hard, is detail oriented and I would recommend her over any other agent in the area.

      - Denise Dively
    • Kathy is a detailed oriented professional and it is a pleasure to work with her and her office as a branch location of Your House Real Estate Academy.

      - Mike Fair
    • I have know and have had transaction with Kathy for at least 30 years. Always a professional.

      - Tom Phelan
    • Kathy is bright has a good personality and has always been honest in our dealings.

      - Vince Glasgow
    • Kathy is very knowledgeable of her field of real estate and has alternatives if a home is not a fit for her clients. She is very prompt and conscientious.

      - Cecile Petrungaro
    • Kathy McCauley-Dames has always been very professional and helpful. She's been in the business for a very long time and I strongly recommend her if you are looking for someone to help you find that perfect home.

      - Robyn Edwards
    • Kathy is wonderful to do business with. She is on her game all the time. Kathy has assisted several of my client's over the years and her knowledge, integrity and hard work all led to a smooth transaction. I will continue to refer her because I am confident she will take care of business.

      - Tom Rydberg
    • Kathy is an ultimate professional in real estate. She enjoys helping buyers and sellers meet real estate needs and exceeds expectations! It is always a pleasure to work with Kathy.

      - Christine Cutrone
    • Kathy was very diligent and thorough during the entire buying process. I am happy to recommend Kathy as a well qualified and personable expert in the real estate industry.

      - Steven Jamnik
    • I would highly recommend Kathy and her company RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals. As a managing RE Broker / Owner myself I truly appreciate the integrity and never ending work ethic that Kathy brings to our profession. Her ability to listen to her clients wants and needs, and then deliver superior results for both sellers and buyers is something she does consistently day in and day out.

      - Ken Matkovich
    • I had the pleasure of working with Kathy for 20 years and she is the ultimate professional in dealing with real estate. Kathy combines professionalism and empathy when making even the most difficult decisions in this tough market.

      - Roman Dziedzinskyj
    • Kathy is great to work with. She is always pleasant and very professional. She knows the industry very well! She knows how to sell, and she is great at finding the right house for you as well. I will use Kathy anytime I'm buying or selling!

      - Kelly Housman
    • Kathy is a Managing Broker who provides service to her clients and customers with integrity and professionalism. She has developed a reputation as one of the areas TOP REALTORS!Kathy manages an office in a very convenient location for both potential Buyers and Sellers to do business. You will see evidence of Kathy's hard work throughout the community. Kathy Dames is the Realtor's Realtor. I highly recommend her!

      - Sandy Carter
    • Kathy has been a client serving, easy to work with, professional realtor before, during and after the property inspection process. Kathy looks out for her clients as a true professional realtor should do. I recommend Kathy for your real estate needs.

      - Jess Alvarez
    • Kathy is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and incredibly effective Real Estate Broker. We were faced with the challenge of needing to sell a piece of property under some level of financial duress for a family member. Kathy was simply relentless in pursing creative options and alternatives as we navigated obstacle after obstacle. I don't think anyone could have done a better job for us in selling that house in those market conditions. I highly recommend Kathy.

      - John D'Ambrose
    • Kathy is a fellow Northern Illinois University Alumni and has quite a strong resume and does an excellent job with her Clients in purchasing a home. Good personality and knowledgeable in Real Estate

      - Michael Gordon
    • Kathy was a pleasure to work with throughout the process of opening their office. She is very detail orientated and values the opinions of her coworkers. It was great to see that Kathy involved staff in the decision making process. The end result was that we were able to maximize the space, create an impactful reception area and establish a great working environment.

      - Tim Halvax
    • During the time that I worked with Kathy, she showed qualities that are a prime example of a great Real Estate Agent. She responded to e-mails and phone calls promptly. She also made sure she stayed updated with any pending deals she had with our company in order to close contracts on their scheduled date. Kathy also showed to be persistent during biddings, which provided her clients with the most updated information on their offer status.

      - Marlene Castro
    • Kathy was right on top of things when I was looking for a home. She helped inform me of the pro's and con's as well so I didn't get into anything I wasn't going to be happy with as a new homeowner. She is very knowledgeable about the area and always available if I ever needed anything. I didn't feel like a client I felt as if I was getting help from a friend or family member. If I were to ever move Kathy would definitely be the person I contact.

      - Jennifer Bielarz
    • Kathy is a true professional in every sense of the word who puts her clients first and foremost in every transaction. I've had the opportunity to work with Kathy and would recommend her to my own family members.

      - Frank Edelen
    • Kathy is very in what she does and is excellent with her clients. She gives her clients the utmost respect and information when she shows them a home they potentially will purchase.

      - Troy Guy
    • It was a pleasure being a colleague with Kathy Dames. Kathy has many years of real estate expertise and is a true professional who cares deeply about all her clients.

      - Laura Litzer
    • Kathy is awesome at marketing high end homes. She is a master at evaluating the market and using her knowledge of the market to achieve the best price for her sellers in a timely manner.

      - Ray Petric
    • High energy, Top level of sophistication and an eye for creativity is what you will find in Kathy Dames. Kathy brings a long standing track record of proven performance in delivering for her clients all while maintaining the vigor of a new real estate agent. Kathy routinely is listed as a top salesperson and her clients experience a unique combination of care and tireless work ethic when they hire Kathy to buy or sell a home.

      - Gary Davidson
    • As a property manager I learned early on, your only as good as the people around you, and Kathy is the best. I've reached out to her a few times, asking for her help with office rentals, or on finding me some buyers for the buildings. I would highly recommend Kathy, if your looking for positive results.

      - Frank M
    • I have known Kathy for over 20 yrs. and I know that her Customers always come first, Kathy will be with you all the way from looking for Residential, Commercial and anything in-between, Help with your Financing all the way to the Closing and afterwards. Kathy's Dedication goes beyond that of any Realtor I have know, If I was looking for more properties Kathy would be the first one and only one I'd call.

      - Tom Ronchetti
    • I would like to recommend Kathy Dames as a Realtor. I have had many experiences with Kathy and they have always been very professional and first rate. She is very thorough and well regarded in the real estate community.

      - Mike Hansen
    • I have delt with many real estate professionals over the years, by far Kathy Dames is the best, a true professional. If anyone is looking far an agent in the area Kathy is the right person for the job, you will not be disappointed.

      - Tim Murray
    • Kathy is a detail-oriented Realtor with a great sense of what buyers are looking for in a property. She helped me to sell a condominium during the hard times in real estate, when housing prices were at an all-time low.

      - Dennis Field
    • Kathy listens and accommodates your needs. There is nothing about Kathy I would change. Her follow-through and hugely creative ways to make her clients happy is her trademark.

      - Colleen Deenihan
    • Kathy is a true profession! She has years of the highest level of service in the Will County area. Integrity and results are two of the attributes that I admire greatly. Kathy demonstrates both in her career.

      - Don Fisher
    • Super to work with, a pro.

      - Mike Lenz
    • Kathy is very professional and always on time and willing to help out whenever needed I would recommend her services to whoever may need them. Thank you for all of your help and support look forward to working together in the future.

      - Gino Gallela
    • Kathy is what makes her firm different. Her talent for details, customer focus and her superior knowledge of the real state market, makes her a winner on behalf of her clients. Whether selling or buying, Kathy will make the process painless

      - Fidel Gonzales
    • Kathy is a true professional. Her vast experience in every situation imaginable makes her an industry leader that has separated herself from the masses. She is a non-stop giver!

      - John Gezik
    • Kathy is a great Realtor. She listens to her clients and goes above and beyond expectations!

      - Kristi Lucia
    • I used Kathy and her daughter Shannon to purchase my home in Plainfield, Il. Since I work in the mortgage industry, I know a plethora of agents I could have used. I chose the Dames team because their expertise and knowledge of the area. I would have no hesitation sending referrals (personal and pro) along to them!

      - Sean Cochran