House & Home — Natalie Weber: KW Experience Realty

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Hiring the right real estate agent makes all the difference when making your life’s most important sale or purchase. That’s where Natalie Weber comes in. She’s been the #1 Individual Agent in Downers Grove for the last three years and ranked #10 in DuPage County for New Construction Sales in 2023.

And she has come by this success honestly and organically, growing her business over the past 17 years. A completely self-made entrepreneur, her background in the wholesale mortgage industry and new construction has helped catapult her career.

Natalie’s scope of knowledge is more extensive than most, having worked several years in mortgage financing for Fortune 500 companies right out of college. The mortgage crash of 2008 forced her to re-evaluate her career goals. “Looking back, we had to switch gears suddenly, and those adaptations became the foundation of my career growth.”

“I realized that I have to keep my family sailing, no matter where the wind takes us,” said Weber.

As a lifelong Downers Grove resident and member of several local organizations, Weber has lived in five different neighborhoods in town. Over the years, she has forged many relationships and contacts which have helped her clients sell and purchase properties. A strong social media presence keeps her abreast of local marketing trends and well-connected to the community.

“Human connection truly fills my cup. I have always enjoyed meeting new people and creating new connections.” Weber gets to know her clients as people. It makes a difference. And the relationships she builds are crucial for the best possible outcome in real estate.

Weber has closed more than $97 million in business over the last few years. “High-level clients want to work with high-level professional and customer service oriented real estate agents. I deliver.” And it shows. 90% of Weber’s business is from referrals from past clients. “You want to hire an agent that has seen it all and works diligently to ensure a smooth process.”

Weber’s local achievements and performance within the industry are impressive, and her success is beyond her wildest dreams. “I never imagined my humble beginnings would be the foundation to become the top-ranked real estate producer in the town I have called home for nearly 20 years. For that, I am grateful.”

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