Welcome to the team, Riley!
/Welcome to the team, Riley! We are very excited to have Riley join us. As an entrepreneur myself, I love the energy that a self-starter, out-of-the-box thinker brings, and Riley definitely has had those qualities from the very beginning. For almost a decade, Riley has been a top-producing, award-winning broker as well as a sales partner at one of Chicago’s top developers. With his creativity, industry knowledge and robust background, Riley is the perfect addition to our team.
We put together a fun interview to introduce Riley, and know that he is going to help take Busby Group to the next level!
What did you do before starting in real estate?
I’ve actually been fortunate enough to have worked in real estate my entire career, even obtaining my real estate license, and selling properties while still in college. I started my real estate career in Southwest, Michigan where I worked with buyers, sellers, and investors and quickly grew this facet of my business. Through strong marketing and customer service skills, I quickly became the top broker at my brokerage. I was then recruited by one of Chicago’s top developers where I further developed my skills as a real estate broker, including in-depth knowledge of construction as well as advanced training in showing property.
What drew you to the Busby Group Team?
Busby Group was recommended to me by my previous employer, Belgravia, who spoke very highly of Julie. I value my time with Belgravia and see how Julie runs Busby Group in a similar way with team collaboration, strong ethics and morals, as well as high caliber results.
Which part of your real estate career do you love the most?
This might sound cliche, but I’ve always enjoyed architecture and viewing properties. I really love a great view, so it's exciting to explore different parts of the city and new developments because each tour offers a different perspective of the city.
What has been your biggest professional ah-ha moment so far?
Very early in my career, I was fortunate to win several production and customer satisfaction awards that made it clear to me that I was on the right path, and real estate was the right career for me.
What are you most excited about in the coming year?
I’m excited to be a part of a high-functioning team and assisting in achieving new goals, setting new limits and challenging the norm/thinking outside of the box.
Where do you live in Chicago, and what is your favorite neighborhood?
I live in Lakeview, but my favorite neighborhoods are downtown Chicago such as Gold Coast and River North. Being close to the water/lake/river has also always been important to me.
What are some of your favorite things to do in the city?
I am an artist and love painting. So, I love finding the beauty in our city and getting inspiration. I spend a lot of my time by the lake and I love bike riding along Lake Shore Drive from Lakeview to downtown and watching the buildings get taller and taller.