Marki Lemons

MARKI LEMONS
Broker Associate
Rubloff Residential Properties, Chicago’s premier residential real estate firm

PRIMARY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Foreclosures • Short Sales • Real Estate Finance • Reverse Mortgages • Broker Licensing • Women & Minorities in Real Estate • Marketing • Management

INDUSTRY ISSUES

• The state of the foreclosure market in Chicago, IL and in the U.S.
• High-end foreclosures and their relevance in the housing industry
• How an increase in foreclosures impacts the overall real estate market
• How foreclosures affect property owners
• Factors that lead to a short sale
• Best practices for marketing foreclosed properties
• Advice for consumers regarding the pros and cons of foreclosure
• What owners should consider when choosing to refinance, sell or foreclose
• Mortgage theory and ownership
DESIGNATIONS
• ABR Accredited Buyers Representative
• ABRM Accredited Buyers Representative Manager
• CRS Certified Residential Specialist
• CRB Certified Residential Broker
• CRMS Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist
• SRES Senior Real Estate Specialist
• MBA Masters in Business Administration

BIOGRAPHY

With nearly a decade of experience working in real estate, Marki Lemons has established herself as a leading expert in the residential real estate industry. In a market experiencing near record numbers of short sales and foreclosures, Marki has used her dynamic, professional attitude and vast experience to become known as Chicago’s “Queen of Foreclosures.”

By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki’s expertise is regularly featured in The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Agent Magazine, Chicago Realtor Magazine, and has also been included on CBS News Chicago and HGTV.

Not only is Marki an exceptional agent, but she is also a dedicated educator. Marki began her career in education in 1993 and currently works as a speaker, trainer and instructor, teaching real estate pre-licensing courses, real estate finance, reverse mortgages, broker licensing, special interest classes/seminars and continuing education courses in marketing and management for both Chicago City Colleges and The University of Phoenix. In addition, Marki is certified to teach courses for REBAC, ABR and The Women’s Council of Realtors.

Beyond her work in education and with Rubloff, Marki serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Association of Realtors®, is a trustee for the Chicago Association of Realtors® Education Foundation, Vice-Chairperson of the Education Work Group, Board of Directors member for the Dearborn Real Estate Board and member of the Education Work Group for the Illinois Association of Realtors®. In 2004, Marki received The Bronze Residential Sales Award for selling over 60 units while obtaining her ABR and ABRM designations.

Marki resides in Bronzeville with her husband Stephen and their two sons Skyler and Austin. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Chicago State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Saint Xavier University.