About

Fun facts: Musician, Artist and Mother of a Special Needs Son

Established Agent. Mary McIntire Petri has helped buyers, sellers, and investors empower their lives through property ownership for over 30 years. Licensed since 1987, Mary has worked with hundreds of clients throughout Chicagoland to address all their real estate needs. She's licensed with EXIT Strategy Realty where she's won Top Producer recognition year after year. Mary considers herself a matchmaker for people and their homes by paying close attention to individuals' wants and needs. Buyer clients benefit from Mary's decades of experience negotiating the best possible price while ensuring selected property offers a solid long-term investment. For sellers, Mary looks at the big picture-the home, overall market, and competition to get them top dollar. Matchmaker of Homes Over the years, Mary assembled a specialized team of vendors, including lenders, attorneys, and contractors. This offers a unique advantage over most Realtors--Mary's clients have multiple talented professionals working on their behalf. Because reputation means everything, Mary only services a handful of clients at a time to ensure proper, direct, and timely communication focused on the individual. Mary also has mentored many Realtors. She offers invaluable advice to those looking to build or expand their experience. She also guides agents interested in joining EXIT Realty and provides sage counsel to those on her team. Team Player. Over the years, Mary assembled a specialized team of vendors, including lenders, attorneys, and contractors. This offers a unique advantage over most Realtors--Mary's clients have multiple talented professionals working on their behalf. Because reputation means everything, Mary only services a handful of clients at a time to ensure proper, direct, and timely communication focused on the individual. With one of the most extensive and diverse breadths of experience in the industry, Mary achieved the SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) designation from the National Association of Realtors, expanding her services and coaching versatility. She's a veteran of transactions that include single-family homes, condominiums, multi-unit apartment buildings, commercial properties, mixed-use and business assets, leasing/property management, new construction, fix and flips, and more. Family and Goals. When not working in her Realtor business, Mary enjoys attending music performances, plus making music herself. Her son Sam drives her passion for business and life. As an adult with Down Syndrome, Sam continually opens up a world of wonderful organizations and people to Mary and her friends and associates. Both Sam and Mary are involved with GiGi's Playhouse, which provides vital services, support, and inspiration to those living with Down Syndrome and their families. Sam's arthritis diagnosis motivated Mary to become involved with accessible housing, offering clients deep insight into both challenges and solutions for independent living.