Jason Wagner is the Owner/Founder of Greystone Realty, Managing Broker, and the team lead for the Wagner Group. Prior to launching Greystone Realty, Jason was a top producing realtor for Kale Realty, finishing #4 of 709 brokers for total sales volume in 2020. As an active real estate investor, Jason has renovated a wide range of homes in Chicago ranging from gut rehabs to new construction additions, while acting as a licensed general contractor during his projects. Jason has also built a small rental portfolio on the Northwest Side of Chicago and has firsthand experience of managing his own properties.
Jason has a true passion for real estate and left his Corporate Finance job at Allstate Insurance in 2016 to start his new career as a real estate professional. With bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from Augustana College, Jason utilizes his analytical skills to constantly be on top of quickly changing markets.
Between Jason’s construction experience, investor background, financial skillset, and his network of trusted real estate partners, Jason brings unique and invaluable service to his clients.
Jason’s mantra is “if the client did not learn something on each and every meeting with me, I did not do my job.
Ricel is the virtual administrative assistant who works directly to support the back office and all of the Greystone Realty brokers. She is a very detailed and passionate professional with a strong work ethic and provides Greystone Realty and all of it’s clients with tremendous value. Ricel is married and has two children, she currently lives in Cainta, Philippines.
Brian DeSimone joins Greystone Realty with the experience of owning and operating a creative small business with his fiancé, Ashley. Over the past ten years, through their company, they have traveled and hiked all over the world, capturing videos and photos of people, places, businesses, and once-in-a-lifetime events. That work is how Brian landed in real estate: he has designed, photographed, and filmed properties and agents in the industry for over seven years.
Brian’s approach is simple: lead with knowledge, humility, and kindness. Being in multiple industries, he believes in the power of work ethic combined with preparation, values integrity and treating people with respect and compassion, and trusts the solutions that creativity and open-mindedness yields. He brings the discipline of a former college athlete, the client-oriented perspective crucial to owning a small business, and the curiosity of a professional creative to be the best agent he can be.
With a real estate investor approach, Brian believes that substance, not flash, is the core of a successful client experience in the Real Estate industry.
Listen to Brian’s episode on the Real Life Investing Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6StMU2XM4wdaj1zSEiNQfO?si=SmnnEnVPSUSRH5FuvMfxBQ
Andrew Stack has been involved with real estate in various capacities since 2008 including residential leasing, management, general contracting, and as a mortgage loan officer. Andrew comes from a consultative sales background, having been with BMW for 7 years where he learned truly listening and understanding the needs of his clients takes precedence. He decided to leave auto sales to pursue his passion for real estate. After trying out many different facets of the real estate world, it was time to go all in and make the jump as a full time broker. Bringing a wide breadth of experience to the role helps connect to his clients and see things in a different light, while focusing on providing the best possible service, professionalism, and attentiveness to detail. Andrew graduated Augustana College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with minors in Management, Marketing, and MIS. His goal is to bring an investment mindset to his clientele and address issues from unique angles to help provide value and aid in decision making. When he’s not helping clients buy or sell, he’s with his wife exploring the world, scuba diving, or snowboarding in Colorado where they lived for three years.
Former World Class Para-Triathlete, turned Fitness Coach, turned Software Engineer. While his career path may fluctuate, the long term target does not. That long term target being: “Building a portfolio of investment, cash flowing properties, in order to pursue career goals because he wants to, not because he has to.” As Levi continues to grow his own portfolio, he enjoys helping people either continue to build their own, or educate people on how to start their own! Interested in turning a 10-13%+ cap rate on Multi-Unit buildings on the North side of Chicago? Levi Kane is your guy.
Listen to Levi’s episode on the Real Life Investing Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31lq0Qt1xYW47h9tYHsnGC?si=7quMKRGBToWq8d5MK2uKww
Born in Chicago, Dennis was raised and lives in the NW suburbs with his wife and 2 daughters. He has always marveled at the unique experiences Chicagoland can offer from Fox Lake to the ‘Big Lake’ – there is something for everyone!
After years of successfully building & managing fortune 500 client relationships within the HCM Cloud industry, he decided to transfer his passion for customer success into the real estate industry! Through compassion, empathy, and humor, he strives to understand your perspective and provide valuable insight into the ever-changing landscape of real estate. It’s your life journey after all, so whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, he’ll work hard to remove obstacles, resolve challenges, and ensure the success of your next adventure.
Jennie is the Co-Founder of Property People along with her partner Gregory Kyler. Licensed General Contractors, the house flipping duo specialize in residential redevelopment and new construction. Jennie is a wanna-be-designer with a deep passion for people, traveling, sand volleyball, yoga, and creating new plant based dishes. She grew up in Hoboken New Jersey and has the bestest 13-year old Westie named Chief.
Bringing her hospitality and management consulting experience to the negotiation table, Dannielle is a lover of all things family, Jamaican patties, and Michael Jackson. Understanding the difficulties in relocating to a new home, Dannielle approaches each interaction as an opportunity to educate and empower her clients. In pursuit of building financial freedom for herself and her family, Dannielle seeks to build a portfolio of multifamily and short-term rentals in Illinois and Florida.
Kyle got started in real estate, assisting in the management and maintenance of family rental properties. Since then, he has invested in flipping houses while simultaneously working as a Physical Education Teacher. His goal is to grow a portfolio of cash flowing rental properties and assist others to do the same. Kyle’s strong communication, organization and teaching skills gained from working in education for the past 10 years will translate to helping clients fully understand their situation from all angles and assist them in making asset based decisions.
With a passion for real estate, Stephen has established himself as a licensed realtor and home inspector, assisting clients in finding their dream homes and ensuring their investments are sound.
Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table, Stephen also possesses valuable experience in home renovations, enabling him to envision the true potential of properties and guide clients in making informed decisions. Additionally, his expertise as a landlord equips him with a unique understanding of the market and the needs of both buyers and sellers.
Driven by a genuine desire to help others, Stephen goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service, putting his clients’ best interests first. With his friendly demeanor, professionalism, and attention to detail, he creates a seamless and rewarding real estate experience for every individual he serves.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring the great outdoors, and embracing new bbq adventures. He strives to make a positive impact on the lives of others through his expertise and genuine care.
Andrew is a Senior at Illinois State University. He is a member of the ISU real estate club and has a strong passion to learn the in’s and out’s of real estate investing, while also helping others buy and sell. Andrew brings a strong passion for pursuing a career in real estate upon graduation and has dreams of building his own rental portfolio in the future. Listen to Andrew’s episode on the Real Life Investing Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bFCZwVT0eKJ6158KpSF9z?si=rpB5EJD1SBK24u8g1inmlQ
