Why Hire Christine Hancock to Sell Your Downtown Chicago Condo?
Why should you hire Christine Hancock to sell your Downtown Chicago condo? Because I have sold Downtown Chicago condos and lofts since 2002. That adds up to $200M+ in closed sales, and I know your building unit by unit.
The Short Answer: Christine Hancock is a Broker Associate with @properties Christie's International Real Estate who has sold Downtown Chicago condos and lofts since 2002. She has closed more than $200 million in sales, including 300+ West Loop transactions and 85 to 90+ sales each inside Metropolitan Place, Park Alexandria, and Haberdasher Square Lofts. Sellers hire her for building-level pricing, a planned launch, and full transparency on every number.
Does it really matter which agent you hire?
Yes. A LOT.
Almost every seller uses an agent now. In NAR's 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 91% of sellers worked with an agent, tied for the highest share on record.
So the real question isn't agent or no agent. It's WHICH agent.
How do most sellers decide? Two out of three hire someone they were referred to or worked with before. And reputation was the top factor sellers named when choosing, at 35%.
Reputation gets built one closing at a time. Here's what mine is built on.
What makes Christine Hancock different from other Chicago agents?
- I know your building. Not just your neighborhood. I've closed 85+ sales at Metropolitan Place (130 S. Canal), 90+ at Park Alexandria (125 S. Jefferson), and 87+ at Haberdasher Square Lofts (728 W. Jackson). When I price your unit, I'm comparing tier, stack, view, and parking. Not a citywide average.
- 25+ years. Every kind of market. I started in 2002. I've sold through the boom, the crash, the recovery, and the rate spike. That's $200M+ in closed sales and 300+ West Loop transactions.
- Pricing you can actually see. You get every comp behind my number. No black box. Pricing right on day one beats chasing the market down with reductions.
- A launch, not a listing. Your first two weeks on market are your strongest leverage. So we plan them. Prep, professional photos, and marketing that builds real demand. One of my West Loop listings landed in the Chicago Tribune "Dream Home" section in July 2026.
- You'll never wonder what's going on. Every week you get a seller report. Showings, online activity, buyer feedback, and the next move. In writing.
- Christie's reach. @properties Christie's International Real Estate puts your condo in front of buyers here and far beyond Chicago.
What do past clients say?
I have 97 five-star reviews on Zillow. The same words keep coming up: prepared, professional, and honest about the numbers.
One West Loop seller put it simply: "I'd highly recommend Christine to anyone selling property in Chicago."
That's the goal. Every single time.
Key Takeaways
- Christine Hancock has sold Downtown Chicago condos and lofts since 2002, with $200M+ in closed sales.
- She has 300+ West Loop transactions and 85 to 90+ sales each at Metropolitan Place, Park Alexandria, and Haberdasher Square Lofts.
- Her pricing is building-level and fully transparent. You see every comp.
- Every listing gets a planned two-week launch and a weekly seller report.
What does the Chicago condo market look like right now?
Inventory is tight. In May 2026, only 3,337 homes were for sale in the city of Chicago, down 30% from 4,766 a year earlier, with a $420,000 median price per Illinois Realtors.
Good news for sellers? Yes. But here's the catch.
Fewer listings means buyers study every unit in your building. They compare your price to the sale two floors down. A downtown condo that's priced or presented wrong sits. And a stale listing loses leverage fast.
Low inventory helps you. ONLY if your launch is right.
How should you choose a listing agent for your Chicago condo?
Ask every agent you interview these five questions:
- How many units have you sold in MY building?
- Can I see every comp behind your price?
- What's the plan for my first 14 days on market?
- How often will you update me, and in what form?
- Who covers showings when you're booked?
Vague answers? Keep looking. Specific answers with real numbers? Now you're talking.
Why does West Loop and Downtown Chicago experience matter?
Downtown Chicago condos don't sell like houses. Every building has its own rules, reserves, rental caps, and assessment history. Buyers' lenders care about all of it. So do the Illinois 22.1 disclosures your association has to produce.
I've lived and worked in the West Loop for 30 years, so I know which buildings buyers chase and why. Timber loft conversions like Haberdasher Square Lofts draw a different buyer than full-amenity towers like Metropolitan Place and Park Alexandria, both a short walk to Union Station and Ogilvie. I live at Haberdasher Square myself.
The same building-level approach carries into River North, the South Loop, Streeterville, the Gold Coast, and the Loop. In Downtown Chicago, neighborhood-level data matters far more than citywide averages.
The Bottom Line
Hiring an agent is easy. Hiring the RIGHT agent is the whole game.
You want someone who knows your building cold, shows you the math, plans your launch, and keeps you in the loop every single week. That's how I've worked for 25+ years. And it's why sellers keep referring their neighbors.
Your condo deserves a plan. Not a guess.
FAQ
How long has Christine Hancock been selling real estate in Chicago? Since 2002. She has 25+ years in the business and more than $200 million in closed sales, focused on Downtown Chicago condos and lofts.
What neighborhoods does Christine Hancock cover? The West Loop, River North, the Loop, Streeterville, the South Loop, and the Gold Coast. She has 300+ West Loop transactions alone.
Which brokerage is Christine Hancock with? She is a Broker Associate with @properties Christie's International Real Estate.
How does Christine Hancock price a condo? With same-building and same-tier comps, not citywide averages. Sellers see every comp behind the recommendation before they list.
Can I get market data before Christine sees my unit? Yes. She sends a pre-viewing market data report so you have the facts before your first meeting.
Ready to Talk?
Call or text Christine Hancock at 312-296-9300 to talk about your unit's value, or what it would take to get you to the closing table.
All information provided herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but may be subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. Christie's International Real Estate and its affiliates make no representation, warranty or guaranty as to accuracy of any information contained herein. You should consult your advisors for an independent verification of any properties.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine Hancock is a Chicago Realtor with @properties Christie's International Real Estate, bringing more than 25 years of experience and over $200 million in closed sales in the downtown condo market. With 97 five-star Zillow reviews, Christine is recognized for her commitment to client satisfaction and market expertise.
She specializes in high-rise and luxury condominium sales in West Loop, South Loop, River North, and Streeterville, helping buyers and sellers navigate complex transactions with data-driven pricing strategies and deep neighborhood insight.
Christine partners with clients to evaluate market trends, position properties competitively, and make confident, informed decisions in Chicago's vibrant downtown housing market.
Call or text 312-296-9300 to discuss current market conditions or your real estate goals.
