Managing Broker License ID: 1008896I’m the co-founder and Managing Broker of Crosstown Chicago. I came to America with nothing but the American dream, and I’m grateful every day that it’s still alive and kicking.
Before real estate, I spent 12 years in finance at JPMorgan Chase, watching how the world’s wealthiest people think about money—how they protect it, grow it, and diversify into real estate. That opened my eyes. I didn’t start as a broker. I started as an investor, building my own portfolio first, long before I ever helped a client build theirs.
Today, I use that same lens—numbers, strategy, and long-term thinking—to guide buyers, sellers, and investors through smart decisions. My approach is simple: do the right thing, do my best, and show people I care. Clients come to me for straight answers and a steady hand in a fast market.
Real estate changed my life. Now I use it to help others build theirs. When you’re ready for clarity and a plan that works, I’m here.
Agent License ID: 475.207850I’m a self-motivated real estate professional with a genuine passion for real estate, investing, and building meaningful relationships. I’m driven by doing the work well and showing up with intention in everything I take on. By combining my knowledge of the market with a people-first approach, I focus on creating lasting value and real growth opportunities for my clients. With a strong eye for investment potential and a commitment to connection, I strive to make every client experience thoughtful, informed, and rewarding.
Agent License ID: 475.214181Hi, I’m Mara Woods, a Chicago Realtor with Crosstown Realtors.
I believe real estate should be inclusive, transparent, and empowering — not intimidating. With a green thumb for both plants and equity, I help people build wealth and belonging across Chicago’s neighborhoods, proving every day that you don’t need an inheritance to buy a home — you just need an educated Realtor who cares.