Windy City Real Estate Pros

J.P. Bitting and Valerie Kahan have been real estate partners for over 10 years with a combined 30 years in the real estate industry, this is a team that possesses all the qualities needed when embarking on any real estate endeavor.  Valerie and J.P. are experts in micro markets, marketing and negotiating. They are the key to success for any buyer, seller or developer looking to purchase, sell or invest.

As team leader, J.P. is recognized as an @properties top producing agent. Recognizing that reputation is everything in the real estate industry he knows that integrity, and tenacity are extremely valuable. "You have to put all of your effort into each one of your clients.  For most, whether investing or purchasing a home to live in, it is the most important purchase of their lives and they need to trust that the people they work with are both knowledgeable and will get the job done". J.P. is a seasoned professional and has experience with all aspects of real estate.  During his tenure in real estate he has developed and opened multiple restaurants, consulted on many new construction projects, and managed numerous condo conversions. In addition to a wealth of real estate experience, J.P. has been a member and board member of the Business and Professional Development Board of the Chicago association of Realtors and current Chair of the Business Development committee of Pilot Light.

With over 14 years of experience in all aspects of residential real estate, Valerie is the expert you want by your side to help you make the right and very best investment choice for your family.  She has helped numerous buyers and sellers throughout Chicago and the Northshore make their home dreams come true. With extensive knowledge of Chicago and the Northshore, she stays up to the minute on the schools, neighborhoods and changes in each market to best serve her clients.  She has proven expert skills in marketing and negotiating and takes pride in being the best advocate and partner to each one of her clients. Valerie is a detail oriented expert in residential real estate who truly cares about each and every individual she works with. With a background in art and design as well as business development and marketing consulting, Valerie has a keen eye for aesthetics and pays acute attention to detail.

"It is so important to me that my clients are comfortable with every aspect during every step of their home buying and selling experience. There is never an unnecessary concern or question that any of my clients could bring up. Buying or selling your home or investment property, whether it is your 100th or your 1st can be nerve racking. My job is to make the entire process as enjoyable and painless as possible. I provide my clients with constant expert and emotional support and understanding while maintaining the highest level of professionalism throughout each transaction. The satisfaction and happiness of knowing I did my job comes when my clients find a place that they can call home and a wise investment."  During her time spent as a realtor and broker Valerie has shown her artwork at galleries across the city, created a successful photography business that has been in operation for over 10 years, and operates a business development consultancy that works in partnership with many notable female led start up businesses in Chicago. She takes volunteering in her community very seriously and continues to serve on several notable boards, including the midwest advisory board for Selah Freedom.

Both Valerie and J.P. pride themselves on keeping up to the minute on the latest trends, restaurants, neighborhood developments and happenings around Chicago and the Northshore.

Our Why

Smart investing is our passion. Finding you the right investment to build your business, make your dream home, or carry you through from selling to your next purchase is more than ‘just a job’ to us. We are your partners and trusted advisors and dependable advocates in real estate from beginning to end and for years to come.

Our How

By customizing our approach to your specific needs, we will partner with you to help guide you towards a lucrative, solid and thriving real estate transaction. We have over 30 years of combined experience working with investors, developers, families, and individuals, we know what it takes to make your real estate dreams come true. We work within every detail, we fill in every blank, and we always keep your best interests at the forefront throughout every transaction.