Smart, strategic, and deeply connected to Chicago, Leslie McGinty is the agent you want in your corner when the stakes are high. With a strong background in sales and negotiation long before real estate, Leslie brings clarity, honesty, and precision to every deal—especially in Chicago’s fast-moving downtown market. Her philosophy is simple: if it doesn’t feel right, it’s not the right deal. She never pushes a client into something she wouldn’t stand behind herself.
Before real estate, Leslie built a successful career in media and luxury sales, working with high-profile clients who expected discretion, insight, and results. That experience shows up in how she advocates for buyers and sellers: calm under pressure, sharp in negotiations, and always focused on protecting her clients’ interests. Known for listening first and asking the right questions, Leslie tailors her approach to how each client actually makes decisions.
Leslie is especially experienced in downtown Chicago, the Near North Side, Lincoln Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. She doesn’t just know the buildings—she understands how people live in them, how values shift block by block, and which details matter long after the deal closes. For clients relocating from out of town, Leslie often creates live, guided video tours, providing a true sense of the space, views, and neighborhood so buyers can move forward with confidence, even from afar.
Living in River North, Leslie is immersed in the downtown lifestyle she helps clients navigate every day. When she’s not working deals or exploring the city, she loves to travel—especially to warm destinations with water—and enjoys quiet moments at home with her cat, Smokey.
Leslie holds the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) certifications, reflecting her commitment to expertise, advocacy, and results.
