THE TRAILBLAZER

Within months of joining a top-selling Lincoln Park real estate team in 2009, Kirste (KEER-stuh) Gaudet sold her first listing for just under $3 million. That's Kirste: dive in, make a splash, finish strong and leave an impression. Entrepreneur, sales pro and design expert all rolled into one package; Kirste's unique background and demonstrated success make her an exceptional choice whether you're buying, selling or seeking a high-end luxury rental.

KIRSTE'S MARKET

Kirste specializes in Chicago's luxury residential real estate market – concentrated in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View, Lincoln Square, North Center, Bucktown, Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village neighborhoods.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

A native of Bloomfield Hills and Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Kirste has called Chicago home since graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a degree in interior design. Prior to her foray in real estate, Kirste operated retail outlets for Oscar de la Renta perfumes in each of Marshall Field and Co.'s 17 stores across Chicagoland. Kirste oversaw the development