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#310 Erika Villegas: From Mexican Roots to Real Estate Leadership in Chicago
Episode 310
Friday, 6 November, 2026
In this 310th episode of HalloCasa, Michael Franz speaks with Erika Villegas, Broker/Owner and Designated Managing Broker at RE/MAX In The Village in Chicago, Illinois.With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Erika is a former President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (2024–2025) and was named the association's 2026 REALTOR® of the Year. She has also been consistently recognized among Chicago's top 1% of real estate producers and featured on NAHREP's Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents list.Erika's story is deeply connected to her Mexican heritage. Her family's journey from Zacatecas, Mexico, to Chicago spans generations and has shaped her commitment to helping immigrant and Spanish-speaking families achieve the American Dream of homeownership.Today, Erika operates a bilingual real estate business, serving clients in English and Spanish, and is also connected to real estate opportunities in Mexico.In this conversation, we discuss:Erika's personal journey and her family's Mexican roots.The Chicago real estate market and opportunities for buyers and sellers.Working with Hispanic and international real estate clients.Real estate opportunities in Mexico and cross-border business.Her experience as President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.Expanding Spanish-language real estate education and accessibility.How AI and technology are transforming the real estate industry.The importance of international networking and professional referrals.Her advice for the next generation of real estate professionals.Connect with Erika Villegas:RE/MAX In The VillageWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/erikavillegasrealestatePhone: +1 773-618-9018Find real estate professionals worldwide and join for free: https://hallocasa.com
