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"I’ve bought three properties over the years with Melissa and sold one. She helped me buy and sell a condo in Humboldt Park, buy a 2-flat in Humboldt Park and most recently buy a single family in Glenview, IL. She is very easy to work with and gives... continue"
- Dorothy Elfring
"Always quick to respond and clear to communicate, Melissa got my home on the market quickly, I got an offer promptly, and the sale went very smoothly. When I compare the process of selling with Melissa to the process of buying with a different realtor,... continue"
- Alastair Drong
"We could not be more thankful for the work Melissa Stanley did in helping us find a multi-unit building! She was a good listener, understood our needs (and the two-flat market really well), and knew how to negotiate for us. We would recommend her to anyone... continue"
- Rebecca Burwell
"Melissa got the job done after failed attempts with two other realtors! She did a great job of marketing the property, following up on inquiries and generally keeping things moving. She has a ton of experience and was able to navigate unexpected twists... continue"
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MeetMelissa Stanley

Melissa Stanley opened her own real estate brokerage, Niche Realty, in 2007. In 2010, she decided to find her own unique niche and created ArtHouseChicago. The ArtHouse Chicago Brand specifically for artists and unique spaces. This was a chance for Ms. Stanley to combine her love of architecture and real estate. She has now joined forces with Real Estate Brokerage Baird & Warner.

Melissa grew up in an art-loving family. Her mother lived in Manhattan in the 1960’s, working as an abstract painter. Her father was an art historian who focused on architecture and design. Ms. Stanley graduated from Alfred University with a BFA before moving to Italy for a year and then on to Chicago.

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