Pattie Murray is a Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, working out of the Glen Ellyn office. Pattie serves buyers and sellers throughout the Glen Ellyn and Wheaton market and across the broader Chicago metro area. Over the years, Pattie has built a client base that spans first-time buyers, move-up and luxury homeowners, and families who have worked with her across multiple generations.
Much of Pattie’s business comes from referrals and long-standing relationships. It is not uncommon for Pattie to work with parents, their adult children, grandchildren, and even extended family members as their real estate needs evolve. Her reputation for discretion, careful guidance, and consistent results has helped Pattie develop a loyal network of repeat clients who continue to refer friends and family.
While Pattie handles a wide variety of residential transactions, she is also known for working in more complex situations. In some cases, that includes helping sellers who are navigating major life transitions, including divorce. Pattie has worked alongside attorneys and courts in her county to assist in the sale of marital homes when required as part of a legal settlement. These transactions require sensitivity, patience, and a clear understanding of both the legal and emotional dynamics involved. Pattie’s background allows her to manage these situations with professionalism while keeping the transaction moving forward.
From the Classroom to Contracts
Pattie’s path to real estate was not accidental. Pattie earned a degree in Communication Arts and spent time teaching theater and speech before transitioning into real estate. A natural interest in architecture and a genuine desire to help people through major life decisions quickly drew her deeper into the profession.
Pattie continued to invest heavily in her education, earning advanced real estate designations and completing coursework in finance and appraisal. Pattie went on to earn both a law degree and an MBA, graduating with honors while continuing to sell real estate at a high level. That level of academic and professional training is rare within the industry.
In addition to her thriving real estate business, Pattie also practiced real estate law with a focus on development and contract law. She has also built homes locally as the force behind Renaissance Homes. Pattie’s legal background provides a significant advantage in negotiations and contract review. When she evaluates an agreement, she understands exactly what each clause means and how it can affect her clients.
Tested by Every Kind of Market
Pattie has been through every kind of market. When interest rates once soared to staggering heights of 15%, she still delivered standout results. The lesson Pattie took from those years was simple: skill outshines circumstance. Whether the market is red hot or ice cold, the fundamentals do not change. Preparation, strategy, and clear communication matter more than conditions. That perspective has shaped how Pattie advises clients today. She does not promise easy wins. She prepares people for what is actually in front of them.
Winning for Buyers and Sellers
For buyers, Pattie focuses on helping them compete effectively in today’s market. She guides clients through the nuances that can make an offer stand out, including structuring terms that position a buyer more competitively. In some cases, this can include methods for writing offers without financing contingencies, crafting escalation clauses, or offering flexible post-closing possession terms that benefit the seller.
For sellers, her goal is to position the home to attract strong demand and multiple offers whenever possible. Many of her listings generate competitive bidding, allowing sellers to evaluate not only price but also the strength of contract terms and buyer qualifications. The ideal outcome is a contract that exceeds expectations while providing security and certainty for the seller.
Recognition That Reflects Consistency
Pattie’s performance has consistently placed her among the top agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. She has achieved the Chairman’s Circle Diamond award level every year since the company merged in 2014, placing her in the top half of 1% of agents worldwide.
Pattie has also been named to Chicago magazine’s Top Real Estate Teams and recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business as one of its Notable Residential Real Estate Agents, as well as a cover feature article in Top Agent magazine.
Pattie’s brokerage has received significant recognition as well. On November 5, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago was named the No. 5 Top Workplace in Chicago by the Chicago Tribune. The company ranked among the top five in the Large Company category for the seventh consecutive year and previously held the No. 1 spot in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024. BHHS Chicago was also one of five companies recognized in a new category honoring confidence in leadership.
