A little bit about me...

Erica's journey in real estate began in 2001 with Coldwell Banker Residential, where she quickly made her mark as Rookie of the Year. Her career is distinguished by millions of dollars in balanced sales between buyers and sellers, a reflection of her versatility and commitment to meeting diverse client needs. What truly sets Erica apart is her ability to forge lasting relationships, a skill that has earned her a sterling reputation and a steady stream of referrals.

Beyond her professional achievements, Erica's personal journey is equally inspiring. As a devoted mother, she successfully juggled her career with raising two children, a feat she regards as her most significant personal accomplishment. Now, as an empty nester navigating new chapters in her life, Erica is poised for a "comeback" in the real estate world.

Erica's return to real estate is not just a career move; it's a rekindling of her passion. With time as her ally, she is more determined than ever to exceed her past achievements and set new benchmarks in her career. Her philosophy aligns seamlessly with our values at The Forward Group & ΓEA⅃ Broker LLC, where we believe in the power of hard work, kindness, and an unwavering focus on the future.

As Erica steps into this new phase, she brings with her a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of the personal nature of home buying and selling, and a rejuvenated zeal to surpass every goal she has ever set for herself. We are excited to support Erica in this journey and are confident that her presence will greatly enhance the experiences of our clients.

Please join us in welcoming Erica Hottinger to The Forward Group & ΓEA⅃ Broker LLC family. Together, we look forward to achieving new heights and helping our clients find not just a house, but a place to call home.

Reviews


Highly likely to recommend

“I had a very good experience purchasing a home with the help of The Forward Group! Cory and Ubaldo provided excellent customer service and explained the process in a way that made it feel very approachable. My family was relocating from Texas, so they were very mindful of our time constraints and arranged showing schedules that very efficiently allowed us to see all of the houses we were interested in. Once we entered the contract stage, they promptly provided updates to ensure we were aware of the current status and explained all deliverables that were required and helped us have a smooth closing. I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoyed working with them and would gladly work with them again!”

Highly likely to recommend

“My husband and I started looking for homes 3 years ago but only really wanted to live in certain school districts with Lemont being our #1 choice. We needed a fast, smart motivated realtor. After a few showings we were having difficulty finding a realtor fast enough to get us a house in the neighborhood we wanted in our price range. A friend recommended Katie Kelly to us. We had our first showing with her and she was positive, smart and most important for us FAST. Sure enough, Katie found us our dream home in Lemont. I noticed on Facebook groups people were discussing how they wanted to go for a showing at our home but their realtor couldn’t get them in yet. At that point we already had an offer in thanks to Katie. If it wasn’t for her we would not have our dream home. Katie worked extremely hard to get us closed before 30 days. Katie was out for our best interest and extremely caring- we have 3 children 3 and under and we were in a rush to get settled. She’s not only the best realtor but a genuine wonderful person. I can promise you will not find a better realtor period.”

Highly likely to recommend

“Colleen Basinski recently helped to sell my childhood home, and her professionalism, market expertise, and compassion made a very emotional process so much easier. Thanks to her knowledge of the market and marketing strategy, received multiple offers in a short amount of time. This is not the first time I have worked with Colleen. I have worked with her through every major real estate step—buying my first home, selling it, and purchasing my current one. Each time, she’s been responsive, knowledgeable, and supportive. I'm so thankful for the handwork she has done and can’t recommend her highly enough!”