Henriette Akins
Real Estate Consultant
A little bit about me...
Henriette is a mother of 6 and grandmother of 8. Henriette is a full time Realtor living in and serving Chicago and the surrounding areas.
Prior to real estate Henriette worked or the City of Chicago (Dept. of Public Works) as one of the first Black Women apprentices in the building trades in as an apprentice 1987, and then a journeyman painter in 1990. Additionally, she worked for The Chicago Park District at Avalon Park for 4 years. Trained as an OTR truck driver where she worked for both Schneider National and drove a bus for the CTA. Followed by working for the Archdiocese of Chicago at St. Columbanus School (now Tolton Academy).
While honing all of these skills, working hard and balancing raising a family, she managed to take her real estate classed and obtained her license in 2021.
Henriette loves architecture and all things houses (she’s even had training in drafting). This vast experience allows her to bring knowledge & expertise to her clients in the trades, customer service, and the love of real estate!
Henriette is the real estate agent that will go the extra mile to help her clients achieve their real property dreams and goals and will be there every step of the way.
Reviews
“Lillian and Dustin are the best! They are very knowledgeable and will assist in the whole process. I’ve used them for every single real estate transaction of mine.”
Tyler Tomczak
Multiple Transactions
“I can’t say enough great things about Colleen Basinski! From start to finish, she made the home buying process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. She took the time to really understand what I was looking for and found the perfect home for me. Her knowledge, professionalism, and patience made all the difference; she guided me through every step, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt confident in every decision. I’m so grateful for her dedication and support. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and goes above and beyond for their clients, I highly recommend Colleen Basinski!”
“Outstanding customer service and very professional in a job”