Agent Spotlight: Tiffany Moret

For Tiffany Moret, the real estate bug started with a desire to learn the ins and outs of the commercial side of the industry. Little did she know that her curiosity would turn into a full-time career in residential real estate.
With a passion for helping others and making long-lasting connections, Tiffany’s background as a restaurant owner was the perfect segue into her career as a real estate broker.
At Home with Tiffany Moret
@properties: How do you start each day?
Tiffany: I do some sort of physical or mental exercise and then I eat breakfast. I enjoy pilates, barre, and boxing. My favorite breakfast is poached eggs, bacon, and avocado.
I believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (as well as my favorite).

Tiffany’s Pilates studio, Pilates + Coffee.
@properties: Describe your own first home.
Tiffany: I bought a 1 bed/1 bath vintage condo in Lincoln Park. It was one of only two properties that I toured and I called it home for 11 years. It was a top floor unit with southern and western exposures, and it was very homey and perfect for entertaining.
@properties: What is the first big-ticket item you bought when you moved into your current home and why?
Tiffany: A farmhouse table and tufted bench! I love to entertain and my lofty space was begging for a huge table with tons of seating for all of my friends and family to gather.
At Play with Tiffany Moret
@properties: What do you love most about Bucktown?
Tiffany: The proximity to my family. My twin sister and her family are just a 4-minute walk from my house…we live on the same street. We definitely take advantage of all of the great restaurants within walking distance.
@properties: Where is your favorite local restaurant?
Tiffany: This will be of no surprise to many…Small Cheval! It is the halfway meeting point between my sister’s house and mine; we eat there more than I would like to admit! Hands down the best burger in the city.
@properties: You have a full free day in your town with no obligations & cost is no object. What would you do?
Tiffany: A full spa day at the Waldorf followed by a dinner at Bavette’s.
@properties: What is your proudest achievement to date?
Tiffany: Receiving my Rolex in 2016! It was a great sense of accomplishment and set the bar for future achievements.
At Work with Tiffany Moret
@properties: How did you decide that real estate was the right career for you?
Tiffany: I initially got licensed to understand the ins and outs of commercial real estate. Once I started dabbling in residential real estate…I was in love!
@properties: How did your previous experiences prepare you for real estate?
Tiffany: I owned a neighborhood tavern in Lincoln Park. I have always been a people person…socializing comes naturally!
Owning a local establishment allowed me to cultivate strong relationships with the neighbors, vendors, and regulars. They ultimately became the base of my clientele.
I sold everything from first condos to my wine and liquor reps, to single-family homes to the regulars who lived down the street. It was a fabulous base that led to consistent referrals and lifelong clients.

One of Tiffany’s listings in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
@properties: What is your favorite part of the job?
Tiffany: I call it the “Ah-Ha” moment. It is when a client walks into a place and realizes that it is the perfect place for them.
They don’t have to say a word…it’s written all over their face. It’s an amazing moment!
@properties: What is one thing you literally could not do your job without and why?
Tiffany: My assistant, Sydney! She is my right (and sometimes left) hand. Her biggest task is keeping me organized.
She has found a method to my madness and keeps my business flowing smoothly!
@properties: Tell us the craziest thing that has ever happened to you on the job.
Tiffany: There is no PG version to describe what I saw. I was just glad that I walked into the bedroom before my client and her mom.
@properties: What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Tiffany: Set expectations and follow processes. (And…hire a full-time assistant)
@properties: What is one piece of advice you’d give to a new real estate agent?
Tiffany: I would find a top producer to work for and absorb all of the knowledge they have to offer!
Really nice interview Tiffany. Who you are really came through! Congratulations on your success. And BTW, the photos of you are beautiful.
I never got an invite when you were entertaining friends! Congrats Tif !!!
Your picture is beautiful! Love the interview and the personal side:)