Several exceptional real estate professionals from Realty Executives Elite in Lemont, Illinois, have earned recognition in the Mainstreet REALTORS® 2025 Production Awards, an honor that highlights the top-performing agents and teams across the Chicagoland real estate community. The awards celebrate REALTORS® whose performance ranks among the top three percent in sales volume and/or transactions, recognizing professionals who demonstrated extraordinary productivity and commitment to their clients throughout the year.
This year’s honorees include The Luxe Team, Catherine Litoborski, Megan Beechen, and Maribel Salgado-Little, whose achievements reflect both strong production and dedication to helping buyers and sellers successfully navigate a complex market environment.
ABOUT THE AWARDS
The 2025 Production Awards recognize Mainstreet REALTORS® who achieved exceptional results during a year defined by limited housing inventory, rising home prices, and longer market times, conditions that posed challenges for buyers and sellers across Chicagoland. Despite those market dynamics, the award recipients continued to guide their clients through successful transactions while delivering the trusted expertise that consumers rely on when making important real estate decisions.
Award categories include both Individual Residential and Residential Team production, with recognition based on sales volume and number of completed transactions. Within each category, agents and teams are ranked within the top one, two, or three percent of the association’s membership based on their production.
The Luxe Team Earns Top Team Distinctions
The Luxe Team, led by Christine Wilczek and Jason Bacza, was recognized for its outstanding performance in the Medium Team category, earning Top 1% for Medium Team Sales Volume and Top 2% for Medium Team Transactions.
Reaching the Top 1% in Medium Team Sales Volume requires an extraordinary level of productivity, with teams surpassing $75 million in closed sales. The Luxe Team’s success at this level demonstrates both the scale of their business and their ability to consistently deliver strong results for clients throughout the Chicagoland market.
The team also ranked in the Top 2% for Medium Team Transactions, reflecting a sizable number of successful closings during the year. Managing such a high volume of transactions requires strong coordination, market insight, and a shared commitment to providing a smooth experience for every buyer and seller they represent.
The Luxe Team’s approach to real estate centers on collaboration, strategic marketing, and deep local market knowledge. Their recognition in both sales volume and transaction categories highlights the team’s ability to combine efficiency and productivity with a client-first mindset.
Catherine Litoborski Achieves Elite Individual Recognition
Catherine Litoborski earned two prestigious distinctions among individual agents, ranking in the Top 1% for Individual Sales Volume and the Top 2% for Individual Transactions.
Achieving Top 1% status in sales volume requires agents to surpass $15 million in annual closed sales, placing Catherine among the highest-producing REALTORS® in the association. This accomplishment reflects both strong market performance and the trust her clients place in her expertise when buying or selling a home.
Her recognition in the Top 2% for Individual Transactions further highlights the consistency of her business. Agents in this category successfully complete between 33 and 43 transactions annually, demonstrating an ability to manage multiple deals while maintaining attentive, personalized service.
Catherine’s success is rooted in her dedication to helping clients make confident real estate decisions. Through careful guidance, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to communication, she has built lasting relationships and a reputation for delivering results.
Megan Beechen Recognized for Consistent High Performance
Megan Beechen also received notable recognition through the 2025 Production Awards, earning Top 2% for Individual Sales Volume and Top 3% for Individual Transactions.
Agents ranked in the Top 2% for Individual Sales Volume achieve between $11.4 million and $14.99 million in closed sales, reflecting sustained performance and strong client demand. Megan’s ability to achieve this level of production highlights her expertise in navigating the market and helping clients successfully reach their real estate goals.
In addition, she ranked in the Top 3% for Individual Transactions, a distinction reserved for agents who complete 27 to 32.5 transactions during the year. This recognition underscores her dedication to guiding a large number of buyers and sellers through successful closings.
Megan’s approach focuses on understanding each client’s unique needs and providing thoughtful guidance throughout the buying or selling process. By combining strategic advice with attentive service, she continues to build strong relationships and lasting trust within her community.
Maribel Salgado-Little Recognized for Transaction Success
Maribel Salgado-Little was also honored in the Top 3% for Individual Transactions, recognizing her ability to consistently help clients achieve successful real estate outcomes. This distinction reflects her production and the depth of expertise she brings as a highly credentialed professional. Maribel holds multiple prestigious real estate designations, including ABR®, AHWD, CIPS®, CRS®, CSC, E PRO®, SFR®, and SRES®.
Agents who rank in the Top 3% category complete between 27 and 32.5 transactions annually, demonstrating both productivity and the ability to effectively manage multiple clients and transactions throughout the year.
Every real estate transaction requires careful coordination, from listing preparation and marketing to negotiations, inspections, and closing logistics. Maribel’s clients benefit from a strategic, detail-driven approach grounded in negotiation mastery, digital marketing proficiency, global real estate knowledge, and specialized guidance for seniors, distressed properties, and complex transactions. As a bilingual REALTOR® fluent in English and Spanish, Maribel ensures every client receives clear communication, support, and a seamless experience from start to finish.
Maribel is also a proud supporter of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) Hawks, a competitive wheelchair basketball program based in New Lenox, IL, offering youth and adult athletes with physical disabilities the opportunity to compete, grow, and thrive. Her support reflects her deep commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and creating pathways for every individual to participate fully in their community.
This involvement mirrors the values she brings to her real estate practice—advocacy, accessibility, and a belief that every client deserves respect, clarity, and a champion in their corner.
Recognizing Excellence Across the Local Industry
The Production Awards highlight the dedication and expertise of real estate professionals who continue to serve their clients at the highest level, even during challenging market conditions.
“As I look across this year’s Production Award winners, I am incredibly proud of so many colleagues and friends who achieved outstanding results, putting their expertise to work to help clients overcome market obstacles and achieve their real estate goals,” said Mainstreet Board of Directors President Kinga Korpacz.
Mainstreet REALTORS® is committed to expanding its services to more than 19,000 REALTOR® members, providing education, market insights, and resources designed to help agents succeed while delivering trusted and professional service to Illinois real estate consumers.
“At Mainstreet, our goal is to help every member reach their full potential as a top producer,” said John Gormley, CEO of Mainstreet REALTORS®. “This year’s honorees represent a tremendous group of individuals whose time, talent, and dedication make our industry stronger. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone who earned this special recognition.”
A Proud Achievement for Realty Executives Elite
The recognition of The Luxe Team, Catherine Litoborski, Megan Beechen, and Maribel Salgado-Little reflects the caliber of professionals within Realty Executives Elite. Their accomplishments illustrate how experience, dedication, and a client-focused approach can lead to exceptional results even in a challenging market.
“These honors speak volumes about the level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication these Execs bring to their work every day,” said Chris Budz, Owner of Realty Executives Elite. “They consistently demonstrate what it truly means to be an Executive. What makes me most proud, however, is the way they pair that success with genuine care for the people and communities they serve. They are the kind of professionals who raise the bar for everyone—supportive teammates, great humans, and trusted members of the neighborhoods they work in. We’re incredibly proud to have them at Realty Executives Elite.”
As the industry continues to evolve, their commitment to helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals ensures they will remain leaders in the marketplace for years to come.
