about Gloria
Gloria Santaniello grew up immersed in the grocery business, learning the value of exceptional customer service from her father, a grocery store owner. His motto, "The customer is who puts food on the table, so be good to them," has been a guiding principle in Gloria's career and life. She thrives on delivering service that exceeds expectations, treating every client the way she would want to be treated herself.
With a passion for guiding clients through every step of their journey, Gloria provides a personalized, hands-on approach to ensure her clients feel informed and empowered. Her deep belief that "knowledge is power" has proven essential in helping her clients navigate the complexities of buying and selling homes with confidence.
Gloria's expertise is rooted in decades of experience, having bought and sold homes personally eight times and worked closely with builders such as Cambridge Homes, West Point Homes, and other local developers. Her professional journey began with roles in marketing at Triton College, followed by a successful stint in sales with Coleco Toys during the Cabbage Patch Kids boom of the 1980s. She later transitioned to real estate, gaining extensive experience over the past 30+ years.
Outside of her professional life, Gloria loves dancing, skiing, biking, and traveling. A talented cook, she also runs a small business creating homemade caramel corn with nuts—a delicious reflection of her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to quality.
Gloria Santaniello's knowledge, customer focus, and rich life experiences make her a trusted advisor and invaluable resource for her clients.
TESTIMONIALS
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My husband and I were moving from St. Louis to the Chicagoland area and we had the
pleasure of working with Gloria, and we cannot recommend her enough! This was our
3rd time buying a home and from start to finish, she made the entire home-buying
process smooth, stress-free, and more enjoyable than it has been in the past. Buying a
home can often come with challenges in today’s market, but Gloria’s dedication,
expertise, advice and guidance resulted in us finding our dream home.
What truly stood out was her responsiveness and willingness to go above and beyond,
answering our questions at any time of day and offering expert advice at every step. We
felt completely supported throughout the process, even though there were times we
could not be physically there. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and
genuinely kindhearted realtor who truly cares about finding you the perfect home, Gloria
is who we would recommend to anyone we know.
Allison T.
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If you are thinking of selling your home and need a realtor, I would strongly suggest Gloria
Santaniello. She is professional, knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Gloria sold my mother’s
home in 2019 and our Bloomingdale home in 2024. Both houses sold within a week of being on
the market. Throughout the whole process we were kept in the loop. I was surprised how little
stress I felt. In both cases, Gloria spent a lot of time discussing the whole selling process,
listening to our concerns, giving suggestions for a quick sale, and calculating the best selling
price. She was accessible to answer any questions that came up as well. Overall, both of the
sales went smoothly. Linda K.
