Sharon Wong of CENTURY 21 Realty Associates

Personal Profile

Ms. Sharon S. Wong

President and CEO of CENTURY 21 Realty Associates, ARM,CAM,MLO,E.A.

Sharon's clients often state that she "firmly believes and practices hard work and honesty." With over two decades of experience, she has built a distinguished career in real estate, investment, and development, serving both local and international clients.

A graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Business Administration, Sharon also holds a certification in Executive Real Estate Business. She is a licensed Real Estate Managing Broker, Property Manager, Mortgage Originator, Insurance Agent, and I.R.S. Enrolled Agent in Illinois. Additionally, she has earned certifications as a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, New Home Specialist, and has completed the International Management Academy (IMA) program.

Real Estate Development & Investment Expertise

Since 2007, Sharon has played a pivotal role in real estate development, handling projects ranging from residential, commercial, to mixed-use developments. She has successfully marketed over 300 units across the Chicago area. Her expertise includes:

New Construction & Condo Development - Partnering with developers to strategize marketing, sales, and investment structuring for new residential and mixed-use projects. Commercial Real Estate & Adaptive Reuse - Assisting in site selection, feasibility analysis, and leasing strategies for office, retail, and hospitality projects. Investment & Portfolio Growth - Advising clients on maximizing returns through real estate acquisitions, 1031 exchanges, and tax-efficient investment strategies. Leadership & Community Engagement

Beyond her real estate success, Sharon is deeply committed to community service and industry leadership. In 2023, she served as the Chapter President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), where she advocated for homeownership accessibility and economic empowerment in the AANHPI community.

Sharon is a recognized leader and advocate in both the real estate industry and community development. She has served in multiple leadership roles, including:

Vice President, United Chinese American (UCA) Illinois Chapter Vice President, US China Restaurant Alliance (UCRA) Advisor, Mid-America Restaurant Association (MRA) Advisor, Fujian Business Association (FBA) Director, Guangdong Business Association Director, American International Real Estate Development Investment Association (AIDI) Director, The Association of Chinese-American Scientists and Engineers (ACSE) Beyond her professional achievements, Sharon has been deeply involved in cultural and community initiatives. She has hosted the Chinatown Moon Festival since 2005 and regularly co-hosts various community events to support local businesses and cultural heritage.

She is also a dedicated volunteer, giving her time to church, schools, and various nonprofit organizations, reinforcing her passion for helping others achieve financial independence and homeownership.

Sharon Wong (黃先維)是芝加哥房地產開發、高端地產投資諮詢顧問和地產管理經紀人。她於2018年加盟全球知名品牌21世紀房地產公司，，創立21世紀聯盟地產，擔任公司總裁兼管理經紀人，帶領一群精英經紀人團隊，結合國際品牌資源與地區經驗，為客戶提供全面的房地產與投資服務。

Sharon 多年房地產、財務、稅務等專業經驗， 以及結合21世紀專屬的世界級營銷策略，地產代理培訓，敎育資源，互聯網技術及高效工具，為客戶提供全方位的房地產服務，助您分析和提供最前沿的物業資訊、投資策略、並助您找到最理想的物業。

她獲得芝加哥Loyola大學工商管理系統，會計信息系統和市場學雙學位，持有房地產高級行政資格認證，伊利諾州持牌包括房地產經紀人經理、物業管理經理認證、按揭顧問、保險代理人和聯邦註冊稅務師資格。此外, 她擁有高端房產銷售資格認證，新建房產銷售專業資格認證，國際管理學院(IMA)證書，精通英文、廣東話和普通話。

自2003年起，Sharon 便在大芝加哥地區和國際市場活躍，成功推動超過 300 個住宅、商業與綜合用途項目，總銷售額達數億美元。她擅長：

新建住宅與公寓開發：與開發商合作，規劃營銷與投資架構； 商業地產與舊建築再利用：協助選址、可行性評估與租賃策略； 投資與資產組合規劃：提供1031換屋、稅務優化等策略以提升回報。 除了卓越的專業成就，Sharon 長期致力於社區建設與公益服務。她是：

美國亞裔房地產協會（AREAA）芝加哥分會 2023 年會長 美華聯盟（UCA）伊州分會 副會長 美中餐飲聯盟（UCRA）副主席 中西部餐飲協會（MRA）顧問 福建商會（FBA）顧問 廣東商會 理事 美國國際地產發展投資協會（AIDI）理事 華人科學與工程師協會（ACSE）理事 她自 2005 年起，每年主辦芝加哥華埠中秋節，並積極參與與聯合主辦各類文化與社區活動，推動本地經濟與多元文化傳承。她也長期參與教會、學校及非營利組織的志工服務，熱心幫助他人實現財務自由與居住夢想。她認為「回饋社會不是附加條件或要求，而是使命，是初心，也是我們公司不可或缺的一部分。」作為一名 21 歲移民來美的女性，她深知移民的艱辛，並立志成為橋樑，幫助更多人實現美國夢。她的座右銘是：「臻於至善」，而她的客戶們一致讚譽她為誠實、負責、勤奮與值得信賴的房地產專業典範。