Press Kit
Grigory Pekarsky
Real Estate Leader • Mentor • Speaker • Chicago
One Line Bio
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Grigory Pekarsky is a top 1% Chicago real estate broker, managing broker and co-founder of Vesta Preferred Realty, and nationally respected speaker known for his disciplined, people-first approach to leadership and real estate success.
Short Bio
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Grigory Pekarsky is a Chicago-based real estate leader, mentor, and speaker with over $1 billion in residential sales. A top 1% broker nationwide, he is the Managing Broker of Vesta Preferred Realty and Head of the Vesta Team. Known for his clarity, discipline, and process-driven philosophy, Grigory regularly shares insight on leadership, market cycles, and long-term success through media appearances and speaking engagements. His work is grounded in real experience, consistency, and a deep commitment to Chicago.
Long Bio
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Grigory Pekarsky is a nationally recognized real estate leader, mentor, and speaker based in Chicago. A top 1% broker nationwide, he has facilitated over $1 billion in residential real estate sales and currently serves as the Managing Broker of Vesta Preferred Realty and Head of the Vesta Team.
Born in Moscow and immigrating to the U.S. at age five, Grigory’s career is shaped by discipline, resilience, and long-term thinking. He entered real estate during the 2008 recession, building his foundation in the Chicago rental market before co-founding Vesta Preferred Realty in 2009.
Today, Grigory is known for his leadership philosophy centered on process over hype, mentorship over ego, and consistency over shortcuts. Through speaking engagements and media commentary, he shares practical insights on leadership, team building, and navigating market change.
Speaker Positioning
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Speaking Topics Include:
Leadership Without Ego
Process Over Results: Building Consistency That Wins
Leading Through Market Cycles
Building Teams That Last
Real Estate as a Vehicle for Growth
Audience Types:
Real estate brokerages & teams
Industry conferences & associations
Leadership and entrepreneurial groups
Media panels & educational events
Speaking Style:
Direct. Practical. Experience-driven.
Quotes
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“Chicago is the most underrated boom market in the country... No hype. No crash. Just steady growth and real demand.”
Growth is sequential, and every page matters. Celebrate small wins—finishing a page today is better than staring at someone else's finished book.”
“Nothing was handed to me. That’s why I value consistency over shortcuts.”
“Chicago gave me my opportunity. I take that responsibility seriously.”
“We never focus on results… You can’t control your results.”
“I don’t care if you did $20 million in real estate… I’d rather take somebody that’s hungry and wants to learn.”
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Grigory Pekarsky is a trusted voice in real estate, frequently quoted and featured across national real estate and business platforms. His commentary focuses on market dynamics, leadership, and sustainable growth.
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Fast Facts
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Industry: Real Estate, Leadership, Speaking
Experience: 15+ years
Career Sales: $1B+
Known For: Discipline, mentorship, process-driven leadership
Contact
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For media, speaking, or professional inquiries:
Contact form at grigorypekarsky.com