About the Author

Marki Lemons Ryhal is a Licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR, avid volunteer, and major donor. She is dedicated to all things real estate. With over twenty-five years of marketing experience, Marki has taught over 300,000 real estate professionals how to earn up to a 2,682 percent return on their marketing dollars. As a REALTOR, Marki has earned several sales awards, the REALTOR Achievement Award, and The President's Award from the Chicago Association of REALTORS. She is also a six-time REALTOR Conference and Expo-featured attendee, one of 100 speakers selected to speak six times at the REALTOR Conference and Expo, and an Inman closing keynote speaker. By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki's expertise has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, Homes.com, and REALTOR magazine. She holds a bachelor of science in management from Chicago State University, a master's in business administration from Saint Xavier University, and over fifty real-estate-related licenses, certifications, and designations.