RE/MAX 10 | Schererville

Clients choose to work with John because of his results. He has negotiated over 1,000 transactions since 2008, leading to a great experience whether you are a buyer or a seller. John’s real estate knowledge is unparalleled, and he takes an educational approach to customer service. Since a home is the single largest purchase most people will make in their lives, it is key to have a trusted advisor counsel you through the process. John is eager to help guide you with your real estate needs. Prior to real estate, John spent nearly a decade in retail management running big-box stores in the Chicagoland area.

Laki Hatzelis is a dynamic entrepreneur and leader in the real estate industry, known for his visionary approach and dedication to excellence. In 2014, he acquired RE/MAX 10, a brokerage that his mother, Val, had been managing for several years. Together, they formed a formidable team, propelling RE/MAX 10 to become the largest RE/MAX brokerage in Illinois and one of the most productive in the state. Over the span of a decade, Laki has orchestrated remarkable growth for RE/MAX 10, expanding from 3 office locations and 75 agents to an impressive network of 9 offices and nearly 300 agents and staff, servicing the vibrant Chicagoland area. This expansion has been fueled by Laki's relentless commitment to delivering unparalleled agent and customer experiences. Laki's leadership is deeply rooted in a foundation of sales expertise and coaching. Prior to his real estate ventures, he spent nearly a decade coaching and developing young men at the esteemed Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, where he achieved remarkable success, winning several championships during his tenure. Not unlike the gridiron, Laki's prowess in the real estate arena has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named Broker Owner of the Year an impressive four times, with a remarkable three-peat from 2020 to 2023. With a dedicated team comprised of Laki, his mother Val, and twin brother Dimitri, RE/MAX 10 is poised for continued growth and success. Their collective vision and unwavering commitment ensure that RE/MAX 10 remains at the forefront of the industry, setting new standards of excellence in the Chicagoland real estate market.

After spending 20 years living in Munster, raising my four children with my husband, I decided to become a licensed realtor. The years I spent as a busy mom made me aware of how transitions affect us all, whether that transition is buying a first home, moving up to a second home, or relocating a senior parent to a new home. I am honored to help my clients with their real estate needs in our area, and to share what I've learned about Northwest In

Broker/Owner, RE/MAX RESULTS, RE/MAX Executive Club Award Winner 2009-2013, Graduate- Bachelor of Arts-University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Graduate-Michigan City Rogers High School, Active parent volunteer-St. Thomas More School, Munster, IN, Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN