Lia Caton
Founder - Managing Broker
Direct: 630.730.0685
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Lia Caton is the Founder and Managing Broker of Aria Real Estate Inc. licensed both in Illinois and Tennessee. She specialized in commercial sales and leasing, with a focus on the restaurant, hospitality, and retail markets. With over 20 years in sales, Lia excels at building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to her clients. Her extensive industry knowledge and commitment to client goals make her a valuable asset in achieving real estate and investment objectives.
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Lia is an active member of several professional organizations, including the RBA – Restaurant Business Alliance, Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, NICAR, ICSC, WCR - Women’s Council of Realtors and CREW. As a former committee member for the Commercial Forum the commercial division of CAR - Chicago Association of Realtors, she joined many of Chicago’s top producing commercial real estate professionals. ​Lia provides expert market strategies and insights across the Chicagoland and Nashville regions.
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Lia is passionate about giving back to the communities she works in and is an avid advocate for those facing homelessness. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing her passion for singing and songwriting in Nashville.
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Certifications:
- Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker License: 471.018284
- Tennessee Real Estate Broker License 356564
- CNE – Certified Negotiation Expert (Real Estate Negotiation Institute)
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Expertise:
-Tenant Representation
-Commercial Leasing
-Investment Sales
-Site Selection
-Restaurant and medical industry specialization
-Retail, Office & Industrial
Market Areas:
Illinois: Downtown Chicago, Southwestern Chicagoland (Will, Cook, Grundy, Kane, DeKalb Counties) Western Chicagoland (Kendall & DuPage)
Tennessee: Nashville and surrounding communities
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Affiliations:
-Member, Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR)
Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR
CREW Chicago - Commercial Real Estate Women
IRA - Illinois Restaurant Association
IHLA- Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association
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-Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute (CCIM) - IL - currently pursuing CCIM Designation
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Women's Council of Realtors