“The beauty of our team is that no one has to go it alone. In this business, that’s rare,” shares Beth Alberts of The Shore Group with Compass. “That’s what makes The Shore Group so powerful.”

 

Before ever dreaming of jumping into real estate, Beth began her career in advertising sales, first with a television rep firm and then with The Weather Channel. She loved the hustle of sales, but she was drawn to real estate through friends who were agents. In 2002, she got her real estate license in Atlanta, initially seeing it as a side venture. But she quickly realized the value of being an agent full-time, so when she moved to Illinois, she pursued her real estate career wholeheartedly. This is when she found the perfect business partner, Stephanie Maletsky, and together they grew as the Alberts + Maletsky Team. 

 

“We learned from each other’s experiences and brainstormed solutions to handle things that came up in each transaction,” shares Beth. “After a couple of years, it was like we shared the same brain.”

 

So it was heart-wrenching when she learned that Stephanie decided to leave real estate to focus on her family during the pandemic. “After so many years of enjoying the constant intensity of our partnership I felt lonely, bored, and unmotivated. Even when the market got crazy busy in the summer of 2021, I still never felt as fulfilled as I did when I could share the ups and downs with my business partner,” Beth remembers. “I knew that the only way to get out of my funk was to build another team.”

 

So Beth built The Shore Group. “The team I’ve put together is packed with amazing talent, and we have formed a bond that motivates me to do whatever I can to help us all reach our goals,” she affirms. 

The Shore Group’s “core four”—Beth, Ellen Chukerman, Mada Hitchmough, and Rebecca Gilberg—have been working together for over ten years. Every member adds unique value to the team. “We had to learn how to trust, listen, and learn from each other because it’s about more than managing your own clients: it’s about supporting each other and thinking of our clients, together, as a team,” shares Beth. 

 

For Ellen Chukerman, a Highland Park resident of over thirty years and seasoned real estate pro, that collaborative spirit has brought a depth to her work she never expected to have on a team. Known for her deep expertise and detail-oriented approach, Ellen has a knack for helping clients see a property’s potential, and she often collaborates with contractors and designers to bring that vision to life. “With Beth and the team, there’s this sense that we’re always working for something bigger than ourselves. We take pride in seeing each other succeed,” shares Ellen. 

 

Mada Hitchmough echoes that sentiment. A well-regarded agent who donates a percentage of her commission to local charities after each transaction, Mada is as dedicated to her community as she is to her clients. Her personalized approach is a comfort to clients navigating the emotional process of buying or selling a home. “We’re all really different people, but that’s what makes the team work,” says Mada. “Each of us brings a unique background and perspective, but we all have the same goal: to make the experience as seamless and positive as possible for our clients.”

 

Rebecca Gilberg rounds out the core team, bringing a financial acumen honed during her time as a second vice president for Northern Trust. Rebecca’s financial insight has proven invaluable for clients dealing with more complex transactions. Like her teammates, Rebecca sees her role as both an agent and a trusted advisor who provides stability in what can be a turbulent market. “This team feels like home,” says Rebecca. “The shared knowledge and mutual respect we have for each other means that every client benefits from our collective expertise.”

 

The newest addition to The Shore Group, Aimee Glovsky, is fitting right in. “I can’t wait to see how high Aimee soars. She possesses emotional intelligence that’s hard to teach,” Beth says.  Aimee brings her background in interior design, love for the North Shore, fresh perspective, and passion for community to the team. 

 

From the beginning, Beth’s blend of kindness and pragmatism has set the tone for the group, creating an atmosphere that’s as supportive as it is strategic. “We created a team to work smarter and provide better service to our clients,” Beth affirms. “We’re constantly finding ways to use our unique talents to enhance each client’s experience.” The Shore Group’s reputation for responsive communication, expert negotiation, and unwavering dedication has become their hallmark.

 

Beth, who sees her role as both a guide and advocate for her clients, admits, “I love everything about real estate—from helping clients navigate their choices to studying market statistics, I’m always striving to make the experience as smooth as possible.” 

 

She’s also always striving to help her community. Beth serves on the board for Community Partners for Affordable Housing, an organization that has provided affordable housing and vital resources to countless families.

 

Reflecting on her journey thus far, Beth expresses pride not only in what she has accomplished, but also in what she has built with her team. “We’re not just a team, we’re friends who have each other’s backs and share a common purpose,” she says.

 

As The Shore Group continues to evolve, one thing is certain: they’ve proven that the right team can elevate clients, agents, and the community they serve.