Meet Kayshonna Straughter-Bennett

Kayshonna “Shonna B.” Straughter is a Chicagoland Realtor® known for delivering a refined real estate experience where strategy, discretion, and elevated presentation are at the forefront.

With over 100 transactions closed in just five years, she has established herself as a trusted advisor to clients seeking more than just a transaction offering a level of service rooted in precision, market expertise, and intentional execution. Her work spans first-time buyers, sellers, and investors, all guided with a tailored approach that aligns with both lifestyle and long-term wealth goals.

As a certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Shonna brings a sophisticated level of deal strategy to every client she represents. From offer structuring to final terms, her focus remains clear: to position her clients with strength, confidence, and advantage in every market.

Her brand is a seamless blend of real estate and refined style. With a distinct presence and attention to detail, Shonna approaches her business the same way one approaches luxury curated, intentional, and uncompromising. She does not follow the market; she moves within it with purpose.

In addition to her real estate work, she is the founder of Black Girl Closings, a community dedicated to cultivating excellence, connection, and opportunity for women within the industry.

For Shonna, real estate is not simply a service it is a curated experience defined by strategy, presence, and results.