Broker/Owner
With more than 30 years of proven success, Lydia stands among Chicagoland’s most respected and results-driven real estate professionals. Serving both the city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, she has built a powerhouse business defined by expertise, client trust, and record-breaking performance.
Lydia’s deep understanding of market trends, investment strategy, and luxury real estate has positioned her as a leading force within the RE/MAX network, consistently ranking in the Top 1% of RE/MAX producers worldwide. She has served as the Primary Agent on numerous luxury condominium developments and has guided countless clients through high-value transactions with exceptional precision and care.
Her elite track record has earned her multiple distinctions, including induction into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, and recognition as a member of the RE/MAX Chairman’s Club, Titan Club, Diamond Club, and Elite Club—honors reserved for top-performing agents globally. Lydia’s expertise has also been featured in ABC 7 News, as well as in leading real estate publications and trade journals.
In addition to her accomplishments as an agent, Lydia is the owner of multiple RE/MAX Legends brokerage offices, where she leads a dynamic team of real estate professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and client success. Her leadership has been instrumental in growing the RE/MAX Legends brand into one of the most respected names in the Chicagoland market.
Since joining RE/MAX in 1992 alongside her husband and business partner, Sam Memeti, Lydia has been a driving force in building one of the region’s most successful and enduring real estate enterprises. Together with their son, Nick Memeti, a leading figure in the mortgage industry, the Memeti family has built a multigenerational real estate organization responsible for billions of dollars in closed transactions—a testament to Lydia’s leadership, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or invest, our agents have the knowledge and experience to assist with all your real estate needs and get the deal done!