"My mission is to guide clients with calming, expert guidance, creating an enjoyable experience and a roadmap to their real estate success."

With a builder for a father and a passion for real estate, it was a natural fit for Mary Kay Brunner-Dasse to earn her real estate license in 1989. Mary Kay possesses a true love for the industry, whether it is negotiating a deal or searching through homes to find the right fit for her clients. She also enjoys the personal connection and longstanding friendships formed with individuals she's worked with over the years.

Experienced in working with buyers and sellers, Mary Kay is known for thinking outside of the box when marketing a home. She is always patient, allowing her clients to make important decisions in their own time, and her calming guidance gives clients confidence and peace of mind. From first-time buyers to high-end executives, Mary Kay represents clients with transactions ranging from $120,000 to $4 million. An expert negotiator, she is always clear and to the point, a refreshing change for many in the real estate industry.

A resident of Lake Forest for 25 years, Mary Kay is an expert in the area. Her three children went through the local school system - both public and private - giving her an overall feel for the community and its special offerings for adults and children. She is also well-versed on the North Shore and surrounding areas.

An industry veteran, Mary Kay has won numerous awards during her real estate tenure. Early years in the business quickly earned her "most improved" accolades, and she is now recognized for her sales volume almost every year. She has placed in the top 3% of agents, and has won the Team Spirit Award for her desire to help others. A chosen member of the Grievance Committee of the North Shore Board (reviewing ethics complaints and arbitrations), doing things the right way has always been important to Mary Kay, earning her the respect of her clients as well as other agents.

Hardworking and active in the real estate community, Mary Kay makes it a point to keep her finger on the pulse of what is going on in the market. Professional and personable, she always goes the extra mile to make the process as easy as possible so that her clients find success.

In her free time, Mary Kay sits on the board of a local charity and belongs to the Lake Forest Women's Club. Always interested in remaining active, Mary Kay just completed her first triathlon in 2011. She also enjoys riding her bike, playing golf, playing bridge, traveling and walking her two beloved golden retrievers, "Maisie" and "Mango."