Career Highlights
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2025 Top Real Estate Agent in the United States by Sales Volume (RealTrends Verified 2025, Chicago Magazine 2025, MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/01/2025-12/31/2025).
- Top 1% in Sales Production (2025) (North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS®, MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/01/2025-12/31/2025).
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Top 5% in Sales Production (2020–2024) (North Shore–Barrington Association of REALTORS® (MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/2020-12/2024).
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97.5% Average Sale-to-List Price Ratio, demonstrating elite pricing and negotiation strategies.
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Over 25 Years of Real Estate Experience across diverse market cycles.
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Top Ten City Agent Legacy: Former team and brokerage firm consistently ranked for Total Closed Sales (2002–2014) (MRED, LLC, 01/2002-12/2014).
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Member, North Shore–Barrington Association of REALTORS®
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Member, Illinois Association of REALTORS®
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Member, National Association of REALTORS®
Why Susan
With more than 25 years of experience, Susan is a respected market expert and proven leader in her field. Her genuine passion for real estate, combined with a strong work ethic and strategic mindset, allows her to expertly guide clients through every stage of the buying and selling process.
Susan approaches each transaction with a customized, goal-driven strategy. She is highly market savvy, providing valuable insight, data-driven guidance, and skilled negotiation to ensure her clients achieve optimal results. The trust her clients place in her is something she values deeply—and consistently earns.
For Buyers
In every market cycle, buyers deserve exceptional service and maximum value. Susan takes the time to truly understand each client's needs and works tirelessly to deliver results.
Her strong professional network and deep community connections often provide access to properties before they officially hit the market, giving her clients a critical competitive edge. From first showing to closing, Susan ensures a seamless, informed, and confident buying experience.
For Sellers
As a seasoned broker who has successfully navigated shifting market conditions for decades, Susan brings clarity, strategy, and confidence to every listing. She offers a concierge-level approach to selling, focusing on preparation, presentation, pricing strategy, and targeted marketing.
Partnering with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Susan leverages innovative marketing technology, data analytics, and a comprehensive support team to position her listings for maximum exposure and top-dollar results. Her attention to detail and strategic execution ensure sellers are always one step ahead of the market.
About Susan
Susan spent nearly 20 years working in the Chicago market, thriving in the energy and sophistication of the city. Today, she is proud to serve the community where she was born and raised. Her heart belongs to Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, and she is deeply grateful for the vibrant community, outstanding public resources, and exceptional lifestyle the area offers.
A graduate of Kenyon College (B.A., Psychology, 1996), Susan began her career in the Personal Trust department at Northern Trust and later worked in sales and marketing for acclaimed chef Rick Bayless. These early professional experiences shaped her client-focused, relationship-driven approach to real estate.
When she's not working, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, taking long walks to the beach, reading, and cooking.
While Susan has earned numerous professional accolades, the greatest measure of her success is the loyalty, trust, and referrals of her clients—relationships she values above all else.
