Chris Veech
847.913.3662With nearly a decade and a half of dedicated service in the real estate industry, Chris Veech stands out as a premier top 5% broker in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in the North Shore market, she has achieved over $190 million in career sales. Chris's business thrives on referrals and repeat clients, reflecting her exceptional work ethic, stellar communication skills, and warm, empathetic approach.
An Accredited Buyers Representative and Certified Negotiation Specialist with a background in negotiating television ads and creating media plans at Leo Burnett/Starcom Advertising, Chris leverages her top-notch negotiating and communication skills to benefit her real estate clients.
Chris's deep roots in the area—a 4th generation Chicagoan born in Lincoln Park, raised in Evanston, and a resident of Winnetka for over 25 years before moving to Highland Park—equip her with unparalleled knowledge of the North Shore's neighborhoods, schools, and market trends. She expertly guides clients from Evanston to Lake Forest, using her extensive understanding to find the perfect home for each individual and family, including first time buyers to relocating CEO's.
Her professional network includes top-tier home staging consultants, contractors, real estate attorneys, mortgage experts, home inspectors, and interior designers. For busy or senior clients, Chris can recommend hands-on assistance with moving and organization professionals, ensuring every transaction is handled with precision and care.
A proud Indiana University alumna with a degree in Economics, Chris enjoys the empty-nester lifestyle with her husband Pat on a golf course in Highland Park. Their three adult sons, all Loyola Academy graduates, live in Chicago and Northfield with their families. Chris is an avid participant in North Shore racquet sports leagues and is actively involved in her community, serving on various boards for educational and civic organizations. She is also a founding Gold Level Sponsor of the Winnetka Music Festival, reflecting her lifelong passion for live music.
Accreditation/Awards:
- Top 5% Brokers North Shore Board of Realtors*
-Crain's Chicago Business Notable Residential Real Estate Broker
- Relocation Expert Certified
- Certified Negotiation Expert
- Chicago Magazine Five Star Realtor
- Make it Better Magazine Best North Shore Realtor Nominee
- @properties Rookie of the Year 2011
-Loyola Academy Ramble Past Co-Chair
-Winnetka Music Fest Gold Level Sponsor
*MRED 2020-2024
Top 100 Brokers
Crain's Chicago Business
Top 5% Brokers
North Shore Board of Realtors
$190+ Million
Career Sales since 2011