Tara Kelleher is a top-performing real estate broker in Barrington, Illinois, known for delivering exceptional results through a thoughtful blend of market expertise, design insight, and strategic execution. With over 18 years of experience and more than $293 million in closed sales across 471 homes, she consistently ranks among the top 1% of agents both locally and within @properties Christie's International Real Estate.

In 2025 alone, Tara closed $30.4 million in sales across 37 transaction sides, achieving a 100% list-to-sale ratio and an average of just 25 days on market. Her listings do not simply sell—they are carefully positioned to outperform.

Recent market data (Feb 2025–Feb 2026) reflects this distinction, with higher average sale prices, reduced market time, and stronger price-per-square-foot performance compared to the broader Barrington market.

Ranked #4 out of 391 agents in Barrington and #7 out of 835 agents within the 60010 zip code, Tara is widely regarded for her ability to bring homes to market with clarity, intention, and a level of presentation that resonates with today's buyers.

Central to her approach is a refined, design-forward perspective. As an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) and member of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, Tara ensures each home is styled with purpose—enhancing its character while maximizing its value.

Her work has been recognized by Chicago Magazine as one of the Top Real Estate Teams (2024), and by JWC Media as one of Barrington's "Power Women" (2024 & 2025), along with multiple Circle of Excellence honors for both sales volume and transactions.

Through a boutique, highly personalized approach, Tara Kelleher and her team offer a level of representation that is both elevated and intentional—where strategic pricing, tailored marketing, and expert negotiation come together to deliver exceptional outcomes for buyers and sellers across Barrington and the surrounding Chicagoland suburbs.

Source: MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/2017–02/2026