Work with Karina Kolb-Formento

Meet Karina Kolb-Formento

Hello…I'm so glad you've found me. Welcome to my website!

As a full-time professional Realtor® since 1992, providing exemplary service is paramount to my business. I've built my reputation on it. It is also important to me personally. I want my clients to feel confident that I will use my expertise to help achieve their goals with tenacity, integrity and the insight of my approximately 30 years of experience.

As a resident of Lake County since 1972, I bring a unique knowledge of our community. I have attended local schools and raised my 3 children here. I am also a second generation realtor. My mother, father, brother, sister and uncle all have sold real estate. It's in my DNA!

My academic background consists of a Bachelor of Science with a major in marketing and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management with a concentration in Organizational Behavior. Both of these degrees have benefited my clients because of my ability to navigate markets good and bad and understand the human necessities to procure a seamless transaction. I want this to be a pleasant experience. Here's some of what you can expect when you work with me:

SELLERS

  • Personal/Timely Service-You will work with me…not a team, not an assistant
  • A Comprehensive Market Analysis to help you determine an appropriate list price
  • An Effective Property Marketing Campaign that includes:
    • Professional Photography to help attract more buyers
    • Staging Consultation as necessary to help your property show to it's best advantage
    • High Quality Color Promotional Materials
    • Extensive Online Promotions including our award-winning website
    • Broker Open Houses
    • Continual Communication including appointment follow up, feedback and market condition updates
    • A Fierce Negotiator for you from contract to closing including appraisals
    • Attend Closing…I'm with you to the end!
  • Karina's List-My name may not be Angie, but over the years I have assembled some pretty awesome vendors to whom you will have access

BUYERS

  • An agent available to show you properties as soon as they become available
  • Real-time, personalized home search notifications
  • Access to our award-winning website and mobile app
  • A Comprehensive Market Analysis to help you determine the appropriate offer/purchase price
  • A Fierce Negotiator for you from contract to closing 
  • A top agent with approximately 30 years of experience and market knowledge to help you navigate the purchase, home inspection, mortgage and appraisal processes

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

  • Mainstreet Organization of Realtors® – Member
  • National Association of Realtors® – Member; Illinois Association of Realtors® – Member
  • MBA- Organizational Behavior Specialization
  • Consistently Top 10% Production Level
  • Chairman Club Award Recipient
  • Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Relocation Certified Agent
  • SIRVA Relocation Certified Agent

I'd love to hear from you! Please let me know how I may help you.

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