Mary Marcus | North Shore Real Estate Advisor

With more than 22 years of experience in North Shore real estate and over 40 years living on Chicago's North Shore, Mary Marcus offers clients unmatched local insight and trusted guidance. She proudly lives in Northbrook, where she raised her family and now enjoys life as a grandmother—giving her firsthand understanding of the community, schools, and lifestyle that define the North Shore.

Mary's real estate reach spans the entire North Shore, including Lake Forest and Glencoe, where her two sons and grandchildren live. From Northbrook to the lakefront communities, she understands the unique character, housing styles, and market nuances of each neighborhood and helps clients find the right fit for their lifestyle and long-term goals.

Her deep knowledge of local schools, family dynamics, and community values allows her to guide clients with clarity and confidence, whether they are first-time buyers, growing families, or planning their next chapter.

With a background in interior design, Mary brings vision and creativity to every transaction. She helps clients see a home's full potential—from strategic staging and thoughtful improvements to imagining how a space can evolve over time.

What truly sets Mary apart is her keen eye and vision for a home, exceptional communication skills, and strong work ethic. She is known for being responsive, transparent, and deeply committed to her clients, ensuring every detail is handled with care and every decision is made with confidence.

Aligned with @properties Christie's International Real Estate, Mary combines hyper-local expertise with a powerful global reach, providing seamless service to clients buying or selling anywhere in the world.

Her commitment to excellence has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including the Visionary Award (2016) and the Impact Awards (2021 & 2023)—a reflection of her results, integrity, and lasting influence in the market.

Deeply committed to giving back, Mary supports Make-A-Wish and CASA. Outside of real estate, she enjoys traveling, exploring the arts and museums, hiking, exercising, and cooking—interests that mirror her creativity, energy, and appreciation for meaningful spaces and experiences.

Mary resides in Northbrook, where she continues to live, work, and serve the North Shore communities she proudly calls home.

Trust in my experience as a Certified Luxury Home Market Specialist (CHLMS), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), and Short Sale, Foreclosure, and REO Certified (SFR). As a member of TAN (Top Agent Network) and various community organizations, including 30 years as a wish granter for the Make A Wish Foundation and a role on the NSBAR Ethics Committee, I bring a well-rounded and dedicated approach to every aspect of real estate.

Elevate your real estate journey with Mary – where Home is not just a destination but an unparalleled experience.

Specialties: Negotiating, Marketing, Consulting, Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.

Professional Affiliations and Experienc

• 15 years of success as an interior designer on the North Shore
• Member, Illinois Association of REALTORS
• Member, North Shore Barrington Association of REALTORS 
• Member, Illinois Women's Council of REALTORS
• Member, Northbrook Chamber of Commerce
• Certified Luxury Home Market Specialist (CHLMS)
• Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Short Sale, Foreclosure and REO Certified (SFR)
• Member of TAN (Top Agent Network)
• 30 years as a wish granter for the Make A Wish Foundation
• NSBAR Ethics Committee Member
• Cotswolds Homeowners Board Member