Local Knowledge, Honest Advice, Steady Guidance

Real estate is rarely just about a house. It involves timing, lifestyle, finances and often a major life transition. Susie approaches every client relationship as an advisor first, helping people feel confident in their decisions rather than simply guiding a transaction.

Specializing in Valparaiso, Chesterton and communities throughout Porter County, Susie has built her business within the neighborhoods she knows firsthand. From established areas such as Walden with Flint Lake and neighborhood pool and tennis courts, Manchester Meadows with its walking paths, to newer communities including Beauty Creek, Hawthorne and Hawthorne North known for well designed homes and strong neighborhood appeal, to gated country club living at Sand Creek and homes surrounding the Valparaiso Country Club, and Shorewood Forest featuring its all sport Lake Louise and community clubhouse and pool, she helps clients understand not just where a home is located but how it lives day to day.

Clients rely on Susie's ability to evaluate construction quality, resale potential and market positioning so they can move forward with clarity. Known for honesty and attention to detail, she explains the reasoning behind each recommendation whether discussing pricing strategy, preparing a home for market or navigating inspection findings in a way that keeps the process calm and manageable.

Her listings are carefully prepared and professionally presented. Susie works with professional photographers and, when appropriate, incorporates drone photography and video along with personal video walkthroughs to showcase the home and its lifestyle across social media and online platforms. Combined with strategic pricing and targeted marketing, this approach helps her listings stand out and reach the right buyers while maintaining a level of presentation expected in higher end properties.

Much of Susie's business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the relationships she builds long after closing day. Whether helping a first time buyer, a move up family or someone transitioning into their next chapter, her goal remains the same, clear guidance, smart strategy and a process that feels well handled from beginning to end.

Having lived in Valparaiso for more than four decades and raised her family here, Susie brings a true local perspective to the clients she serves. Her children attended Valparaiso schools and she has long valued being part of the community including years involved with Tri Kappa and local groups. She believes real estate is at its best when it is relationship based and grounded in trust.

For Susie, real estate is about helping people feel at home in the community she has always called hers.