Areas of Expertise
20 years of experience practicing architecture and overseeing construction.
16 years of experience in residential sales and marketing.
Strong background in residential historic preservation and restoration.
Background in interior design, photography and print media.
Consistently ranked as a top producer in real estate.
Awards And Designations
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hall of Fame 2017
#1 Luxury Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Sale throughout Chicagoland 2017
#1 or #2 Agent in the #1 Office in Lake County, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2019
Chairmans Circle - Gold BHHS - 2018 & 2019
Chairmans Circle - Diamond BHHS 2017
Chairmans Circle - Platinum BHHS 2014 -2016
Consistently one of the Top 100 Agents in Chicago & the North Shore-Chicago Agent Magazine
International Presidents Circle - Top 3% Internationally - 2012 & 2013
Presidents Circle - Top 3% Internationally - 2011
Diamond Society - Top 7% Internationally - 2009
Sterling Society - Top 8% Internationally - 2008
Education and Designations
Bachelor of Architecture - 20 years of experience practicing architecture
Illinois Real Estate Brokers License
Certified Negotiation Specialist, Certified Relocation Specialist, Luxury Previews Property Specialist
Member of the North Shore/Barrington Association of Realtors
Member of the Illinois Association of Realtors, Member of the National Association of Realtors
Background and Experience
Anns background in architecture provides her with a rare understanding of properties and their potential. She has a 5 year bachelor of
architecture coupled with 20 years of experience in architectural design, interior design and construction, working with clients from
the design development phase through the final stage of construction and occupancy. With 25 years of experience in the City and on
the North Shore, Ann understands local zoning and building codes. Ann has considerable knowledge in the fields of landscape
architecture, photography and print media which aid in staging, marketing and selling a home. Ann is highly accomplished in the
sales and marketing of single-family homes, condos and townhomes and has established a reputation for her integrity,
determination, enthusiasm, and an extraordinary level of customer service. She is passionate about attaining the desired results
for her clients using her insight, knowledge, skills and resources. Whether buying, selling, building or relocating, Ann provides
her clients with insight, knowledge, skills and resources.
Strong Ties with the Community
Ann is a 25 year resident of Lake Forest with strong ties to the community through charitable and civic organizations:
Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society
Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Womens Health Auxiliary Council 2006-2015
District 115 APT Volunteer
Ann specializes in chairman's circle platinum 2014, 2015, top producer - 2009-2015, #1 agents in #1 office in lake forest and lake bluff & lake county - 2015 transactions.
Ann is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 60002, 60031, 60035, 60045, 60048, 60062, 60065, 60069, 60092 & 60631
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