How Can I Help You?
Every move comes with different questions, priorities, and emotions. Whether you are buying, selling, or navigating a major life change, I will help you understand your options and create a clear path forward.
Northwest Suburban Chicago Realtor
Mari Van Meter
Buying or selling a home often comes with something bigger happening in your life.
I help buyers and homeowners navigate relocation, downsizing, divorce, first-time purchases, and other transitions with clarity and care.
Serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Wheeling, and nearby communities throughout Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs.
Every move comes with different questions, priorities, and emotions. Whether you are buying, selling, or navigating a major life change, I will help you understand your options and create a clear path forward.
Understand the market, compare communities, and make confident decisions without feeling rushed.
Prepare, price, and market your home with a clear strategy built around your goals.
Get thoughtful real estate guidance during divorce, downsizing, relocation, estate changes, or another major life shift.
A new job, a growing family, a divorce, a loss, or the decision to downsize can change what you need from both your home and your Realtor.
I bring calm structure to complicated decisions. I will help you understand your options, organize the moving pieces, and create a plan that fits what is happening in your life.
You will receive honest guidance without pressure, clear communication without confusion, and steady support from the first conversation through closing.
5.0 ★★★★★
“Mari has been the single greatest asset throughout our homebuying process. As first-time homebuyers, we had countless questions, and she guided us through every step with professionalism, honesty, patience, and genuine care. She was never pushy, always had our best interests in mind, and provided thoughtful information tailored to every property we considered. We began this process looking for a Realtor and are ending it with someone we truly consider a friend.”
5.0 ★★★★★
“Mari helped my wife and me buy our first home. From our first conversation through closing day, she was so nice to work with. She walked us through what to expect, studied each home just as carefully as we did, and gave straightforward feedback and recommendations. She made the process feel seamless through her knowledge, preparation, attentiveness, and great communication.”
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5.0 ★★★★★
“She was wonderful. Anything that I needed, she was there to help. She was very knowledgeable, and I appreciated everything she did.”
5.0 ★★★★★
“Mari went above and beyond our expectations for the sale of our house. She has a keen eye for evaluating a property’s value, both economically and in terms of buyer interest. Her marketing strategies were top-notch, and she was professional, courteous, personable, and incredibly responsive. We highly recommend Mari!”
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I primarily serve Arlington Heights, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, and other communities throughout Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. I also help clients in nearby areas when their move takes them beyond my primary service area.
I work with buyers, sellers, first-time homeowners, longtime homeowners, and people navigating major life transitions. This may include downsizing, relocating, buying a first home, selling after a loss, combining households, or helping family members manage a move.
My approach combines real estate expertise with clear communication, organization, and personal guidance. I take the time to explain what is happening, prepare you for each step, and help you make informed decisions without pressure. My goal is for you to feel supported, prepared, and confident throughout the process.
I have been serving real estate clients since 2021. I am an award-winning, top-producing agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage Real Estate and hold several professional designations, including ABR®, SRES®, PSA, CNE, and C2EX.
Yes. I provide step-by-step guidance for buyers and a thoughtful, customized marketing and preparation plan for sellers. I also work with clients who need to sell one home and purchase another, helping coordinate both sides of the transition.
Clear and consistent communication is one of the most important parts of my service. We will discuss how you prefer to communicate and how often you would like updates. You will always know what is happening, what comes next, and when a decision is needed.
Every listing receives a customized pricing, preparation, and marketing strategy. Depending on the property, this may include staging guidance, professional photography, digital marketing, open houses, buyer feedback, negotiation support, and a home warranty that protects the home during the listing and can transfer to the buyer for one year.
The first step is a relaxed conversation about your plans, questions, and timing. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can talk through your options and determine the next steps that make the most sense for you.
