Clear Guidance for Buying, Selling & Life’s Changing Chapters
Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and sometimes it comes with something bigger happening in your life.
I help buyers and homeowners throughout Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs understand their options, make confident real estate decisions, and navigate moves such as relocation, downsizing, divorce, or a first home with clarity and care.
Serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Wood Dale and nearby communities throughout Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs.
I’ve been serving buyers and sellers throughout Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs since 2021, with experience ranging from first purchases and traditional home sales to moves involving downsizing, relocation, divorce, and other major life changes.
My job is to help you understand what matters, what can wait, and what deserves a closer look so you can make decisions with more confidence and less noise.
#5 Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage Real Estate, 2025
BHHS Leading Edge Award Recipient, 2025
Best in Real Estate Award Recipient, 2024 & 2025
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® DEI Committee Vice-Chair Appointee, 2026–2027
C2EX — Commitment to Excellence
ABR® — Accredited Buyer’s Representative
SRES® — Seniors Real Estate Specialist
PSA — Pricing Strategy Advisor
CNE — Certified Negotiation Expert
Serving clients since 2021
Illinois Real Estate License: 475.198632
Every move starts in a different place. Whether you’re buying, selling, or working through a bigger life change, start with the path that fits what you need right now.
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.
Selling well starts before the listing goes live.
The strongest results usually come from making thoughtful decisions about pricing, preparation, repairs, timing, marketing, and negotiation before buyers ever walk through the door.
I look at the home itself, current competition, recent sales, buyer behavior, condition, updates, and the specific Northwest Suburban market before recommending what to do next.
That may mean making a repair, changing a price strategy, improving presentation, or deciding something simply isn’t worth doing.
Thoughtful pricing. Strategic preparation. Marketing built around the property.
Sometimes a move is simply the next home.
Other times, it comes with something much bigger: a divorce, downsizing, relocation, estate change, financial shift, or another major transition.
Those moves often involve more decisions, more people, more emotion, and more moving parts.
I bring calm structure to complicated decisions. That means clear communication, practical guidance, honest conversations, and helping you understand what needs attention now and what can wait.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start.
Good real estate guidance should feel clear, responsive, and personal. Here’s what past clients have shared about working with me.
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!”
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 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.”
Explore local housing, neighborhoods, commuting, taxes, schools, parks, and community resources for the Northwest Suburbs I know and serve.
Where to eat downtown and around the village, from a longtime local, with current addresses, this year's Alfresco dates, and what is opening next.
The steps, the costs, and the local details that catch Palatine sellers off guard
What everyday life in Schaumburg really looks like, from Town Square to Spring Valley and everything in between
Tell me what's changing, what questions you have, and where you feel unsure.
We can talk through your options and identify a practical next step together.
I don’t just work in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. I’m actively involved in the communities I serve.
From nonprofit leadership and neighborhood involvement to local business connections, sponsorships, creative community events, and volunteer work, showing up locally is an important part of my life.
Yes. I’m a residential Realtor serving Arlington Heights and Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs, including Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, and nearby communities.
I help clients buy and sell homes, understand local market conditions, relocate, downsize, and navigate moves connected to major life transitions.
Yes. I help Northwest Suburban homeowners build a selling strategy around their specific home, goals, timing, and current market conditions.
We look at pricing, preparation, what may or may not be worth fixing, marketing, buyer response, offers, negotiation, and the steps from listing through closing.
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.
Yes. Many of the moves I help with involve more than a real estate transaction.
I work with clients navigating downsizing, relocation, divorce, estate changes, loss, changing household needs, and other transitions where the timing and decisions may feel more complicated.
My role is to help organize the real estate side of the move, explain the options clearly, and help you decide what makes sense next.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.