Danielle Izen

Danielle Izen is a licensed Illinois REALTOR® with The Leslie McDonnell Team at RE/MAX Suburban — serving buyers and sellers in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Palatine, Barrington, and communities throughout Lake County and northern Cook County, Illinois. She also serves as Client Care Manager for the team, overseeing transaction coordination and client experience across every Leslie McDonnell Team file.

Active in residential real estate since 2017, Danielle specializes in guiding clients through two of life's most significant housing transitions: buying a first home and downsizing into the next chapter. Both moments share something in common — they're emotional, full of unfamiliar decisions, and easy to feel overwhelmed by. Danielle's role is to make them clear, manageable, and confident.

For first-time buyers, that means breaking down the process from pre-approval through closing, explaining what each step actually involves, and advocating hard in negotiation when it counts. For downsizers, it means thoughtful guidance on preparing a long-time home for market, pricing strategy that respects both the property's value and the seller's timeline, and a calm, organized hand through what's often a deeply personal move.

Across both, Danielle brings disciplined market knowledge, strong negotiation skill, and the kind of personal attentiveness that turns a transaction into a relationship.

Areas of Expertise

• First-time home buyer education, pre-approval guidance, and contract walk-through
• Downsizing strategy for empty-nesters, retirees, and life-stage transitions
• Seller and listing agent services across Cook and Lake County
• Pricing strategy, MLS positioning, and competitive market analysis
• Buyer representation across Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Palatine, Barrington, and greater Lake County
• Relocation support across the North Shore Chicago area
• Moving coordination, including access to the team's complimentary moving truck

Whether you're buying your first home or beginning to think about your next chapter, Danielle Izen brings the market knowledge, negotiation expertise, and personal guidance that distinguish The Leslie McDonnell Team.

📞 847-687-1518 | ✉️ Danielle@ListingsByLeslie.com