Liz Turnbaugh-Federman

Liz Turnbaugh-Federman is a licensed Illinois REALTOR® and negotiation expert with The Leslie McDonnell Team at RE/MAX Suburban — specializing in luxury home listings and move-up buyer representation throughout Libertyville, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Vernon Hills, and communities across Lake County and Chicago's North Shore.

With more than 23 years of executive sales, marketing, and high-level negotiation experience, Liz brings a strategic, results-driven approach to every listing she takes and every contract she negotiates. Her background in corporate sales leadership translates directly into stronger outcomes for her sellers — sharper pricing strategy, smarter market positioning, and disciplined negotiation through every stage of the transaction.

A certified trainer in The Art of Negotiating, Liz applies advanced negotiation methodology to every listing presentation, offer review, inspection, and closing conversation. For luxury homeowners preparing to maximize equity, she delivers a marketing and pricing approach calibrated to the high-end Lake County market — one that protects value, generates qualified buyer interest, and closes at terms her clients are proud of.

For move-up buyers, Liz offers something most agents can't: the ability to manage both sides of the move. Selling your current home and buying your next is one of the most complex transactions in real estate — timing, pricing, and contingencies all have to align. Liz coordinates the listing strategy for the home you're leaving and the search strategy for the home you're moving into, so the two sides of your move work together instead of against each other.

Areas of Expertise

• Luxury home marketing and high-end property representation in Lake County
• Seller and listing strategy — MLS positioning, pricing analytics, and competitive launch plans
• Move-up buyer representation: coordinated sell-and-buy transactions across Libertyville, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding North Shore
• Advanced comparative market analysis (CMA) and pricing optimization
• Contract negotiation, multiple-offer strategy, and inspection navigation
• Investment property acquisition, including long-term and short-term rental strategy

A lifelong Lake County resident with deep roots in Libertyville, Liz brings authentic local insight that goes beyond market data. Her family owns two well-known community establishments — The Board Room and My Charcuterie — reinforcing her connection to the neighborhoods she serves. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western Illinois University.

If you're preparing to list a luxury home, planning your next move-up purchase, or both — Liz Turnbaugh-Federman offers the strategic guidance, negotiation expertise, and local market authority that drive successful outcomes.