Client Testimonials for The Leslie McDonnell Team

She was extremely prompt and took care of any questions,issues or problems right away. I felt that I was in very good hands with Sheryl and McDonald RE. Excellent experience all around and very knowledgeable.

Deborah made the process of finding a home very easy and enjoyable. We looked at a TON of properties and finally found the right one. I had to move to the area for work and wanted to close on a place ASAP. Deborah helped make a quick close possible and walked me through the entire process. Highly Recommend!!!

Leslie McDonnell's experience and knowledge is what made selling my house very timely and successful. She worked with me to get the highest price for my house, while making the real estate selling process a pleasant one. Leslie's ability to listen while offering market guidance is invaluable. Leslie made herself available from start to finish, which gave me confidence and peace of mind. Leslie McDonnell knows the real estate market, is the best real estate agent, and I fully recommend her for all your real estate needs.

My husband and I were first time home buyers and were very confused by the entire process. Sheryl made everything easy to understand, and was available to talk whenever we needed her. We are very fortunate that she was our realtor!

Deborah was great from the start, and I really just found her "by mistake," because I set up the real estate finder. She listened to what I was looking for, narrowed down our search, and helped me find a place very quickly. She was thorough and knows the market. Deborah was very proactive through the process, which made things go extremely smoothly with all aspects of the transaction including the inspections, banking, legal and other. Her insight is excellent, and she was helpful and responsive with all questions and concerns. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Deborah and I highly recommend her.

Sheryl has been our go to realtor for all these years! She has great expertise and responds to all your questions very quickly. We love our new home and the process couldn’t have went any better! We highly recommend Sheryl.

This was my first home buying experience and I could not have been happier with Deborah as my realtor. Buying your first home can be quite daunting, but Deborah was kind, patient and provided much needed experience and knowledge to the experience. We honestly could not have done it without her. She knew exactly what questions to ask, what we needed to know and how to handle any concerns we had throughout the process. Thanks Deborah for making this experience such an easy one!

Leslie was a very good balance between having big corporate selling tools and keeping that personal touch. We bought and sold our house from Leslie so this shows our appreciation for her work! She is very knowledgeable about the area and was able to put our house for sale at the right price. Leslie also was very comfortable navigating through the relocation company processes for us.

Leslie performed a stellar job. She personally kept us well informed along the process of selling our home. Her communication was impressive from the first meeting to the closing. Leslie is a real professional.

Sheryl was wonderful to work with! Very professional and knowledgeable. Was very quick to respond to emails and texts.Great support and guidance from her Realestateoffice. I highly recommend this agent.

Leslie and her team helped us sell our home as we were moving out of the country. From the initial listing to the closing, the service was great - quick response, great knowledge of the local market, the right price. Leslie and team also managed the communication and paperwork with our corporate relocation firm, which made the process very smooth.

She was responsive, honest and opinionated. I'd been watching the market I purchased in for a couple of years and I appreciated her insight and forthrightness. She dug deep and didn't just look at just the MLS listings. I'm thrilled with the place she found!

Sheryl has been the most sincere realtor I’ve worked with. My fiancé and I started our search very early (almost a year before we really planned to buy) and Sheryl was patient with us the entire way. Didn’t push us to buy something that wasn’t a true fit and gave us suggestions and advice along the way. She treated us as she’d treat her own family. I wouldn’t work with anyone else and highly recommend her to anyone looking for their dream home!

Leslie is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Her whole team made our home selling and buying experience wonderful. Leslie gave great advice for marketing our home and sold our home quickly.

Sheryl exceeded all of our expectations and found us our forever home! She was so easy to work with and made the process very easy. She was very efficient in lining up showings and once we found the home of our dreams she helped manage the entire process to closing. Once we made an offer it was time to get our current house on the market and we received multiple offers on the first day on the market. The advice she was able to provide on both our purchase and sale was so valuable in helping create the best outcome for my wife and I. I have already introduced her friends and colleagues to assist them with their search

I am SO happy Judy was there by our side. She wasn’t just our realtor she treated us like family. Thank you Judy for making our first home purchase as smooth as possible!!

Deborah helped me buy my townhouse. Quick responses and willingness to work with my schedule. Deborah was also able to recommend some great contractors for work I needed to do on my place.

100% recommend Deborah for home buying. Responsive any time of the day or night, weekday or weekend. Offers great advice, has great partners (attorney, home inspectors, etc), and guided us through the home buying process seamlessly. Also just a lovely person to work with and as sweet as can be. Thanks, Deborah.

My boyfriend and I were overwhelmed when looking for our first house. Judy was practically the answer to our prayers. She’s extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She works non-stop to help you find the right house.

Leslie McDonnell and her team were great to work with in selling our home. They were very knowledgeable and professional. They marketed our house and we had a lot of traffic from potential buyers. Leslie was there for any questions we had in the process. We also used Leslie's team in our recent home purchase as well. It was a positive experience!

I was very fortunate to have Sheryl as my realtor. Going through the real estate process can be very diffficult, but Sheryl was there for me every step of the way. She was professional, warm and friendly. She answered countless phone calls, texts and emails promptly. Her expertise and patience were greatly appreciated especially during the search, and all my questions were always answered. She helped me find the perfect home. The closing was seamless and all involved said it was the easiest closing they have ever experienced. I recommend Sheryl and the Leslie McDonnell Team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Sheryl took my husband and I through each step in preparing our home to sell. She was spot on in the listing price for our home in Libertyville. Our home sold in 3 days. Sheryl kept us on a comfortable schedule and keep us confident that all would go smooth. We would both highly recommend Sheryl for any of your real estate needs.

My husband and I just closed on a home in Libertyville and cannot say enough about the entire Leslie McDonnell team, specifically Sheryl Engle. Every step of the way, Sheryl was there to answer any questions we had (and there were many!) she was respectful of our budget, knowledgeable about the area and very honest, which help guide us in our search. Sheryl was a true pleasure to work with and we would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!

We cannot recommend Sheryl enough! She should be your agent!!! She is very professional and knowledgeable and has a great personality. She went above and beyond every step of our search/purchase process and helped make it enjoyable vs stressful for us. She was very efficient in lining up houses that met our needs so we didn't waste time in finding the right house for our family. Once we found that house, she managed the negotiations, relationship with the sellers agent and closing items perfectly.

My wife and I were first time home buyers, working with a very short timeline, and trying to access a market that was just within reach. Needless to say, we needed help. But it seemed that if someone knew the area, they weren't very responsive. Or if someone was responsive, they weren't patient enough to really guide us through the process in great detail. Luckily, someone recommended Joan to us, and she was able to do all of the above. Her insight into the area was exceptional, her research on each property we viewed was thorough, and she and her team were great about providing us with any resources we needed to understand and navigate the process. We really couldn't imagine a better agent for our situation, and we won't hesitate to reach out to Joan again in the future if the opportunity arises. She made the whole experience enjoyable rather than stressful, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone, especially first time buyers. We felt comfortable the entire time, and are quite happy with the result. Thanks Joan!

Joan was extremely knowledgeable, patient and understanding throughout our lengthy home search. Her expertise and unique insight were invaluable to us in making our decision. She was always accommodating and flexible with scheduling our showings. Her pleasant and calm demeanor was very welcome during stressful situations. We would highly recommend Joan for any real estate transaction. She truly cares about her clients and their happiness.

Working with Joan on the purchase of our first home was exceptional. Joan took the time to understand what was important to us and found is the perfect home in our desired area. She was able to negotiate to a sale price that fit our budget. And best of all, in my opinion, she was super-responsive when we he to ask a lot of questions about what happens at the inspection, negotiations before the closing and how the closing would work. Joan was a wealth of knowledge and was very patient with my husband and me. I would highly recommend Joan to any of my friends, family members or colleagues.

Joan Meredith is a quintessential great example of the perfect real estate agent. She knows the market extremely well and was always available at the drop of a hat, with questions, with showings. I felt 100% secure in her representing my interests on my purchase. Joan truly has been gifted with a calling in the real estate profession. She has an engaging personality, always cheerful, always kind.

My husband and I just bought a home and we're fortunate enough to have Joan as our realtor. She was always personable, attentive and helpful with all of our questions and needs. While looking for houses Joan would be happy to meet in short notice to better fit our own personal schedules. She also provided us with insight about neighborhoods, little home details, and even some decorating ideas to make the vision of it being our home even more real. She never pushed us one way or another with any decisions and she allowed us to work at our own pace. We strongly recommend Joan.

From the moment Joan sat down with us to explain the selling process to the moment the negotiations were over, Joan has been on our side and by our side helping us every step of the way! We truly could not have gone through this without her and the whole Leslie McDonnel team! They kept us focused and POSITIVE because we all know that not everyone sells to the first looker in the door! It is so easy to get discouraged, but we didn’t because we believed that Joan would get the job done! And she did! Now the rest of the team is doing their jobs gettting ready for closing. We could not have even dreamed of having things go so smoothly! These people work like a well-oiled machine! It’s amazing! The communication that we got from every level was phenomenal! We were kept informed about everything, and were encouraged to ask questions and we got ANSWERS! There are not enough adjectives to describe how impressed and grateful we are to Joan and the whole team at Leslie McDonnell! We are recommending Joan to anyone we know selling or looking for a new home! We move on now having had a FANTASTIC experience!

Joan is very knowledgeable, especially in the Libertyville market. We had several neighbors work with Joan and she came to us with the highest of recommendations, which she did not disappoint. She priced our house perfectly, walked us through the entire process and was there to answer any and all of our questions. Joan sold our house even before it his the market, which shows just how great her pipeline of clients truly is. Her team is terrific, and very professional. We've been very pleased with Joan's work and will always recommend her to our friends moving forward.

We can't say enough about Joan and the service she provides. She was able to quickly understand exactly what my wife and I were looking for in a home. When we found the right one, she guided us through every step of the process, from negotiating the offer to the close. She has a deep understanding of the market and always made herself available for showings, questions or anything else we needed. Most importantly, she was wonderful to work with and found us the perfect house within our budget. Highly recommend!

We chose Joan Meredith and the Leslie McDonald team to sell our home of 32 years due to their excellent reputation for being one of the top real-estate professionals in our community. We were NOT disappointed! They were professional, knowledgeable and honest. Joan and the Leslie McDonald team did an excellent job guiding & helping us prepare our home to sell. The entire team was great to work with; from the stager, the photographer, the staff back in the office who prepared the MLS, and of course, Joan, who was orchestrating the process. She provided excellent market information which allowed us to prepare and price our home to sell. With such excellent preparation our beautiful home sold in four days for top dollar! After the contract was signed, Joan and the team continued guiding us through the closing. The entire process was seamless! If you want to experience honest, experienced & knowledgeable real-estate professionals, Joan Meredith and the Leslie McDonald team are the top choice!

When I began the process of looking to buy my first home, I contacted Remax Suburban, who had mailed me postcards over the years. That's how I met Joan. She came out to my place, talked to me about what I was looking for and even met my parents. It took nearly a year for me to find the home for me. During that year we looked at over a dozen homes. Joan never pressured me or made me feel like I was wasting her time. When I found my new home, I knew I was in good hands. What I really appreciated was that even after the numbers were finalized and the deal was struck, Joan took a couple hours of her time to let me in to my home before closing so I could meet with a couple contractors to get some bids on refinishing the floors. She is a patient, kind person who made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I would definitely recommend Joan.

Joan made my first-time home buying experience a breeze. She was available to answer all my questions and concerns along the way. During my final walkthrough, the power had gone out and the water was turned off. In the middle of Winter, this was an absolute disaster. Joan worked to get this figured out within 24 hours with the previous owner and even was able to negotiate costs to help with all the reinstallation fees. I could not imagine the home buying process with Joan. I highly recommend Joan if you would like a responsible, professional and honest realtor!

Deborah was fantastic! She was very helpful, patient, and informed. She provided us with many options, all of which were very well suited for what we were looking for and the area we wanted to live in. She was there throughout the entire process to answer questions, provide guidance and support, and to help us make the best choice possible. I would highly recommend Deborah to anyone looking to purchase a new home. We will definitely use her again if we're in the market to buy or sell.

Working with Deborah was great - her knowledge of the NW suburbs was extensive and she was able to help us narrow down our search area to find the best fit for our family. She was very attentive and helped us throughout the entire buying process. We were in a difficult situation (I was on bed rest) and I was really impressed with how accommodating she was, taking family members around for me, etc. Plus, the market was really hot at the time (homes going off the market within 24 hours of listing) and she was able to quickly make appointments (or even go see it for me!) so that we didn't miss out on an opportunity. One of my favorite parts of working with Deborah was that she did more than just link us up with a search on the MLS; she got a true sense of our likes/dislikes/needs and was personally sending us listings that fit exactly what we wanted. Overall, she was a really hard worker, tailored everything to us personally, was extremely accommodating, available, knowledgeable, and made the whole inherently stressful process much more manageable. I would highly recommend her!

We worked with Deborah during the real estate market downturn. We wanted to get into a neighborhood that we could only afford comfortably if we found a deal. Deborah worked patiently with us for about two years before we found the right house. It was a foreclosure which has its own challenges, and Deborah was there every step of the way to walk us through the process and help navigate the bank owner needs. We even received a price concession which is usually unheard of in a foreclosure situation. We love our house and are in a location we really wanted. Since then Deborah has kept in touch and helped out other friends of ours. We had a terrific experience and would highly recommend her to anyone we know is in the market for a house.

I adore my Realtor Deborah!! She assisted me with finding my rental and then when I was ready to take the plunge in home buying. As a 1st time homebuyer I was confused about many aspects of home buying. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area I was looking at, schools, etc. She provided me with information I wouldn't have even thought about inquiring on. She was truly a Godsend. I do not ever hesitate in recommending Deborah!

Deborah was excellent from the beginning to end of our home purchase. We were able to view several houses and she helped us present an offer that was fair for both parties and quickly accepted. She maintained consistent contact with us throughout the process and continues to check-in from time to time. She goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend her.

In today's busy 24/7 world, it is very much appreciated to find a professional like Deborah who returns phone calls and emails almost immediately. Deborah has never failed to spend quality time with our many questions and property visits. She makes us feel as if we are her number one concern, and provides a high level of service that only enforces our recommending her to everyone we know.

Highly recommend Deborah! Answered my questions promptly as well as provided good insight throughout the entire process. Very professional! Easy to work with.

Deborah has been an excellent realtor, responds quickly to questions, guides you through the process, does research for client's needs and very resourceful. Highly recommend her!

Deborah was the sweetest and most genuine realtor w shave worked with. She explained every step of the home buying process to us, as we were first time buyers. She was available at any time, and met every single one of our needs with a smile and positive energy! I would never use anyone else after working with her. Deborah is extremely knowledgeable and hard-working. I would recommend her to anyone who asks

Very helpful in finding the right house for our family. Very knowledgable about the town we were searching in. Helpful with negotiations after offer was made and managing house inspection, closing, etc...

This was our first home home purchase and we could not have done it without the help of Deborah. Deborah was recommended to us from our family and they only had the best things to say about her. We had no idea what we were doing and Deborah took her time explaining answers to us each and every time. We were heartbroken when our dream house was given to another family and Deborah knew this. She was able to find the same model with a bigger yard before it went on the market. To bad you only buy a house a few times in your life because I would love to work with Deborah more often. I highly recommend her to anyone that is buying a house because she really does put her clients first and makes you feel like you are her only priority.

I wish I could give Deborah a 6, because she was by far above the most helpful realtor I have ever worked with. We were at an event together and she introduced me as her "friend", not customer, not client. I think that says a lot. She was very knowledgeable about the area I was looking in and she was able to provide everyone from an inspector to a loan advisor, and they all assisted in my buying the perfect house with wonderful assistance.

Deborah was great to work with! She is very professional and responsive to requests for information. We had a time constraint due to our lease expiring and she understood our situation and our need to find something in a fairly short period of time. We gave her our requirements and she quickly came up with a list of viable options. Deborah kept us updated throughout the process and has checked in with us during our first year in our new home. We recommend her highly.

We had the pleasure of working with Deborah when we moved to the Glenview area from Vernon Hills. We were looking to work with someone who had an expert understanding of the north suburban real estate market and who we could trust. We found both in Deborah. She asks terrific questions and probed to really understand what we were looking for. We have very young kids and she took time to get to know our family - what we liked and didn't like. When it came time to look at properties she was very helpful as we thought through important considerations for today and the future. And when it came time to put in an offer, negotiate and close the deal, she was extremely helpful and was always acting in our best interests. Deborah was always available and very responsive to the frequent texts, emails and calls that were needed throughout the process. We recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

We worked with Deborah in 2012/2013. She was very patient with us in our house search since we knew what we wanted and what we did not want. She was honest and worked very well with my family. I would recommend her to anyone that is trying to find a house. She will get you in the minute it goes on the market and beforehand if she can.

She was very helpful in our search for a certain kind of home. She was very patient and always willing to meet us when ever we could get together. She was very knowledgeable about the area and homes and if she didn't know she found out what we needed to know. Highly recommend her.

Deborah is an amazing person to work with. She was incredibly supportive when a house fell through after inspection and stuck with us as we went back and forth about continuing our search. She is extremely knowledgable, supportive and kind. When we found the right house she helped make everything as smooth as possible.

Deborah was very helpful in helping my find a home with my search criteria. She quickly got into units that I wanted to see and quickly negotiated for the one I really wanted. However, I found the online automated listings emails to be impersonal and found many listings that don't fit my personal taste or community needs. I suggest realtors look at listings and remove any that may not he of interest for me, knowing what I'm looking for outside of unit specifications. Then send the email.

Deborah is top notch in every regard. We were looking to buy a home -- and close -- quickly, and Deborah helped make this goal happen. A superb listener, Deborah showed us homes that perfectly met our expectations. She worked swiftly to show us homes, adjusting her schedule accordingly. More importantly, her knowledge of the North Shore area is as deep as the Marianas Trench -- the insights and history she was able to offer were invaluable. We ultimately found a house that we loved -- and we got into a multi-bid offer. I was stressed out, but Deborah was cool, calm and guided us through the process beautifully. Our offer was accepted, and we got the house we wanted. Deborah is an outstanding professional and a genuine, kind, down-to-earth person. I hold her in the highest regard, and when we're ready to sell/buy again, I won't hesitate to call her.

Deborah is the best! We couldn't have asked for a more helpful person to work with us on our buying experience. She was excellent at navigating all aspects of transaction from negotiation through completion of the purchase. Her warm personality and thoughtfulness is an added bonus!

I found Deborah to be very helpful. She was always willing to continue looking at new places or go back and look at the same one several times!! Was great through the whole process, helping ''calm'' our nerves and simply get it all done.

Deborah assisted us with our relocation to Libertyville. She offered great insights into the area, schools, and neighborhoods that helped us choose and purchase our home in a neighborhood we love.

Deborah took me around and showed me homes for what seemed like forever. Once I picked them home I liked she negotiated with the owner while I was out of the country. (Most expensive trip ever. Since I was in North Africa at the time I bought my home.) I Could not have done it without Deborah's hard work negotiating with the owner and her realtor to bring the price down to what I wanted to pay.

Deborah is fantastic! From the first call I had with her in the middle of winter to our closing six months later, she was instrumental in the purchase of our new home in Libertyville. I had been referred to Deborah from family and immediately felt at ease with our choice. She took the time to get to know our needs and always sought to advocate on our behalf as well as open us up to new ideas. She is very available by phone, text, or email (pretty much anytime!) and helped answer all of our many questions. We recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in the area.

Deborah helped us purchase our new home in 2016. We are new to the area, so we relied on Deborah's knowledge and expertise. She was always helpful, lovely, patient and never in a rush. We really appreciated her help and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

I was a first time home owner and no knowledge of purchasing a home. Deborah Goldsholl guide me every step of the way with knowledgeable advices. She was also extremly easy to get in contact with and always got things done in a ASAP. I highly recommend Deborah. She knows what she is doing and you can tell shes been in the business for years. Its great to have someone like her on your team!!!

Deborah is the best realtor for us! When we were looking at homes, she was ready, willing and available at the days & times we requested. She is kind, helpful and knows the real estate market very well. We also used many professionals (home inspector, lawyer, mortgage lender, etc.) that Deborah recommended and they were top notch! Our home buying experience was exceptionally pleasant! All thanks to Deborah Goldscholl.

Deborah was absolutely amazing to work with! Definitely goes above and beyond any agents I have worked with in the past. She found us a great home that greatly exceeded our expectations in our price range! As a buyer, zero doubt she had our best interests in mind. Deborah is the best!!!

Deborah was very personal and easy to work withal a buying agent. She was always available for us when we needed her, wether it was the night or weekend.

It was a great experience working with Debra. really appreciate her quick response and willingness to show up anytime you ask her. Also appreciate the level of patience she presents while working with her. Good luck with future Debra!!!!

Deborah proactively looked for new listings, including showing us two listings that were not yet on the market.  She easily adjusted as our locations and preferences changed.  She is a very good listener and incorporated our feedback into the next showings.  We highly recommend her!

Deborah is the best agent I've ever worked with. At closing even my lawyer said she's a great agent - he would know as he works with so many! She is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and sharp! She knows the art of real estate and the art of being an A+ agent. She will fight for you, work hard for you and always remembers the details! I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Deborah was a pleasure to work with and made our 1st time home purchase an easy process. She understood the urgency we had to see our house and made prompt arrangements. She was available to answer our calls and emails late into the evening and early in the morning which my husband and I really appreciated. Even since closing, she has connected us with local vendors to help with projects around the house. I would highly recommend Deborah and her team to anyone in the area looking to purchase a home.

Deborah was very knowledgeable, responsive and made time to talk through all my concerns. She was a big help during contingency conversations and she was great to work with overall.

Deborah was very responsive and very knowledgeable! She was easy to get a hold of and worked around our schedule. She worked on New Years Day to get our offer in. Thank you Deborah for all your help! A+, would definitely recommend for anyone in the market for a home!

My wife and I were fortunate to have Deborah on our team. We discussed with Deborah what we were looking for. The house hunting journey is stressful, and can get discouraging, but Deborah's professionalism guided us through some bad showings. It didn't take Deborah long to figure out that even though I liked a house, she knew that my wife wouldn't. Her patience was amazing, and she was never to busy for us. She treated us like we were her only clients. Another great quality of Deborah's is her negotiating skills, and her willingness to be the liaison between us and the sellers and the sellers agent. We highly recommend Deborah Goldsholl.

We worked with Deborah for over a year. I've worked with real estate agents in the past but never been nearly as satisfied. Deborah's blend of experience, patience and knowledge were crucial to our search. She was always available whenever we needed her. Her advice and opinions were on point and I always felt like I was getting honest, straight forward advice. Lastly, and most importantly, she listened to us and incorporated that into her advice and thoughts on each property that we saw. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. Thanks for everything Deborah!

Deborah is such an amazing person to work with! As first time home buyers, my husband and I had so many questions and concerns prior to purchase a house. Deborah was very knowledgeable, patient, and was ready to help us whenever we needed her. We strongly recommend Deborah!

Deborah was very responsive and very knowledgeable! She was easy to get a hold of and worked around our schedule. We were very particular on what we were looking for in a home and Deborah was very patient! Thank you Deborah for all your help! We would highly recommend Deborah.

Deborah was so great to work with! She is knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Answered all my questions, shared her ideas, adapted as my priorities changed and worked around my schedule. And she actually made the process fun! Thank you Deborah, we love our new house!

Deborah was awesome while guiding us through our house buying journey. Buying and finding the right house can be very stressful and Deborah was able to ease that stress by not only finding us a great house but also in a great location! Deborah was so patient as we waited for the right house to come along. We couldn't be happier!

My wife and I came across Deborah's profile through reviews. Being first time home buyers, we had our fair share of questions, concerns and things we knew nothing about. Deborah was extremely helpful right from the first introductory phone call to the day of closing and beyond. Her recommendations with regards to attorney, home inspector etc. were very helpful. She was accommodating of our schedules and available to talk/meet weekday after work hours and during weekends. She is proactive which avoided any last minute hiccups. The entire home buying experience was surprisingly relaxed and worry-free for us which is exactly what we wanted. I can say without any hesitation that you can count on Deborah for your home buying adventure!

Deborah was a pleasure to work with! As first time home buyers, Deborah guided us through the home buying process. Her recommendations were great and she was readily accessible for showings and questions. We would use her again with a future purchase and highly recommend her.

We came across Deborah entirely by accident, having responding to a listing, and we are so glad we did. From the onset Deborah actually listened to our needs and recommended homes based upon them. She is incredibly knowledgeable in real estate and has made many recommendations that we used along the way in our buying process. She is very responsive and flexible, even to the point of setting up a showing at a moment's notice. She also does what she says she is going to do, something I find not very common. We actually have purchased 6 other homes during our marriage and have used several agents but Deborah is the best by far. We strongly recommend her for your home buying needs.

Deb was fantastic, she helped with easing the stress during the process of buying a new home...new construction even. The thought of moving into a new construction home brought its own concerns and questions, and Deb was immediately available to us to answer any questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a non-traditional approach and someone who is not "pushy."

I have purchased many homes in my life. Deborah and Leslie McDonnel's team gave me the best home buying experience I have ever had. From attention to detail to the superb level of communication, this happened to be the easiest home buy my wife and I have experienced. I wish I had been referred to Deborah much earlier on in my life as it would have saved me some headaches on previous buys.

Deborah is patient and responsive. She was proactive in showing me the properties that fit my needs and were in my price range. She gave good guidance on completing the deal. She was also proactive in helping me through the sales process. I highly recommend her.

Deborah helped me buy a house in Vernon Hills 10 years ago. Yesterday I closed on a townhouse in Libertyville that she helped me find and negotiate. Both experiences were perfect. In both cases she listened to my concerns and always let me lead the way. She never pushed anything and always gave me honest and good advice. Not only do I consider her an excellent realtor, I consider her a friend.

We are so lucky that we got Deborah as our realtor. She was extremely responsive, her communication was great and made you feel very special. She was very genuine through the whole process and made us feel like family. Every question we had she was able to answer it in minutes and made us feel taken care of. She was very knowledgeable and relatable. She would explain everything in ways we understood. She worked so hard for us every day and even after we closed on the house. Deborah makes you truly feel like your a priority. She made buying our first home so easy and really fun!

Deborah was very responsive and knowledgeable in helping us find a condo. Her insight and local knowledge steered us away from some listings and guided us towards those that would likely maintain there longer term attractiveness. She took time to understand our needs and our budget. Give her a call if you are looking in the Libertyville area.

Debra was our agent for our recent home purchase. As first time buyers, we were nervous about the whole process and Debra's knowledge of the Vernon Hills market, access to pre-list properties, familiarity of home buying process was extremely valuable in ensuring a very smooth experience. She provided an objective assessment of pros & cons of the houses visited and helped us narrow down the list. Her patience & ultra-quick responses were invaluable through the whole process. Her support team & contacts in the industry were just as helpful. I highly recommend Debra for your next purchase or sale.

We had a wonderful home buying experience with Sheryl and the Leslie McDonnell Team. We were in a bind to find a home before the arrival of our baby girl and Sheryl not only pulled it off, but found us our dream home! The process was very smooth and the whole team made it very efficient. They even provided a moving truck to help us transport all of our belongings. We are forever grateful to the McDonnell Team and would recommend them to help you find your next home!

Leslie and her team were incredible! They helped us list our home and prepare It for sale. Leslie knows the market, provided us with comps and recommended a price so that the home sold quickly and painlessly. After two days on the market we had six offers on our home. We would strongly recommend using Leslie for both buying and/or selling

Thank you so much Leslie, Liz and team for all your help to sell and buy our new place! They are very professional, they guided us through the complete process, making it smooth, their advise and knowledge of the market are outstanding and the cherry of the cake is that you can use her truck for free, thank you again, we highly recommend Leslie and her team!

Leslie and her team recently sold my home in Vernon Hills and helped me purchase my new Home Sweet Home in Libertyville. Leslie and her team were readily accessible and very quick to respond. I worked with Deborah Goldsholl to purchase my new home. She was so easy to connect me Leslie and her amazing team was with me every step of the way!

Joan Meredith was great! She was so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I can't recommend her highly enough!

We had been looking for a house for months independently until we met Liz Turnbaugh at an open house. She was extremely friendly, listened to what we wanted, and was proactive immediately through sending us listings that same night. Liz made the process smoother through having access to exclusive listings, sent us frequent updates of houses, and was quick on setting up appointments for us based on our availability. We appreciated Liz’s effort and assistance in helping us find our home. Once we put in a successful offer and went under contract the whole Leslie McDonnel Team was a big help. Jessica sent us frequent e-mails of helpful tips and things to keep in-mind to help keep us organized during the process. Another fantastic perk of the team was being able to use their moving truck for free! We were very happy with our decision to use the team and would most definitely use them again for another purchase or sale. Thanks again!

Leslie is the best! She was supportive, efficient, knowledgable, and wonderful to work with on the sale of my property. She helped to ensure a smooth experience for me during such a wild time in the market. Multiple offers to sift through made it very interesting, but she helped to find the right buyer for us. Her timeliness and attention to detail make her stand out! Her ability to think flexibly and her expertise proved once again that she and her team are the BEST of the BEST. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

This team is incredible. They are very knowledgeable on the market and neighborhoods. Leslie knows how to pick fantastic people to work for her. Liz was my realtor and she was so helpful throughout the whole process as a first time homeowner. I never felt rushed or like I was bother. They managed to land me a dream home in my dream neighborhood! It’s helpful that they all work so well with other agents during negotiations. I’m now in my dream home. After closing, they had someone send me helpful tips. They even got to use their van to help me move! They also have a book club for my daughter where they send her a book gift card on her birthday and if she does a book report, she gets another gift card! Thanks so much Leslie and Liz!

Fantastic experience from start to finish! We sold our home and bought a condo with her. The entire team was knowledgeable and helpful!

Leslie has sold two homes for us. We can’t express enough what a pleasure it was to work with her team. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They made the whole process such a breeze! The Leslie McDonnell will sell your home quickly because of efficient work they do to market your home. We can’t recommend them enough. A million thanks to them for their hard work!!

Leslie and her staff were so helpful in the listing and sale of our house. She has a lot of market knowledge and insight and was very helpful in helping us key in on specific things we could do to sell our home for top dollar. After we received our offer, Leslie and her staff were always available if we had questions or needed advice on something. They also offered a lot of helpful information, such as timelines and helpful suggestions, to help us make our move go more smoothly.

I would definitely recommend Leslie to anyone who is buying or selling a home.

Both buying and selling a home can be very stressful, especially during a pandemic. Joan Meredith helped us to keep this process as smooth as possible! Each member of the Team was in touch with us to offer advice and help when needed. Their response time was quick...even when Joan was on vacation! We have been most fortunate to work with the Leslie McDonnell Team and would highly recommend them if you are looking for a positive real estate experience. Many thanks to the entire Team for helping us through this process!

Thank you Leslie for an amazing job on selling my brothers house. Your expertise is like no other. Your team was a pleasure to work with. I knew I found the best agent that took the time and put in the extra mile for me. Thank you again on a job well done!!

Leslie’s team rocks!

Our realtor, Liz, is such a friendly person, and worked tirelessly to help us find our next house. She was always accessible for any questions that arose. We highly recommend using Liz! And after our sale the support team provided an awesome array of assistance including reminders and free use of their moving truck for a day.

Judy Scanlan with this ReMax is the best! She sold me my last two homes and made it as easy on me as she possibly could. She is also pure sunshine! Great person & Company to work with!

Worked with the Leslie McDonnell Team, and it was an amazing experience. They ensured to stay on top of the timeline and check-in to make sure we were doing everything to have the smoothest and on-time closing of the property. We worked with Sheryl Engle when we were buying our property and she was responsive and extremely knowledgeable about aspects of houses we should look out for and details of the villages and communities. Sheryl was also very attentive and responsive to meet with some of the last minute requests we had for a few showings.

Excellent customer service!

We were very impressed with our experience with Leslie's team.
Their professionalism and communication during the experience
was fantastic. We would highly recommend them to prospective
sellers. AAA+

Very effective and efficient real estate listing team. From day one staging, photography, net listing and social networking, through many, many showings and follow ups till Leslie ushered us through final negotiations and sale, she and her team performed wonderfully.

Whenever I have a client who's considering a move out of the Hinsdale area to the greater Libertyville area, I only need to make one call-to Leslie McDonnell. Leslie and her team are pros. I know my clients will be well taken care of. I have referred dozens of clients to the Leslie McDonnell Team. Sometimes people wonder why a Coldwell Bankr agent refers clients to a RE/MAX agent. I do so because it is the right decision as there is no higher level of residential real estate service provider in the far northern suburbs than Leslie.

5 starts for Leslie's team - starting off with our agent Liz, who is such a friendly person, and worked tirelessly to help us find our next house. She was always accessible for any questions that arose. We highly recommend using Liz! And the team was A+++ with logistics support. Plus added-value like a free moving truck for a day!

Leslie McDonnell's Team was absolutely outstanding. From beginning to end they  guided us on pricing, staging and closing. They made incredible suggestions as to what we needed to do to prepare for the sale of our home.  We couldn't have been happier. Leslie definitely knows the market, priced the home appropriately and held our hands through the bidding and sale process. After being in our home for 28 years she helped us navigate the sale of our home and making it a smooth and seamless process.

Thank you Leslie McDonnell, Deborah Goldsholl and the entire team for making a stressful time go smoothly. Just two weeks ago I sold home and purchased a new one thanks to Leslie and her dedicated team. Highly recommend.

I'm a first time home buyer and going in to the experience, I was nervous.  I knew what I wanted and what my budget was.  I contacted the Leslie McDonnell Team since I'd received their postcards in the mail over the years.  They were very nice on the phone and sent Joan Meredith out to my home to meet me.  Joan was wonderful, she talked to me about what I was looking for and what I could expect during the process of looking for a home.  That was almost a year ago.  

Today I closed on my first home.  For nearly a year Joan kept in touch with me, e-mailing me new listings in the towns I'd be interested in living in.  We went to see at least a dozen properties in all sorts of weather.  Joan never made me feel like I was being pressured or like I was wasting her time.  She always has a positive attitude.  When I finally found the right home for me she was on vacation, but that didn't stop her.  She made my deal happen while she was out of town, which I really appreciated.  I'd definitely recommend Joan Meredith and the Leslie McDonnell Team.

After searching for a home across the entire Chicago area and working with realtors in each region, we are confident that Deborah Goldsholl is the best realtor for families planning to move to Lincolnshire. Deborah knows the area very well, and she was able to find us homes and rental options that fit our needs even before they were listed in the private listings. She knows her community and helped us see the beauty in Lincolnshire that goes along with its top-class schools. Thanks again to Deborah for all of her hard work.

Bought and sold my house with the Leslie McDonnell team! Could not have been more impressed! Very responsive. Always on the ball. Would highly recommend!! Today I even received a cute little dog tag for my dog with my new address. Little touches such as these make this team great!!

Our experience with the Leslie McDonnell Team was extremely positive. We had worked with Leslie before and were ready to work with her again. We were more than pleased to work with the different members of her team and did not expect Leslie to personally respond to all our questions when she has a capable staff to do that. Leslie came out to our house and suggested updates we could do to enhance the salability of the home. We did most of those in advance of putting the house on the market. Her stager, Andrea, came out and made some great suggestions as to paint colors and staging elements for the pictures. Jasmine was extremely responsive to our questions and did not seem put off if we asked something that might have seemed ignorant or irrelevant. We appreciated the free use of the moving truck and used it multiple times to take stuff to and from storage and Goodwill. We had expected to list our home for a higher price but Leslie, wisely, suggested a price that was more reality and would allow the house to sell quickly. Many homes in our area are on MLS for 100+ days before they sell. We listed on a Friday and had an offer late Saturday night. Though we had some difficult wrangling with the buyer's attorney, Leslie's staff and her recommended RE Lawyer helped reassure us and we got the house settled. Some nice, generous, thoughtful follow-ups with us also set the tone for a successful selling experience. It's no wonder her team sells as many homes as they do - they know the market and can help buyers get a sale.

When we decided to sell our condo and move to the suburbs, we really didn't have an idea of where to look. We have some friends that live in the Vernon Hills/Libertyville area. It was one of the suburbs I listed off to my husband as we prepared our search. Admittedly, I didn't study the suburbs all that well ahead of time since it was still so abstract to me. Our real estate agent Kent hooked us up with Leslie and Brittany. My husband and I looked through the MLS listings before deciding on properties to look at.

Since I was on maternity leave, my husband did the initial tours of potential new homes. After we narrowed down our search, both of us headed up to Vernon Hills to look at homes with Brittany. What's funny was that homes I thought for sure would be winners when I saw them on FaceTime didn't appeal to me in person. Instead, the houses I preferred were ones that revealed themselves in person better. After our big day of searching, we knew which house we wanted to buy, but had to wait on the movements of our condo. Eventually, we got the process started on a house we fell in love with, a cosmetic diamond in the rough big enough for our kids to have their own room, a playroom (no living room for us yet), near the Metra, and in a neat subdivision.

Once we got the process started, Leslie and Brittany's team worked hard to assemble our paperwork and get us into the new house. Luckily, the previous owners had left the house, so we even had a chance to visit it with my parents one weekend. One of the real estate agents took time out of her day, so we could tour it. She even kept an eye on our sleeping infant in the car for us. It was fantastic how they went out of their way in just that instance. They also have a stellar list of vendors too. Our new house was repainted within a day of buying it with help from one of their vendors. Leslie's team also sends out a list of utilities and need to know information ahead of the move to line up services quickly. It helped one day when I sat with my dirty chai at my desk calling all local utilities before moving. Leslie and her team did a wonderful job helping us buy our new home. Her team is truly fantastic. Brittany really got us and understood what we wanted out of our home needs and wants. Going through pros and cons with us of each house over lunch. We bought a semi move in ready house with potential. Brittany helped us look beyond the cosmetic flaws to see a neat house that can be transformed into our own. Seriously, they are the best. If you're looking for a house in Lake County, go to them.

Best real estate group in Lake County, no question. They're aces at helping you find a house and walking you through every step from bidding to closing, and even after.

We loved working with Liz, she helped us find a beautiful home in Libertyville in a tough market. She was resourceful, creative, connected, helpful, responsive and was respectful of our thoughts/decisions. She is an A+ realtor and overall a class act! I would highly recommend her.

Liz did an amazing job assisting me with the process of me buying my first house. She was highly knowledgeable on all questions I asked and was able to explain the “why’s” in a comprehensive manner. Since I’m in the military and I was unable to see the house in person before purchase, she was really instrumental in giving me an idea of what I was buying and what the value was. cannot express how truly happy I was to be able to work with her on this. She made my first house buying experience easy and set my mind and my worries at ease. Anxiety free and just all around wonderful. 10/10 would recommend to any first time homebuyer and even experienced homebuyers. Liz really is the best and she came highly recommended for all the right reasons.

Liz was great to deal with from start to finish. She is very attentive, responsive, and eager to help. When I mentioned I had some concerns about the details related to the mortgage, she went out of her way to reach out to the loan officer and ensure I was getting the answers I needed. I’m very happy with her service and look forward to working with her again.

We would highly recommend working with Liz when buying or selling. She is a great listener and takes the time to understand what her clients are looking for. She has a great pulse on the market and was completely committed to helping us find the “right” house. In every interaction (both selling/buying), she was timely and a great communicator. Day or night she was available and she always went above and beyond. We always knew that Liz had our best interests in mind and she had thoughtful advice on how to best navigate a complicated real estate market. In closing, Liz and her team are fantastic - they are thorough, professional, and caring - we couldn’t ask for a better experience.

Deborah and the whole team at Leslie McDonnell are just a cut above the rest. The service is unmatched and every member of the staff treats you like their only customer. Deborah helped me find my place back in 2019, so there was no question I'd be calling her again to help me sell it. They take care of EVERYTHING. They take the time to walk you through the process step by step and answer all of your questions along the way. Most of all, that have your best interests at heart. Go with Deborah and go with her team! You will not be disappointed!

Sheryl & every member of her supporting team were knowledgeable, reliable, supportive & thorough every step of the way. I truly appreciated the quick response time which made the entire process easy to manage on our end.

Leslie and her team helped us sell our house quickly and efficiently, with the house under contract less than a week after it went on the market. We also had an unusual situation in which we had a newborn baby and needed to negotiate a delayed occupancy, and Leslie helped us negotiate that condition appropriately with the buyers Would highly recommend!

Leslie McDonnell and her entire Team are nothing short of spectacular in every detail from start to finish. We have multiple property transactions with her Team over decades and would not have considered anyone else. Nor would we not hesitate to recommend her, and the dedicated Team, to anyone looking to make the sale of their property the easiest it could be. Whether you are working with Leslie herself or her select staff of very competent agents, you know you are getting the absolute best the area has to offer. Regardless, the team behind the screens that handles all the details to keep the process moving, completed, and painless are what makes the entire process the reason you chose Leslie to begin with. What you will find will be a comprehensive presentation of facts related to your property, the market, trends, and reality of what your upcoming experience is likely to be. Don’t doubt it and come to reality because she is spot on. She doesn’t over sell or quick sell your dream! You can pick another agent for that letdown. At the end of the day (closing), you can pop the cork and celebrate, knowing what you just went through was the best it could be.

Sheryl assisted us in purchasing out first home. Since we were first time home buyers, we had so many questions, Sheryl was responsive and broke down all of the information for us making the home buying process quick and efficient! When we found the house, we wanted to purchase, Sheryl assisted us in putting in a competitive offer that was accepted! After closing on our home, Sheryl still reaches out to us to check-in from time to time. I highly recommend working with Sheryl for your home buying needs!

Leslie and her team are awesome. Ver Responsive to any need. She and they helped every step of the way. Her knowledge of every aspect of the process was invaluable. I am convinced that we sold at a higher price because of her. If you choose her and her team, you will not be disappointed.

Liz is truly an outstanding partner to help you find your new home. She is very responsive and makes you feel like you are her most important client. She really put in the effort to help me quickly find the perfect townhome! I am very grateful to have met her!

We recently purchased an investment property with Liz, and are looking for our next. She was quick and thorough in setting up our online searches. She recommended places not on our searches that she had recently seen - and ultimately that's how we bought our place. She is really connected in the community and with her team so we had access to viewing a handful of properties before the even hit the market. She is very accessible for questions and always willing to go show a new property that pops on the market. It was a smooth process and we highly recommend Liz for your real estate needs!

We recently bought a single family house with Liz. She understood our restrictions and exactly what we were looking for. She gave us good insights into the buying process and how to improve our chances in landing our dream home. She was so easy to work with and never pressured us into making any decisions. We also recently sold our townhouse with her. She was very helpful in getting our home ready to be listed.

We were searching for a VERY specific unicorn. We needed to stay in our current school district and that limited the number of homes and neighborhoods we could look in. Liz understood the necessity of our situation and found us our perfect forever home! She’s amazing and will bend over backwards to get you the right fit!

Liz was very attentive and took the time to get to know exactly what we were looking for. She sold our condo and helped us find our current home. She made the process clear and was with us the whole way. Her associates we very informative as well.

THANK YOU LESLIE for having a thorough and well thought out process in place, covering every aspect of selling a house. Being first time in the market to sell our house, we were worried and anxious. Leslie, you made us feel at ease and helped us every step of the way. We loved you from the day you walked into our home. You came well prepared and were well informed of the market and the neighborhood we were in. We were amazed by your attention to detail, recommended list price of our home, estimated closing cost, timing of putting the house in the market, to name a few. You and your team (Michelle and Jasmine) have been so wonderful keeping us informed. Whenever we needed to talk to you, you always made time for us and never rushed the conversation. We always felt important to you that made us feel special and we thank you for that. It is because of you Leslie we were able to sell our house quickly at a price we never imagined. Leslie you are the BEST!!! Thank you to JASMINE and MICHELLE for the care and attention you gave us and the loving words you say in all your communications. You both were on top of things which was so helpful and provided us the needed information in every step of the home selling process. Even though you both were busy, you still made time to answer our questions and explained clearly what to anticipate. We are very grateful for that.

We love working with Judy! Not only does she know the area very well but she gives honest opinions and works so hard! In this market we had to act fast so we appreciate Judy’s flexibility. Thank you for all your help Judy!

When I decided to list my home, it was following a painful divorce and moving was the last thing I wanted to do. Liz calmed my fears. She gave me the confidence to put my home on the market and guided me through the process to ensure I was selling at the most competitive price. At the same time, Liz was showing me homes - homes that were great yet I ALWAYS found something wrong with. Liz was patient with me as she knew this was a difficult process. While she was considerate of my feelings she also challenged me to see the benefits in homes that I might have missed. When we found my new home, we knew it when we talked in - at least Liz did. She went right to work pulling comps and putting together and offer. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her sense of urgency exceeded all of my expectations. She was a bulldog in negotiating me the best price for my home! I couldn't have asked for a better partner in both selling and buying a home. Liz's passion for perfection guarantees success every time. I wouldn't sell or buy a home with anyone else.

Leslie and her team are the absolute best! This is the 3rd property they have sold for me in the last 5 years. No matter how large or small your property is, you are always made to feel that your transaction is the most important transaction see is working on. NOBODY does it better!

Liz was great to work with when buying my first home! She was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the process and able to quickly answer questions whenever they came up. I would recommend Liz to anyone looking for a place to buy!

The Leslie McDonnell team members Jasmine and Michelle were amazing, from keeping us posted on the progress of our sale to timely emails on what to expect at the next step. This realtor is AAA!

Leslie is the consummate professional. She has incredible support staff who were quick to respond and provide information. Leslie was very professional, informative and made the sale go quickly and easily. She knew the market and came up with the perfect price point and provided us with guidance as to what we needed to do to insure a quick and easy sale.

She was a great listener and always responsive. We were in no rush bit we found a place that checked all the boxes. She also help our hand and easily guided is from offer to closing

Great people skills, competent from top to bottom in all phases of the house sale. Helped my elderly parents understand the strengths and weaknesses of the house; helped me with info and referral.

Leslie and her team sold my home in Vernon Hills and helped me to purchase my new home in Libertyville. Her team was there every step of the way. The teams responses were immediate and they were very readily available.

Can't say enough about Joan and her team. My dad is 95 years old, and I am out of state, but the team made this so easy for all of us. She and team members spent time with my dad (who's mind is still sharp) going over all the details, bringing documents to him to sign and assisting with many of those little things that need to be done in order to sell a house. They had endless patience with all of us. The first bid came in before the site went live. Multiple bids came in with 24 hours and I'm happy to say that we were able to complete the transaction with the person who submitted the first offer. Thank you Joan!

This was our first time of selling a property in the US and Leslie and the team made the whole experience very easy for us. The key part was at the end of the process as we were no longer living in the US, and the team gave great advice what to do and when.

Sheryl and the Leslie McDonnell team were such a pleasure to work with. The entire team is extremely organized and professional. They explain and walked us through the selling process thoroughly and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Our stress level was high in the beginning but they made everything easier for us. The entire team is responsive with all communications. Sheryl always made herself available day and night to us. Thank you Leslie McDonnell Team!

Leslie, Jessica and Jasmine were great to work with! They made the process very easy for us when we were selling our home. They took care of everything and took beautiful pictures of our house for the listing. They were extremely responsive via email and phone. They were very patient with us when we needed time to ponder or had questions about things we didn't understand. The house sold for more than we were hoping for. I would definitely use them again as well as recommend them to my friends.

I’ve worked with Leslie and her team twice. Sold 2 homes. Leslie and her team are professional, knowledgeable, and know how to market and close the deal. Each time, I was impressed with Leslie's expertise and current market trends knowledge and suggestions. I've worked with several real estate agents over the years, but Leslie and her Team are superior. If you're thinking about selling your home, go with the best - The Leslie McDonnell Team.

Joan Meredith and the Leslie McDonnell Team provided professional level service from start to finish throughout our buying/selling process. Joan provided excellent support along the way. At all times she was our advisor and we never felt pressured. Joan invested the time and energy to understand our goals and objectives and offered great input and insights in helping us accomplish our purchase and sale of homes. “Above and beyond” service is what Joan provides. Give her a call, you’ll be glad you did!

We can’t say enough about the the experience we had selling our home with this team!! From beginning to end the attention to detail was impeccable! We always thought that we had someone a mere text, email or phone call away that was ready to answer any questions along the way. The negotiations were handled very professionally and we felt like we had Leslie’s undivided attention throughout. Her years of experience was felt as we worked to seek the highest and best for our home. The on point marketing helped us sell our home in only 3 days, with multiple offers! The virtual tour really brought out the features of our home. The support continued throughout the inspection and closing. Her staff is amazing! Again, we can’t say enough about them! There is someone there to handle every aspect of the process. I feel very comfortable recommending Leslie and her team to anyone. We couldn’t have chosen a better group to sell our home!

Sheryl is fantastic! Very helpful and responsive to our needs. She was great at looking at all the details and helping make our buying decision easier.

Elizabeth was incredibly prompt and responsive throughout the process. She really understands the market and had creative ideas and suggestions during the negotiations. Highly recommend Elizabeth Turnbaugh for anyone wanting a rewarding and enjoyable relationship with a realtor during the sometimes grueling home acquisition process.

Sheryl Engle was absolutely fabulous from start to finish, using their stager and photographer were extremely beneficial. Open houses negotiations, closing, everything went smoothly ! I highly recommend Sheryl Engle and the Leslie McDonnell team!! We even used the free Leslie McDonald moving van!!

We had been looking for a house for months independently until we met Liz Turnbaugh at an open house. She was extremely friendly, listened to what we wanted, and was proactive immediately through sending us listings that same night. Liz made the process smoother through having access to exclusive listings, sent us frequent updates of houses, and was quick on setting up appointments for us based on our availability. We appreciated Liz’s effort and assistance in helping us find our home. Once we put in a successful offer and went under contract the whole Leslie McDonnel Team was a big help. Jessica sent us frequent e-mails of helpful tips and things to keep in-mind to help keep us organized during the process. Another fantastic perk of the team was being able to use their moving truck for free! We were very happy with our decision to use the team and would most definitely use them again for another purchase or sale. Thanks again!

Sheryl was excellent to work with and I would 100% recommend her to friends and family. She was patient, knowledgeable, always available, and really helped us navigate home buying in this crazy market!

Joan was great! She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She went above and beyond to make my home-buying experience easy and stress-free. I highly recommend her!

Our experience with Sheryl was absolutely wonderful, we could not have asked for more. Sheryl was so knowledgeable, so well-informed about the real estate market that our whole experience was flawless. She found us the home of our dreams in a week's time - unbelievable. We were very comfortable moving forward with her as she was in constant contact with us, answering any and all questions we had. This is why we were so confident to move quickly. If you are in the market to buy, do yourself a favor and go with the best. Sheryl will not disappoint!

Leslie and her team were excellent! They went above and beyond and were responsive and communicative throughout. They made the process as painless as possible. I would highly recommend Leslie and her team to anyone.

Deborah helped me with thoughtful suggestions while offering the deal which had multiple offers. The Condo which I bought through Deborah, already had 3 offers and I was successful signing this deal with Deborah's timely guidance.

I have worked with Joan and the Leslie McDonnell team for some time now. They are professional, likeable and fun to work with in one of the largest investments I own. We worked to a good outcome on the sale of my property in a challenging market, no less. I unequivocally recommend Joan and the McDonnell team!

Liz went over and above in this crazy market to find us a home that wasn’t even listed. We are so thankful to her for finding the perfect home for our growing family!

Leslie is the best! She was supportive, efficient, knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with on the sale of my property. She helped to ensure a smooth experience for me during such a wild time in the market. Multiple offers to sift through made it very interesting, but she helped to find the right buyer for us. Her timeliness and attention to detail make her stand out! Her ability to think flexibly and her expertise proved once again that she and her team are the BEST of the BEST. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Leslie was able to sell our home quickly with agreeable terms. Her team was very responsive to our questions. Their guidance at every step of the process led to a smooth experience.

Buying during this pandemic wasn’t easy. Liz was patient as I looked in many different areas with a lot of different criterias. She would send me homes before I would see them at times. When I wanted to see one, she always seemed to be available for a quick showing. She moved fast and was very knowledgeable of the market. She never made me feel crazy or like I was wasting her time. If I wasn’t sure about a place, she’d say- ok let’s start over! She didn’t make me feel pressured at all, which was so helpful when the market was giving me enough pressure. During negotiations, she got it done. It wasn’t an easy process but she was patient and worked well with the seller’s agent. I’m now a first time homeowner thanks to Liz and Leslie McDonnell’s ReMax team! I even got to use their free truck to move things in after!

Sheryl was prompt, professional, and very flexible when my husband and I were searching for a house. We had a very tight timeline and she was able to get us into our dream house with ease. I would recommend Sheryl to anyone looking for a house and plan to use her again for all of my real estate needs!

We sold our home with Leslie in one day. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish! She guided us every step of the way.We also bought a new condo with Joan Meredith, and she was outstanding as well! We searched for several weeks and we never felt pressured. Their office staff was also very helpful. They guided us on when to shut down and start up things. They notarized all our paper work and even lent us a moving truck for free!

After deciding to move back to Illinois after living 10 1/2 years in Mexico, we never considered going with a realtor other than Joan Meredith. Our prior experience with Joan and the Team was very positive. This time we had to both purchase a new home as well as sell our townhouse, and Joan was with us every step of the way during this rather challenging time of the pandemic. This was all accomplished in less than three months! Any issue that came up, Joan was right there to help...even after the closing! We truly appreciate Joan's knowledge and helpfulness, as well as her low key approach. Her personality shines through and makes this process as easy as possible. We have been very fortunate to have Joan Meredith as our realtor as well as our friend.

Leslie and her team did a fabulous job. My property sold with in a day of the listing. The prep time her team did was nice providing pictures being taken and then used for marketing purposes. The teams response to any issue was met with great speed. Highly recommend Leslie and her team

Leslie and her staff were great help to us from start to finish. She came to our initial meeting with tons of information and insight, and took the time to listen to us and clearly detail how she could meet our objectives. We were fortunate that we got an offer quickly and Leslie successfully negotiated a great price. She was also helpful with resources for some of the inspection items we needed to address. Jasmine, Jessica and all of Leslie’s staff were also very responsive and helpful. They helped the process move smoothly all the way through closing. A big plus since we had already moved out of state.

Leslie and her team is extremely professional and helpful at every turn of the entire home sale process. They were extremely responsive to every question or concern we had.

Leslie did an awesome job. She knows the real estate market and provides great insights that will maximize the value of your house. The end result was a quick and easy sale.

I used Leslie and her team to buy and sell homes. Always professional and a pleasure to deal with Leslie and her team. When you list with Leslie and her team you can expect accurate numbers on selling and buying a home. If you want top dollar for your house you can’t go wrong !!!

Judy and the team were phenomenal to work with. As first time home buyers, my wife and i had no clue what to expect. The team walked us through the process and were always available to answer any questions, and put to rest any concerns.

Excellent service. Judy helped me purchase my last two homes. She is extremely nice, makes sure you are up to date with all available information and truly cares about the buyer. She keeps in touch with me year round, not to make a sale, but because she wants to know how my young daughter is doing as well as my Wife and I. I HIGHLY recommend her!

I could not have chosen a better agent for my home buying process. Judy came highly recommended from a friend, and I understand why! Her knowledge, patience, and negotiating ability under pressure were only exceeded by her friendly demeanor. I can't thank her enough for helping my family and I obtain our new home.

Deborah is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. My wife and I met Deborah when we were looking for our first home purchase in 2018. During the process Deborah took the time to educate us as first time home buyers and really taught us how the process unfolds and what to look for with existing property. While we did not end up buying in 2018, we knew that after our time with Deborah we would absolutely be asking for her help again when the time was right for us to buy. Flash forward to 2020 and Deborah once again was our advocate for our new construction home. Once again Deborah took the time to answer questions, do research and was there every step of the way on our way to becoming first time home owners. Deborah and the Leslie McDonnell TEAM have been so wonderful we HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for not just an experienced and trusted realtor, but also an advocate, an educator and most of all a friend :)

The entire Leslie McDonnell were amazing from start to finish. They walked me through the entire process and made everything simple and smooth. The whole team were always quickly to respond and without asking they always went the extra mile. The personal touch they showed just proved they LOVE what they do and this wasn't just a job but something they really enjoy doing everyday. I couldn't be happier to have picked the BEST Team around. Thanks again, Leslie, Michelle, Jasmine and Jessica, you are all wonderful!! If you're looking for the Best look no further!

Sheryl knows the Chicagoland area very well. She was able to navigate us through dozens of homes in different areas in order to find the perfect match. We think of her now as a friend, not just a realtor! Over the years, we have had more than a dozen realtors and no one has been comparable to her. She truly cares and continues to check in on us, even after closing, to help us comfortably settle into our new home and this new area. Her team members were also great, as they sent reminders and pertinent info about setting up utilities, etc. They are all very organized!

Sheryl was absolutely wonderful to work with. She helped us both sell our house and purchase a new one. We were very satisfied with the process for both transactions. Sheryl was helpful, knowledgeable, always willing and able to answer questions and find the answers we needed. She was patient and honest with us. We had a wonderful experience working with her and recommend her to anyone in need of a fantastic realtor!

Try to work with Joan if she is available. Joan helped us get an incredible house in Long Grove with everything we wanted, and she helped negotiate a price even lower than we expected. We couldn't be happier!

Joan and the Leslie McDonnell team were great! They got us a good price and sold very quickly, they were great with the extras involved dealing with a sale involving a divorced couple. They were especially helpful with negotiating with 2 potential buyers, their advice was spot on!

Joan and the Leslie McDonnell team were terrific. From the initial meeting through the closing the process Joan kept us informed and on track. Sold our house quickly and helped us with the move. Can’t recommend her highly enough!

Sheryl was a delight to work with. She was very prompt in returning phone calls as well as getting answers to our questions promptly. Sheryl was on top of everything in purchasing our new home and guided us every step of the way.

Joan was so helpful during my first home buying experience. I never felt pressured to put in an offer and she helped walk me through the process and helped point out things I should be looking for since I had never bought a house before. Joan continued asking what I was looking for in a home as we started looking for townhouses and as my needs&wants list got longer she made sure to only show me homes that matched my criteria. I would wholeheartedly recommend Joan to anyone looking to buy their first home!

We recently used the Leslie McDonnell Team to sell and buy our home. They were professional in every step of the way, and extremely courteous when we called with questions for concerns. They were on top of every aspect of our sale and purchase. We would use them again in a heart beat!

As a military family, we moved many times over the years. The organizational skill and professionalism of Leslie McDonnell and her well-trained team overshadows any other real estate company we had seen. In this move, I was on my own as a widow, and was in much need of support throughout a complex process. There was immediate access to help through the ups and downs of daily demands. I never had to wait for an answer--help was almost immediate. There are little touches of care that made me feel embraced through what was a very quick sale, that threw off my personal calendar to be sure. I am so impressed with Leslie's executive skills and entire organization.

I have worked with Leslie and her office a couple of times and have had great experiences both times. This last time I listed my house with Leslie it sold really fast and the closing went off without any issues. Everything was extremely efficient and smooth. Everyone I worked with in the office was knowledgeable and responsive. My questions were answered quickly no matter what time of day or night I was in contact with them. I would highly recommend Leslie and her team.

Deborah helped us find what we thought would be our forever home outside of the city 7 years ago. It was the first house we saw and she knew it was it for us, but was super patient and took us to see all the others. Deborah gave us great honest advice when we thought about moving a few years ago and then again just recently in the crazy housing market of 2020. She sold our house in a snap and while we panicked to find a new place to live, she was calm and scoured every corner to find our perfect new house. Deborah knew the exact questions to ask other realtors, was proactive to get details on the listings before we even asked, and was more comprehensive than we could ever have been. Her endless knowledge and experience coupled with willingness to go beyond with her time and connections is why we turn to Deborah when need anything related to real estate.

Joan helped us sell our home & from the moment we met her we knew we made the right choice. Selling a home is emotional & Joan with her team supported us throughout. Professionalism & care was shown throughout the process by Joan & all team members including the photographer, stager and especially the team in the office. Great teamwork throughout. Joan got a buyer for us quickly & sold at price we’d hoped for. Joan and her team will work hard for you!

Deborah was an awesome agent. She was always available and replied to our emails swiftly. She is patient and a good negotiator as well. Thank you so much. Highly recommended!

I first met Joan when my son and his wife were buying their home. After that Joan helped my other son buy his home and both my boys could not say enough good things about their experience with Joan. So, when it was my turn to sell my house and look for a new house I contacted Joan. The house I sold was not in the same area as the Leslie McDonald agency but Joan assured me that she was capable of getting the house sold and she did, in record time! I did buy a house that Joan showed me in a great neighborhood not far from my kids. The sale and the purchase were simultaneous and Joan kept me informed on both transactions every step of the way. She also worked closely with my mortgage broker and lawyer so that everything went smoothly. I would recommend Joan to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. It was a pleasure working with someone who is so warm and friendly, extremely knowledgeable about the industry and always gave great advice!

Deborah was extremely knowledgeable about the area we were looking to move to. She was very attentive to us at all times. She did a great job of giving guidance and direction when asked and her follow up was outstanding.

My husband and I very much enjoyed working with Deborah and appreciated her expertise and guidance. We highly recommend her. She has solid experience; has dealt with many different issues in buying homes; and is more than happy to work through any questions or problems, either with you, your attorney, contractors and/or the seller's broker. Despite her calm (and even sweet) demeanor, she pushes hard with your best interests in mind. She is also a willing resource for your home care needs after closing. And Deborah is fun to work with!!

Judy is a pro at what she does. She is knowledgeable, patient, and most importantly trustworthy. She knows the market and was always willing to take us to see a home. She is the BEST!

Deborah was absolutely great to work with. She was always available to answer our questions as first-time home buyers, and she learned our preferences on a home to help provide us with ample options that fit our needs and price range. Deborah is an absolute professional and helped guide us in a way she would her own family. Without Deborah, we would have never been able to find our dream home like we did! I would 100% recommend working with Deborah to anyone looking for a new home of their own.

We had not sold or bought a home in nearly 30 years and I was concerned the process would be difficult and require judgment calls along the way that might impact our eventual success. While Deborah told us she mostly represented buyers, and we were sellers, her initial presentation made it clear she was a consummate professional who knew our local market inside out and her buyer background would offer us insight a seller’s agent may not have a handle on. From the start, Deborah was patient with all our questions and concerns and was responsive on an almost immediate basis regardless of day or time. There was never even a hint of pressure in deciding to hire her, to list at what we thought was a top of the market price or even during any negotiations. This review would not be complete without mentioning that Deborah always seemed to be able to refer us to excellent professionals who performed other selling functions with equal professionalism. The proof of the wisdom of her counsel was our ability to attract multiple offers within a week or so and her advice and orchestration of the bidding process allowed us to close at full asking price. I can’t express my appreciation enough for Deborah’s guidance and calmness throughout our process. We will always miss our home of nearly 30 years but have no regrets about leaving it with such a smooth sales process.

[Looking for the 10-star rating button... but Zillow’s maximum limit is 5 stars] We were those buyers. Those “first home in the suburbs” kind of buyers looking for something very specific, while being very unspecific in explaining what it was we wanted. Deborah was able to (somehow) listen and figure out what we were really looking for. We pressed stop. And then start. And then stop again. But Deborah stuck with us the entire time, responding to our phone calls, texts and emails, no matter the hour. And when she showed us “The One”, her skill in helping us write the offer included some brilliantly unconventional suggestions that put us on top in a multiple offer deal. Deborah’s wealth of knowledge about the area was crucial to us getting our dream house, and her proactivity in managing the inspection, closing and everything in between kept us up-to-date, never missing a beat. From the moment we met Deborah, we immediately felt at ease and now are glad to call her a new friend and neighbor. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Deborah and the entire Leslie McDonnell team – Jasmine and Jessica were also extremely helpful in planning for closing and providing a list of utilities to set up accounts, making the transition as seamless as possible.

I had a very great experience working with Judy. She provided places for me to look at based on my criteria, and I provided her many properties for her to set showings for. She is very responsive, personable, and helpful. Once we found a property I liked, she explained the entire process in a way that I understood, which made me feel very comfortable. She always made herself available whenever I had questions during the searching, purchasing, and closing processes. I highly recommend working with Judy

Leslie was extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I sold my mother's house due to her passing. Leslie made the experience free of stress with her expert guidance. She advised me through the price negotiations and all the details. Her team was great. Terrific guidance and follow up. That includes the attorney. Leslie is obviously a great boss and has trained her people well. If I know of anyone in the future selling their property, I will certainly recommend Leslie and her team.

Leslie is a wonderwoman...got our house under contract in less than 3 weeks in the middle of the Covid pandemic when few people were venturing into other people's homes. She is right on the money with everything she tells you and her team is very professional and friendly. I found them responsive to my questions and requests. The package they put together to sell your home is awesome. Their post-closing attention to details is impressive. I can't recommend her more highly.

The house we were selling was listed quickly and then sold in the first day. My wife and I also used Leslie's team for buying a new house and they were extremely helpful and knowledgeable answering every question that we had. There are a lot of useful bonuses to using Leslie's team, one of which is a free rental truck at your disposal, which we utilized multiple times.

Deborah was a delight to work with throughout the home buying process. She helped us see things we would have not seen without her expertise and helped us find our perfect home! She made this whole experience stress free and much smoother than we anticipated as first time buyers. We learned so much from her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor!

Deborah was great throughout the entire process. Called her on a Saturday, visited home on Sunday and she had us under contract by Tuesday. Checked in constantly to make sure we were good and answered any questions we had along the way. This is the 3rd home I've worked with her on and I won't hesitate to call again or pass on the suggestion for someone to utilize her expertise. Thanks for taking care of us again!

Deborah is the best! She has helped us find our first home that we loved for 8 years. When it was time to move again, we knew she was the person to help us! Recently, we just closed on our dream house. She was amazing throughout the whole process!!

Sheryl was the best realtor! She was professional yet personal, she was very patient, flexible, trustworthy and gave great advice. I would recommend Sheryl to anyone that is looking to buy( or rent). Sheryl helped us, first-time home buyers, from the very start to the end. She still continues to check in weeks after our purchase. I can't express our thanks and appreciation enough!

Joan was beyond amazing, supportive, open and most importantly honest. It meant the world to us that Joan and her team had our backs through the whole process of selling and buying. Joan made this experience so amazing for us. We are so grateful.

We had a wonderful experience with Leslie and her team most recently selling our Vernon Hills home in Greggs Landing. We knew selling our home was going to be difficult given low existing home inventory, competition from new housing developments in Vernon Hills, high taxes, declining home values and all this compounded with the pandemic. Leslie was honest and set our expectations that our home would take about 6 months to sell. Leslie and her team did a fantastic job helping us with the market analysis, pricing strategy and marketing our home under all means possible. They guided us through the listing process, the showing process (yes, during the thick of COVID-19) and the negotiation process once we secured an offer. We were blown away that the house sold in just over 2 months, thanks to Leslie and her team doing such a good job marketing our house and helping bring through qualified buyers. Not only did Leslie do a stellar job selling our home, she even referred us to a fantastic agent in the Scottsdale area who has helped us buy our next home. This is the value-add of working with such an experienced and well-networked real estate agent! We highly recommend Leslie McDonald.

Sheryl Engle was the perfect agent to help my mom find her new home. She got to know my mom and recommended and guided her to properties that would be best for her. Sheryl was very easy to get in touch with and made us feel we were working together. Sheryl guided us through the entire process and was very supportive when we ran in to any complications. My mom loves her new home and we would highly recommend Sheryl Engle and the entire Leslie McDonnell team!

There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Leslie McDonnell. She and her staff are first class, so professional and knowledgeable in all areas of real estate. She is second to none in the real estate business. She has such a solid knowledge of the real estate market. I truly cannot say enough positive things about her. Specifically, she listed my home on a Monday and sold it the following Monday -7 days - AND at asking price during this pandemic. That speaks louder than words! I would never work with any other realtor, her expertise is unparalleled and she and her office are very welcoming and so helpful. She is just terrific.

I have used Leslies team multiple times to both buy and sell a house. Leslie is very knowledgeable and will get the job done right! Not only is Leslie excellent, but her team as well and they provide the best customer service out there! Leslies team I trust and will keep using in the future.

We had a wonderful experience working with Deborah! As first time home buyers, she was responsive and patient. She helped put us at ease and talked us through the entire process. Deborah was honest and a great communicator. Would highly recommend!

Joan was amazing to work with. She was available anytime we had questions, and we had tons, and always had the answers we needed! She was thoughtful, excited and genuinely cared to make sure we got into the perfect home for us. It was our first time buying a house and she made us feel so at ease throughout the entire process. Her following up after every step and even checking in well after closing was just the cherry on top. Couldn't recommend her or Leslie's team more! Thanks Joan!!

Joan Meredith and her team were a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. From the research for the listing; followed by the professional photography and brochures; to the electronic notifications of showings and feedback; everything worked smoothly. Once under contract, they were absolutely amazing; attentive to every detail; sending us helpful reminders on things to do; and assisted us through the process from contract to close with their expertise, kindness and fabulous follow-up. Highly recommend!

Joan and her staff were very responsive to any questions I had throughout the buying and selling process. It was my first time selling a home and they made it very painless and had my house under contract in less than 2 weeks on the market. Joan knows the market very well and gives great advice and is a pleasure to work with!

Joan and her Team did a remarkable job helping us sell our home. She was well prepared with market research on our first meeting as we selected a Real Estate Professional. Upon selecting Joan she immediately responded and put her knowledge of our area and interested buyers together to secure a sale of our home within Hours of signing with her. Her follow up and Team's work in the background was always spot on and anticipated to ensure the process rolled on seamlessly. Great Job and two thumbs up to Joan and her Team!

Very kind, honest, and helpful with our search. We were excited and a bit naive when it came to buying and Sheryl gave us realistic views to help better our decision and was patient with us until we found just what we were looking for. Would recommend Sheryl!

Deborah was so wonderful to work with throughout our home buying process. As first time home buyers, we had so many questions about the process and Deborah was always available and more than happy to help us understand and answer our questions. She spent time getting to know us and truly cared about helping us find our perfect home. She is very personable and always looked out for our best interest. When it came to putting in an offer, Deborah helped us navigate the negotiation process. She knew exactly what questions to ask, what we needed to know and how to handle any concerns we had throughout the process. Would HIGHLY recommend Deborah!

From day one, Deborah has been there (above and beyond) in every aspect of not only the showing and the final sale. She always was there to give me a good advice and what to do, recommendation and to be with me during the searching my new home. She went beyond my expectations , and I am pretty sure that she did it more than it was supposed to do in her job. She always there for me (even during this crazy time (COVID)). She is honest, kind, she is great in her work. If you are looking for a person to find your new home Deborah will make your dream come true. Thanks Deborah!

There is no one like Joan. She has helped my husband and I both buy and sell homes. Joan is always professional and extremely helpful with working to find a home to fit your budget as well as your taste. The best thing about Joan is that she is always available as well as friendly, professional, organized and knowledgeable in her field. There is no one we would rather work with and will work with in the future if needed. The Best!

I can't say enough about Joan. She has helped us buy and sell-- most recently buy our dream home in the northern suburbs. She was patient, knowledgeable, honest and all around great to work with on both the buy and sell side. We felt like she treated us like one of her own children buying a home for their young family and ended up helping us negotiate to stay within our budget while buying the home of our dreams.

Sheryl and her team were excellent to work with. Even during this time of quarantine, she was quick to respond to my questions. The video she sent to me of the unit was very concise and provided me all the information I could need. When it came to the leasing process, Sheryl was with me every step of the way! I'd highly recommend her and her team!

Judy is a great realtor!!! Any questions I had she replied back quickly and in a timely manor. She is very knowledgable and was there ever step of closing process.

Over the past 17+ years we have bought 3 houses from Leslie. I couldn't imagine anyone doing a better job for us. Even after, we still hear from her

I don’t usually write reviews - but this one was totally earned!!! Judy was AMAZING to work with. We were very picky about our home and she was so proactive in sending us homes we loved!! She was so patient, kind and knowledgeable. She made sure we got the best price and a great deal on a home we LOVE! We HIGHLY recommend her for buying and selling.

Leslie was knowledge about the market in our area and gave great advise on how to efficiently and effectively sell our home. We are so grateful for her!

We bought our Libertyville/Green Oaks home through Leslie in 1988. When we decided to sell that home 30 years later, Leslie was the only agent we considered using. We had great experiences with her in both 1988 and 2018 through to close. As newcomers to the area in 1988, we found her local knowledge to be very helpful, and we genuinely liked her personally as well as her approach to finding us a home. During the ensuing 30 years we recommended Leslie to friends who were very happy with their experiences. Her extensive experience and expertise in the area has obviously increased, and she knows and works with multiple other experts that are beneficial in navigating all aspects of a home sale or purchase. She is great, and I recommend her highly.

Leslie McDonnell & team did a fabulous job helping us get our condo market ready. So glad we were able to sell during the holiday period when the market was down. Leslie & team are very responsive to any requests we made along the way.

Leslie and her team helped us buy and sell 3 times in 3 years; the first home she sold in less than 72 hours!! Her professionalism starts on Day 1, and it follows until well-past the closing of the deal. Her attention to detail, communication, and knowledge of the real estate world is unparalleled. Her team is a well-oiled machine, with each member knowing the ins and outs of not only your specific deal, but of the industry as a whole. They provide constant communication, a list of resources to help in the move, and just an overall pleasant experience. Beyond their stellar business acumen, Leslie and her team build strong personal relationships with their clients, like knowing my children’s names and birthdays and sending us holidays wishes every year. I would highly recommend Leslie to anyone looking to make a move, or even to use as a resource for knowing when to make the move and how to be as successful as you can with her when the time comes! Leslie McDonnell is one the best in the business and it really shows.

Leslie McDonnell and her team provide a first class experience for all of her customers. When my customers are moving to Chicago, I always check to see if they will be in Leslie’s area. She works hard to make sure that they are well represented.

My husband and I met Sheryl Engle on January 19, 2020. We shared with Sheryl our list of criteria for a home which included having a home on the bus line, having a home not too far from our jobs, having a home with enough space for my mother, and being able to move ASAP as our landlord was selling her condo. Sheryl delivered all of the aforementioned within 1 week of our meeting. Sheryl was able to provide us with a list of possibilities the same day of our initial meeting and was also able to show us what her firm could offer us (availability to a moving truck, checklist reminders for moving, free gifts, etc.). Sheryl and I viewed all the homes in one day (the week after we met) and we found the perfect home. She even made another appointment so that my husband and I could view the home together. I've worked with 4 realtors since 2005 and Sheryl has provided me the best service by far. She stayed in constant contact with us from start to finish answering our many questions with immediate response time. What was also outstanding was that Sheryl was able to negotiate an awesome price. With Sheryl's assistance, we were able to close on February 26, 2020. Everyone who sees our home comments on how awesome it is and asks us how did we do this so fast? We just say, we have a wonderful realtor. My husband and I highly recommend Sheryl. She is an expert in her field. Sheryl listens to the customer's needs, explains how both she and the customer can work together to fulfill those needs, and works with the client until the goal is accomplished. Sheryl is also honest and has a warm and inviting personality. We give Sheryl and the services she provided 5 out of 5 stars!

Leslie and her team are the absolute best!  This is the 3rd property they have sold for me in the last 5 years.  No matter how large or small your property is, you are always made to feel that your transaction is the most important transaction see is working on.  NOBODY does it better!

She actually took her time to answer all questions, explained every step during the whole process and was very professional through out. It’s our first time getting a house but she made the process very easy for us.

She has incredible support staff who were quick to respond and provide information. Leslie was very professional, informative and made the sale go quickly and easily. She knew the market and came up with the perfect price point and provided us with guidance as to what we needed to do to insure a quick and easy sale.

Sheryl was an amazing realtor. She always responded quickly and was always available when we needed her expertise. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a home. She will get things done for you.

Deborah was a total pleasure to work with. She put up with our mixed and ever changing goals, dozens of home tours and offer attempts. She was joyful and kind thru it all. Ultimately we found exactly what we needed... and totally outside what we told her! You can’t go wrong with Deborah. We enjoyed ever interaction!

Deborah could not have been a more perfect person to have as our realtor for our first home-buying experience! We had tons of questions and she was always delightful, patient, and happy to help with whatever we needed! Deborah is so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable- I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

Deborah was very knowledgeable on the current market. She also had a lot of patience through the process. She really got to know us and had a very accurate feel of what we were looking for. She was also always available when we had any questions or responses quickly when she wasn’t. Highly recommend working with her!

Deborah is very easy to work with. She is very responsive whenever you need her. She has great knowledge about the local market and gives great suggestions on the price while never pushed us to rush into anything. She also recommended good tactics when negotiating the price or making offers. Our house was dropped to an incredibly low price. She strongly recommended us to meet the asking price. We hesitated at first, but after knowing another potential buyer, we went with her suggestion and we got the house at the amazing price. This kind of moments you find very valuable to have an experienced agent like Deborah. We had a contract with another house earlier but we changed our decision later. She is totally cool with it. Very respectful and understandable. Overall exceptional experience with her. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house.

Deborah recently helped us purchase our home and she was a consummate professional throughout the process. She was very approachable and we felt at ease with her right from the start. She was always willing to respond quickly to our many questions and helped us navigate the purchase process from start to finish. She took time to understand exactly what we were looking for in a house, our "must-have's" vs. "nice-to-have" and only showed us listings that we would truly be interested in, per the input we had provided. Once we identified a house to purchase, Deborah helped us put in an offer that was appropriate and one that gave us a fair shot at being accepted. After acceptance of our offer, she provided a list of references we could use (for inspection and other services) while ensuring that we always were aware of the deadlines that were coming up to ensure that the process would go on seamlessly without any missed deadlines etc. She also worked well with the Seller's agent, which was a huge plus for us after acceptance of our offer and until close. In summary, Deborah was open, communicative and accessible throughout our home buying process. She is personable and straight forward and will always look out for her client's best interest. That's all you can really ask for!

I have had the pleasure to work with Leslie and her wonderful team on the sale of two homes & the purchase of one. They work very hard to make this process as stress free as possible. They are very responsive and pro active and were there to advise every step of the way. I highly recommend Leslie!