Karina Kolb-Formento

Hello…I'm so glad you've found me. Welcome to my website!

As a full-time professional Realtor® since 1992, providing exemplary service is paramount to my business. I've built my reputation on it. It is also important to me personally. I want my clients to feel confident that I will use my expertise to help achieve their goals with tenacity, integrity and the insight of my approximately 30 years of experience.

As a resident of Lake County since 1972, I bring a unique knowledge of our community. I have attended local schools and raised my 3 children here. I am also a second generation realtor. My mother, father, brother, sister and uncle all have sold real estate. It's in my DNA!

My academic background consists of a Bachelor of Science with a major in marketing and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management with a concentration in Organizational Behavior. Both of these degrees have benefitted my clients because of my ability to navigate markets good and bad and understand the human necessities to procure a seamless transaction. I want this to be a pleasant experience. Here's some of what you can expect when you work with me:

SELLERS

• Personal/Timely Service-You will work with me…not a team, not an assistant
• A Comprehensive Market Analysis to help you determine an appropriate list price
• An Effective Property Marketing Campaign that includes:
• Professional Photography to help attract more buyers
• Staging Consultation as necessary to help your property show to it's best advantage
• High Quality Color Promotional Materials
• Extensive Online Promotions including our award-winning website
• Broker Open Houses
• Continual Communication including appointment follow up, feedback and market condition updates
• A Fierce Negotiator for you from contract to closing
• Attend Closing…I'm with you to the end!

• Karina's List-My name may not be Angie, but over the years I have assembled some pretty awesome vendors to whom you will have access

BUYERS

• An agent available to show you properties as soon as they become available
• Real-time, personalized home search notifications
• Access to our award-winning website and mobile app
• A Comprehensive Market Analysis to help you determine the appropriate offer/purchase price
• A Fierce Negotiator for you from contract to closing
• A top agent with approximately 30 years of experience and market knowledge to help you navigate the purchase, home inspection, mortgage and appraisal processes

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

MBA- Organizational Behavior Specialization

Bachelor of Science -  Marketing

Mainstreet Organization of Realtors® – Member

National Association of Realtors® – Member; Illinois Association of Realtors® – Member

Consistently Top 10% Production Level

Chairman Club Award Recipient

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Relocation Certified Agent

SIRVA Relocation Certified Agent

Active Volunteer Committed to Mental Health and Helping the Homeless

I'd love to hear from you! Please let me know how I may help you.