Areas of Expertise
20 years of experience practicing architecture and overseeing construction.
20 years of experience in residential sales and marketing.
Strong background in residential historic preservation and restoration.
Background in interior design, photography and print media.
Consistently ranked as a top producer in real estate 2008-2024 (NSBAR, MLS, Chicago Agent Magazine)
Awards And Designations
#1 agent in Lake Forest 2020, 2021 & 2022
Inducted into the Christie's International Real Estate Masters Circle in 2023
#1 or #2 Agent in the #1 Office in Lake County, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff 2015-2020
Chairman's Circle - Platinum - 2020
Chairman's Circle - Gold - 2018 & 2019
Hall of Fame 2017
#1 Luxury Sale throughout Chicagoland 2017
Chairman's Circle - Diamond 2017
Chairman's Circle - Platinum 2014 -2016
Consistently one of the Top 100 Agents in Chicago & the North Shore-Chicago Agent Magazine
President's Circle - Top 3% Internationally - 2012 & 2013
President's Circle - Top 3% Internationally - 2011
Diamond Society - Top 7% Internationally - 2009
Sterling Society - Top 8% Internationally - 2008
Sources: Awards based on closed sales data from MRED, LLC, 2022-2002. #1 or #2 agent, Chairman's Circle, Hall of Fame, #1 Luxury Sale, President's Circle, Diamond Society and Sterling Society awards from previous brokerages.
Education and Designations
Bachelor of Architecture - 20 years of experience practicing architecture
Illinois Real Estate Broker's License
Certified Negotiation Specialist, Certified Relocation Specialist, Luxury Previews Property Specialist
Member of the North Shore/Barrington Association of REALTORS®
Member of the Illinois Association of REALTORS®, Member of the National Association of REALTORS®
Background and Experience
Ann's background in architecture provides her with a rare understanding of properties and their potential. She has a 5-year bachelor of architecture coupled with 20 years of experience in architectural design, interior design, and construction, working with clients from the design development phase through the final stage of construction and occupancy. With 30 years of experience in the City and on the North Shore, Ann understands local zoning and building codes. Ann has considerable knowledge in the fields of landscape architecture, photography, and print media which aid in staging, marketing, and selling a home. Ann is highly accomplished in the sales and marketing of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes and has established a reputation for her integrity, determination, enthusiasm, and extraordinary level of customer service. She is passionate about attaining the desired results for her clients using her insight, knowledge, skills, and resources. Whether buying, selling, building, or relocating, Ann provides her clients with insight, knowledge, skills, and resources.
Strong Ties with the Community
Ann is a 30 year resident of Lake Forest with strong ties to the community through charitable and civic organizations:
Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society
Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Women's Health Auxiliary Council 2006-2015
District 115 APT Volunteer
