5-STAR CONCIERGE SERVICE WITH CONNIE OLKER: 

Connie Olker is among Lake County's most successful, influential and sought-after Realtors.  She was recently awarded the Top Agent Magazine Award!  Connie Olker knows what it takes to sell your home for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.  Connie navigates her buyers through finding a great home while not missing out on anything nor paying too much. She has an unapparelled process. 

What sets her apart from the rest is her unequaled team of professionals (from Lenders, Attorneys, Inspectors to Moving Companies) in addition to her trustworthiness, enthusiasm and work ethic. 

Connie is a well-respected leader and a proven performer delivering phenomenal results.  Connie is a counselor, trusted advisor and confidant.  She insists on delivering VIP service (above and beyond the typical 9-5 mentality).  Many real estate agents take a transactional approach by simply providing the basic service required to get to the closing table and then moving on to the next deal.  Connie believes you deserve much more.  That's why she chooses to work by referral.   Over 95% of her clients are referrals.  

Sellers:   You want results when listing your home!  Connie will coach you on how to sell your home at the highest price, in the shortest amount of time and with the lease amount of inconvenience.   Connie's success comes from knowing the market, the competition and how to prepare your home for sale so it sells quickly and for top dollar.  

Her marketing plan is customized and extremely effective.   Her amazing market time is a result of being a Full-Time Realtor and Professional Home Stager. Connie will stage your house so it looks like a model home.  The statistics for Home Staging are impressive.  According to the National Association of Realtors: 

• 83% of professionally staged homes sell for asking price or above
• Only 28% of agents work with a professional home stager

Connie is simply put THE BEST! The way my home was presented to market was outstanding. I SOLD my home for more than I ever expected. When it was time to BUY, she negotiated an incredible deal on my behalf. She is attentive, thorough, and extremely professional. I will never use a different REALTOR®. THERE IS
ONLY ONE BEST, and that is Connie. Don S.

Buyers:  You'll find a great home and at the same time, you won't miss out on anything or pay too much.  Connie will get to know you and your specific home goals.  You will then receive a customized home search including daily updates from the MLS and a Private Network.  She will guide you every step of the way with clarity. 
 

Professional Background: 

Connie has 20+ of experience as a Director and Senior Department Head in the Corporate World.  She is known for managing high-profile projects and professional groups of people.  Connie has a background in Psychology,  Management, Writing, Professional Speaking, Interior Design and Personal Strength Training.  Connie believes in using her vast experience of working with people, technology, contract negotiations and organization to your best advantage. As an Award-Winning Author, Connie creates Real Estate Ads that invoke buyer interest.  A recent buyer called and said, "I was so excited reading the Real Estate Description that I want to see the home for sale today, if possible!"

Negotiator & Relationship Concierge:

• Connie helps sellers negotiate the best contract, Inspection items, Appraiser evaluations and so much more to get you to the finish line.  
• Connie helps buyers negotiate the best offer price, winning homes in multiple-offer situations. During the most recent, fast-paced, real estate market, buyers often found themselves competing for a property.  Connie drew from her years of experience in negotiation strategies as a Department Head and as a Real Estate Business Owner.  She won the homes her buyers wanted 99% of the time. That is only ONE miss!  The miss was given to an all-cash, $75,000 over the asking price, offer of which her buyers could not match.   She moved on swiftly and found a home that was even more perfect for those buyers. 
• Connie is an exceptional negotiator. During her 20+ years in the Travel Industry, Connie secured numerous contracts with Airlines and Fortune 500 Companies to ensure high profits with a minimum spend for her clients.  
• Having a background in writing, psychology and professional speaking, she cultivates relationships with everyone involved in your transaction.  Trust and solid relationships are the driving force of her success. 

"I was going to put my home on the market for $545,000.  Connie toured my home, staged it impeccably which increased my home's value.  With her analytics, savvy industry knowledge and advice, I decided to increase the list price to $550,000.  We received multiple offers and sold for $11,000 over asking price.  There is no Realtor that can compete with Connie."  Marianne M. 

Industry Contacts: 

Connie surrounds herself with the best in the business.  She works closely with reputable attorneys, mortgage brokers, contractors and inspectors.  Connie believes it takes a winning team to guide you every step of the way to get to the finish line successfully.  

Connie's husband, Dale Olker, is a General Contractor and an Electrician by trade.  She personally knows the best and trusted professionals in every trade (Painters, Flooring Specialists, Movers, Organizers and Builders) which affords Connie to use her keen negotiating skills to secure the best prices from the best talent to save you time and money during the home sale process. 

"Connie Olker is an outstanding, dedicated agent and will go to the end of the earth and back to help you with your property. She is very knowledgeable about the market and has great ideas and the best resources. Connie is 5-star all the way!"  Audrey P. 

Professional Home Stager: 

As a Professional Home Stager, Connie knows how to sell your home quickly and for top dollar.  She is objective about your rooms; evaluating them with the eye of a highly critical buyer then offers solutions with the experience of a Home Stager & Interior Designer. Her steadfast 4 "D" rules guarantee phenomenal results:  

1. Deep Clean
2. Depersonalize
3. De-clutter and
4. Decorate

Only 10% of buyers can visualize a space with its highest potential.  That eliminates 90% of prospects.  Staged homes sell 30% faster and yield 10% more money. 

"Connie staged our home so beautifully that we had multiple offers driving up the sale price.  She has a sense of sophisticated style that is second to none.  Connie will usher you through the process with her can-do attitude, upbeat personality, and willingness & ability to explain every detail was invaluable." Gary & Jennifer S. 

"The lovely, talented and fabulous Connie Olker assisted me throughout the process of transforming my home. She has exquisite taste and operates with integrity."  My home sold for over asking price due to Connie's staging, design and thoroughness."  Laurie D. 

Areas of Expertise: 

• Listing Agent
• Resale/Existing Homes
• New construction
• Luxury
• First-Time Home Buyers
• Empty Nesters
• Move-up Buyers & Sellers
• Downsize Buyers & Sellers
• Relocation
• Investors
• Land/Lot/Development

"What a great real estate agent! Hired Connie the first time to help us find our dream home. A year later Connie was hired to sell my townhome. On both the buying and selling side she is knowledgeable, patient, professional. You need an agent like Connie to usher you through the process – her can-do attitude, upbeat personality and willingness & ability to explain every detail of the transaction is invaluable. Whether buying or selling, we always felt that Connie truly had our best interests at heart."  Lisa & Mike G. 

Education, Honors & Achievements: 

• Top Agent Award - #1 Individual Agent
• Realtor (National Association of Realtors, Illinois)
• CHMS - Certified Home Marketing Specialist
• LUX - Certified Luxury Agent
• AHS – Accredited Home Staging Specialist
• Published/Award-Winning Author 
• Member of the Economic Development Committee, Lake Villa
• Member of the Architectural Review Board, Lake Villa
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Phi Beta Kappa Alumni– High Academic Honors, E.I.U.
• Improv Student (Improv Playhouse - Libertyville)

Community Involvement & Giving Back: 

• Erica Gwen Foundation
• High School Scholarships
• Church 
• Community Clean Up 
• School Organizer and Lead for Holiday Parties
• Adopt a Family
• Coats for Vets
• Toys for Tots

Connie provides clarity and education along the way.  She wants to be your Realtor, Friend and Trusted Advisor for Life.  She coaches and counsels you throughout the process and strives for 100% satisfaction and the #1 real estate resource for you, your family and friends.  Call, text or email Connie for the best service in real estate and beyond.