Sales is in my blood. Growing up, my mom sold real estate and my dad sold textiles. I started my career selling commercial airtime for Chicago radio station Q101 which enabled me to blend my profession with my passion for music. After ten years in media sales, I followed in my mother’s footsteps, went into residential sales, and never looked back. Helping people on their journey to find their ideal home is my true passion.
Buying or selling a home is more than a business transaction. Our homes are our sanctuaries, our safe place, and where we spend more time than anywhere else. As a psychology major in college, I understand that moving is on the short list of life events that can be very stressful. With a strong track record in sales, seasoned knowledge of the market, and the capacity to empathize with what my clients may be experiencing, I am uniquely able to help ensure
that the home buying and selling process goes as smoothly and painlessly as possible.
I joined Engel & Völkers because I love the company’s standards, energy, and highly professional environment. Everyone in the organization shares my passion for service, excellence, and doing the right thing for our clients every day.
I feel grateful to call the North Shore home. I was born and went to school in Highland Park, went to the University of Michigan for college, and returned to Chicago to work. City life was exciting, and I really enjoyed living in Lincoln Park but ultimately needed more space for our growing family and moved back to Highland Park. When our children were younger, it was very important to me to be involved in their schools. I was PTA President at Lincoln Elementary
and active with both the Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School PTOs. Fun fact! When I attended Highland Park High School, I was a student committee chair during FOCUS on the Arts. Years later, I took on the same responsibilities but as the parent chair. Having grown up and raised my children on the North Shore, I have a wealth of experience that I can offer to my clients.
I am very much a people person. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as travel, being outdoors, walking my dog, and trying new restaurants. Exercise is also a big part of my daily routine. Working hard and challenging myself defines who I am.
Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore
Located in Winnetka, Illinois, our Chicago North Shore shop is nestled in the downtown area. We are currently in the Laundry Building right on Chestnut Street making it easy access to all the other North Shore and surrounding suburbs. With advisors who cover the shores of Lake Michigan from Evanston to the Wisconsin border and the Western and Northwestern suburbs, we are able to give extensive background and knowledge regarding each community and its offerings. Connect to the Chicago shop and Shoreline Shop we create a seamless network between Illinois and Michigan, all along the lake shore.
Testimonials
- Dan LevyLaurie was an amazing advocate and sherpa during the entire buying journey. She's incredibly quick in communications, creative in her thinking, and hard-working beyond compare. It's clear that Laurie is not interested in simply a transactional relationship, she is focused on the relationship, and making sure her clients' expectations are always exceeded. Could not recommend Laurie more!
- dlevy56Laurie was an amazing advocate and sherpa during the entire buying journey. She's incredibly quick in communications, creative in her thinking, and hard-working beyond compare. It's clear that Laurie is not interested in simply a transactional relationship, she is focused on the relationship, and making sure her clients' expectations are always exceeded. Could not recommend Laurie more!
- Dawn TovrogLaurie and her team were phenomenal! I initially contacted Laurie as a resource, but ended up with a fantastic, effective, and successful leasing duo. As a multifamily developer, I was looking for an agent who could lease out my new apartment building coming to market. The leasing market really doesn’t exist in the suburbs. Laurie found a colleague and jumped right in on a new venture to make sure our needs were met. She presents as professional, responsive, knowledgeable, fair and hard working, all with a friendly demeanor and smile on her face.
- zuser20161027145254831Laurie and her team were phenomenal! I initially contacted Laurie as a resource, but ended up with a fantastic, effective, and successful leasing duo. As a multifamily developer, I was looking for an agent who could lease out my new apartment building coming to market. The leasing market really doesn’t exist in the suburbs. Laurie found a colleague and jumped right in on a new venture to make sure our needs were met. She presents as professional, responsive, knowledgeable, fair and hard working, all with a friendly demeanor and smile on her face.
- AK WWork with Laurie Field!! Laurie’s knowledge of real estate, including the market, trends, advantages to take and pitfalls to avoid is truly impressive! We felt like we were learning so much and, with Laurie’s attention to detail, we knew what to look for and were better equipped to make decisions throughout the buying process. Laurie actively listened to us and suggested homes that met our distinct needs and preferences. Because Laurie had such a grasp of what we were looking for, she showed us homes that fit our criteria so well that we found and put a bid on our home in 1 week! Working with Laurie was the best decision. She made the buying process fun and seamless. We highly recommend hiring Laurie as your realtor!
- Barbara HanigLaurie was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond what was necessary to do. She was also wonderful to be with.
- Louise LappingLaurie was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and understanding my needs. A big 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Karen ArensonLaurie is a fabulous real estate advisor who always puts her clients' needs first, advocates on their behalf and works tirelessly to help them achieve their goals. She goes above and beyond to make the experience fantastic!
- Elizabeth FildesLaurie is wonderful! She helped us find our home when we relocated from out-of-state. Laurie is incredibly communicative and thorough, and she really takes time to listen and look for what her buyers need. Highly recommend!!
- Joanie HensonLaurie is exceptional at what she does. She is so easy to work with whether you are selling or buying or both. Laurie takes time to explain the entire process and works with you as a team to come up with the right decisions. We were lucky to have Laurie sell our home and made what could be a challenging experience, seamless and easy. (And got exactly what we wanted!) Even though Laurie wasn’t our realtor when we moved out of state, she offered guidance long distance and helped us find a realtor across the country! She is that committed to you. No need to look any further - she really is the best out there.