Real Estate Professional to purchase a new home and sell our existing home. Liz Turnbaugh of the Leslie McDonnell team! We had the most fantastic experience working with Liz Turnbaugh as we searched for a new home to downsize and be closer to Chicago. From the very beginning, Liz stood out with her professionalism, warmth, and unwavering dedication. Her diligence was the key to our success in finding the perfect ranch-style home in a highly competitive market. Liz took the time to truly understand our needs and unique circumstances. She was incredibly responsive, proactive, and always one step ahead in moving things forward. During a particularly intense negotiation, Liz went the extra mile to ensure we secured our dream home. From day one, she earned our trust and made us feel like she was fully on our team, advocating for us every step of the way. Her elite communication skills, prompt follow-up, and calming presence gave us peace of mind throughout the entire buying process. Liz's network of professionals--from attorneys to local service providers--was top-notch, and her collaboration within The Leslie McDonnell Real Estate Team made the entire experience seamless. We also had the pleasure of selling our previous home with Liz, and that process was just as smooth. The team's attention to detail--from stunning twilight photography to expert staging advice--made a huge difference. One of the twilight photos of our home is now one of our all-time favorites! Liz is an authentically caring person who truly advocates for her clients. Her kindness, patience, and problem-solving skills made all the difference. She was always available to answer our questions and guide us with care and confidence. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and are so grateful to Liz and the entire team. If you're looking to buy or sell your home, Liz Turnbaugh is the agent you want by your side. She is a true professional and a genuinely wonderful person. Highly, highly recommended! read more

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. read more

I closed on my first house a few months ago. Sheryl was absolutely wonderful! She was patient, kind, professional and understanding of what I wanted as a buyer. The market was really tough! It took longer than I thought it would to find a house. Sheryl gave great advice, was honest when I needed her to be and really listened to all of my questions and concerns. On closing day she got me cookies and champagne to celebrate! When it was time to move, I used the Leslie McDonnell FREE moving truck. It saved me so much when it came to moving costs. I was able to move almost all of my things on my own. I got a complimentary welcome home charcuterie box created by mycharcuterie. I was able to pick what type of box I wanted and it was completely paid for! It was delivered to my new house on the day I moved in! It was awesome to have something to snack on while I was hauling boxes. In the months to follow, I received multiple goodies in the mail. I got a stamp with my new address and name, flash drive with closing documents and a new name tag for my dog! Sheryl knew that my dog Rosie was a huge part of my decision making when putting in offers. The fact that she sent me a new name tag for her was just the cherry on top! I can't recommend the Leslie McDonnell team enough! They made my first home buying experience wonderful! read more

Leslie and your team, you are the BEST. From knowing the worth of our home to the closing we felt like you and your team were right by our side always with our best interests in mind. Leslie, you are incredible. You never cease to amaze us with your marketing strategies and knowledge of what it takes to get a house sold in a short amount of time. You also handled some major problems for us that we are convinced no one else could have handled. Your solutions resulted in our closing on two different homes and the sale of another. And you have surrounded yourself with a team of people that are extremely professional, caring and knowledgable. We never worried about what needed to be done, because someone on the team was keeping track of everything for us. If something needed our attention we were notified. When we did not hear anything we were at peace knowing the team was taking care of everything for us. We were never once treated like anything other than your friend. That is why we chose you, Leslie, and the Leslie McDonnell Team to sell three of our homes and help purchase two others. When we say you and your team are the best we mean that in the largest way possible. read more

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. read more

I can't thank my realtor Liz enough! As a first time home buyer, it's important to have true professionals by your side to guide you every step of the way. With Liz as my realtor, the professionals Liz connected me with, and the rest of the McDonnell team, I received that and more!!! From the showings, to months after my closing, Liz has been there checking in to be of help in any way. Liz has a comforting and trusting presence that made working with her a wonderful process. I believe the only reason I was able to close on my beautiful house is because of Liz prioritizing my showing, offer, and being poise and knowledgeable when speaking with other agents/ professionals. (Closed under 30 days!!) She knows what she's doing! I love my house too much to think about selling or buying again anytime soon, but I would 100% recommend Liz and the McDonnell team to home buyers/ sellers in the Chicagoland area. Lovely group of people to work with! read more

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! read more

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! read more

I simply cannot convey how spectacular the Leslie McDonnell team is! We sold 2 homes and bought a home with them all in 2 months, and it was the easiest and most flawless experience ever! They are FANTASTIC at their jobs! And when I say "they" I mean EVERYONE involved in the process. They referred us to a lawyer and a lender and they were also excellent! There were no bumps or surprises along the way. This team is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and how real estate works. We simply could not be happier with the way things were handled. Honestly, everything about this team is top notch! Anyone looking for a real estate team to work with should ONLY consider the Leslie McDonnell team! read more

The Leslie McDonnell Team is the best in the business! I've sold 5 houses and this was by far the most seamless sale. Leslie's entire team is on the ball, they answer questions and keep you informed during all stages of the process. From getting your home ready to the final closing you couldn't ask for better guidance or professionalism. if you're going to sell, work with the best in the business. Special shout out to Michelle, Erin & Jasmine for being expert support staff, totally impressed with all of you & wonderful to work with! Thanks again, The Dembinski Family! read more

Buying a house is very stressful but when you have the PERFECT team, its quite amazing!! Leslie and her gang came into my home and made everything perfect!! My home sold In 4 days at the asking price and Leslie helped procure my new home in one day!!! This was the best experience I've ever had and I've moved frequently!! They are true professionals that care about the customers, from beginning to closing!! They remain dedicated and involved even after the contracts are signed. I have recommended Leslie's team to many many friends and all have had glowing reviews!!! read more

We listed our home with Sheryl with The Leslie McDonnell Team. The house sold very quickly and Sheryl was great working through the contract details. We didn't have enough of an experience time-wise with a long term listing situation to comment much on marketing but the staging and photos were well done. The follow-up team to help with closing was top notch, even providing helpful general moving information, and things flowed smoothly. It was well worth it to work with an agent to sell our home and The Leslie McDonnell Team made it as painless as possible. read more

Leslie McDonnell and her team were fabulous to work with. Everyone was super responsive. Through the process we asked for some recommendations on different repair services and other services, including staging. and Leslie's team always had an answer. We asked for updated photos for the listing and it happened quickly. Tough discussions about pricing and time on the market were addressed directly with data to back it up. Also, we borrowed her moving van multiple times and it was a huge help. We recommend her and her team without any reservations. read more

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. read more

The Leslie McDonnell Team, especially Realtor Deborah Goldsholl, made selling our Glenview home a breeze. Deborah was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and offered great advice. Our home was priced just right, thanks to her careful analysis. She truly listened to our needs and concerns. There is an entire team to support all aspects of the sale. Even on weekends, they had great communication and ensured a quick turnaround. This was my second time using them to sell a house, and I highly recommend their services. Top-notch professionals! read more

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. read more

Leslie and her team performed like a well-oiled machine in selling our Heritage Area Libertyville home of 33 years. If you're asking yourself whether to go FSBO and save the listing realtor's commission, my wife and I would tell you that Leslie and team more than justified the fee. At every step, from staging and photography, through social networking, net placement, meticulous follow up on each and every showing (with digital appointment setting and buyer comment capturing), these folks know their business. read more

Sheryl was the absolute BEST! She helped through the entire process and was always available! I truly believe it was because of her that we landed our beautiful home. The home posted and we called her right away to see it. We were at the home within 3 hours of it posting because she is that great! She answered our questions every time we called and still continues to help us even after we purchased the home. I cannot say enough great things about Sheryl and the Leslie McDonnell team! Highly recommend. read more

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. read more