Carol Best

Carol Best - Your #1 Choice to Buy or Sell Luxury Properties

Carol was our 4th Realtor. Our home was now vacant and up for sale for nearly 2-1/2 years. I’ve never met a Realtor who cared as much as Carol... She got the house back into shape with her great attention to detail, wrote fabulous marketing copy, and then the unthinkable happened... Our home was on the market for just 2 months and we received a dual offer at 95% of asking price! GREAT job Carol!

– Dana & Richard [Senior Executive] *** Barrington Hills, IL

Our custom-built home was up for sale in Inverness for nearly a year with another Realtor. Carol came in, worked with us to do some minor cosmetic changes, and we received a dual offer on our house - just shy of $900,000 - what positive RESULTS after being so frustrated for so long.

– Dr. & Mrs. L... [confidential] *** Inverness, IL

Our home was on the market for 2 years & 3 months with another agent. Carol came in, re-designed our home - we listed it for $725,000. A short time later, it closed and we pocketed $56,000 more than our previous agent listed it for – that is unheard of! We couldn’t be happier! Who wouldn't love an extra $56,000?

– Kathy & Ken [Financial Consultant] *** Kildeer, IL

"I need to tell you, if I haven’t already, what a terrific person you are to work with! You attend to details and are very efficient – I like that! If you utilize Carol’s services like we did, your house will definitely be SOLD!

– Kathy & Robert [both Doctors] *** Lake Forest, IL

Our $800,000 home was on the market for 9 months with no offers & our 1st Realtor wanted us to reduce our price $20,000. Carol came in, re-designed our rooms, advised us what to undo (wallpaper), redo, re-arrange and what to leave alone. With her help, our home SOLD in 7 weeks, with no price reduction necessary + a dual offer! What a perfect ending to a frustrating time in our lives.

– Dawn & Jerry [Int'l Director & Entrepreneur] *** West Dundee, IL

About Carol

A recognized authority in the Chicagoland and suburban real estate market, Carol epitomizes what other Realtors would aspire to become with more than 18 years of experience in residential real estate marketing developer projects, management, and general contracting a 5 bedroom - all adds to her in-depth knowledge. 

Carol's extensive listing & selling experience in a wide-range of areas and different types of projects throughout the greater Chicagoland, North Shore, Northwest, & Western suburban communities, has allowed her to establish an enviable reputation based on her personable approach, keen business acumen & extensive market knowledge from Chicago's Gold Coast to Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, and suburban communities including Lake Forest, Barrington Hills, Inverness, Elmhurst, Western Springs, Arlington Heights, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Kildeer, Wynstone & many other upscale communities.  

Carol is passionate and dedicated to providing her clients with a higher standard of service, coupled with a no-nonsense, results-driven approach.  She has emerged as an expert in marketing luxury homes and condos.  Her extensive internet marketing efforts continue to attract clients from around the world, enhancing her tremendous success.  She utilizes sound planning, professional ethics, persuasive skills and superior negotiation abilities.  Her internet marketing program of is among the best in the industry.  Carol incorporates an incredibly high degree of honesty and integrity, coupled with passion, high energy and enthusiasm for every client. 

Her elite designations and membership in the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing places her among the best agents when it comes to innovative marketing.  She is well-connected with a network of luxury brokers throughout the country. 

DESIGNATIONS - CERTIFICATIONS - AWARDS
GREEN Designation - 1 of 24 Realtors in IL - March 2009
Who's Who in Real Estate Award 2007-2008
CRS - STATE OF IL CHAPTER - Membership Committee - 2009
CRS - Top 3% of all Realtors nationwide
CLHMS -  Luxury Marketing Certified - Top 1% & only 1 of 19 in the state of IL
CNHS - Top 1% Nationwide
ePRO - Expert on Internet Marketing & Communication - Top 1% nationwide
RCC - Top 1% nationwide
#1 Selling Agent - May, October 2007 #1 Selling Agent in the Office
#1 Agent Volume - Buyer Controlled Sales - November 2007, March & April 2008
Certified Relocation Council Member
Graduate WIN-WIN NEGOTIATION
President's Club & 100% Club - Top 2% of all Realtors nationwide
MASTERMIND GROUP LEADER - Luxury Buyers - 2008/2009

EXPERIENCE
25 years Experience in Real Estate: 18 yrs. Residential; 7 yrs. Commercial [Federated Department Stores]
Chairperson: Baird & Warner Advisory Council
Assistant Manager @ Baird & Warner Barrington
Branch Sales Manager @ Baird & Warner - Highland Park
Director, Corporate Business Development @ Baird & Warner headquarters in downtown Chicago

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Recent Blog Posts

• Find Bank Owned Homes in Suburbs & Northern Illinois by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker
• 9 Ideas to Stage Your Home to SELL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Barrington, IL
• 18 Interview Questions for Sellers to Ask a Realtor by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Barrington, IL
• Search All Barrington, IL Real Estate Listings by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker
• Which Broker is Selling The Most Homes in Cook County, IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker, Barrington, IL