Linda K Martin

Locally Known. Globally Connected.

What do Clients Say?

Linda Martin is a phenomenal realtor. She sold my childhood home in less than ten days in a very tough market! When the time came for me to start looking for my first house, I knew she would find me the perfect place to call home. I absolutely love my cozy little cottage! Linda has a vast knowledge of the real estate market and is always up to date on current trends. She is well connected and has cultivated many resources to assist with her client's home buying or selling needs. She is fiercely protective of her clients and always goes the extra mile to make sure things are done right! Linda will not let you down, she's the best!

EB, Lake Forest, IL | Home Buyer (via Facebook)

Our move was unexpected due to a job change and we had only lived in our home for 18 months. Linda had helped us with the purchase of the home and I credit her dedication and superior negotiation skills on both transactions for helping us maximize our investment and actually turn a profit on the sale. Buying in our area is about the North Shore lifestyle and Linda truly knows how to sell that lifestyle. Even more than the financial outcome, we were very grateful for the superior level of service that Linda provided. She took great care with her pricing recommendations and spent a lot of time working with us to get the house staged. Throughout the process she communicated with me effectively and made sure that every single agent or buyer that wanted to see our home could, even when it meant changing her own plans at the last minute. She understood that she wasn't just selling our house in Northfield, but she was selling New Trier schools, the park district, the country clubs and so much more. She made sure every buyer that came into our home was accompanied by her or by an agent who could communicate those selling points. She's a gem and I highly recommend her.

JS, Northfield, IL | Home Sellers and Buyers (via email)

For many years, I was a real estate agent in the Coldwell Banker Winnetka office. l had the opportunity to observe and participate first hand with hundreds of agents in Chicago/and. Some years after I retired, the time came for the sale of my own home. Without question, Linda Martin was my first and only choice for our Realtor. Linda consistently stands out in every way: a North Shore native with 36 years' experience, she has extensive knowledge of the communities and property histories; she excels in the crucial matter of analysis for optimal listing price; she astutely staged our home for optimal showings; with her extensive marketing expertise, she designed the right approach for our home resulting in 'under contract' in just a few days; her detailed knowledge of contracts and negotiating skills are invaluable; she is highly respected for her integrity from real estate attorneys and mortgage brokers. Selling one's home can be stressful. Linda's positive guidance and tireless energy, her constant availability and 100% commitment to her clients and complete professionalism are invaluable. You will feel like you are her most important client-no matter the value of your property. We love her!

JN and RN, Winnetka, IL | Home Sellers (via email)

Buyers and sellers are in good hands if they work with Linda Martin. For sellers, Linda really knows the market and helps you make your house looks its best for showings. For buyers, Linda takes the time to assess your needs and to match you to the right property. She is very hands on and helps to negotiate the contract and the inspection issues, as well as supervising the process right through to the closing.

SS & GS, Winnetka, IL | Home Sellers (via Zillow)

It is my great honor to recognize you for performing at a level to which most sales associates can only aspire. You've shown yourself to be a leader in our business and one of the contributing forces behind the success of the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. Looking ahead, I feel safe in predicting that you'll continue to provide exceptional service and value to your clients and I wish you the best of luck in building on your most recent accomplishment!

Former Realogy President & CEO, Bruce Zipf

About Linda

Experience, enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and dedication are the hallmarks of Linda K. Martin’s success. An award-winning Coldwell Banker Top Producer on the North Shore for over 30 years, she thinks “out of the box” to give her clients the best possible service.

Real estate luminary Linda Martin grew up on the North Shore and offers her clients a unique perspective into the area. As one of Coldwell Banker Realty’s Top Agents, Linda applies her near-lifetime experience in the region to help her clients find a home and a neighborhood that perfectly matches their lifestyle.

Linda works with clients interested in buying or selling in all price ranges, but no matter the budget, she has a luxury approach + WHITE GLOVE SERVICE. She utilizes a combination of online and print advertising, social media, dedicated video, and hosts special events to create a comprehensive seller marketing strategy.

Linda is well known professionally and continually a multi-million-dollar producer with over $710 million sold. Her credentials include Broker, REALTOR®, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Million Dollar GUILD™ recognition, Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Relocation Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), Certified Negotiation Expert, e-PRO® and recipient of the prestigious President’s Elite award ranking her in the top 1 percent of brokers nationally. Linda’s great marketing acumen includes serving as a national luxury guest panelist for the Presidents Club and Unique Homes.

Linda was recognized by the prestigious duPont REGISTRY as an expert in her field and was named by Unique Homes as one of the top luxury real estate professionals in the country, a marketing specialist who has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and success in the listing and selling of high-end properties.

Most recently, Linda was named a Top Agent in 2024 by Chicago Magazine.

Linda’s Master’s Degree in Biology from Northwestern University “synergizes” perfectly with her real estate business. Linda is a Global Luxury Specialist and currently licensed in IL, IN and WI. She also provides referral services for clients seeking to relocate nationally or globally. Linda believes LUXURY is not a price point; LUXURY is a state of mind and a level of service.

Consistently ranked a Top Agent for Coldwell Banker Realty - North Shore, IL, Linda was awarded the prestigious International President's Circle designation.

She is available 24/7 and an email, text, or virtual chat away!