Customer Reviews

Connie's passion, expertise and dedication truly makes for an incredible overall client experience. She brings a wealth of real estate knowledge to her clients. If you're a buyer or seller, you want Connie on your side. She'll go the distance WITH you and FOR you! Highly recommend Bill Katsoolias

If you are looking for an agent, don’t hesitate to choose Connie. Her calm demeanor and knowledge of the area made the process so much less stressful. When we had to pivot, she stuck with us and helped us negotiate to buy the perfect home. Hardworking is an understatement. Lisa Hasty

Connie was fabulous! We’ve moved several times in our married life and she is, by far, the best real estate agent we’ve ever had. She staged the house while we were away, explained everything in detail, and went above and beyond to take care of all the details. She even sold the house a second time, and within days, when the first buyers pulled out. Connie is just super impressive! Kay Chick

I absolutely cannot imagine a better real estate broker. Connie not only obtained a higher sale price for our home than we thought possible, she was there every step of the way with us and made a daunting process go smoothly. A great, caring person to work with. Dave Carpenter

Connie Barhorst started as our realtor over 5 years ago and has become our trusted advisor and friend, we have connected her with close friends and family to support their important real estate milestones as well! Connie helped us purchase our first home in 2020, supporting us patiently throughout the entire process and making us feel comfortable and knowledgeable. We reconnected with Connie this year when we were ready to upgrade, as we wouldn't want to work with anyone else. She helped us sell our home and find a larger home to meet our growing family's needs, being just as wonderful and supportive as the first time around. I cannot say enough good things about Connie - she cares for her clients as if they are family, I can't imagine working with someone who is more trustworthy, reliable, consistent, proactive or skilled than Connie. Thanks, Connie - we love you! :-) Mary Ann Scroggins

Connie knows Prairie Crossing extremely well and can share all of its unique features and amenities in great depth. She did an amazing job in staging our home - it looked so good we questioned whether we should really sell it. Connie was very responsive, generous, and supportive during the whole process and also has a great list of recommended service providers. She was sensitive to the investment we had made in the natural landscaping and managed the negotiation process very thoughtfully and openly. We cannot recommend Connie highly enough. Nathan E. Aaberg

Connie was responsive and handled any questions that arose. Joan Fletcher

Our family highly recommends working with Connie as your realtor! Connie is knowledgeable, professional, patient, understanding, and extremely thorough. She truly cares about her customers, going above and beyond through the entire process, and along your side through the stressful experience of selling and buying a home!! We also appreciated the attention to detail, connecting us to legal advice, lenders, and anyone else needed to complete the process. It was an absolute pleasure working with Connie and we also love the thoughtful gift she sent to our new home to top it all off :) Thank you Connie! Lanie Kuhlman

Connie was actively engaged from day one. She created effective social media as well as print collateral. We received an all cash offer within 8 days. She is the consumate professional whom I recommend without hesitation. John Rouse

Connie was the perfect choice for us in our recent need to sell the house. We needed someone who understood our situation of managing the sale "from a distance" and would be willing to handle tasks on our behalf. She acted not only in an extremely professional manner, but also with kindness and understanding of our recent loss of my brother. We learned quickly that Connie was knowledgeable, efficient and effective in helping us make good decisions at an emotional time. With Connie's guidance, we were able to sell the house in a record amount of time, and with no issues. She is a "super star" of agents, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking to either buy or sell property in the area! Bonnie Lambert

Connie had a vision for my mom’s home for the very beginning. Connie made it very easy for us to get the house ready for sale, as she had and amazing network of people to fix, clean, and prepare the home, so we didn’t have to go find our own contractors. Connie staged the house, made it look amazing, and we sold in under 4 days for more than we thought we expected. We will only work with Connie for all of our real estate needs going forward. Todd Kolber

Connie is the best. She goes above and beyond what is expected of an agent. She does a great job of staging which helps to sell the house. She does marvelous work in getting businesses to do any repair work that needs to be done. She great knowledge for all referrals. You cannot ask for any one better. Elaine Gunderson

We have bought and sold a number of houses over the years and worked with many realtors in three different states, but none of them were as good as Connie. She was definitely next level, and got us more than our asking price on the first day we listed! Fantastic preparation, research and communication, a true professional. John & Debbi McCulloch

Connie was professional, kind, determined and always had our best intrest at heart. Representing us as buyers and sellers, Connie was persistent and knowlegable. I knew it wasn't going to be easy moving all our things in a short period of time, but she always stayed positive and aided in reassuring us that everything would fall into place, and it did. Thank you Connie! Emily and Ian Sokoloski

Exceptional real estate agent !! We could not have had our house on the market as soon as we did without her assistance. Every question or hurdle was addressed without hesitation. She has an army of contractors that are A+ with their service and incredible work ethic. Everything was done with speed and the results were fabulous. We would HIGHLY recommend her! Candy and Steve Jacobsen

Connie Barhorst is a wizard when it comes to selling property in Prairie Crossing. Her ability to prepare and show a house is unparalleled. Connie has an innate ability to float between understanding the marketplace and the emotions of buyers and sellers. When I met Connie it felt like connecting with a lifelong friend. Next time we are looking to sell, we will look to Connie Barhorst. Chris Cunningham

Connie Barhorst is the best RE Broker we have ever had. From our first meeting, she knew exactly what our home needed to make it marketable. She took the initiative to make suggestions and offered to stage our home and make it more marketable. She is a great negotiator and always has the client's best interest at heart. She was always available when we needed her advice. We are so happy with the sale of our home, thanks to Connie's knowledge and experience as a Real Estate Broker. I would recommend Connie to anyone who needs to sell or buy a home. She sent us gift cards to great food places in our new area so we could go, enjoy and get to know the area. We're so fortunate to have found her. We will use her services again in a heartbeat! Thank you Connie, you are the best! Erika Burns

CONNIE is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with! She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsive, and very creative. She did a beautiful job of staging our house and we got top dollar for it. Susan R Smith

I trusted you and you excelled in every way. Please accept my gratitude for your professionalism, expertise, experience, compassion and grace. Judy Gaca

Connie is an absolute standout in the real estate industry! Working with her has been a game-changer for our home selling experience. She effortlessly simplifies the entire process, making it remarkably smooth and stress-free. Connie's dedication to delivering comprehensive value is truly commendable; she meticulously researches communities and surrounding areas to ensure buyers get the full picture. We received a full price offer on our home within 36 hours of listing, and closed within about 40 days of offer acceptance.Her expertise extends to top-notch staging techniques that transform your space into a showstopper. What sets Connie apart is her ability to upscale the look using in part what you already have available, showcasing her creativity and resourcefulness.Communication with Connie is nothing short of excellent. She anticipates questions before they even arise, providing answers proactively. This not only demonstrates her knowledge but also reflects her commitment to keeping clients well-informed throughout the journey.Connie's relational skills are a true asset. She effortlessly brings all necessary partners and resources to the table, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish. If you're looking for a real estate agent who goes above and beyond, Connie is the one. She combines expertise, creativity, and exceptional communication skills to make your selling experience not just successful, but enjoyable. Maria and Brian Berry

Working with Connie both to buy and to sell our house was not only a personal pleasure but a great professional experience, with great attention to details and deep knowledge of the real estate landscape in the neighborhood. Prairie Crossing is a wonderful community and Connie knows it very well. Thank you for your professional services. Sebastian Sorsaburu

Connie is a fabulous realtor. She helped us through every step of the process in buying our Prairie Crossing home. We are new to Illinois so it was extremely helpful to have someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Connie guide us. She provided consistent updates and was very responsive to our requests and questions. Connie is well connected to home professionals in the area so was a wonderful resource for referrals. Additionally she is kind, professional and very, very thoughtful. We highly recommend Connie! Kristen Jones and Doug Walker

I had the pleasure of working with Connie on a very complicated estate/ trust sale. What you get with Connie is a one stop shop... 1) She stages and has her own props/ makes videos 2) She knows real estate and contracts...my real estate attorney was impressed with her knowledge 3) She is very pro active for her client 4) COMMUNICATION...She is very good at making sure that what ever is going on regarding the sale...all parties are made aware of...even if it gets a little crazy She made a very stressful situation... productive and successful Thank You Connie Scott Franzen

Connie is an exceptional professional whose expertise, support, competence, hard work and knowledge of this tricky real estate market facilitated our acquiring our dream house when I was losing hope that we would find something. Her enthusiasm and upbeat nature permeate her work. She was consistently available when we needed her to be which helped with the negotiations. Of all the agents I have had the pleasure to work with over the years, she ranks at the top of the list. Susan R Smith Susan Smith

The decision to sell and the process of selling a home that you have lived in and raised a family in for 25 years is a big one! The decision to have Connie as our realtor was the easiest and the best decision we made! Connie prepared a thorough market analysis for our home and then helped us make decisions about how to present our home in the best light. We loved her communication and kindness throughout the process and her guidance to help us make any decisions that needed to be made. Connie also had a list of local resources that were very helpful for repairs, donations, moving etc. When we told them we were working with Connie we got extra fast attention. Connie’s staging genius blew us away and we loved how she made our home shine to make it show the best to potential buyers. We truly believe that Connie’s skills made the difference in helping us get above asking price for our home. The whole process was so smooth and flawless in large part due to Connie’s organization and excellent skills. Connie was there for us every step of the way and we could not recommend her more highly! She is an amazing and professional realtor and an even better person. Thank you Connie! Lisa and Gregory Hunt

Connie Barhorst was by far the best Real Estate Agent that we have ever worked with. First, she conducted a thorough interview call with my husband and I to gather information in order to meet our expectations. She then provided guidance and advice as to the asking price for our home based on current data. Connie then created professional sales brochures, placed a professional sign on our lawn and staged our home in preparation for showings. She even put beautiful potted planters in front to make everything look extra special. Our home sold in 1 1/2 weeks! And we sold for over our asking price! I would highly recommend Connie to anyone selling or buying a home, she is so tuned into detail and was with us every step of the way. Arlene and Christophe Palabe

Connie Barhorst is a true professional realtor who listens to her clients’ needs. She brings a wealth of knowledge to every aspect of the selling process. From our initial meeting, to the market assessment, and finally to the closing, Connie was able to make a home selling process as stress free as possible. In addition, her depth of resources to assist in preparing our house for resale was greatly welcomed. Painters, flooring tradesman, and professional photographer, legal were the best in the business. Connie is always adding the little extras to make your home sparkle for showings and make your new homeowner welcome, with those famous goodies on the counter. She was always available to take a quick call or text and keeping us in the loop during the process. Thanks you. Sue Svoboda and George Svoboda

Connie was wonderful. She gave us excellent advice on what we needed to do to get my in-laws house ready for sale, staged it magnificently and marketed it widely. With her knowledge of social media she stirred up interest early and so when it was time for showing we had people literally lined up to see it. We had several offers with in 4 days! Susan and Gregg Pedersen

We’re thankful that we chose Connie to be our realtor. Our house sold in a short time with minimal effort on our part and a wealth of market knowledge and experience on hers. Along the way she was responsive to our questions and concerns, always proving to be professional and competent. She obviously works hard, takes responsibility and provides direction during the listing and sales process, relieving her clients of concerns about timing and details. All in all, she’s gracious, supportive and effective. Thank you, Connie! Clarence and DewAnn Langdon DewAnn Langdon

Very caring and professional. Terry D'Angelo

Our agent Connie Barhorst made selling and buying a home an enjoyable experience! She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the process. From day one we knew Connie was our agent. Her customer service, marketing and warmth was invaluable. She is a professional in every aspect of the real estate business. Connie was extremely responsive and had resources for every step of the way. The staging on our home helped us to sell it quickly and her negotiations for the new home allowed us to get exactly what we wanted. Connie has now sold our fathers property for us and will be our lifetime Realtor! Shelly Malizola

Connie Barhorst is uniquely talented in understanding today's real estate market from the aerial as well as granular level. That she is a longtime Prairie Crossing resident and a stellar real estate professional in this community was not lost on us. It is precisely one of many things that makes her special! Her great eye for contemporary home and design trends guided us in best playing to the house's strengths - and her beautiful indoor and outdoor staging skills are a testament to this.For all these reasons and more - when we found ourselves in the unenviable position of simultaneously selling and buying last year - we knew we had the right partner in Connie.Last summer, we worked on the house upgrades, and she also had photo shots taken of the house outside, with flowers and trees in full bloom. In case we sold in the winter, potential buyers could easily imagine themselves there when summer returned. Her decor insights and suggestions were on trend, yet she was always very respectful of our feedback and ideas, leaving the final decisions up to us.We were amazed at Connie's astounding number of local resources within her network: tradespeople, photography, legal, financing options, and the like. Many of these professionals like to work with Connie's clients, and speak highly of her. We never lacked a referral if we needed one.It's evident from reviews of others that Connie is a true ace at what she does. She has limitless dedication to her work and often amazed us each time she went above and beyond. Many times she would offer us thoughtful food and treats from local businesses to boost our morale. We also appreciate that she truly enjoys her work and her relationships with clients.Once our house was ready to show, it took only one week to be sold - even in the dead of winter and the first week of January, no less! Any potential buyer who would come out at in this weather had to be serious, so that eliminated the looky-loos typical during warmer weather.During the entire sales process, we'd been in touch with Connie practically every day, with texts and phone calls. So much so that the day following the sale - and there was nothing more to do - I still found myself checking my texts expecting to see one from her!Last fall, she also represented us as buyers of our current home. After several months of being discouraged by last year's bidding wars, we'd decided to take a break from our search. However, soon after, we unexpectedly found this property - and as with our old house, she helped evaluate its positives and negotiated the most competitive purchase price.In conclusion and without a doubt, Connie Barhorst is a rock star in her business - and having a partnership with her means you know she will always be in your corner! Dari and Eric Carré

Connie helped us sell our parents home. Her friendly, calm personality made a difficult time significantly easier. Her attention to detail is impeccable. When she stages a home she spends time figuring out what will look best to make the house sell. Connie goes above and beyond. She helped us sell and donate different items. It was a pleasure to work with her. Anne Shivak

Selling our mother's house was very emotional and Connie was there to support us every step of the way. In addition to her real estate expertise, particularly in Prairie Crossing, Connie has many local contacts which were so helpful. From staging to showing to contract and then cleaning out, she was always there to support us and very quick to respond. Thank you Connie! Becky Antonoglu

Connie Barhorst is everything you’d want in a realtor and a friend. She was truly dedicated to my boyfriend and I. Not only did she help us find our new home, but she also did an incredible job selling our home as well. This isn’t the most amazing time to sell a house, but Connie had ours off the market in less than 10 days. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very creative as well. Connie used gorgeous marketing materials and also utilized social media to showcase our home- which proves that she stays up to date on all current trends. She is as genuine as she is kind, and she is great at what she does. I would recommend Connie to anyone and everyone, and I will always choose to work with her in the future when the need arises again. Lake County is lucky to have someone so amazing! Katie Ptaszynski and Jeffrey Beck

Connie Barhorst provided spectacular service from beginning to end. She was informative and supportive, recommended wonderful tradespeople for jobs that needed to be done, provided assistance when needed, and she even oversaw some of the work when I had to move before the closing date. On top of that, her judgment throughout the process was excellent, and I never felt lost or on my own. She made selling my much-loved house as pleasant as such a thing could possibly be. Jo Hall

I have had the pleasure of working with Connie on 3 separate occasions, and she has always exceeded my expectations. My latest experience was the selling of a townhome right as the market started declining and interest rates rising. I was concerned, but Connie came in took charge, made some recommendations on updating some items. I took her advice and we had a buyer within a couple of weeks. Keep in mind there were 3 units available at the time that had been on the market for months. Connie is 100% hands on who is proactive and works for you and gives it her all. Always excellent communication, you never feel in the dark. You can feel her genuine care for doing right by you and making buying or selling a home a easy process. Aaron Swain

Connie was amazing and wonderful to work with! She was kind, approachable and knowledgeable while being quick and dependable especially when it came to working contractors and preparing to sell our home. She always went the extra step to make everyone feel welcome. I can honestly say that we probably couldn’t have sold our home so quickly without her. She made this process as quick and easy as possible. Thank you Connie! Christine and Joe Baade

Connie is simply wonderful! She went above and beyond when helping us buy a home in Prairie Crossing. She understood exactly our needs and helped us achieve our goal in a difficult market for buyers. She was thorough and professional and wonderful to work with. We have bought and sold a lot of homes over the years and our experience with Connie was truly a one of a kind. I don’t think you will find a better real estate professional to help you navigate your real estate needs. Thank you Connie! Sarah Sorsaburu

I have a great respect for professionalism and honest partnership in any business transaction. Connie Barhorst is a true professional realtor and our partner in the sale of our home. From the time we first considered selling our home and contacted Connie until the closing we always felt we were in good hands. Connie pitched in right away. She not only told us what needed to be done to prepare our home for sale, she actually saw to it that many things got done. She staged the house so beautifully, in a way that emphasized all the special things we loved about our home. As offers came in and were considered by us, Connie was there to help evaluate them. When the right offer came, Connie remained committed to our partnership by guiding us through all the steps that happen after an offer is accepted until the time the deal closes. Our home is sold and we are on to new adventures. We could not have got it done without Connie. Sandee Hunt

We worked with Connie during the chaos of the post-pandemic real estate market. While we assume Connie had many other clients and commitments, she always made us feel like a top priority. Her candor helped us make big decisions with confidence, and her persistence helped us find our forever home. Simply put, there is no other broker you want in your corner! Caroline Gully and Matt Spica

Connie was wonderful in every aspect of our home buying experience. Connie made us feel like we were her only client. Connie was always timely and available to answer our questions and set up home viewings. I highly recommend Connie to anyone looking to buy a home. Steve Brody

Selling a home can be a very stressful experience. Connie Barhorst made the sale of my home very easy. She did an excellent job of staging and presenting the home. My home was sold in less than a week! Every detail was taken care of for me by Connie and her team at Baird & Warner. It really could not have been any easier. I got everything that I asked for; not less. And even more, a new friend. If you are contemplating selling your home, please select Connie Barhorst. Jack Cannuli

We knew we were in good hands as soon as Connie became involved with our sale process. She immediately connected with us to ensure she had all the details of our property and situation. Connie take a creative approach to find the right buyer and leaves no stone unturned. We really appreciated that she listened to our ideas and brainstormed with us to navigate the selling process. We highly recommend Connie! The Roberts

Connie is the best! She listened to our needs, helped us prioritize, and ultimately helped us phase our relocation to Lake County. After landing my dream job about 2.5 hours from our home, we were introduced to Connie and told she was “the best”. Connie and her agency helped find an awesome agent to sell our home in Bloomington and found a perfect rental while we regroup and prepare to purchase a home here. She will be our agent when we buy too because she is not just a realtor, she is a partner in the search for our “just right” and an advocate along the way. Highly, highly recommend. Karen Wilkes

Our experience buying our first home with Connie was everything we needed. Because we were new to the process, we needed a lot of guidance, and Connie always delivered expert advice. Connie always made us feel secure and confident, and was able to be an amazing advocate for us. I would recommend Connie to anyone looking to purchase a home. Your reply Taylor and Daniel Fletcher

Connie Barhorst is extraordinary—not only as a realtor, but as a human being—and we'd work with her again in a heartbeat. We've collaborated with a number of realtors over the years, but none of them has approached Connie in terms of knowledge, engagement, commitment, and compassion. We followed Connie's advice about pricing, witnessed her inventive approach to marketing, and helped her work her magic as a stager, and we were in the very best of hands all the way. In the end, Connie sold our home for more than we might have imagined possible; more importantly, she brought a level of kindness and thoughtfulness to the experience that was truly special. Gregory Nosan

Connie did a fantastic job helping us find a home in the exact location we wanted to be in. She was always on the lookout for possible fits and worked hard to get us into our house once we found one! We are very thankful! Scott and Becky Holthaus

We were very lucky to view Connie’s website when we needed a broker. She fully lived up to the site’s claims. She is warm, thoughtful and resourceful beyond our wildest dreams. We found there was literally nothing she would not do to help us both in buying our new home and selling the old one. Her judgment is impeccable, she is razor smart, and she is an excellent negotiator. Finally she was superb at talking us down from the daunting ledges that inevitably arise in this process. In short we found that we could not do better than Connie Barhorst—and we wouldn’t want to try. And we also are grateful to have found a wonderful new friend. Jerry and Ellie Jenkins

Connie Barhorst is a professional, insightful and creative realtor. She is a good communicator from the start knowing collaboration is the best of partnerships. Her taste, talent and experience augmented our needs and wishes. It’s important to have an agent there every step of the way with great ideas, questions if not complete understanding and the all essential… reminders! She not only could tell when our choices were important and firm and when they were flexible but when we would most benefit from additional help. Connie has a pleasant, gentle and understanding approach to big moves. We were not only moving from our family home of 19 years (children 6 mos-3years, now 19 and 21!), but also possessions spanning 4 generations. She’s great collaborating in regards to timing, staging, repairmen, trades people, design updates, packing and moving. She willingly accepted our somewhat excelerated time table for moving and adjusted her schedule and provided her help when needed. Then when you are too tired or too sentimental, she will be the perfect agent to highlight all of the good things about your home (that you still love even though it’s time to leave). She does work for you above and beyond, both physically with staging and through social media. We strongly recommend Connie Barhorst. Connie Hanninen & Tracy Beggs

I trully enjpyed the partnership Connie and I had. While our expectations of the selling price were a bit unrealistic at first, neither of us gave up nor settled for what the comps in the area were indicating our sales price should be. With persistance and patience, we were able to align the right buyers to the offerings of the home and achieve a greater-than-comp price compared to other similar homes in the surrounding area. Donald Schmidt

Connie was a blessing to work with. I had a couple of bad experiences with other Realtors, and I am so glad Connie was there to come to my aid. She was always professional, prompt, and courteous. Connie would work around my hectic schedule no matter the day or hour to be there for me and my family. Connie takes great pride in her craft and it shows. Where others left me feeling they were only it for themselves, Connie truly works for you. I will be referring Connie to all my family and friends. She is a true professional in every sense of the word. Aaron Swain

Connie is professional, aware of client needs, understands the market and is willing to go out of her way to facilitate a sale. I would be happy to work with her again. Cynthia Clements-Simpkins

Connie was extremely well organized, helpful, friendly, and proactive. She facilitated our entire purchase process. We would recommend Connie’s services to anyone looking for an agent Cynthia

Connie by far is the best ! She goes out of her way to make a home feel beautiful and welcoming. Within the first week my home had an offer and was under contract. Connie is kind and giving. I highly recommend her. She is a one of a kind. Terrill Fisher

We had the best experience working with Connie. Her communication is superb as well as her knowledge of the industry. She is also incredibly talented in staging and you know she takes pride in her work. Connie made this process as stress-less as possible for us as first time sellers. We are so grateful for her and would highly recommend Connie to anyone who is looking to sell their home. Megan and Eric Strickland

When my family came to the conclusion to sell my parents beloved home that they had built up near Madison, WI of 16 years, I had not lived in that area in a very long time and did not know how I was going to find a realtor. I knew that Connie knew the Madison area well so I reached out to her for ideas. Selling this house was a very sensitive matter for myself and my father, and after explaining to Connie that I did not know a realtor up in Madison, she gave me a sense of reassurance and sigh of relief that she had this under control. That gave me time for packing up a 16 year old home that held 63 years worth of memories. Connie right away personally interviewed realtors up in Madison and found a realtor who specialized in dealing with the elderly that were downsizing to a senior living center. Not only did Connie make me feel comfortable that everything was taken care of, but she knew how hard this was and found an equally caring realtor up in Madison. It's nice to know when you can lean on another person to help you out when you need it! Thank you Connie! Amy Cunningham

Working with Connie on the sale of our home was fantastic! From the moment we told her that we would like to sell our house, she was there for us. Connie helped us along every step of the way. She had excellent resources for everything we needed to get the house ready. She knew just how to stage our home to make it look it’s best, and she was very responsive and knowledgeable whenever we had a question. We could not be happier with everything she did for us and we highly recommend Connie if you are looking for a realtor! Mary and Bob McKay

Connie, from beginning to end, was such a pleasure to work with as we sold our home. She has a wide range of contacts, which helped us put the final touches on our place (painting, yard work, tree-trimming) while getting it ready to show. She was readily available for all our home-related questions (even when she had to be briefly out of town) and gave excellent advice. Beyond that, she is simply a nice person—affable, calm, and professional. Highly recommended as an agent. Gavin Van Horn

Connie was a rockstar realtor. She knew exactly what to do to sell our home for top dollar in this market. From home prep to staging to marketing, Connie gave us great advice on how to sell our home. We followed all of her guidance and sold for more than I imagined we would. I can't imagine going through this emotional experience of selling a house without her steady hand and comforting presence. I would not hesitate to recommend Connie for your home sale or purchase. She's the best! Laura Watkins Ryner

Connie Barhorst is a natural agent to sellers of residential real estate. She knows our neighborhood intimately and knows what buyers are looking for. With Connie's help, we quickly made decisions on how to prepare and improve our house for prospective buyers. She knows what improvements will add the greatest value. Connie took charge of coordinating her network of craftsmen. The process went smoothly. Connie has a special flair for stagging. Her unique touches to our empty home captured the imagination of potential purchasers. Connie has an intuitive feel for marketing homes in our area. She networks with other agents to identify pockets of demand prior to listing. We actually sold our home at a good price just before it was shown on MLS. Connie is extremely responsive and resourceful in dealing with the many and inevitable twists and turns of selling a home. Connie takes great pride in being an agent and friend to her clients and providing service far beyond expectations. Jim Curran July 2021 James Curran

Connie consistently went above and beyond for us. Her responsiveness is top-notch. She is a true partner who is knowledgeable about the market, straightforward, and always made sure we were comfortable with the process. And most of all, she treated us like family. I highly recommend Connie if you are buying or have a home to sell. Jill and Dan Gruber

Being a realtor these days must be especially stressful. More so than ever before, but Connie strived to go above and beyond to ensure we found the right home. My family was in the odd position of buying a home in an area sight unseen. A friend referred Connie to us to help us buy a home without any frame of reference because we had never even been to the region. She was very helpful and kind. She would FaceTime with us whenever she could to show us the right home. She stayed in constant contact all throughout the admin process ensuring the right paperwork gets done. She did a lot for our family and will be forever grateful. Even when the process got too stressful for us she helped us stay the course so we can be first time home buyers. Thank you for everything. Jamieson and Liah Prevoznak

Connie is great. Great in the way you hope a realtor will be. Connie is knowledgeable and passionate, cares about her work and clients, goes the extra mile and gets things done. There are many realtors to choose from, but Connie is the absolute best. We could not be happier with our experience. Matt Sanborn

I met Connie professionally about a year before I had any real-estate needs. While shopping and delivering groceries for her, she was an incredibly kind and gracious customer. She was truly pleasant to work for. When my dream home came on the market, I knew exactly who to turn to. As anyone who's bought a house knows, it's often an arduous journey. For me, it certainly was a rocky and complex path from listing to closing. No matter the detours, potholes and speed-bumps, she was there day and night guide me through it all. Additionally, Connie is a walking rolodex with an innate ability to connect with people. She was able to point me in the right direction at each fork in the road, be it with financing, a lawyer, inspection or insurance. Her recommendations were as valuable as her steadfast support. There is a bright and open future for my family and I, and this is in no small part due to the gift of Connie's presence in my life. Jack Riddle

If you are planning to sell your home, we enthusiastically recommend Connie Barhorst, realtor for Baird and Warner. After living in Grayslake for 23 years, selling our home and leaving our community of friends was very difficult. Connie understood and gave us support throughout the entire process. She has the uncanny ability to look beyond the square footage and number of bedrooms and bathrooms when determining the value of a house. Connie saw the best features of our home and knew how to highlight them. She gently suggested cost effective updates that made a big difference. It’s evident that Connie loves what she does. Her marketing skills and staging techniques are the best. We couldn’t recommend her more highly. Jim and Laurie Cubit

Connie was amazing! Everything from the moment I contacted her about selling our home to closing on the property went perfect. Connie was there every step of the way from providing a market analysis, to helping decide on a sale price for our home, to providing contact info for various repair services, to making improvement suggestions as we walked through the home, to doing a phenomenal job staging the home once we were ready to list. Every accessory and furniture piece was thoughtfully arranged, and the listing pictures came out beautifully. Connie has a large network of clients and needless to say, the house sold in no time at all. Connie was always on top of things and only a text message or phone call away. I could not have been more lucky than to have her by my side through this important process. I have worked with many real estate brokers over the years and she is by far the best! Michaela Mcgill

Connie exceeded expectations all around. She had many good ideas for how to creatively stage an empty home. There was an extra odd shaped room that she designed alternative uses for using a software program to visually show potential buyers how to look outside the box with that space. She was a good sounding board when we needed to decide where to invest in improvements prior to selling, such as paint colors and which upgrades to select. We appreciated her frankness and her honesty. She respected our decision not to take the first offer and to keep the property on the market a bit longer as well. So she wasn't out for the quick sell, but rather the best sell. She helped to stage an empty house so that it felt warm and cozy, even using some of her own items. We live out of town, so she checked on the property and took care of issues as they arose for us as well, often meeting contractors on our behalf. There were just so many lovely things about Connie that she brought to the table as our real estate representative. She also has fantastic contacts with legal professionals, etc. and she promptly oversaw all aspects of the sales process with attention to detail. On top of all of that, she is a genuinely pleasant person with which to work. Connie, thank you for your efforts!! Tom and Kerrie Black

Connie Barhorst of Baird and Warner Real Estate is a consummate professional. She is an expert at staging a home for sale and is quite knowledgeable about the process. Although she has been a realtor for only two years, she listens carefully to the needs of her clients. If she has a question, she adroitly confers with her team at Baird and Warner to obtain a satisfactory solution. Connie was able to get us top dollar for our home. She even had secured a second contract within a half hour of the first contract falling through. We can't recommend Connie Barhorst highly enough! Joan and Dan Fletcher

We highly recommend Connie to anyone looking to purchase a home! As first time homebuyers, we had lots of questions throughout the buying process. No matter how big or small the question, Connie was always so responsive and helpful. She made us feel very comfortable and supported from start to finish. Thank you, Connie! Elissa and Nathan Griffin

My husband and I were working with another realtor to look for our first home. We met Connie at a showing and decided to work with her right then and there - and are glad we did! Not only were we comfortable with Connie right away but there was also a level of trust. As a first time home buyer, Connie supported us through every step and we couldn’t have done it without her. Her insight, follow up and overall process management are unmatched. Thank you Connie for all that you did to find us our perfect home - you’re the best! Mary Ann Scroggins

Best Service Experience Selling Our Home! We could not have imagined a better experience selling our home than with Connie Barhorst of Baird & Warner/Libertyville, IL. In our very first conversation with Connie, she promised to make the sale of our home as stress-less as possible and meet our close by date and sales price. And, she delivered on all 3 of those promises plus more! At the beginning, Connie walked us through the entire sales process, so there would be no surprises. Her communication with us along the way was impeccable! She kept us up to date and always asked permission before acting on our behalf. Connie was so attentive that it seemed like she was available 24/7 for any questions or concerns we had. She spent a generous amount of time helping us stage our home including finding furnishings to complement our existing decor. Connie has a great eye for design and details that buyers will value. Connie told us she loves finding buyers who will value and appreciate what her clients have to offer. Our home was in a unique community in Lake County. By educating herself on the details of our home and community and speaking to them, she was able to reach a variety of prospects who were interested. Her proficiency in using social media, photography and video all contributed to the success of her marketing. On the topic of pricing, Connie researched comparable homes with amenities like ours throughout our county – not just our neighborhood. She used this research to provide guidance on establishing a sales price that more than met our expectations. Connie also connected us with resources and other providers that we needed along the way (repair people, movers, storage facilities, short-term rental housing, and a real estate attorney). Connie's professionalism, warmth and caring made the entire process enjoyable and so easy for us. We felt as special as a family member (and we know how well she treats her family)! Local and yummy gifts arrived, periodically, throughout our time with Connie that encouraged us to take a break, enjoy, and be treated like royalty! This was the first time we’ve used a realtor in 24 years and Connie made it the best service experience we’ve had in our lives. We’re grateful to Connie and recommend her highly to anyone who is seeking the positive experience we had in marketing and selling our home. -Gary Mitchiner and Ellen Winick Ellen Winick and Gary Mitchiner

Connie was a wonderful partner to us for the purchase of our lovely new home, as well as the sale our previous home. She truly worked to understand our needs and to ensure that both transactions proceeded smoothly every step of the way. Buying and selling real estate in the time of COVID-19 can be a stressful endeavor. Connie consistently went "above and beyond" to create an optimal buying and selling experience. We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Connie, and now to be able to call her our neighbor! Kim and Curt Beery

From the moment we started the process of selling our home of 24 years, we put all our trust in Connie! We could not have done this process without her help, support and expertise. On the 1st day of our open house we had two full-price offers. Connie help us understand the importance of each step in selling our home. Connie gave us her full attention and was always available by phone, email and text when we had questions. We felt so lucky to have someone who truly cared about our home and our family. Not only did Connie help us sell our home but she helped us deal with the stress of moving and the celebrations of selling and buying our future home! We are so lucky Connie helped our Family! She is an amazing hard worker who will devote her time in making sure you are taken care of! The process of selling our home was easy, thanks to Connie and we are forever grateful for everything Connie did for our Family! Denise and Bill Fierke

Connie helped me sell my home in a very unsettled market (COVID), and the house had been on the market for some time. She worked hard to find avenues to get it into the public eye, and strategized with her office and myself on the best ways to promote my home. I had already moved out of state, but she even took the time to plant flowers in the flower boxes and was always checking the home to make sure it looked good and all was well. She gave great advice, but also listened to me as well, and I appreciated that. I had felt overly pressured and 'bullied' by other realtors in the past, which was ultimately the reason my house was on the market for so long. She also knew the neighborhood well and how to promote the best features of my home for those interested in buying there. I highly recommend her! Jean Bakwin

Connie was exceptional, professional and personable. She truly marketed and sold every detail of my house and our community. She navigated is through the whole process and provided good counsel on key decisions. Would highly recommend her! Sherry Hermann

I have known Connie for almost twenty years as a close friend and neighbor. I have worked with her on many volunteer projects for the neighborhood and the grade school our children attended. I was not surprised when she told me that she was working as a real estate professional. This seems like the perfect match of talents and interests. Connie has a good eye for design and has created a warm and inviting home for her family and wants to help her clients do the same. With her strong work ethic, Connie will always put her client’s needs first. From start to finish, Connie knows exactly what to do to showcase and market her properties, facilitating quick and easy sales, often in creative and outside the box kind of ways. Her knowledge of the housing market and her marketing skills set her apart from other realtors. Her use of on-line resources and her ability to stage the properties ensure that potential buyers will take notice of your home. Bottom line is that if you are looking for a realtor, Connie is the one you need. Elizabeth Jung

From the first time you walked into my house, I knew that you were just the right person to market my house. After signing up with Baird and Warner, you kept in constant touch and gently guided/persuaded me to do things I didn't particularly want to do in order to stage the house to help it sell. Because I was downsizing, you went out of your way to help me find people and places to contact in order to do that. You brought in or purchased many of your own things when you felt it would add that extra little touch. And you just showed up with bagels on the day I had a group here helping to move furniture. When everything was set, the photographer came, and we put a beautiful home on the market March 1, 2020. You are very professional and were there every step of the way. Thank you so much. Julie Snydacker

Connie was great through out the process of selling our home. We had a unique home and she worked hard to get us not only a buyer for our home but someone that would appreciate the type of home we had. She worked very hard and used every avenue possible to get our home seen. Connie will work very hard for you and she always has a positive attitude!! She also adds a personal touch at open houses and showings. She is always available and answers promptly to any communication that we had with her. If you choose Connie to help you sell your house or to buy a home I am confident that you will be extremely happy with all that she will do for you. Connie goes above and beyond!! Malia Naipo and Bill Grinnell

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