After 29 years in the business, broker Anna Klarck has nothing to prove. Committed to quality over quantity in the Lake County residential real estate market, Klarck owns the independent boutique firm AK Homes, which she describes as offering unique and personalized services with a more intimate approach.

“I prioritize individual client needs and tailor my services accordingly to build long-term relationships,” Klarck says. Clients can count on a one-on-on experience with attention to detail and no pressure, and she emphasizes that working with her means clients will work only with her from start to finish, not another team member. “Simple and unforgettable” is how she describes what it’s like to have her as an agent.

To maintain her signature simplicity, Klarck stays focused on responsiveness and the core skills of communication, negotiation and market knowledge. Clients, most of whom come from referrals and reviews, remark on her first-class service and ability to handle difficult situations quickly. Also known for her kindness, resourcefulness and making the process fun for buyers and sellers alike, she says she loves staging and decorating, but not as much as she loves making people happy.

For Klarck, having a boutique agency is far from being synonymous with “low volume,” and she is frequently lauded for her work. In just the last year, Fortune magazine recognized her among a small group of Five-Star Award winners and she won MainStreet Realtors’ Platinum Award for being in the top 1% in sales volume a Diamond Award for ranking in the top 2% for transactions.

Having lived in Lake County for more than 30 years and raising her three sons there, Klarck has the kind of market expertise that only locals can boast. Away from real estate, she enjoys her lakeside home and takes advantage of the opportunity to enjoy all kinds of watersports activities.