Dedicated to forging meaningful relationships with her clients, Grayslake real estate broker Connie Barhorst explains that working with her is “like you are working with one of your close friends.” She says, “It’s a collaboration when you list your home with me or we go out ‘shopping’ for the perfect home. Communication is key.” Barhorst is known for prioritizing accessibility for her clients. She’s always available to speak with clients, answering their questions and springing into action when necessary. She shares that she’s had clients wonder if it takes her more than 10 minutes to respond and that she’s often asked if she ever sleeps. Her diligence pays off. Baird & Warner recently named her the No. 1 Libertyville Agent YTD for Units and Volume and the Top Individual Agent for Grayslake for the second year in a row.

Winner of the 2024 Baird & Warner Listing Contest, Barhorst specializes in listing homes and simplifying the process from staging to closing. As a professional home stager, Barhorst owns a warehouse filled with supplies used to prepare homes for the market. She works with clients to pick paint colors, furniture and decor that highlight a home’s best qualities. She explains that in the age of social media, ensuring that a client’s home is picture-perfect is more important than ever. “I also utilize social media platforms diligently to promote my listings,” she remarks. “The power of social media is a game changer in real estate.” With her extensive network of trusted contractors and service professionals, Barhorst also acts as a referral resource for her clients. She’s ready with recommendations for whatever her clients need, from plumbers and painters to movers and landscapers.

Barhorst and her husband have lived in Grayslake for over 23 years, raising four children and a few golden retrievers in the home they built in Prairie Crossing. She loves her family, sharing, “My children are my proudest personal accomplishments. They make me proud each and every day.”