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What clients say about this agent....
Christine W.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIEDKara is an experienced, kind and trustworthy agent. She drew from a broad network of people that she has formed relationships with which helped during the whole sales process. On a matter she was unfamiliar with she did her due diligence to acquire the knowledge needed. She was quick to respond to any questions we had. She also has a great eye for detail and her write-ups were fantastic. Our home sold very quickly and she was involved during the final negotiations that helped significantly on closing day.
Robcheatham1976
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is the best! We looked at endless homes and she kept encouraging us daily unitl we found our dream home! Extremely knowledgeable in the market and the hardest worker!!
Allison C.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED We had an outstanding experience working with Kara and Colleen with @properties! They handled both our house sale and the search for our new home with total professionalism. They were always responsive, extremely helpful, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. We couldn't be happier with our results and highly recommend this fantastic team to anyone looking to buy or sell!
Hannah C.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Kara was such an incredible experience! My husband and I are first time homebuyers and Kara took the time to walk us through the whole process and what to expect so we were prepared. She was able to figure out what exactly we were looking for and helped find us several homes to look at. She even showed us an option that wasnt on our radar which ended up being the home we purchased! During the tours she walked us through what we should be looking for and answered all of our questions. She was so responsive and helpful during the offer process and gave us a checklist of what to expect once our offer was accepted just to make sure we were on top of everything. I will recommend Kara to anyone looking to buy in the area and we will certainly be working with her whenever were ready for our next home! It was such an enjoyable process!
Kellyn M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara and her team were exceptional from start to finish. We had very specific criteria and a tight geographic focus, all while navigating a fast-moving market that required quick decisions and strategic offers. There were many times we wanted to move quickly and she and Colleen always rose to the occasion with professionalism, responsiveness, and thoughtful guidance. Kara helped us stay competitive without ever feeling pressured. We felt supported and confident in our decisions. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and expertise, and are so happy in our new home.
Annie R.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara and her partner, Colleen, are both incredible realtors! We were referred to them by a friend in the neighborhood, and we couldnt have been happier with the homebuying experience. They helped us find the perfect home in a very challenging market and were professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeableaEUR"both about the local area and about home maintenance considerations. Kara is exceptionally detail-oriented and consistently pointed out areas that may require future investment (such as aging windows, utilities, etc.), which was especially helpful for us as first-time homebuyers. We truly cannot recommend this outstanding team highly enough!
Colin S.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Kara and Colleen was an absolute dream. They helped me find my perfect home and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. Their knowledge is unmatched aEUR" every question I had, they had an answer for, and they guided me through every step with patience and confidence. I couldnt have asked for better realtors. If youre looking for a team thats professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about your experience, Kara and Colleen are the ones you want. Highly recommend!
Sheila D.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Selling a house that you have lived in for almost 30 years and raised 4 children can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, we chose the Kara OConnell group to lead us through the process. Kara has many strengths and her ability to advise us in a reassuring and confident manner was extremely valuable. Thanks to Karas deep knowledge and keen sense of the market we sold our home for 30% over our list price! Her management of the entire process was exceptional. From staging, launching pe-market excitement, handling multiple offers and finally helping us close quickly and without issue. Her contractor recommendations were excellent, helping us stay on schedule while keeping quality workmanship high. Karas professionalism, work ethic and integrity are unmatched. We have known Kara for a long time and appreciate her calm and reassuring nature yet is a fierce protector of her clients. It was a privilege to work with Kara and the Kara OConnell group and we highly recommend her for all your real estate needs.
User5995530
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Colleen and Kara were just fabulous through the whole selling process of our home. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, & organized. Their insights and knowledge of the market helped us ready our home and sell quickly. They are a fantastic team -responsive, thoughtful and hard-working. We have used them before and will use them again! Highly recommend this team!!!
Brice M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was a great agent to partner with for our sale. She was always communicative through the process and provided valued advice to get the best price for our property. Kara has a full knowledge of the market in LaGrange and the surrounding area and was adept and efficient at dealing with the big and small challenges during our listing process. I am very thankful for her professionalism as well as her kind manner, and would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a reputable agent in her territory.
Kelly O.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was amazing! She was so thorough and asked all the questions we wouldve never thought to ask. Shes very knowledgeable and attentive and made the whole process so simple from start to finish.
Mary S.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was the perfect broker for us! We were first time home buyers and she was there every step of the way, explaining the process thoroughly and patiently. It was a tough market for buyers, but Kara stayed encouraging and helped us to find the perfect home!
Tim N.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED We had a terrific experience working with Kara! My wife and I worked with her on the purchase of our house. She made the entire home buying process very smooth. Kara works closely with an associate of hers and between the two of them, they were always available to assist us at hours that worked best for us. This included showings on the weekends and off hours. We are very thankful for choosing Kara and would highly recommend her.
Bethany
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara sold us our house 10 years ago, and it was a no-brainer to hire here again to sell it and help me find a new home. She is very knowledgable about the local market and gives great guidance to help with both the buying and selling process. There were a few last minute details that she helped with on the day before closing that made everything run smoothly. I highly recommend Kara and her team for both home buying and selling.
AlexGalassini
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I just bought our first home with the help of Kara and her partner, Colleen. They were a fantastic team, very easy to work with, readily available even on short notice, and very knowledgeable about the western suburbs. Their insight on pricing made us feel confident about the offers we put together. Would recommend Kara and Colleen to anyone looking to buy in Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange, Westmont or Downers grove.
Nora M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara did an outstanding job of representing me in the sale of the condominium. Kara is very familiar with the Indian Ridge condominium development. Her knowledge was a great asset in listing and selling the property. Kara was always very responsive. She handled the sale negotiations expertly. I was very pleased to have Kara's expertise available to me throughout the listing and sale process. Kara always goes above and beyond what is expected for her clients!
Robinsondiane66
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was courteous, thoughtful, and understood how difficult the downsize was for us. She eased us through the process. Kara immediately answered email or text questions. She knew exactly how to handle the business side of the sale and purchase.
Esteph Z.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was absolutely amazing during our home buying process. It was our first time buying a house and while it was an overwhelming process, she made sure that everything ran smoothly and walked us through anything we were unsure of. She was attentive and looked out for our best interest. We really believe that without Kara, we wouldnt have been able to find our dream home. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Claire E.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED We hired Kara OConnell to represent us in the sale of our historic home in La Grange. Kara recommended an approach to selling our home which created excitement in the market before we were ready to show, and helped us prepare our house for the market providing a consultant who offered recommendations for how best to present our home to younger buyers. Both Kara and her business partner, Colleen McAuliffe, were straightforward in their communication and provided excellent guidance on timing and pricing. They laid out a guide to help keep us focused and on track for a timely and positive sale. Selling a home is stressful and tedious and we found ourselves in capable hands with Kara and team. They were hands on partners with us throughout the process and the house went under contract in 6 days and we were pleased with the outcome.
Claire E.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
We hired Kara OConnell to represent us in the sale of our historic home in La Grange. Kara recommended an approach to selling our home which created excitement in the market before we were ready to show, and helped us prepare our house for the market providing a consultant who offered recommendations for how best to present our home to younger buyers. Both Kara and her business partner, Colleen McAuliffe, were straightforward in their communication and provided excellent guidance on timing and pricing. They laid out a guide to help keep us focused and on track for a timely and positive sale. Selling a home is stressful and tedious and we found ourselves in capable hands with Kara and team. They were hands on partners with us throughout the process and the house went under contract in 6 days and we were pleased with the outcome.
Sallyandandy7
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was so amazing to work with! Being first time home-buyers we had a lot of questions with how the process worked and she held our hand every step of the way! She was so quick to respond to all of our questions. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to market pricing and the area in which we were buying. She was very realistic when it came to putting in offers and set our expectations appropriately when looking at specific homes all while remaining extremely positive. 10000/10 recommend kara for your home search - best in the biz!
Nicole E.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED We had a wonderful experience with Kara and Colleen. They had a wonderful knowledge of the market and helped us find the house we wanted in our price range. I would 100% recommend them to anyone in the western suburbs :)
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Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara and her team are the go to realtors for the western suburbs and beyond. She is a local resident and is beyond knowledgeable. She has patiently worked with me to find the perfect home. The entire transaction was seamless. I have worked with many realtors over the years and the professionalism and desire to continually help was first class.
Sara C.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was wonderful to work with as we navigated becoming first time home buyers. She helped us throughout the whole process and knew the locations we were interested very well.
MartinGarvey
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara & her team were awesome throughout the entire process. Very knowledgeable of the neighborhood as well as all the ins and outs for new home buyers. 100% recommending her to all of our friends and family members looking in the area!
Jessica
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED The entire process as a first-time home buyer could not have been better with Kara and Colleen. They were with me every step of the way. So grateful for their help and expertise.
Kocekcolette
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was excellent! As first time home buyers we were new to the process & Kara guided us every step of the way! I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!
Kimberly M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara represented us in the purchase of our home in 2021 as well as the sale of our home in 2024. She was referred by my brother, and we have recommended her to other friends and family based on our experience. She is incredibly thoughtful, responsive, thorough, and detail-oriented. She built strong trust with us by advising us on when to list our home, ensuring that our home was prepared to give buyers a great impression, and very thoughtful, strategic advice on how to think through the offers we received.
Elizabeth B.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Kara! From her outstanding knowledge of the area, to her impeccable professionalism, to her unending patience as we navigated our first home purchase in an extremely challenging market, she made our journey as smooth as possible. Kara consistently answered all our questions and inquiries in a prompt and detailed manner. She consistently was on the search for homes that fit our budget and criteria. We went through a few offers on different properties before purchasing our current home, and she was always our advocate with seller's agents. She works tirelessly for her clients and we felt so comfortable entrusting such an important purchase with her and her team. Without hesitation we would recommend her time and time again!
Jehoma
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara did a phenomenal job to help us get the home we love. She rose above the challenges of helping us navigate an insane market with low inventory and lots of buyers. She exhibited tremendous patience with me not having purchased in over 33 years and us bringing together two lives. She and her team were always available for house tours, questions and advice. Her calm demeanor was always appreciated throughout nearly two very trying years from the start of our search to close. I am forever grateful to Kara and cannot recommend her enough.
Kathy M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara did an amazing job assisting us with buying and selling properties in LaGrange/LaGrange Park. Kara knows the neighborhood and has many resources to share with her clients. Kara was responsive and incredibly helpful in navigating all that goes into both selling and buying a home. She is professional and personable. She went above and beyond. We could not have done it without her!
Gkkefer
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was not only a pleasure to work with, she was very knowledgeable about all aspects of our real estate transactions which included both a sale and a purchase. She was thorough in her research of comps in multiple areas and neighborhoods. Our search process was a long one and she hung in there with us with every step of the way!
Stephanie W.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED As first time homebuyers, the process can be overwhelming, but ours wasnt primarily due to Kara. She walked us through every step and I appreciated all of her honest feedback and attention to detail as we viewed homes. She also recommended painters and a cleaning service that we used and loved. We would recommend her to any of our friends!
Tom M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was a great partner in both Sale and Buy. Kara provided valuable guidance and was always available for questions. Kara also had valuable market data to help the process.
Jbyrne9512
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was terrific. She communicated very well. Always answered her phone. Was very knowledgeable. Made our closing smooth and hassle free. I would highly recommend Kara to anyone looking for a realtor!!
Carolbacon8
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with Kara twice now; once to buy a home and once to sell a home. She is extremely professional, diligent, honest and has excellent follow through. She?s straight forward and offers solid advice to place your home in the best light. In addition, she listens and makes sure you are comfortable with every step of the process. When I work with Kara I know I am in good hands and don?t have to worry. She will have it covered. That?s very important during what is a major and stressful undertaking. Kara has an abundance of service providers she recommends who can help with everything from painting, junk removal, carpentry etc. She will make it happen even with very short notice. All around, she?s excellent.
Dana O.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED I had a great experience having Kara as my realtor. It was the first time I went through the home-buying process completely on my own, and Kara provided guidance every step of the way in a way that I could easily understand. She was great about answering my questions, providing information when I didnt know the right questions to ask, negotiating the deal, and just doing everything she could to make sure the process unfolded smoothly for me. To top it off, she even provided fantastic referrals for an attorney, a home inspector, and an electrician. I wouldnt hesitate for a second working with Kara again on any other home purchase or sale that may come up for me in the future.
Tvanduerm
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED A great experience from start to finish - we could not be happier! Our agent, Colleen McAuliffe, demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the local market and provided exceptional service that resulted in securing an offer/contract within hours of the townhome going on the market.
Dcontreras988
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED I have nothing but great things to say about Kara and her team since the initial home-buying process to the end, Kara showed a great amount of knowledge in the real estate market. She is very professional, punctual, attentive, and very informative. This journey would not have been as smooth as it was if it would not have been for her great skills and experience. Overall, I can't express enough how thankfull we are for her support in helping us buy our dream home. Thank you, Kara! -From the Contreras Family.
Lantero
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is the best realtor I have worked with. She guides you through the process every step of the way. We first contacted her 9 months before we put our house on the market for advice and she stayed with us until the end.
Rowleytcr7
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED I felt, Kara was always on our side working to make our house purchase as simple and successful as possible. Kara is more service than sales. She was focused on answering our questions, and giving us good advice. Kara was patient as we traveled from California to look at homes over several months. She led us through multiple rounds of negotiation to get to a price we were comfortable with. In the end we found a property that was perfect for us and are loving it so far. We would recommend Kara Kennedy O'Connell to anyone.
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Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED We worked primarily with Colleen McAuliffe, but also with Kara OConnell when selling our home in LaGrange Park, IL. We could not have been happier - they were extremely responsive, receptive, accommodating, knowledgeable and they provided expert guidance all along the way. Colleen was always available whenever we need her assistance, and we needed her assistance a lot! We highly recommend them to anyone interested in selling or buying a home.
Magdalenaboland
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was an incredible asset in our home-buying experience! As is typical in this market, we reached out to her on a very tight timeline and she did everything to accommodate our needs. She was friendly, helpful, and always available for any questions we had as first time home buyers. She walked us through every step of the process with a friendly professionalism that is not always present when you jump into working with strangers! We appreciate Kara's dedication to our journey and for helping us through some slightly challenging/unusual circumstances with the sellers. Kara is the best and we can't recommend her enough!
Joe B.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara delivered! My wife and I were first time buyers moving to the Chicago area and we're looking in the West Suburbs. From the first meeting, we felt confident entering into this process as Kara took the time to lay out the entire process, explain the details and answer all of our questions. In this market, it was easy for us to consider homes that had some flaws as inventory was low, but Kara and Colleen kept us grounded and shared their expertise and local knowledge to point out additional details we may have not considered. They were adamant we would find the right home and we're willing to put in extra time to ensure that happened. After viewing homes from La Grange to Geneva (fearing we may be driving Kara crazy with such a wide search), we found a place to call home without ANY hiccups from negotiation to closing. This team will be who we use and recommend moving forward - with confidence. Kara and Colleen, thank you again! We appreciate all you've done in helping us find our first home. Go Flyers!
Andjela C.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED I can not describe how satisfied we are with Kara and her colleague Colleen. Thanks to them we found our dream home. They were extremely professional and answered all our questions any time of the day. They were always available for showing and went above and beyond to make entire process easier for us.
Kimberly M.
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara went out of her way to be helpful, both in helping us find the perfect home, and settling into it. She was always organized, timely, transparent, and responsive. You won't find a better broker!
Katherinewelte
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was among several pros I reached out to in order to help our family with our home search. We ultimately chose Kara because she had so much experience and was very responsive. We kept in contact for over 18 months (we put our home search on hold for period due to the pandemic) and we never lost touch. She and her colleague Colleen took us on seemingly countless home tours, talked us through the home buying process and helped us figure out what we really wanted in a home. Kara is a patient and kind soul but also no-nonsense and a realist, the perfect combo! Couldn't recommend her highly enough!
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Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Kara did a wonderful job helping us find a new house that fit our needs and the future needs of our family.Kara also helped us sell our previous house and maximize our purchase price. Her knowledge of the market helped us assess the optimal time to list our house and how to present it to the market. We received 4 offers.
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Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I loved working with Kara and Colleen. They were so friendly and helped us find a he that was perfect for us. We have worked with them twice now over the years. Once for a rental and then the second time for our new home. It was a great experience and I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or rent.
Mstone339
Review for Member: Kara OConnell
ZillowVERIFIED Purchasing my first home, I was lucky to have Kara as my agent. She was patient and knowledgeable as she walked me through each step of the process. There is always so much to take in when viewing a home. I appreciated her pointing out various aspects and helping me to focus on my top priorities. Her top priority is for you to find the right house, which I did!
