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Sally Thompson, Real Estate Advisor
With over 20 years of Chicagoland real estate experience and a personal understanding of buying and selling multiple homes, Sally offers a deeply informed and empathetic approach to real estate. She is a trusted advisor who prioritizes clarity, advocacy, and long-term relationships, guiding clients through complex decisions with confidence and care. Sally is committed to making every step of the process feel seamless, supported, and thoughtfully managed from start to finish.
Marcia Shanin, Real Estate Advisor
Marcia brings over 25 years of North Shore real estate experience, paired with a lifelong passion for architecture and design. Known for her positive, solutions-oriented approach, she helps clients see the full potential in every home and navigate each step with confidence and care. Deeply rooted in the Highland Park community, Marcia is especially skilled in guiding clients through meaningful life transitions, including senior real estate needs, with empathy and expertise.
We Know Real Estate
We Understand North Shore Living at Every Stage
With deep roots across Chicago’s North Shore, Sally and Marcia bring an intuitive understanding of the communities, architecture, and lifestyle that define the area. From lakefront estates to walkable village homes, they recognize not just what makes a property valuable—but what makes it feel like home. Their combined experience spans decades of helping clients navigate Highland Park, Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, and beyond with confidence and clarity.
We See the Potential in Every Home
Marcia’s lifelong passion for architecture and design, paired with decades of hands-on real estate experience, allows her to envision what a property can become—not just what it is today. Whether advising on updates, staging, or future possibilities, she helps clients unlock hidden value and imagine new ways of living. This design-forward perspective is complemented by a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach that guides clients through every decision with ease.
We Guide Clients Through Life’s Transitions
Sally’s experience is rooted in empathy, advocacy, and real-world understanding of what it means to move through life’s biggest changes. Having personally bought and sold multiple homes across different states, she brings a calm, informed perspective to even the most complex transactions. From downsizing and estate transitions to growing families and new beginnings, she ensures every client feels supported, informed, and cared for from start to finish—and well beyond closing.
We Deliver a Seamless, Elevated Experience
Together, Sally and Marcia combine complementary strengths to create a highly personalized and seamless real estate experience. Clients benefit from two dedicated advisors working in sync—offering broader market insight, stronger negotiation strategy, and continuous communication. Backed by the global reach of Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore, they provide an elevated level of service defined by professionalism, discretion, and results.
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