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Let’s connect. Lori's focus is simple: understand your goals, build the right plan, and execute it with precision.

Licensed REALTOR® | Top Naperville Real Estate Agent 🏡

23 years serving buyers and sellers in the Chicagoland Western Suburbs with strategy, elevated presentation, and data-driven results.

📩 Thinking about buying or selling? With 23 years of experience and a track record as one of Naperville’s top real estate professionals, Lori's approach is rooted in strategy, communication, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. As the ranking #2 agent in Naperville, she is trusted by homeowners who want thoughtful guidance, elevated presentation, and a proven process designed to help them sell confidently and successfully. From pricing strategy and market preparation to marketing, negotiation, and closing, every detail is intentional - helping you maximize value while minimizing stress and time on market. Whether you’re planning to sell, searching for your next home, or looking for trusted recommendations in the community, you can count on Lori and The Lori Johanneson Team to be your dedicated Naperville experts and partners every step of the way.

09/24/2026

✨ NEW LISTING THURSDAY ✨

📍 24850 Vermette Road, Plainfield
🔑 Open House | Sept 27 | 10am to 12pm 🔑

Welcome to this lovingly maintained, original owner home offering ~2,400 square feet of comfortable living space and important updates throughout.

Inside, a welcoming entry with hardwood flooring opens to a traditional floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The living room overlooks the peaceful neighborhood and flows into the formal dining space, creating flexibility for hosting, relaxing, or gathering.

The spacious kitchen features beautiful oak cabinetry, solid surface countertops, a full complement of appliances, and a comfortable eating area for casual meals. Just beyond, the kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, where vaulted ceilings, large windows, and a well-maintained fireplace create a bright and inviting gathering space.

The main level also includes a powder room and a mudroom with laundry, cabinetry, and direct access to the extra-spacious 2.5-car garage with an added bump-out for storage or workspace.

Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms include a comfortable primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath featuring dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two hallway linen closets add valuable storage, along with a nicely sized full hall bath.

The unfinished basement provides even more storage and future finishing potential.

Recent updates include a radon mitigation system, two new water heaters, newer roof, maintained A/C, and a well-cared-for furnace with updated components.

Located in North Plainfield near shopping, dining, parks, Route 59, Downtown Plainfield, and nearby Naperville amenities, this home offers everyday convenience in an established neighborhood setting.

With its original owner care, spacious rooms, thoughtful updates, and flexible layout, this home is ready for its next chapter.

Send me a message for more information or to schedule your private showing.

For more information:
📩 [email protected]
🔗 lorijohanneson.com/properties/sale
📲 (630) 667-7562

09/21/2026

Another listing so popular, it didn’t even make it to the public market 🏡✨

This home is officially under contract after receiving multiple offers while still in the Private Listing Network.

That’s exactly the kind of result that shows why the work that happens before a home reaches the public market matters.

Before a listing goes public, there’s an opportunity to create awareness, connect with agents who already have qualified buyers, build early interest, and position the home for the strongest possible start. For this seller, that early exposure created real momentum and ultimately led to multiple offers before a full public listing was ever needed.

It’s not just about putting a home into the PLN and hoping for the best. It’s about understanding the property, the neighborhood, the buyer pool, the timing, and the seller’s goals, then building a strategy around those factors.

In Naperville and the western suburbs, buyer demand can look very different from one neighborhood and price point to the next. That’s why local knowledge, thoughtful preparation, strategic pricing, strong agent relationships, and a clear pre-market plan can all play an important role in the outcome.

Every home requires a different approach, and not every seller will benefit from the same strategy. The key is knowing when pre-market exposure makes sense, how to use it effectively, and how to create meaningful interest before the home ever reaches the broader market.

For this seller, that strategy worked exactly as intended, and I’m so happy to see them taking this next step toward closing.

If selling may be part of your plans in the coming months or next year, it’s never too early to start preparing. Let’s talk through your home, your timing, and whether a pre-market strategy could help you create strong momentum from the very beginning.

Connect with me anytime:
📩 [email protected]
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 667-7562

09/17/2026

What is your home actually worth in today’s market? 🤔

If you’ve checked an online home value estimate recently, it can be a helpful starting point. But it shouldn’t be the number you build your selling strategy around. Here’s why...

Online valuation tools typically rely heavily on public records, recent sales, and automated data. What they can’t always account for is what makes your home different from the one down the street.

They may not fully see your renovations, condition, quality of finishes, lot, floor plan, location within the neighborhood, or the improvements you’ve made over the years.

They can also lag behind what buyers are actually doing in the market right now, which becomes especially important when you’re preparing to sell because your asking price is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle.

Price too high, and buyers may pass your home by while it loses valuable early-market momentum. Price too low, and you may leave equity on the table.

The right pricing strategy looks at much more than an algorithm.

In Naperville, DuPage County, and the western suburbs, we look at recent comparable sales, current competition, buyer demand, condition, updates, location, neighborhood trends, and what we're seeing buyers respond to in the market right now.

Because two homes that look similar online can have very different values in the real world.

Online estimates are a starting point, not a pricing strategy.

If selling may be part of your plans in the next few months or even next year, let’s take a closer look at your home and what it may realistically be worth in today’s market.

Send us a message for a personalized home value and seller strategy conversation.

Connect with us anytime:
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 283-2089

09/16/2026

Welcome to the 2026 LJ Collection 🥂

This closing feels especially meaningful.

After more than 29 years in this home, my sellers were ready for a new chapter, but that didn't make the decision to leave any less emotional. There's a lot that goes into selling a longtime home. It's not just about preparing the property. It's about honoring the memories, making thoughtful decisions, and feeling confident that the next step is the right one.

That's why I'm so grateful they trusted me to help guide that process ❤️

They took the advice, prepared the home beautifully, and allowed us to position it in a way that connected with buyers quickly. The result?

708 Sanctuary Lane sold for $887,000, which was $37,000 over asking, in just 6 days. It also became the highest sale for a home under 3,000 square feet in the area over the past 9 months, closing $12,000 above the previous highest sale!

Such an incredible outcome, especially for a summer listing when the market can begin to slow.

Record sales aside, what I appreciate most about this closing is the trust behind it.

Trust from sellers who had spent nearly three decades in one home. Trust from a past client who felt confident enough to refer me. And trust in the guidance that helped turn preparation into a strong result.

That means everything to me.

To my sellers, thank you for allowing me and my team to be part of such an important transition. I am so happy we were able to help you close this chapter on a high note. And, to the past client who made the introduction, thank you. Referrals are one of the greatest compliments in this business, and I never take them lightly.

If a move may be part of your plans in the next few months or even next year, you do not need to have every detail figured out yet. Sometimes the best place to start is simply understanding your home’s value, what preparation may be worthwhile, and what timeline makes sense for you.

Let’s start there.

Connect with me anytime:
📩 [email protected]
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 667-7562

09/15/2026

Some client relationships begin long before there’s ever a sign in the yard.

I first met Pam about five years ago while organizing a neighborhood food drive. At the time, she told me, “Someday we’ll sell.”

Over the years, I’d see Pam and Larry out walking through the neighborhood, and somewhere along the way, they became more than future clients. They became friends.

A few years ago, they reached out for advice about what they should be doing to prepare their home for an eventual sale. They weren’t ready to move yet, but that early conversation gave us time to think ahead, talk through the right improvements, and make sure that when the time came, they wouldn’t be starting from scratch.

And when they were finally ready, that head start mattered.

Their preparation and openness to expert advice helped create early buyer interest before the home even reached the market, resulting in a solid offer within 24 hours of listing.

What means the most to me, though, is what they shared in this review: that they felt understood, supported, and confident throughout the process.

Selling a home after more than 32 years is about so much more than the property itself. It’s about memories, uncertainty, timing, and figuring out what comes next. Having the right guidance can make that transition feel a lot more manageable.

Pam and Larry, thank you for your trust, your friendship, and for allowing my team and me to be part of such an important chapter. I’m incredibly grateful.

If selling may be part of your plans next year, you don’t have to wait until you’re ready to list to start preparing. Sometimes the best first step is simply a conversation about what to do now, what can wait, and how to position your home when the time is right. Let’s work together to create a plan that fits your timeline, your goals, and your next chapter.

Connect with me anytime:
📩 [email protected]
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 667-7562

09/08/2026

DuPage County Market Recap | August 2026 🏡

August brought a noticeable shift in the DuPage County housing market, with inventory, median sales price, and closed sales all declining month over month.

Homes available dipped slightly by 0.6%, bringing total inventory to 3,413 homes. While this isn't a dramatic decrease, it does show that inventory growth slowed as we moved through the later part of summer.

The median sales price declined 2% from July, landing at $450K. A month-over-month price adjustment doesn't mean every home or neighborhood is losing value, but it does reinforce why pricing strategy matters. Buyers are still watching value closely, especially when comparing condition, updates, location, and overall affordability.

Homes sold decreased 16%, with 909 properties closing in August. This slower pace isn't unusual as summer winds down and families shift into back-to-school routines, but it's an important reminder that the market is becoming more selective.

So, what does this mean for you? 👇

✔️ For sellers: The market is still moving, but buyers are being thoughtful. Homes that are priced correctly, prepared well, photographed professionally, and marketed strategically are better positioned to stand out.

✔️ For buyers: Slightly lower inventory means fewer choices than July, but a slower sales pace may create more room to evaluate options, ask questions, and make confident decisions.

As we head into fall, strategy becomes even more important. Naperville, DuPage County, and the surrounding western suburbs are made up of many micro-markets, and your specific neighborhood, price point, timing, and goals all matter.

If you're thinking about buying or selling this fall or before the end of the year, let’s talk through what these numbers mean for you and create a plan that supports your next move.

Connect with us anytime:
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 283-2089

09/03/2026

Thinking about selling, but worried your deal could fall apart before closing?

Here’s the good news: most home sales do make it to the finish line. But when a sale does fall apart, there are usually a few common reasons why.

According to recent Redfin data, the top reasons include:

❌ 70% inspection or repair issues
❌ 28% buyer financing fell through
❌ 21% buyer’s current home didn’t sell
❌ 15% change in the buyer’s situation

The biggest takeaway for sellers?

Inspection and repair issues are one of the most common reasons a deal can get shaky, but they’re also one of the areas you have the most power to address before your home ever hits the market.

✅ That’s where a pre-listing inspection can be incredibly valuable.

A pre-list home inspection gives you a clearer picture of your home’s condition before a buyer’s inspector gets involved. It can help uncover repair items, maintenance concerns, safety issues, or larger system questions that could become negotiation points later.

For sellers, that matters because surprises can create stress, delays, price reductions, repair credits, or even a canceled contract.

When you know about potential issues ahead of time, you can make more informed decisions. You may choose to repair certain items before listing, gather contractor estimates, disclose with confidence, or price and position the home more strategically from the start.

In Naperville, DuPage County, and the western suburbs, buyers are still active, but they’re also looking carefully at condition, maintenance, and overall value. A home that feels well cared for can create more confidence, especially when buyers are already thinking about monthly payments, inspection costs, and future repairs.

A pre-listing inspection isn’t necessary for every home, but for the right property, it can be a smart part of your selling strategy.

If you’re thinking about selling this fall, before the end of the year, or sometime next year, it’s never too early to start preparing.

Let’s talk through your home, your timeline, and whether a pre-listing inspection could help you avoid surprises and move toward closing with more confidence.

Connect with us anytime:
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 283-2089

09/02/2026

Welcome to the 2026 LJ Collection 🥂

This one was truly special.

Not only did this home sell quickly and over asking, but it also became the highest-selling ranch ever in this section of the neighborhood by $75,000 🎉

This kind of result doesn’t come from simply putting a home on the market. It comes from the right combination of pricing, preparation, presentation, marketing, negotiation, and a deep understanding of hyperlocal markets.

That’s why this sale is such a great reminder of why working with a local expert matters. In Naperville, every neighborhood, home style, price point, and buyer pool can behave differently. Understanding those details can make a meaningful difference in how a home is positioned and how buyers respond.

For Julie, the goal wasn’t just to sell. It was to maximize the value of the home, create a positive experience, and help make the transition into the next chapter as smooth as possible. That’s exactly what we were able to accomplish.

I’m incredibly grateful to have earned Julie’s trust throughout this process, and even more grateful to have worked with someone so kind, hardworking, and wonderful from start to finish.

Congratulations to Julie on an incredible, record-breaking sale. I’m so happy for you and wish you all the best as you enjoy your next chapter in Tampa!

The strongest results often begin well before the sign goes in the yard. Having time to talk through pricing, preparation, photography, timing, and strategy can help you make more confident decisions and position your home for the best possible outcome.

If selling is on your mind, whether that means this fall, before the end of the year, or sometime next year, it’s never too early to start preparing.

Let’s talk through what your home may be worth and what steps can help you prepare for a successful sale.

Connect with me anytime:
📩 [email protected]
🔗 lorijohanneson.com
📲 (630) 667-7562

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