Laurie Field - Engel & Völkers Real Estate

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Real Estate Advisor | Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore | Serving Highland Park, Deerfield, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook & Glenview | 10 years | 110+ career transactions | 20%+ closed at $1M+ | HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD® Laurie Field is a REALTOR® with Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore, serving Chicago and the North Shore communities including Highland Park, Deerfield, G

lencoe, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook, and Glenview. With 10+ years of experience, $13M in sales over the past year, and 90+ closed transactions, Laurie provides trusted guidance, pricing expertise, and calm negotiation that consistently deliver results. A lifelong Highland Park resident and University of Michigan graduate, Laurie offers both deep local knowledge and global reach through Engel & Völkers’ marketing network. She specializes in luxury homes, first-time buyers, upsizing, and downsizing, combining honest advice, clear communication, and a seamless client experience to help clients achieve their goals. HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

I'm not ready to move yet. Is it too early to talk to someone?Not at all.Some of the most useful real estate conversatio...
06/20/2026

I'm not ready to move yet. Is it too early to talk to someone?

Not at all.

Some of the most useful real estate conversations happen well before someone is ready to list or buy.

Understanding your equity, your likely timeline, your options, and what would need to happen before a move gives you time to plan thoughtfully instead of scrambling once you have already decided to move.

You do not need to be ready to make a move to start getting clear on what your next step could look like.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

My first time buyers just closed on their first home on Division Street in Chicago.I've told you about these two before....
06/19/2026

My first time buyers just closed on their first home on Division Street in Chicago.

I've told you about these two before. Back when they went under contract, they built their own rating system. Every home they toured got scored across location, layout, and condition. No second guessing, no chasing a feeling that wasn't backed by the numbers they cared about.

That system is exactly why their Wicker Park condo closing felt so easy. By the time we got to the closing table, there was no doubt left. Just two people who knew they'd found the right place.

This is the part of the job I love most. Watching someone go from unsure to confident, then handing them the keys.

If you're a first time buyer trying to figure out where to start, that's exactly the kind of process I love building with people. Reach out and I'll walk you through it.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

06/18/2026

Most people start this process in the wrong place.

Watch to see what I mean.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

What’s the difference between an online home value estimate and my actual equity?An online estimate, such as a Zillow Ze...
06/18/2026

What’s the difference between an online home value estimate and my actual equity?

An online estimate, such as a Zillow Zestimate, is generated from public data and broad algorithms. It does not fully account for your home’s condition, updates, layout, lot, location within the neighborhood, or how it compares to homes actually selling nearby right now.

Your real equity is different.

It is your likely sale price minus your remaining mortgage balance and the costs of selling, including commission, transfer taxes, title fees, attorney fees, and any prep work needed before listing.

With over 10 years of experience as a real estate advisor, current market knowledge, and firsthand perspective from being inside many of the homes that have recently sold, I can give my clients a much more realistic look at their equity picture than an online estimate alone.

That number can be meaningfully different from an online estimate in either direction.

Before you make plans based on an online number, it is worth getting a more accurate equity picture.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

Before you start browsing listings or wondering what your home might sell for, start with the three things that matter m...
06/18/2026

Before you start browsing listings or wondering what your home might sell for, start with the three things that matter most:

Your timing - Are you working around a deadline, a life change, or a flexible timeline?

Your real equity - Not just an online estimate, but your likely sale price minus your mortgage balance and the actual costs of selling.

Your next step - What does the next home need to solve for you? More space, less maintenance, a better layout, or a different lifestyle?

The strongest moves usually start before the search begins. When you understand your timing, your equity, and what you are really trying to accomplish, the process becomes much clearer.

If you are thinking about a move in Highland Park, Deerfield, Northbrook, Glenview, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Wilmette, or Chicago, this is the place to start.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

There is a difference between an online home value estimate and your actual equity.An online estimate is based on public...
06/17/2026

There is a difference between an online home value estimate and your actual equity.

An online estimate is based on public data and broad algorithms. It may be a helpful starting point, but it does not fully account for your home’s condition, updates, layout, location within the neighborhood, or what buyers are actually responding to right now.

Your real equity is your likely sale price minus your remaining mortgage balance and the costs of selling.

That includes commission, transfer taxes, attorney fees, title fees, and any prep work your home may need before listing.

With over 10 years of experience advising buyers and sellers across Chicago and the North Shore, I combine current market knowledge with firsthand insight from being inside many of the homes that have recently sold.

That gives my clients a more realistic picture of what their next step could look like.

Read the full blog post. Link in bio and comments below.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

Color is showing up in kitchens, but the strongest versions are controlled and thoughtful.Deep green, slate blue, mushro...
06/17/2026

Color is showing up in kitchens, but the strongest versions are controlled and thoughtful.

Deep green, slate blue, mushroom, taupe, and warm gray can add personality without overwhelming the space. The key is balance. A colored island or lower cabinets can feel current while still keeping the kitchen appealing to a broad buyer pool.

For sellers, this is where restraint matters. A beautiful cabinet color can help a kitchen stand out. The wrong color can make buyers think about repainting before they even make an offer.

Current does not mean risky. It means intentional.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

The right time to move is not just about the season or what the market is doing.It is also about your life.Are you worki...
06/16/2026

The right time to move is not just about the season or what the market is doing.

It is also about your life.

Are you working around a job change, a school year, a family situation, or a major life transition?

Do you need to sell before you buy?

Could you manage owning two homes briefly if the right property came along?

How much flexibility do you really have if the process moves faster or slower than expected?

These questions matter because timing shapes strategy.

Someone with a hard deadline needs a different approach than someone who is simply watching for the right opportunity.

Before you focus on the market, get clear on your situation.

That is where a smarter move begins.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

06/15/2026

Thinking about a move?

Before you start browsing listings or wondering what your home might sell for, get clear on three things: your timing, your equity, and what your next step actually needs to look like.

When those pieces are clear, the process becomes faster, calmer, and more focused.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

Thinking about a move? You do not need to be ready to move to start getting clear.Some of the most useful real estate co...
06/15/2026

Thinking about a move?

You do not need to be ready to move to start getting clear.

Some of the most useful real estate conversations happen months before someone lists a home or starts touring properties.

That early conversation can help you understand your equity, your timing, your options, and what would need to happen before a move makes sense.

It does not commit you to anything.

It simply gives you a clearer picture of what is possible, what is realistic, and what still needs to be figured out.

If you are thinking about a move in Highland Park, Deerfield, Northbrook, Glenview, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Wilmette, or Chicago, start with clarity before you start with listings.

Read the full blog post. Link is in the comments.

HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD®

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