Meet Andra
I LOVE WHAT I DO!
ENERGY
Andra has been in real estate for 25 years and has built relationships with hundreds of buyers and sellers who have trusted her with their real estate needs. When you work with Andra, your relationship does not end when your closing papers are signed. Her clients know they can call her at any time, for any reason, and she is always available. Her professional contacts and recommendations are yours, for whatever you may need.
EXPERTISE
Andra’s clients and colleagues count on her honesty and work ethic to get the job done. Buying and selling a home is incredibly emotional. Andra listens to her clients and will help navigate your real estate needs with her direct, data-driven and approachable personality. When you hire Andra, you get her 24/7 accessibility as well as the support of her entire team. Andra is not afraid of difficult questions or tough conversations. Her partnerships are the driving force behind her numbers – strong relationships with clients, contractors, lenders, attorneys and other agents – and make her a full-service advisor. Andra brings extensive industry expertise, top negotiating skills, and up-to-date market knowledge.
EXCELLENCE
Andra closed over $70 million dollars in real estate in 2024, and over $525 million throughout her career. She provides top-level service for all clients regardless of price point, and she is dedicated to the ideas of family and connection. Andra is among the top one percent of brokers in the nation and consistently claims the title of #1 individual agent in Lake Forest.
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
Andra is committed to her clients and the relationships she builds. She walks them through each step of the process, always being accessible to her clients, and works to make the process as seamless and easy as possible. Her commitment goes beyond closing a deal; its about creating last relationships built on trust, understanding and shared goals.
AWARDS
NSBAR’s Top 1% by Residential Sales Volume
Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Residential Real Estate Broker 2022
America’s Most Honored Real Estate Professionals 2021 and 2022
Five Star Professional Award 2011-2024
Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle 2023
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Andra attended both Northwestern University and National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois and graduated with a BA in Math and Psychology. She has taken classes in construction at College of Lake County. Andra received her Real Estate License in 2000 and stays current with all continuing education requirements. She was a general contractor for numerous years before becoming a broker, building luxury residential homes. Her building background has been very helpful to her clients and adds a special dimension to her business.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Andra has deep roots in the community. She is a member of the Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Women’s Board. The Board supports the hospital through fundraising, volunteerism, education and advocacy helping to ensure that the highest quality of healthcare is available. Andra is also a member of the Gorton Center Board. Gorton Center is a non-profit organization and the gathering place in the heart of our community where people connect, converse, learn, listen, play & perform.
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Andra’s family is her focus. Andra and her husband, Michael, live in Lake Forest and have five children and twelve grandchildren – many who live and raise their families on the North Shore, where she grew up. Andra and her husband have lived in Chicagoland for over 45 years and have been in Lake Forest since 1997. Andra and Michael raised their five children in Lake Forest and are actively involved in the community.
COMMUNITIES
Andra serves the entire North Shore including Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Riverwood, Libertyville, Mettawa.
