Iris Garmisa

Iris Garmisa – Your Real Estate Advocate

Recognized as a specialist in Chicago's North Shore real estate, Iris is consistently in the top tier of Real Estate professionals. Whether representing Buyers or Sellers, she believes an in-depth knowledge of the real estate market combined with stellar service are paramount to the client. Unparalleled integrity, dedication, honesty and patience are the keys to her success. She understands the ever-changing current market conditions and housing values and works diligently to educate her clients to the market. Her successes in all price points include all areas of the North Shore, proudly serving Glencoe, Winnetka, Wilmette, Highland Park, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Riverwoods, Northbrook, Glenview, Evanston, Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. Iris is a trusted advisor to her clients, to whom she brings 30+ years’ experience with proven results.

Selling Your Home

Iris is a skilled listener who understands her clients' needs. Her marketing skills are well-honed because of her many years of sales experience. She formulates a marketing plan for each property with strategies geared to achieving her clients' goals. She is with her sellers every step of the way, beginning with the staging of their home, creating individualized marketing plans and materials, negotiating the sale and following through to closing. Iris' patient and calm demeanor, coupled with her determined and persistent approach, have enabled her to become a strong, skilled negotiator. She tenaciously negotiates for her clients.
Buying Your Home

A long-time North Shore resident, Iris has an in-depth knowledge of its communities, neighborhoods and schools. She understands the challenges facing today's home buyers and collaborates closely with clients to help them find that perfect home. Iris will expertly guide you through the buying process. Her clients know she is their advocate and trusted advisor, always having their best interests at heart. Iris works with all types of buyers: first-time, luxury home, relocating or seasoned home buyers. She strives to be attentive to their needs, each step of the way, helping them realize their goals and fulfilling their dreams!

Personal Background

Iris was born and raised in New York and New Jersey and earned her bachelor's degree in Romance Languages and Literature from Boston University. She lived in Chicago, then the North Shore, where she and her husband raised their family and have lived ever since. A Glencoe resident for more than 35 years, Iris is keenly knowledgeable of lifestyle on the North Shore. Her two children attended the Glencoe Public Schools and New Trier High School, where she was actively involved as an advocate. Always an ardent supporter of not-for-profit organizations, she actively worked on numerous charity and youth-based boards. Iris especially loves to travel to the East Coast to visit her seven grandchildren. She practices yoga and Pilates, enjoys the beauty of the outdoors, loves to walk, hike, exercise and play golf.