With more than 20 years of experience in North Shore real estate and over 40 years living on Chicago’s North Shore, Mary Marcus offers clients unmatched local insight and trusted guidance. She proudly lives in Northbrook, where she raised her family and now enjoys life as a grandmother—giving her firsthand understanding of the community, schools, and lifestyle that define the North Shore.
Mary’s real estate reach spans the entire North Shore, including Lake Forest and Glencoe, where her two sons and grandchildren live. From Northbrook to the lakefront communities, she understands the unique character, housing styles, and market nuances of each neighborhood and helps clients find the right fit for their lifestyle and long-term goals.
Her deep knowledge of local schools, family dynamics, and community values allows her to guide clients with clarity and confidence, whether they are first-time buyers, growing families, or planning their next chapter.
With a background in interior design, Mary brings vision and creativity to every transaction. She helps clients see a home’s full potential—from strategic staging and thoughtful improvements to imagining how a space can evolve over time.
What truly sets Mary apart is her keen eye and vision for a home, exceptional communication skills, and strong work ethic. She is known for being responsive, transparent, and deeply committed to her clients, ensuring every detail is handled with care and every decision is made with confidence.
Aligned with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Mary combines hyper-local expertise with a powerful global reach, providing seamless service to clients buying or selling anywhere in the world.
Her commitment to excellence has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including the Visionary Award (2016) and the Impact Awards (2021 & 2023)—a reflection of her results, integrity, and lasting influence in the market.
Deeply committed to giving back, Mary supports Make-A-Wish . Outside of real estate, she enjoys traveling, exploring the arts and museums, hiking, exercising, and cooking—interests that mirror her creativity, energy, and appreciation for meaningful spaces and experiences.
Mary resides in Northbrook, where she continues to live, work, and serve the North Shore communities she proudly calls home.
