Suzie Hempstead

Since moving to Lake Forest, both Suzie and her husband Jack have been involved in community events from Boy Scout Pancake Breakfasts to Symphony benefits. They raised three children in Lake Forest taking advantage of the excellent public schools and recreation programs provided by the community. As a result of sailing regattas and traveling soccer, Suzie became well versed in the North Shore communities of Chicago.

Before she became a realtor, Suzie Hempstead worked as worked as a destination assistance representative for IOR, Inc. in Northbrook, IL. Her main responsibility was finding the right community for families coming from overseas to live in. There is more to the move than just finding a home. Buyers and renters also want the right school district, the right amenities for their family and the right location.

Suzie was active in Districts 67 and 112 in Lake Forest as a substitute teacher and teaching assistant in the 90's. She experienced education in Lake Forest on both sides of the aisle; as a teacher and a parent. In addition, Suzie served the community by representing her ward on the Lake Forest Caucus. She remains active at her church and is a trained hospice caregiver.

Suzie prides herself in meeting the needs of everyone involved in the real estate transaction. She holds designations in Certified Negotiations Expert, Certified Relocation Professional, Short Sale & Foreclosure Specialist, and a BA from St. Louis University in Psychology and Education. As a resident of Lake County and the North Shore for the past 32 years, she brings volumes of insight and information to all aspects of buying and selling real estate. Suzie is committed to providing the best and most comprehensive real estate and relocation service possible.