Wendy Murphy

The first day she visited Lake Geneva, Wendy knew this is where she wanted to live forever. It is not only beautiful and rich in history, but it is also home to some of the best schools in the state, making it the perfect place to raise her family.

As a mother of four kids, the lakefront was the center of Wendy’s family activities. From walks along the shore path, afternoons at the beach, to sailing camp at the yacht club, she could not image a better place to spend her days. They found that the fun did not stop when summer ended, as there was always something to do, all year round. They feel blessed to call this their home.

She earned her real estate license in the 1990s after graduating from Michigan State and while working at the Chicago Tribune. She had been assigned to the real estate advertising department at the time, and the excitement that surrounded real estate peaked her interest. After leaving the paper, she spent a few years in mortgage banking and then found her way into real estate, eventually owning a national real estate franchise in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

As a real estate veteran who is helped hundreds of families with their real estate needs, she has found her niche in the Geneva Lakefront market. With the lake being the crown jewel of our area, providing relaxation for some and an adrenaline boost for others, she is excited to connect buyers and sellers on our amazing lake.

With the majority of second home buyers in this market living and working in the Chicagoland area, she chose to affiliate herself with d’aprile properties and our family of nearly 400 agents in the Midwest, including Fontana, Chicago, Indiana and Michigan. We all work together, promoting the second home market on Geneva Lake. Through this exclusive network, we are able to maximize exposure and attract more buyers.

As a seller’s agent, she utilizes every resource available to increase the exposure of her listings. From online to print, she will make sure your home is promoted where the buyers are looking. Her non-profit community website, www.BestofLakeGeneva.com, is an exclusive tool that enables your home to be in front of as many as 50,000 monthly visitors who are looking for activities in the Geneva Lake area. It is marketing opportunities like these that set her apart from other real estate professionals and helps her sellers’ homes stand out, get noticed, sell faster, and command top dollar.

When working with buyers, they find that she is consistent, honest, and take great pride in helping them at the highest level. She tries to bring energy and excitement to every aspect of the home buying process and with her strong background in the local real estate market, she is able to find houses that fit their needs and negotiate the best possible price.

Even though the real estate process can be challenging at times, she is able to draw upon her past experience to ensure a smooth and seamless transaction. She will continue to listen, respond and deliver results to all of her clients, while making the experience enjoyable and memorable.