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About Kara O'Connell
An accomplished, full-time Realtor with unparalleled knowledge of Chicago's western and southwestern suburbs, Kara Kennedy O'Connell is a top producer in the La Grange market. A product of the industry, Kara's mother was an influential Realtor in Downers Grove where Kara was born and raised. Kara continues the tradition with her family and her career as she focuses her real estate practice on La Grange, La Grange Park, Brookfield, Riverside, Countryside, Westchester, Western Springs and Indian Head Park. Having been exposed to the industry early on, Kara is keenly aware of the importance of customer service and models her business after the Nordstrom service model. To that end, Kara Kennedy O'Connell recently moved her business to @properties - to offer her clients increased digital exposure and marketing resources for an even better client experience. Known for her ability to work well with every walk of life, Kara's discerning eye for staging, dedication, deep network, and confident approach consistently proves invaluable to her many happy clients.
Kara's results speak for themselves, in 2021 Kara ranked in the top 10% of Brokers in Chicagoland*, and in the Top 10 Brokers by Sales Volume in her hometown La Grange**. Kara's average listing over the course of her career has only been on the market 26 days and has achieved 98% of the original list price***. That's in both strong and weak seller's markets. This demonstrates Kara's ability to price, market and prepare a property for sale accurately.
Kara Kennedy O'Connell prides herself on her diverse and innovative skills. A graduate of Indiana University's Kelly School of Business, Kara appreciates the complexities of the real estate industry and stays on top of every detail at all times, thoughtfully guiding clients through even the most complicated transactions with responsiveness, expertise and care. With over 150 closed sales locally, when you hire Kara O'Connell you get the consummate professional.
*Based on 2021 Closed Sales Volume MRED in La Grange **Based on 2021 Closed Sales Volume All MRED *** Based on MRED closed sales lifetime for Kara O'Connell through 7/7/22
Contact Kara O'Connell at (708) 207-5311 or email at [email protected] to discuss your real estate concerns or to schedule time to see your favorite properties. Visit http://www.karaoconnellgroup.com for access to the most current inventory.
Other languages
English
Hobbies/Interest
Travel, running, hiking, reading
Family
My husband and I have 4 children - 2 girls and 2 boys. All raised in La Grange! Made the move from the city when our first baby was just 8 weeks old and never looked back:)
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Illinois - # 475156142
Designation
ABR, CSC, PSA, RENE
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing, Indiana University School of Business
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
First Time Homebuyers, Downsizers, Transferees, Investors
Awards
Other Awards
@properties, December 2020 - Present/Coldwell Banker November 2017-December 2020/Smothers Realty Group, January 2013 - November 2017/Awarded "Rookie of the Year" in 2013/Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society 2017, 2018, 2019 - top 10% of sales professionals in the network/$10M+ producer 2020, 2021/Top 10 Broker - La Grange 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021/Top 3 Broker La Grange Park - 2020/Top 10 Broker - La Grange/La Grange Park 2016, 2019,2021
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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