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★★★★★
"Just the person you want to sell your home. From the moment Liesel walked into the house, she gave honest but respectful feedback. She understands the emotion behind selling your home and works around the clock to make sure you get the most out of your sale. She works extremely professionally, she’s knowledgeable and just a pleasure to work with. "

★★★★★
"We do not have the words to truly express our gratitude to Liesel. She is the absolute best real estate agent in the North Shore. Period. Full stop. When Liesel tells you that she “does more than other agents,” BELIEVE HER! When Liesel tells you that she will be with you every step of the way, BELIEVE HER! When Liesel offers you her winning pricing strategies, BELIEVE HER! Everything that Liesel told us, she accomplished—and more. She was structured yet flexible, detail-oriented yet comprehensive, and tough yet compassionate. She knew when/how to hold our hands and when we needed space. And, she was a consummate professional at every turn, bringing extreme credibility and confidence to each interaction with us and with prospective buyers. We cannot overstate how impressed we were with Liesel! We consider ourselves very lucky to have had the benefit of her expertise, which truly minimized the stresses of moving. She is quite simply amazing. "

★★★★★
"When selling a home, selecting the right real estate agent is critical. There are countless moving parts involved in achieving a successful sale, and Liesel Jankelowitz was the perfect person for the job. From the moment I met her, she inspired confidence and trust. Her expertise, patience, and excellent sense of style all contributed to a smooth and successful process. Whether I texted her at 6 AM or 10 PM, her responses were always prompt, helpful, and accurate. She is truly a wealth of knowledge. The result was a quick sale—our house sold in only two days—handled with complete professionalism from start to finish. What impressed me most was that her commitment did not end once the house sold. She stayed in close contact throughout the escrow process, guiding me through every challenge with patience and care. I cannot recommend Liesel highly enough."

★★★★★
"Working with Liesel as my realtor was nothing short of a dream. From the very beginning, I knew I was in good hands. She took care of everything, and truly lifted the weight off my shoulders. It wasn’t just about the transaction, it was about me, my goals, and making the whole process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Liesel’s attention to detail blew me away. She understood exactly how to market my property, priced it just right, and handled everything including staging with efficiency and expertise. What really stood out, though, was how personally invested she was in my success. She didn’t just provide service—she gave me her full support and clear, open communication every step of the way, treating me like a partner. She made things happen—quickly! We sold before the property even hit the market, and the entire process was completed in a matter of weeks. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’ll always be grateful for how Liesel not only met my expectations but exceeded them, turning a stressful time into something positive and exciting. The whole experience felt effortless, and for that, I’m incredibly thankful."

★★★★★
"Liesel is thorough, professional and works with 100% dedication and integrity to match her client's needs. In a very difficult market, Liesel brings multiple talents and networks to make things happen/close a deal. She goes above and beyond in terms of service and is practical, savvy and has an outstanding eye for detail. Thank you!!!"

★★★★★
"Liesel is the consummate professional real estate agent! She is also a warm and caring person who was wonderful to work with on the sale of my home. Her ideas were spot on yet she was understanding and listened to my concerns. I can only give her the highest recommendation!!"

★★★★★
"Liesel Jankelowitz works 24/7. Truly. I don’t think she sleeps. She did everything to make selling our property as simple, efficient, and pleasant as possible. She found us the perfect buyer super quickly and moved the whole process along beautifully from start to close. Cannot recommend her enough!!!"

★★★★★
"Working with Liesel made the home-buying process an absolute pleasure. Her communication skills are excellent and always kept me in the know during the search process through closing. Regardless of the time of day, she was quick to respond and lend a helping hand. She made me feel like I was the only client she had. I would highly recommend working with Liesel."

★★★★★
"Liesel was involved in both purchasing a new home and selling an existing home for my family. I will never be able to express in words how wonderful and easy Liesel made what is usually a daunting task. She took care of everything from day one. She made the experience as easy and stress-free as possible. Her immediate responses to our inquiries, constant follow up on the details, and her overall wonderful personality, positive attitude, and unbelievable knowledge made us feel confident in the entire process. She made sure to secure the buying of our new home despite several bidding parties, and sold our old home for an unbelievable price in only four days!!! I can’t thank Liesel enough for getting us through this process and highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs. "

★★★★★
"Liesel was nothing short of incredible. She is extremely knowledgeable on the Chicagoland area, quick to answer any email or text, and extremely positive and fun to be around. She made the stressful process of finding an apartment easy and stress free. Couldn’t recommend enough!"

★★★★★
"Liesel was terrific, she advocated for my roommate and I when we were having difficulties communicating with our potential landlord and we would not have been able to land our dream apartment without her. She was kind, hardworking, and responsive and I would recommend her and her services highly."

★★★★★
"Liesel was magnificent to work with. As a first time home buyer, this process was daunting to navigate. Liesel's patience with me as well as her expertise and knowledge was beyond valuable. She helped me negotiate a lower price and walked me through every step of the way. She also gave me good referrals to multiple lenders and attorneys who were also good to work with. I'm excited to finally be in my first home and will work with Liesel again when the time arises!"


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About Liesel
Liesel is part of the #1 real estate team in Highland Park and Top 12 team in Illinois,* contributing to more than $100M in sales year-to-date and over $500M in lifetime sales. As a trusted advisor, she brings exceptional market insight, strategic guidance, and a client-first approach to every transaction across Chicago and the North Shore.

With decades of business experience — from consulting for global corporations to managing her family business — Liesel blends analytical thinking with a warm, personalized style. Clients consistently praise her proactive communication, strong negotiation skills, and calm, solutions-focused approach that helps them navigate even the most complex real estate situations with confidence.

Liesel works with a wide range of clients, including first-time homebuyers, upsizers, downsizers, luxury sellers, and investors. She tailors her strategies to each client, providing high-touch service, clear guidance, and unwavering advocacy from start to finish.

Originally from South Africa, Liesel has called the Chicago area home for more than 25 years. She has lived in both the city and Northbrook before settling in Riverwoods with her husband, two sons, and their Maltipoo.

A passionate and engaged community member, Liesel has served on the boards of Solomon Schechter Day School and Na’amat USA and is an active supporter and fundraiser for Breakthrough T1D. Outside of real estate, she enjoys playing tennis, paddle, and pickleball, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

*(RealTrends Verified 2025, based on 2024 sales volume and transactions)

Liesel Jankelowitz’s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a house with a garden

$1,900,500

5
Bedrooms
5,397
Square Feet
0.4
Acres
$1,703,390 | 3390 Whirlaway Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062

$1,703,390

5
Bedrooms
3,943
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$1,630,000 | 3328 Highland Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

$1,630,000

5
Bedrooms
5,961
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$1,500,000 | 1555 Samanthas Way, Deerfield, IL 60015

$1,500,000

4
Bedrooms
3,700
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$1,311,000 | 5054 West Berwyn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

$1,311,000

4
Bedrooms
3,402
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
an aerial view of a house

$1,050,200

4
Bedrooms
3,149
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$998,000

4
Bedrooms
3,476
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$975,000 | 3806 Michael Lane, Glenview, IL 60026

$975,000

4
Bedrooms
2,500
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$925,000 | 1632 Longvalley Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062

$925,000

3
Bedrooms
3,053
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$790,000

4
Bedrooms
2,040
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$760,000

3
Bedrooms
2,500
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
1562 Burning Trail, Wheaton, IL 60189

$705,000

4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms

1562 Burning Trl

Wheaton

a view of a building and a yard

$700,000

2
Bedrooms
2,416
Square Feet
$660,000 | 3042 Lexington Lane, Unit 3R41, Glenview, IL 60026

$660,000

3
Bedrooms
1,548
Square Feet

$617,840

2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

1497 Kessler Drive

Mundelein

$617,840 | 1497 Kessler Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060

$617,840

2
Bedrooms
1,683
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$614,000

3
Bedrooms
2,417
Square Feet
2851 Fredric Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062

$590,000

4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms

2851 Fredric Ct

Northbrook

Past Rentals
$5,000 | 1229 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

$5,000

3
Bedrooms
2,207
Square Feet
Photo of home

$3,483

2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

77 W Huron St, Unit 913

Chicago

Photo of home

$3,457

77 W Huron St, Unit 814

Chicago

a front view of a building

$3,000

2
Bedrooms
1,162
Square Feet

$2,950

2
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
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$2,085

65 E Scott, Unit 6E

Chicago

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$1,941

77 West Huron, Unit 1012

Chicago