Specialties
North Shore Luxury Sales
"Julie, You really made the sale of my parents house a much easier task for me. With your help and advice we were able to move everything along and obtain a result that was beyond what I had hoped for. Your assistance was invaluable. Please know I truly appreciate everything you did for my parents and I. Your team from start to finish was professional and so pleasant to work with. I especially enjoyed my communications with Grace, she is so hardworking and is a true asset to you. Thank you!"
★★★★★
"Julie, Many thanks to you, Grace, and your entire team. You outlined your vision, strategy, and tactics – then delivered on them. Fantastic work!"
★★★★★
"From our very first conversation, through both closings, you’ve been a remarkable advocate for us and our goals in buying and selling. Saying goodbye to the home where we raised our family was not easy, yet you guided us through the process with care and professionalism, turning it into a true success. Your clear and thoughtful communication gave us complete confidence in your advice and direction. Thanks to your guidance, the results have exceeded our expectations. We LOVE our new home, thank you! "
Coco Harris ★★★★★
"We had the pleasure of working with Coco and April on the sale of our home in Wilmette. After an initial broken sale process with another broker, we embarked on a much more thorough interview process the second time around including extensive reference checks. The feedback from our reference checks could not have been more accurate. Coco and April priced the home right, hand-held us through the process, were very easy to work with (i.e., responsive, knowledgeable, and appropriately tenacious), were thoughtful and strategic in their approach, and ultimately sold our house very quickly in a difficult market environment. We would unhesitatingly endorse working with them if you are in the market to buy or sell a home. "
★★★★★
"Coco was an absolute pleasure to work with during our home purchase. She has a thorough understanding of the local market — from the neighborhoods to the other agents in the area — and was able to utilize her expertise to get us into the best homes before other prospective buyers. She always presented her ideas and feedback in a thoughtful and professional manner. And she helped us successfully close on our new home. I happily recommend Coco’s services and would certainly work with her again in the future. "
★★★★★
"Coco Harris did an outstanding job selling our home, going above and beyond on many occasions. She is intelligent, innovative, has a keen understanding of the real estate profession and is passionate about her work. We felt as though she was focused on selling our home 100% of the time, as though we were her only clients at the time (we weren't). Our home was more than 100 years old and she helped us present it in the most attractive way possible, resulting in dozens of showings and multiple offers. Finally, Coco helped sort through the offers we received and guided us steadily and calmly through the process of closing; and she got us the best price for our property. We heartily recommend her when it comes time to sell your home. "
April Callahan ★★★★★
"We couldn’t be happier with Coco and April. We listed our house with them, and it was under contract in less than a week. One of the reasons we picked Coco and April was that they really knew the market, and they came to the table with a firm understanding of the value of our house, how we should price it, and how we should position it. We interviewed other brokers who seemed to want to list our home at whatever price we would be happy with. Not Coco and April—they “stuck to their guns,” which we respected, and it turned out they were absolutely right. When you hire Coco and April, you hire a true team that not only knows what it is doing but also stays with you and supports you every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and the service, and we would highly recommend this team. The icing on the cake: Coco and April are truly nice people who are a treat to work with! "
★★★★★
"April is an expert at North Shore real estate. She has a great grasp of the various neighborhoods, school districts, and amenities. April was able to place us in a home that we cannot be more pleased with. She is easy-going and a pleasure to work with. Her responsiveness and negotiation skills are second to none. I highly recommend April whether you are buying or selling a home. "
★★★★★
"April impressed me with how comfortable she is when the negotiations were getting difficult. She has a great deal of experience, knows the local markets, is very realistic about pricing expectations, and in the end I got a very good price in a difficult market. "
★★★★★
"April is knowledgeable about the market and understands what today’s buyers are looking for. She is honest yet understanding. April was very helpful staging our home and providing great contacts for updates we did on our home to get it ready to sell. April has been in the real estate business for years and knows the North Shore market well. April knows how to hold her own but yet isn’t too pushy. We have worked with April since 2010 buying two homes and selling two homes with her. I would recommend her as a real estate agent."
Rene Nelson ★★★★★
"When we asked for René’s assistance in listing one home and purchasing another, we knew that she would be great. Turns out she was truly fabulous. René is a terrific listener and patiently guided us through the emotional ups and downs associated with saying goodbye to a home we loved, and saying hello to a smart new home that we couldn’t pass up. René brought us the ideal buyers, an enthusiastic family who will be a perfect fit for the neighborhood. Equally important, she applied her patience and tact in handling a potentially difficult contract situation. Kudos on that for sure. Very important to both our sale and purchase transactions, René demonstrated the skill and grace required to network among North Shore agents and resources. Her work in the marketing and timing of our listing resulted in no fewer than 51 agent groups coming to visit our home on the very first brokers’ open house! René clearly had the backing of her team at Compass. They priced our home perfectly. Thanks to René we worked with an expert staging professional, as well as the perfect attorney who was a real pro in dealing with contract negotiation and closing. The marketing, listing, sale, and the new home purchase were all done in a tight timeframe. And somehow during all of this, René always picked up our phone calls on the first two rings without fail! It goes without saying that we heartily recommend René for any residential help on the North Shore, on a transaction of any size."
Alison Marino ★★★★★
"What can we say about Alison? She is everything we wanted and needed in a realtor. She personally looks through each listing before sending them to you because she knows what you want. She is extremely responsive and knowledgeable when it comes to listings and the city at large. We’ve worked with many realtors in the past and never pulled the trigger because we didn’t see anything that was worth the move. We worked with Alison for a couple months at most, and she found us our dream home. "
★★★★★
"We were nervous about how quickly our place would sell after Alison found us our new dream home. She completely put us at ease. She showed our place 16 times in less than a week! We had 3 offers after a week. Alison and her dream team did an amazing job facilitating our sale and she sold our place in 9 days! We ended up closing on both places on the same day and it could not have been easier or less stress free. Everyone was prepared and the closings were seamless. "
★★★★★
"I asked Alison to assist me with my “potential” home search a few years ago. I was not looking to hire a broker at the time - my rental lease was maturing and I simply needed perspective from an expert. Quite truthfully, the thought of buying a home at the time petrified me. During our initial conversations, Alison quickly caught on to my “hesitant” demeanor... and thus “patiently” guided me through the pro’s and con’s of renting vs. purchasing. Alison took the liberty to consistently show me listings tailored to my specific needs. After weeks of value-added service, I hired Alison as my broker for a home purchase. Shortly thereafter we identified the perfect property; and after a “bloody” bidding war - I was under contract for a beautiful Lincoln Park town home. Closing time was less than 30 days and seamless. Today I couldn’t be happier. You should hire Alison based on the following: - Her approach is tailored to her clients’ needs - She is honest and has a strong moral compass - She is available “any time” for “any reason” - She has excellent market knowledge of the city - She is a problem solver with “composure” - She has impeccable negotiating skills - She has invaluable connections in Chicago - She is competent and persistent - She takes pride in her work - She is a professional - She is likable and easy to work with Consider Alison for all of your real estate needs, even if pure advice to begin with. You won’t regret it!"
★★★★★
"Alison Marino was an exceptional agent to work with. She was absolutely professional, responsive as well as empathetic and understanding. When issues arose with the first house we made an offer on, she gave us excellent, helpful and unbiased advise and helped us in our continued search. Her friendly and open personality was a delight during our time together and I can't recommend working with her enough. "
John Phillips ★★★★★
"We worked with John on three separate transactions including purchasing a home out of state, selling that house and buying our current home. Leveraging decades of experience, John provided excellent guidance on price, helped us weigh pros and cons and navigated us through the emotional negotiation process in each trade. His institutional knowledge of each sub-neighborhood and street on the North Shore is matched by only a handful of longstanding Realtors and residents in the area. Post sale John is “the guy” for everything! "
★★★★★
"Over the last 40 years we’ve bought and sold several homes with John “Bubba” Phillips help. From the sale of our Kenilworth house in 1982, Bubba represented us both buying and selling our several residences and has always managed to optimize the transaction regardless of market conditions. We highly recommend Bubba to represent you. You won’t be disappointed. "
★★★★★
"John did a terrific job for us. He was patient and very knowledgeable about everything! Both the purchase of our condo and the sale of our family home could not have gone more smoothly. John has great recommendations for moving, painting and even estate sales. He’s a real pro! "
★★★★★
"I wish to recognize and commend you for your outstanding service during the selling of our home and the purchasing of our townhome. You displayed an exceptional level of knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to understanding our needs. You took the time to listen and provide thoughtful recommendations. Your approach made the entire buying and selling process less stressful. You paid great attention to detail and answered every question. You consistently followed up to make sure we were satisfied in every way. Your integrity and professionalism gave us confidence. Because of your dedication and knowledge, we would happily refer others to you in the future. Thanks again."
Chris Downey ★★★★★
"When I wanted to sell my house and find another, a friend told me to call Chris Downey. ‘She has her own style and you will never find anyone more honest’ How right he was! She exceeded my expectations with every detail. Her sense or humor kept me calm! "
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Julie Bradbury Miller ★★★★★"Julie, You really made the sale of my parents house a much easier task for me. With your help and advice we were able to move everything along and obtain a result that was beyond what I had hoped for. Your assistance was invaluable. Please know I truly appreciate everything you did for my parents and I. Your team from start to finish was professional and so pleasant to work with. I especially enjoyed my communications with Grace, she is so hardworking and is a true asset to you. Thank you!"
★★★★★
"Julie, Many thanks to you, Grace, and your entire team. You outlined your vision, strategy, and tactics – then delivered on them. Fantastic work!"
★★★★★
"From our very first conversation, through both closings, you’ve been a remarkable advocate for us and our goals in buying and selling. Saying goodbye to the home where we raised our family was not easy, yet you guided us through the process with care and professionalism, turning it into a true success. Your clear and thoughtful communication gave us complete confidence in your advice and direction. Thanks to your guidance, the results have exceeded our expectations. We LOVE our new home, thank you! "
Coco Harris ★★★★★
"We had the pleasure of working with Coco and April on the sale of our home in Wilmette. After an initial broken sale process with another broker, we embarked on a much more thorough interview process the second time around including extensive reference checks. The feedback from our reference checks could not have been more accurate. Coco and April priced the home right, hand-held us through the process, were very easy to work with (i.e., responsive, knowledgeable, and appropriately tenacious), were thoughtful and strategic in their approach, and ultimately sold our house very quickly in a difficult market environment. We would unhesitatingly endorse working with them if you are in the market to buy or sell a home. "
★★★★★
"Coco was an absolute pleasure to work with during our home purchase. She has a thorough understanding of the local market — from the neighborhoods to the other agents in the area — and was able to utilize her expertise to get us into the best homes before other prospective buyers. She always presented her ideas and feedback in a thoughtful and professional manner. And she helped us successfully close on our new home. I happily recommend Coco’s services and would certainly work with her again in the future. "
★★★★★
"Coco Harris did an outstanding job selling our home, going above and beyond on many occasions. She is intelligent, innovative, has a keen understanding of the real estate profession and is passionate about her work. We felt as though she was focused on selling our home 100% of the time, as though we were her only clients at the time (we weren't). Our home was more than 100 years old and she helped us present it in the most attractive way possible, resulting in dozens of showings and multiple offers. Finally, Coco helped sort through the offers we received and guided us steadily and calmly through the process of closing; and she got us the best price for our property. We heartily recommend her when it comes time to sell your home. "
April Callahan ★★★★★
"We couldn’t be happier with Coco and April. We listed our house with them, and it was under contract in less than a week. One of the reasons we picked Coco and April was that they really knew the market, and they came to the table with a firm understanding of the value of our house, how we should price it, and how we should position it. We interviewed other brokers who seemed to want to list our home at whatever price we would be happy with. Not Coco and April—they “stuck to their guns,” which we respected, and it turned out they were absolutely right. When you hire Coco and April, you hire a true team that not only knows what it is doing but also stays with you and supports you every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and the service, and we would highly recommend this team. The icing on the cake: Coco and April are truly nice people who are a treat to work with! "
★★★★★
"April is an expert at North Shore real estate. She has a great grasp of the various neighborhoods, school districts, and amenities. April was able to place us in a home that we cannot be more pleased with. She is easy-going and a pleasure to work with. Her responsiveness and negotiation skills are second to none. I highly recommend April whether you are buying or selling a home. "
★★★★★
"April impressed me with how comfortable she is when the negotiations were getting difficult. She has a great deal of experience, knows the local markets, is very realistic about pricing expectations, and in the end I got a very good price in a difficult market. "
★★★★★
"April is knowledgeable about the market and understands what today’s buyers are looking for. She is honest yet understanding. April was very helpful staging our home and providing great contacts for updates we did on our home to get it ready to sell. April has been in the real estate business for years and knows the North Shore market well. April knows how to hold her own but yet isn’t too pushy. We have worked with April since 2010 buying two homes and selling two homes with her. I would recommend her as a real estate agent."
Rene Nelson ★★★★★
"When we asked for René’s assistance in listing one home and purchasing another, we knew that she would be great. Turns out she was truly fabulous. René is a terrific listener and patiently guided us through the emotional ups and downs associated with saying goodbye to a home we loved, and saying hello to a smart new home that we couldn’t pass up. René brought us the ideal buyers, an enthusiastic family who will be a perfect fit for the neighborhood. Equally important, she applied her patience and tact in handling a potentially difficult contract situation. Kudos on that for sure. Very important to both our sale and purchase transactions, René demonstrated the skill and grace required to network among North Shore agents and resources. Her work in the marketing and timing of our listing resulted in no fewer than 51 agent groups coming to visit our home on the very first brokers’ open house! René clearly had the backing of her team at Compass. They priced our home perfectly. Thanks to René we worked with an expert staging professional, as well as the perfect attorney who was a real pro in dealing with contract negotiation and closing. The marketing, listing, sale, and the new home purchase were all done in a tight timeframe. And somehow during all of this, René always picked up our phone calls on the first two rings without fail! It goes without saying that we heartily recommend René for any residential help on the North Shore, on a transaction of any size."
Alison Marino ★★★★★
"What can we say about Alison? She is everything we wanted and needed in a realtor. She personally looks through each listing before sending them to you because she knows what you want. She is extremely responsive and knowledgeable when it comes to listings and the city at large. We’ve worked with many realtors in the past and never pulled the trigger because we didn’t see anything that was worth the move. We worked with Alison for a couple months at most, and she found us our dream home. "
★★★★★
"We were nervous about how quickly our place would sell after Alison found us our new dream home. She completely put us at ease. She showed our place 16 times in less than a week! We had 3 offers after a week. Alison and her dream team did an amazing job facilitating our sale and she sold our place in 9 days! We ended up closing on both places on the same day and it could not have been easier or less stress free. Everyone was prepared and the closings were seamless. "
★★★★★
"I asked Alison to assist me with my “potential” home search a few years ago. I was not looking to hire a broker at the time - my rental lease was maturing and I simply needed perspective from an expert. Quite truthfully, the thought of buying a home at the time petrified me. During our initial conversations, Alison quickly caught on to my “hesitant” demeanor... and thus “patiently” guided me through the pro’s and con’s of renting vs. purchasing. Alison took the liberty to consistently show me listings tailored to my specific needs. After weeks of value-added service, I hired Alison as my broker for a home purchase. Shortly thereafter we identified the perfect property; and after a “bloody” bidding war - I was under contract for a beautiful Lincoln Park town home. Closing time was less than 30 days and seamless. Today I couldn’t be happier. You should hire Alison based on the following: - Her approach is tailored to her clients’ needs - She is honest and has a strong moral compass - She is available “any time” for “any reason” - She has excellent market knowledge of the city - She is a problem solver with “composure” - She has impeccable negotiating skills - She has invaluable connections in Chicago - She is competent and persistent - She takes pride in her work - She is a professional - She is likable and easy to work with Consider Alison for all of your real estate needs, even if pure advice to begin with. You won’t regret it!"
★★★★★
"Alison Marino was an exceptional agent to work with. She was absolutely professional, responsive as well as empathetic and understanding. When issues arose with the first house we made an offer on, she gave us excellent, helpful and unbiased advise and helped us in our continued search. Her friendly and open personality was a delight during our time together and I can't recommend working with her enough. "
John Phillips ★★★★★
"We worked with John on three separate transactions including purchasing a home out of state, selling that house and buying our current home. Leveraging decades of experience, John provided excellent guidance on price, helped us weigh pros and cons and navigated us through the emotional negotiation process in each trade. His institutional knowledge of each sub-neighborhood and street on the North Shore is matched by only a handful of longstanding Realtors and residents in the area. Post sale John is “the guy” for everything! "
★★★★★
"Over the last 40 years we’ve bought and sold several homes with John “Bubba” Phillips help. From the sale of our Kenilworth house in 1982, Bubba represented us both buying and selling our several residences and has always managed to optimize the transaction regardless of market conditions. We highly recommend Bubba to represent you. You won’t be disappointed. "
★★★★★
"John did a terrific job for us. He was patient and very knowledgeable about everything! Both the purchase of our condo and the sale of our family home could not have gone more smoothly. John has great recommendations for moving, painting and even estate sales. He’s a real pro! "
★★★★★
"I wish to recognize and commend you for your outstanding service during the selling of our home and the purchasing of our townhome. You displayed an exceptional level of knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to understanding our needs. You took the time to listen and provide thoughtful recommendations. Your approach made the entire buying and selling process less stressful. You paid great attention to detail and answered every question. You consistently followed up to make sure we were satisfied in every way. Your integrity and professionalism gave us confidence. Because of your dedication and knowledge, we would happily refer others to you in the future. Thanks again."
Chris Downey ★★★★★
"When I wanted to sell my house and find another, a friend told me to call Chris Downey. ‘She has her own style and you will never find anyone more honest’ How right he was! She exceeded my expectations with every detail. Her sense or humor kept me calm! "
About Third Coast Luxury
Meet the Power Behind Third Coast Luxury
Introducing a dynamic new force in Chicago’s North Shore real estate: Coco Harris and Julie Bradbury Miller—longtime colleagues, respected peers, and genuine friends—are proud to lead Third Coast Luxury, a premier team of eight experienced agents united by a shared commitment to excellence.
THREE GENERATIONS - ONE MISSION
For Coco and Julie, real estate is more than a profession—it’s a family calling. Coco, born and raised in Connecticut, and Julie, a lifelong North Shore resident, both grew up watching their mothers build extraordinary real estate careers—trailblazing women who set the standard for excellence and proved what was possible in business. Their mothers not only built thriving practices but also inspired a deep respect for the values of hard work, integrity, and service. Julie cherished the opportunity to work alongside her mother, Mary Bradbury, until her retirement in 2018, and today both women are filled with pride and joy as their children, Alex Harris and Grace Miller, carry the torch as the third generation of Realtors in their families.
With a proven track record and a reputation for results, Coco, Julie, and their team bring a powerful mix of creativity, strategy, and relentless dedication to every transaction. Their mission is simple: to make your real estate goals their top priority.
From guiding first-time buyers to advising seasoned sellers, the Third Coast Luxury team adapts seamlessly to every client’s needs with market expertise, clear communication, and a concierge-level approach to service. Known for sharp negotiation skills, high-impact marketing and standout staging, they deliver not only smooth transactions—but successful and rewarding outcomes.
From the heart of Chicago to the North Shore’s most sought-after communities, Third Coast Luxury understands what makes this region so special—award-winning schools, proximity to the lake, vibrant neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life.
Experience the difference of working with a team that puts your success at the center of everything they do.