Connie Dornan epitomizes hard work, integrity and personalized service in every aspect of her real estate transactions. A native of the Northside, now living in Glenview for over 19 years, she has found good use for her accounting background in corporate real estate, in her well-established residential North Shore real estate career.
With over $600 million in career sales, Connie is consistently ranked among the top 1% of REALTORS on the North Shore, in Cook County, and in the State of Illinois. Connie’s success stems from her ability to embrace ever-changing technology and strive for excellence in marketing, presentation, and negotiation for her clients. Old-fashioned rigor can be equally important. As she says: “Attention to detail gets a deal done”. The trust and understanding required to guide people through the momentous task of buying or selling a home often takes time to nurture. Connie welcomes homeowners to use her as a trusted real estate resource long before buying or selling a home, so that they can fully understand the options available to them and market conditions that are prevailing.
Algorithms and big data play an increasing role in this industry, and to stay ahead, Connie offers the deeply personalized approach that she has developed through her years of being a top performer. Her career has been built on her reputation and referrals. “My greatest satisfaction is always another happy client.
#1 INDIVIDUAL BROKER FOR @PROPERTIES IN CLOSED TRANSACTIONS IN 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
#1 INDIVIDUAL BROKER FOR @PROPERTIES IN CLOSED VOLUME IN 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
CRAIN’S NOTABLE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS 2018, 2019
TOP 1% OF NORTH SHORE REALTORS® FOR CLOSED VOLUME & TRANSACTIONS 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
#1 INDIVIDUAL BROKER FOR @PROPERTIES-GLENVIEW CLOSED VOLUME & TRANSACTIONS 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018 & 2019
CHICAGO MAGAZINE FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL AWARD 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
TOP 1% IN STATE OF ILLINOIS BY REAL TRENDS 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
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What better way to tour a beautiful home than with a little dance? As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the high ceilings and natural light that flood the space, creating an open and airy feel. Let the rhythm of the music guide you through the spacious living room, where you can imagine relaxing with friends and family or hosting an elegant dinner party. The kitchen is a chef's dream, with top-of-the-line appliances and plenty of counter spac...
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
The pandemic opened opportunities for Connie Dornan.
Insight, trends and outlook on your local real estate market
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Junsu Kim holding his shortlisted Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2022 entry, a piece from Sense of Forest, 2021 Junsu Kim’s work is illusory. His artisan “vessels” look, to the naked eye, like carved wood. It is only after interacting with his creations, feeling the leathery texture, and breathing in the rich, smoky scent, that one realizes their true nature. His pieces are made by stacking thin strips of treated leather on top of each other and applying ...
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UK chairman Harry Dalmeny fields bids during The Distillers One of One auction, 2021. All For One Two years ago the inaugural Distillers One of One auction of ultra-rare whiskies raised £2.4 million for charity. Of that, £2.2 million was donated to the Youth Action Fund, established by The Distillers’ Charity to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people in Scotland. On October 5, in the dramatic landscape of Hopetoun House just outside Edinburgh...
Stefan Bishop’s Vulcan Mirror #3 This winter, during Design Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach, Ralph Pucci International—a leading luxury furniture, lighting, and former mannequin company—will move to another new gallery in the Wynwood Art District of Miami, where it first opened in 2014. This follows the launch of a space in London’s Mayfair, and will entrench the company’s triangle of US showrooms in Florida, New York, and Los Angeles. The move marks an...
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Far from the rush of city living, a secluded private island may be the ultimate location for a getaway home, whether in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. They offer untouched beaches, secluded coves or lush vegetation. “The pandemic increased the lure of private islands,” says George Damianos, chief executive officer of Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty in The Bahamas. “It opened up many people’s eyes that they could work from The Bahamas or othe...
At a time when digital stimulation is intruding on almost every aspect of our daily lives, it’s reassuring to see a corresponding uplift in pursuits that feel less frenetic. Book sales are up across the board, slow cooking is well-established, there’s a growing revival of artisan craftsmanship and, at the same time, a resurgence of interest in collecting. All help to suggest that there are now multiple generations of well-informed, 21st-century connoiss...
To visit Culture Object’s gallery in Manhattan’s Garment District, whose premises were previously storage space for street vendors’ carts, is to experience a full range of emotions. It starts with confusion, followed by surprise, awe and (depending on one’s powers of concentration) alternating levels of distraction. Gallery founder Damon Crain Confusion because, after you are buzzed in, you won’t immediately see anyone. Instead, you enter a small vestib...
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Jeffrey’s, first opened in 1975, is still one of Austin’s favorite fine dining spots On any given Saturday night, as the sun settles in the hills beyond Austin, Texas, a parade of sleek cars pulls up to the corner of West Lynn and West 12th. Their destination is Jeffrey’s, which, for nearly 50 years, has been one of the city’s finest restaurants. Founded in 1975, the restaurant hosted the Austin elite—from Lady Bird Johnson to Laura Bush—for decades be...
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Baralaye working on Serpent I, 2019 A gauzy plaster and burlap form mounted on a wooden frame, Revelator, 2016, is an imposing sculpture. “I was thinking about what it means for someone to exist between heaven and earth, manifesting things that are heavenly while being grounded in the material,” says sculptor Ebitenyefa Baralaye. The work is one acquisition for the new International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina. Continue ...
