Carol Best

Carol obtained her MCNE & CIPS certifications to more successfully negotiate contracts at a much higher level, on behalf of her buyers & sellers. It is imperative to understand how other cultures negotiate, in order to achieve a successful outcome for both parties. MCNE - Master Certified Negotiation Expert: advanced training based on real estate classes taught at Northwestern, Harvard, Stanford & Wharton. CIPS - Certified International Property specialist: advanced training for a global understanding of major cultural differences when it comes to negotiation.


Her prior employers were International Fortune 200 corporations, working with C-level executives, which enhances her level of decorum and corporate culture, using sound planning, professional ethics, persuasive skills, and honesty, with superior attention to all the details. In her mid-twenties, she was the general contractor of a five-bedroom home… her passion is real estate & obtaining the best terms and price for her clients. She has 25+ years of real estate management, recruiting, marketing and listing & selling experience in the greater Chicagoland area, including the North Shore and Northwest suburbs. She is known for her personable approach, keen business acumen, and highest level of trust, discretion and confidentiality. She is sharp and strategically conducts extensive research.


Carol has been a consistent top agent & Dale Carnegie trained sales pro - she would rather ask the important questions - a key negotiation component. She has 25+ years of real estate management, recruiting, marketing and listing & selling experience in the greater Chicagoland area, including the North Shore and Northwest suburbs.


Her prior employers were International Fortune 200 corporations, working with C-level executives, which enhances her level of decorum and corporate culture, using sound planning, professional ethics, persuasive skills, and honesty, with superior attention to all the details. In her mid-twenties, she was the general contractor of a five-bedroom home. Carol's passion is real estate & obtaining the best terms and price for her clients.


Carol obtained her MCNE & CIPS certifications to more successfully negotiate contracts at a much higher level, on behalf of her buyers & sellers. It is imperative to understand how other cultures negotiate, in order to achieve a successful outcome for both parties.


MCNE - Master Certified Negotiation Expert: advanced training based on real estate classes taught at Northwestern, Harvard, Stanford & Wharton.


CIPS - Certified International Property specialist: advanced training for a global understanding of major cultural differences when it comes to negotiation.


She is known for her personable approach, keen business acumen, and highest level of trust, discretion and confidentiality. She is sharp and strategically conducts extensive research. It doesn't matter the location or price, she is just as thorough with a $200,000 property as she was with her $2.2 million dollar sold listing. Carol is dedicated to getting the job done, no matter the price.


Contact Carol for a confidential complimentary consultation.