KAREN POTESHMAN-SKURIE

Karen Poteshman-Skurie has been a real estate broker associate with Baird & Warner Highland Park since 1991. Her immense knowledge of Highland Park and its surrounding North Shore suburbs has paved the way for her to be a top broker. Skurie’s experience in real estate is apparent; she’s able to share valuable expertise with her clients when communicating the potential in a home. As a lifelong resident of Highland Park, she and her husband raised three children in the community and are active members of their synagogue. This connection to the area has allowed Skurie to develop a large network of trusted industry professionals and resources that have been beneficial to her clients.

What would you say is your key to success in this competitive market?
I think my strong and long lasting relationships with other real estate agents are very helpful to my successful real estate career. Almost 100 percent of my business comes from personal referrals, I really enjoy working with my friends’ children and my children’s friends! I have lifelong clients because they know I can always be reached. Communication is number one for me.

How do you ensure that your personal brand stands out in such a crowded and competitive real estate space?
I have found that my personal branding comes easy. I am determined, honest, and detail oriented. For 33 years I have worked for Baird & Warner Highland Park (BWHP), the only local boutique brokerage in Chicago. People always know where to find me, I have always thought Baird & Warner was the best and the best fit for me, it feels good to not chase success since I found it may years ago at BWHP.

The luxury market has its own dynamics. How do you tailor your approach when working with high-net-worth individuals or luxury properties?
I am the same real estate person with all my clients, whether luxury or not. I treat all my clients with the utmost respect and intention regardless of their net worth. Discretion is a very important part of our industry and I make sure my clients get complete confidentiality.

What are some of the most unique or standout properties you’ve ever worked with, and what made them so memorable?
Currently I am working with probably the most standout property I have ever listed. It’s an exceptional piece of Chicago history—the Albert Lasker estate in Lake Forest, built by renown Chicago architect David Adler.

For more information, call Karen Poteshman-Skurie at 847-361-4687, email her at [email protected], or visit karen-skurie.bairdwarner.com.