Barbara Graham
About Barbara
Barbara Graham brings tremendous benefit and value to her Dream Town clients, built on her successful track record buying and selling properties throughout Chicago as well as her personal experiences building an impressive real estate investment portfolio. With dedication, thoughtfulness and integrity, she deftly applies her deep personal knowledge and expertise in service of her clients. As she has always done with her own real estate deals, she resolutely applies herself to achieve her client’s goals—whether that’s selling their home for the highest possible price, finding the perfect downtown condo for a first-time buyer, or working with a savvy real estate investor to expand their portfolio.
In addition to her broker’s license, Barbara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Literature and a Master’s in Education. Outgoing, hardworking and compassionate, she has two decades of teaching experience at both a prestigious private high school and as a private language instructor – experiences that have deeply shaped her engaging professional style: She is a careful, thoughtful listener and a clear, engaging communicator. In the same way she has helped hundreds of students over the years, Barbara offers tailored solutions to fit her client’s specific real estate needs. Buyers and sellers alike will find that she is an exceptional partner, guide and advocate for their sale or purchase transaction—steadfastly advocating on their behalf while keeping them well informed every step of the way. Consistent with her successful teaching career, Barbara is always focused on getting others to the finish line – be it mastering the Italian language or closing on a new home.
Barbara is a first generation Italian American who remains fluent in her family’s native tongue. She has called Chicago home for more than four decades and appreciates the rich variety of cultures and lifestyles that distinguish each urban neighborhood and suburban community. Outside of work, Barbara loves spending time with her family – whether that’s getting out to enjoy the city or volunteering at her children’s schools.
Barbara was great and we had a very difficult seller whom she handled with ease. She was alway on top of anything that came up and got us to the closing in what I would call a difficult deal.
The O'Connor Group’s Past Sales
The O'Connor Group’s Exclusive Real Estate Listings
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603 S Arlington Heights Road
$450,000
- 4 beds
- 1.1 baths
- Arlington Heights
- Detached Single
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2362 Dewes Street
$929,000
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- Glenview
- Detached Single
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2214 W Oakdale Avenue
$1,990,000
- 6 beds
- 4.1 baths
- North Center
- Detached Single
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300 Thames Parkway 1C
$250,000
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- Park Ridge
- Attached Single
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6309 N ALBANY Avenue 3B
$240,000
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- West Ridge
- Attached Single
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1000 W Washington Boulevard 538-539
$1,450,000
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- West Loop
- Attached Single
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30 E Huron Street 3210
$325,000
- 1 beds
- 1 baths
- Near North Side
- Attached Single
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2731 N Southport Avenue 3
$825,000
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- Lincoln Park
- Attached Single
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4950 S Ellis Avenue
$1,500,000
- 6 beds
- 5.1 baths
- Kenwood
- Detached Single
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6012 N Kildare Avenue
$999,000
- 5 beds
- 3.1 baths
- Sauganash
- Detached Single
See what people are saying about Barbara
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Nina Jasmine M. We had an excellent experience working with Barbara "Barb" Graham as first-time home buyers. Barb was respectful of our timeline when we were casually looking but once we were ready to start seriously looking, she was quick to help us schedule a showing for a house we were interested in and later put in an offer. Barb was always easy to reach and answered any and all of our questions throughout the process. She gave us the technical support for home buying but also emotional support as she understood that this was a huge financial decision and stressful going through this for our first time. She worked excellently with the seller's agent setting expectations, advocating for us as buyers, accompanying us to the home inspection, supporting the contract price during the appraisal period, and ultimately helping us close on this home. She also has a great network of professionals. We worked with her attorney recommendation who also provided great care and attention to the services they provided us. Barb set us up for success from the very beginning of preparing to put in a competitive offer, negotiations, inspections, appraisal, and closing. Thank you, Barb, for all your hard work!! We highly recommend working with Barb--you will be in good hands!
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M.P. Barbara was great and we had a very difficult seller whom she handled with ease. She was alway on top of anything that came up and got us to the closing in what I would call a difficult deal.
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Kristen C. Lincolnwood, IL Barbara Graham is a pleasure to work with and is all about getting the job done, to your liking. She was on every task and helped us above and beyond getting excellent photos of our place with their photographer. The condo was on the market and sold immediately with multiple offers on the table. We are so grateful for her professionalism and sincerity! We would recommend and use her again the next time we are ready to sell.
Thank you Barb!
