Chicago's Northwest suburbs
Where do you want life to take you next?
Find the life you want next. I help buyers, sellers and downsizers get there.
Meet Laurie Arslani
Your trusted REALTOR®
I'm Laurie Arslani, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty helping buyers, sellers and downsizers across Chicago's Northwest suburbs.
I explain every step and put people before properties.
Results you can count on
- 100+
- Homes sold
- 12+
- Years in real estate
- 42
- Towns where I've closed homes
Who you work with
Who you work with matters
How I'm different
I don't just list your home and wait
Most agents list a home and wait for a buyer to find it. I help you stage it, bring in professional photographers and videographers, and run targeted ads so it is in front of buyers already looking for a home like yours.
What clients say
In their words
“Laurie has gone above and beyond to help and accommodate me! Her energy is endless. I would highly recommend her!”
“This is the best realtor anywhere! Not only did she sell my house on the first day of my open house (This after she did the most amazing job getting it photographed and listed) but she then found me a new home within a week that I just love!!…”
Selling
How I sell your home
Four steps, in plain words. The whole story is on my How I Work page.
Equity
I give you a clear recommendation on what your home is worth, with the reasons. You choose the price.
Presentation
I help you stage it. Professional photographers and videographers come on a set date.
Impact
I put your home in front of buyers who are already looking for it, with professional photos, video tours or narrated videos, and targeted paid ads.
Campaign
A launch with a plan, a phone that gets answered, and CREN-trained negotiation when offers come in.
Buying instead?
Buying a home?
I teach you every step. No rushed decisions.
Ready
I learn what you need and what you can comfortably spend, and I help you find the right lender.
Educated
I show you where to look at your first showing: the ceilings, the floors, the vents, the HVAC room.
Aligned
You find a home that fits your life and your budget.
Locked
I negotiate for you until you have the keys.
42 towns. 12+ years. One REALTOR® who answers her phone.
Where I work
Towns I work in
…and surrounding northwest suburbs.
Where I've sold
Every pin is a home I closed
Over 100 homes sold, and counting. The pins show the ones I've closed, going back to 2007, and more of them are in McHenry County than anywhere else.
- Homes sold
- 100+
- In McHenry County
- 49
- Closed
- Under contract right now (4)
One pin per home, 12 of them closed twice. 2 more are just past the edge of this map. Pin positions are approximate, to protect my clients' privacy. Updated November 2026.
From the blog
Local market insight
2026-11-09 · 7 min read
Can I Buy a New Home Before My Current Home Sells in Algonquin, IL?
Yes, you can. If you have other funds available or a bridge loan, buying first may work. But for most sellers, I recommend selling first.
2026-11-09 · 8 min read
How Do I Make an Offer on a Home If Mine Isn't Under Contract Yet in Barrington, IL?
You have three ways to do it, and the right one depends on how much you need the money from your current home.
2026-11-09 · 7 min read
How Do I Time the Closings on My Sale and My Purchase on the Same Day in Algonquin, IL?
The sale closes first and the purchase closes later that day, you leave time for the money to move between them, and everyone involved knows the plan well before closing day.
2026-11-09 · 5 min read
How Does a Rent-Back Work When Selling in Barrington, IL?
A rent-back lets you sell your home in Barrington, IL, close on the sale, and stay for an agreed number of days while paying the new owner. The buyers have to agree, and your attorney puts the terms in writing.
2026-11-09 · 6 min read
What Is a Home Sale Contingency, and Will Sellers in Crystal Lake, IL Accept One?
A home sale contingency makes your purchase depend on selling your current home. Will a seller in Crystal Lake accept one? It depends on the market, the home and how comfortable the seller is waiting for your sale.
2026-10-30 · 10 min read
Should I Sell My House First or Buy First in Huntley, IL?
For most sellers the answer is sell first, then close the sale and the purchase on the same day. Here is how I plan it so the two closings work as one move.
Who I am
I'm Laurie Arslani, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty in Barrington, Illinois. I have 12+ years in the business and over 100 homes sold. I'm a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and I hold the eXp Luxury certification.
Real estate started for me as fill-in income and became my passion. I like talking to people and making them feel comfortable. I'm the one who goes up to whoever is sitting by themselves in the corner.
Towns I serve
I help buyers and sellers across the Northwest suburbs of Chicago: Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Barrington, McHenry and Woodstock. Each town page has what I know about its homes, its schools and how long it takes to get around.
How I market homes
I walk through your home with you and help you stage it. Professional photographers and videographers shoot it on a set date, and on some homes I make a narrated video too. Then I run paid ads behind the video and your new listing, aimed at buyers already searching for a home like yours.
I'm not just putting it out there and hoping the right people see it. You can read the whole process on my How I Work page.
Proof
In 12+ years I've sold over 100 homes, and I was Rookie of the Year in 2006. I've heard more than once from clients: "You've really educated us. You really made us understand the process. What would we have done without you?" I base what I do on each client.
Start here
Selling, buying, or not sure yet? Call or text me at 847.804.9595, or send a message, and we'll talk it through.
Thinking about a move?
Let's figure out your next step together. No pressure.