Barrington · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Barrington, IL
I teach you every step and pick up the phone well into the evening.
Buying a home in Barrington: what you get
If you're buying a home in Barrington, I'm your contact person from your first question to the closing, and I work with a team of professionals. I teach you every step, I never rush a decision, and I answer my phone well into the evening. Barrington has a very distinct luxury market, and it helps to have someone who knows it.
Talk with Laurie about buying in Barrington
Why buy with me in Barrington
I'm Laurie Arslani, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty, with 12+ years in the business and over 100 homes sold. I'm a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN), so I know what to lean on when it's time to make an offer. I want you to buy a home you can live in comfortably, not one that leaves you stretched thin.
How I help you buy in Barrington
Barrington and the greater Barrington area are not the same thing. Before we tour, I make sure you know which one you're looking at: the Village of Barrington, with its traditional downtown and older neighborhoods, or a surrounding community like Barrington Hills, South Barrington, North Barrington or Lake Barrington, which offer different housing styles, lot sizes and amenities.
Before we tour any home, I always have you sign a buyer agreement, and I go over it with you first so you know exactly what it covers. From there, the steps are on my buying process page. I teach you every step, and I never rush a decision.
Local context for Barrington buyers
Barrington is known for its historic downtown, mature trees and equestrian properties across the greater Barrington area. There's a Metra station in Barrington, and many people shop at the Arboretum of South Barrington. Route 59, Route 14 and Dundee Road are the main roads, and Interstate 90 is easy to reach. It's about 35 to 45 minutes to O'Hare and a little under an hour to downtown Chicago when there isn't a lot of traffic. Barrington's main school district is District 220, and I encourage you to check the schools yourself for any address you're considering. For more on the town, see my Barrington page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to sign anything before we tour homes?
I always have my buyers sign a buyer agreement before we tour. I go over it with you first, either when we meet, or by email and phone if you're ready to start sooner.
How long do I have to inspect a home once I'm under contract?
In Illinois, the contract has an Attorney Inspection Review period. The inspection has to be done within the first 5 business days, and your requests have to be submitted by the 5th day. I walk you through it so you don't miss it. This describes my general process and is not legal advice.
Will you help me stay comfortable with what I spend?
Yes. I want you in a home you can live in comfortably, and I never rush a decision.
Barrington
What buying a home looks like in Barrington
A historic downtown, mature trees, equestrian properties and a distinct luxury market, with a Metra station and easy access to I-90.
Barrington is known for its historic downtown, beautiful homes, mature trees and equestrian properties. It has a very distinct luxury market.
The Village of Barrington and the greater Barrington area are not the same thing. The Village has a traditional downtown and older neighborhoods. Surrounding communities such as Barrington Hills, South Barrington, North Barrington and Lake Barrington offer different housing styles, lot sizes and amenities. If you're searching in Barrington, it helps to know which one you mean.
- The homes
- Beautiful homes, mature trees and equestrian properties, with a very distinct luxury market. The Village of Barrington has a traditional downtown and older neighborhoods, while Barrington Hills, South Barrington, North Barrington and Lake Barrington offer different housing styles, lot sizes and amenities.
- Schools people ask about
- Barrington's main school district is District 220.
- Getting around
- The main roads are Route 59, Route 14 and Dundee Road, and Interstate 90 is easy to get to. There is a Metra station in Barrington. About 35 to 45 minutes to O'Hare and a little under an hour to downtown Chicago when there isn't a lot of traffic.
- Nearby
- A historic downtown, and the Arboretum of South Barrington shops.
Buying a Home: keep exploring
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