A Libertyville native and current Highland Park resident, Elizabeth Silvis brings over a decade of high-stakes Chicagoland real estate expertise to the Dawn McKenna Group. Elizabeth began her career as a legal paralegal—a background that built her sharp contract discernment, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex transactions effortlessly. Since transitioning to brokerage in 2014, Elizabeth spent ten years as a core member of two of Chicago’s top-producing real estate teams. Now with the Dawn McKenna Group, she combines deep market knowledge spanning both suburban and downtown markets with a calm, client-focused approach. Known for her strategic negotiation skills and steady disposition under pressure, Elizabeth turns complex deals into seamless results for her clients.
Liz is incredibly knowledgeable and I can't recommend her enough. As first time home buyers, we needed her strong connections in the industry and constant support throughout every step of the process! Liz also stood out for her empathy and patience, truly taking the time to understand our needs and priorities. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Liz is incredibly knowledgeable and I can't recommend her enough. As first time home buyers, we needed her strong connections in the industry and constant support throughout every step of the process! Liz also stood out for her empathy and patience, truly taking the time to understand our needs and priorities. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
We had the pleasure of working with Liz to buy our first home, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. In such a competitive market, we were feeling overwhelmed, but Liz was there every step of the way. From the very first meeting, she made us feel like family—she was kind, honest, patient, and incredibly thorough in every detail. She was always available to answer our questions, providing expert guidance and advice, and really took the time to understand our needs and wants. We truly felt that Liz had our best interests at heart and was advocating for us in every way possible. Thanks to Liz, we found our perfect home. We can't recommend Liz highly enough—she is the perfect combination of professionalism, warmth, and dedication. If you're looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond, Liz is the one to call!
We had the pleasure of working with Liz to buy our first home, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. In such a competitive market, we were feeling overwhelmed, but Liz was there every step of the way. From the very first meeting, she made us feel like family—she was kind, honest, patient, and incredibly thorough in every detail. She was always available to answer our questions, providing expert guidance and advice, and really took the time to understand our needs and wants. We truly felt that Liz had our best interests at heart and was advocating for us in every way possible. Thanks to Liz, we found our perfect home. We can't recommend Liz highly enough—she is the perfect combination of professionalism, warmth, and dedication. If you're looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond, Liz is the one to call!
Liz was excellent! She went above and beyond in every way to help us find a home we have been happy in. She was our trusted guide throughout the process and always placed our preferences and interests first. Her patience, expertise, and responsiveness were invaluable throughout the process of searching, closing, and moving into our home
Liz was excellent! She went above and beyond in every way to help us find a home we have been happy in. She was our trusted guide throughout the process and always placed our preferences and interests first. Her patience, expertise, and responsiveness were invaluable throughout the process of searching, closing, and moving into our home
We had the greatest experience working with Liz. We began the house hunting process with little direction and changed our minds A LOT! Liz was patient and informative throughout the whole experience. She was not afraid to be honest, always eager to provide an expert opinion and really took time to understand our needs and wants. She's also an incredible communicator and made the settlement process quick and painless. We can't recommend Liz highly enough!
We had the greatest experience working with Liz. We began the house hunting process with little direction and changed our minds A LOT! Liz was patient and informative throughout the whole experience. She was not afraid to be honest, always eager to provide an expert opinion and really took time to understand our needs and wants. She's also an incredible communicator and made the settlement process quick and painless. We can't recommend Liz highly enough!
Elizabeth was incredibly kind, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable about the entire process. whenever I had questions or concerns, she got me answers quickly, whether they came directly from her or another resource. She went above and behind in helping me find my home :)
Elizabeth was incredibly kind, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable about the entire process. whenever I had questions or concerns, she got me answers quickly, whether they came directly from her or another resource. She went above and behind in helping me find my home :)
For a first time home buyer it was great working with Liz. She's very knowledgeable about the process and guides you through everything thoroughly. I thought she gave great advice without pressure. Her industry contacts definitely came in handy when we got the keys and were staring down a list of repairs and upgrades. Everyone Liz has recommended has been as professional and pleasant to work with.
For a first time home buyer it was great working with Liz. She's very knowledgeable about the process and guides you through everything thoroughly. I thought she gave great advice without pressure. Her industry contacts definitely came in handy when we got the keys and were staring down a list of repairs and upgrades. Everyone Liz has recommended has been as professional and pleasant to work with.
Elizabeth is very efficient and professional. We sold our condo with her quickly and easily. We would highly recommend Elizabeth and the rest of the team.
Elizabeth is very efficient and professional. We sold our condo with her quickly and easily. We would highly recommend Elizabeth and the rest of the team.
Liz is one of the most professional, responsive and solutions-oriented people I have ever dealt with, in any context. We bought a house at the height of a seller’s market and without her experience and the hard work she put into getting a deal done for us, we wouldn’t have a home today.
Liz is one of the most professional, responsive and solutions-oriented people I have ever dealt with, in any context. We bought a house at the height of a seller’s market and without her experience and the hard work she put into getting a deal done for us, we wouldn’t have a home today.
I can’t speak highly enough of Elizabeth Silvis as my real estate agent. Her professionalism, knowledge, honesty, integrity and hard work were very much appreciated. She is honest, wonderful with people, and is a great communicator. She is highly organized and detail oriented which ultimately led to a smooth closing. Her knack for staging certainly helped sell my home. I’ve bought and sold numerous homes in my life and Elizabeth is the best agent I’ve ever worked with.
I can’t speak highly enough of Elizabeth Silvis as my real estate agent. Her professionalism, knowledge, honesty, integrity and hard work were very much appreciated. She is honest, wonderful with people, and is a great communicator. She is highly organized and detail oriented which ultimately led to a smooth closing. Her knack for staging certainly helped sell my home. I’ve bought and sold numerous homes in my life and Elizabeth is the best agent I’ve ever worked with.
Liz was a pleasure to work with through our virtual purchasing process. She was always available for questions and had a Rolodex of resources I could not believe. We have bought three homes and this experience was by far the best despite the challenging circumstances of buying during a global pandemic. Liz is a true professional and wonderful to work with. I recommend her highly.
Liz was a pleasure to work with through our virtual purchasing process. She was always available for questions and had a Rolodex of resources I could not believe. We have bought three homes and this experience was by far the best despite the challenging circumstances of buying during a global pandemic. Liz is a true professional and wonderful to work with. I recommend her highly.
Liz was an amazing realtor and not only helped us find the perfect house but made the closing process so smooth and easy. I recommend her to all friends and family who need a great realtor.
Liz was an amazing realtor and not only helped us find the perfect house but made the closing process so smooth and easy. I recommend her to all friends and family who need a great realtor.
My partner and I used Liz to find our first condo together. Liz was attentive to our needs and prompt with responses to any questions we had. We were working with a fairly tight timeline and Liz assured us that it was manageable - and she was right. We used the lender and attorney that Liz recommended. Everyone worked seamlessly together in order to close on the condo and get us in on time!
My partner and I used Liz to find our first condo together. Liz was attentive to our needs and prompt with responses to any questions we had. We were working with a fairly tight timeline and Liz assured us that it was manageable - and she was right. We used the lender and attorney that Liz recommended. Everyone worked seamlessly together in order to close on the condo and get us in on time!
From start to finish, Liz was a pleasure to work with. As a first time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions and concerns; Liz was very patient and quickly addressed my numerous inquiries. At no point did she pressure me to make a decision I wasn't fully comfortable with. Liz was also excellent in negotiations, knowing how and when to be aggressive. It was like working with a trusted, knowledgeable friend.
From start to finish, Liz was a pleasure to work with. As a first time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions and concerns; Liz was very patient and quickly addressed my numerous inquiries. At no point did she pressure me to make a decision I wasn't fully comfortable with. Liz was also excellent in negotiations, knowing how and when to be aggressive. It was like working with a trusted, knowledgeable friend.
Liz was very knowledgeable. She was willing to go above and beyond to meet with us, with our crazy schedules. Our first pick of a rental ended quickly due to the owners needing to sell. Liz was able to get a refund of credit check fee back quickly.
Liz was very knowledgeable. She was willing to go above and beyond to meet with us, with our crazy schedules. Our first pick of a rental ended quickly due to the owners needing to sell. Liz was able to get a refund of credit check fee back quickly.
Elizabeth has proven to be one of the most valuable agents in the industry. As a Chicago renter for years, I've worked with many agents and none compare to Elizabeth's understanding of the market, providing targeted listings based on her client's tastes, and her overall professionalism. She understands that looking for a home is stressful and sometimes overwhelming at times, thus she does her best to understand her clients' wants and needs to streamline the process. Looking forward to working with her in the future.
Elizabeth has proven to be one of the most valuable agents in the industry. As a Chicago renter for years, I've worked with many agents and none compare to Elizabeth's understanding of the market, providing targeted listings based on her client's tastes, and her overall professionalism. She understands that looking for a home is stressful and sometimes overwhelming at times, thus she does her best to understand her clients' wants and needs to streamline the process. Looking forward to working with her in the future.
Elizabeth went above and beyond for me during my selling and purchasing process. I felt as if I left not only with a new house, but a friend after the process. Highly recommend.
Elizabeth went above and beyond for me during my selling and purchasing process. I felt as if I left not only with a new house, but a friend after the process. Highly recommend.
Elizabeth Miller was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Buying a home is a very emotional, stressful situation but with Elizabeth, we felt we were in good hands. She was very supportive and understanding. She possesses strong organizational and communication skills. We strongly recommend Elizabeth Miller!
Elizabeth Miller was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Buying a home is a very emotional, stressful situation but with Elizabeth, we felt we were in good hands. She was very supportive and understanding. She possesses strong organizational and communication skills. We strongly recommend Elizabeth Miller!
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Elizabeth. We were first-time homebuyers who were a little hesitant on what we wanted and where our budget needed to be. She was a fantastic coach and friend throughout the process for two people with very little knowledge about how to find the right place. We met with a couple of realtors before Elizabeth, but we knew instantly that she was the perfect fit for us. She is honest and hands-on (asking all the hard questions and testing every outlet). She really helped to take the pressure off of us. We never felt forced to make an offer and when we finally found the "one" and ended up in a small negotiation. Elizabeth walked us through every step of the way and closed on an incredible place for an even better price. We have several friends looking for homes and thinking about selling, and we always recommend Elizabeth and her team.
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Elizabeth. We were first-time homebuyers who were a little hesitant on what we wanted and where our budget needed to be. She was a fantastic coach and friend throughout the process for two people with very little knowledge about how to find the right place. We met with a couple of realtors before Elizabeth, but we knew instantly that she was the perfect fit for us. She is honest and hands-on (asking all the hard questions and testing every outlet). She really helped to take the pressure off of us. We never felt forced to make an offer and when we finally found the "one" and ended up in a small negotiation. Elizabeth walked us through every step of the way and closed on an incredible place for an even better price. We have several friends looking for homes and thinking about selling, and we always recommend Elizabeth and her team.
Elizabeth is the best! Very thorough, respectful of everyone's time and provides you with accurate housing listings. 5/5 and will work with her again!!!
Elizabeth is the best! Very thorough, respectful of everyone's time and provides you with accurate housing listings. 5/5 and will work with her again!!!
Elizabeth is extremely professional & responsive. She did not push us into properties that we were not comfortable with & took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for. Once she understood the type of space we wanted to live in, she sent us listings that she felt best matched. We fell in love with the first property she took us to visit & ended up renting after viewing a few others. Working with Elizabeth was easy & enjoyable--she took a lot of the stress out of our moving process!
Elizabeth is extremely professional & responsive. She did not push us into properties that we were not comfortable with & took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for. Once she understood the type of space we wanted to live in, she sent us listings that she felt best matched. We fell in love with the first property she took us to visit & ended up renting after viewing a few others. Working with Elizabeth was easy & enjoyable--she took a lot of the stress out of our moving process!
She was so helpful for me and my roommate to find the best apartment in the safest area. She was very patient and answered all the questions I had. I will definitely recommend her to people that need to find a home to rent or buy.
She was so helpful for me and my roommate to find the best apartment in the safest area. She was very patient and answered all the questions I had. I will definitely recommend her to people that need to find a home to rent or buy.
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