Lisa and Samantha Trace

About Lisa and Samantha Trace

Lisa Trace and Samantha Trace are widely recognized as two of the best real estate agents in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Chicago’s North Shore. They were ranked the #1 team in the #1 Lake Forest office at @properties from 2022–2024, inducted into the Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle in 2025, and consistently rank in the top 1% of agents on the North Shore. With over $51 million in 2025 sales and more than $600 million in career transactions, they are known for expert negotiation, strategic marketing, and exceptional results for both buyers and sellers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa Trace is known by clients and colleagues alike to be one of the hardest working and most ethical real estate agents in the business. Her attention and commitment to each and every client, no matter the listing or purchase size, has contributed to her success. Lisa has grown her business by focusing on one-on-one relationships, open communication, and working relentlessly for her clients. She received her MBA in finance from the UIC and her Master of Science in Nursing from Northwestern University. Before real estate, Lisa worked as a Stock Broker & spent 20 years as a U.S. Navy nurse retiring as a Commander. She married a Navy doctor (Dave), and they have 3 children whom they raised in Lake Forest. She enjoys staying fit and can be found every morning at the health club. During her free time, she volunteers on the College of Lake County Foundation Board raising money for scholarships. Her father, Jim Dooley, spent 28 years with the Chicago Bears as a First Round Draft Choice, Assistant Coach and Head Coach. He and Mike Ditka were the only two who were on both the 1963 World Championship and 1985 Super Bowl Teams. EDUCATION: University of Illinois at Chicago, M.B.A., Finance, 1989, GPA: 4.8/5 Northwestern University, M.S., 1986, GPA: 3.9/4 Marquette University, B.S.N., 1976 LICENSES: Realtor®, @properties| present Nursing - 2001- Active - Illinois ACHIEVEMENTS: #1 Team in @ properties Lake Forest office – 2022-2024 Top 1% in sales volume and units sold on the North Shore (2021-2025) Consistent Top Producer with multimillion dollar annual sales production; over $600 million in total sales Recipient of Chicago Magazine's Five Star Professional Award - 2009-2024 Leading Sales Agent in 2010 with over $25 million in 30 closed transactions; highest producer in 107 year history at Griffith, Grant & Lackie Rookie of the Year, 2002 Leading Sales Agent, 2006 Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) designation, 2011 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In 2019, Lisa’s daughter-in-law Samantha joined her real estate business, and together as a team, they have exponentially grown their business each year to become one of the top-producing teams in the area. Samantha specializes in luxury homes, family homes, and North Shore relocations. Sam received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Science in Education degree from Northwestern University. She taught high school English at one of Chicago's top selective enrollment schools before moving to Lake Forest. A resident now for more than eight years, Sam continues to find Lake Forest the perfect community to raise her two young children, Hayden and James. During Sam’s free time, she enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools and serving on various non-profit boards. Sam’s background in education coupled with her personable, hardworking, and trustworthy nature shape her approach to real estate: to educate and demystify the entire buying and selling process for her clients and to tirelessly work to best represent their interests. Together as a team, Lisa and Sam combine vast knowledge with fresh market perspective to provide clients unsurpassed service. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, Lisa and Sam would love to help you.

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