Meet Your New Neighbor!
43 Candlewood Dr, North Barrington
Under Contract
Here's the Story....

Your Neighbor Called Us
The buyers of 43 Candlewood weren’t new to Helen—they were already working with her to sell their home. But when their dream home came back on the market, they knew it would be tough to secure it with a contingent offer in a competitive seller’s market. Still, they had complete faith in Helen’s strategy and expertise… and she didn’t let them down.

We Got To Work
Helen immediately built a game plan to make the offer stand out. With years of experience navigating complex deals, she knew exactly how to position their contingent offer to gain serious consideration—and ultimately acceptance.

Finding the perfect home
This stunning 5,300+ square foot all-brick estate in Wynstone had everything our buyers wanted: dramatic architectural details, a luxury kitchen, full finished basement with a bar and wine cellar, and gorgeous grounds on a one-acre lot in a prestigious golf community. It was the kind of home buyers dream about—and Helen made it a reality.

Make the offer
Even though we weren’t the listing agent, we approached the process with the same diligence, speed, and attention to detail we bring to every deal. Helen coached our buyers through every move, presenting a compelling offer that hit all the seller’s needs—while also protecting our buyers’ goals.

Strategic Negotiations
Helen not only got their contingent offer accepted—she saved them over $100,000 in the process. Every term was negotiated in their favor, and the transaction moved forward smoothly thanks to expert handling from start to finish.

Success!
Our buyers are over the moon and can’t wait to move into their forever home. A contingent deal in a seller’s market isn’t easy—but with the right team, it’s more than possible. Stay tuned as we help them close one chapter and start the next in spectacular style at 43 Candlewood.
Our Client's Thoughts
Highly likely to recommend
“Where do I begin!!! My journey started a couple years ago when I reached out to Helen about selling my home in Hawthorn Woods, at the time I wasn’t quite ready to pull the trigger, but she left the door open. Fast forward to September 2025 and there I was ready to make the decision to sell my home. Not a moment past by where I felt I was not Helen‘s number one priority!!! She was always available, always knowledgeable, very direct and very practical! It was so refreshing because a lot of times, in this industry, agents may sugarcoat things to just get something done! I immediately became part of her family and she invested in mine. Thank you Helen for all the amazing work you did to help sell my home, before it even hit the market I might add, and helping me land my dream home in Buffalo Grove for my 4 children and I!”
Angelina Fakhoury
SOLD 5 University Cir, Hawthorn Woods; Purchased 437 Caren Dr, Buffalo Grove
Highly likely to recommend
“The beautiful thing about working with Helen is that she stays on your case until the desired outcome is achieved. You are consulted every step of the process and advised on the best next steps. I really appreciate her patience and calm approach. Thanks to Helen and the crew”
JOHN OLAGUNJU
35 Open Pkwy N, Hawthorn Woods Seller
Highly likely to recommend
“Helen was wonderful to work with. Efficient with great results. We are grateful for all her work in selling our home in HWCC so very quickly. I highly recommend Helen and team for selling/buying a home. Thank you, Helen!!”
Chuck & Mae Hentz
24 Tournament Dr S, Hawthorn Woods - Sellers
Highly likely to recommend
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my friend Helen and the incredible work she does as a realtor! Nine years ago, she guided me through the purchase of my first home—a beautiful condo on Bangs Lake in Wauconda, IL. As a first-time homebuyer, I had so many questions and concerns, but she made the entire process seamless and enjoyable with her knowledge, patience, and dedication. Fast forward to now, as my family has grown, I turned to Helen again to help us find our new home in Lake Zurich, IL. She went above and beyond to find us the perfect place in a difficult market. The new house checked everything off the list and more, and feels like home. Not only did she help with the purchase of my new residence, but she also assisted me with the rental process for the condo. She helped me secure tenants within 1 week. Her husband and business partner, Danny, is phenomenal as well and took very professional staging photos. The Oliveri's are truly such a great and hard-working family! On top of her professionalism and expertise, Helen always adds such a personal touch. Her thoughtful housewarming gift of wine, chocolate, candles, and even a custom engraved charcuterie board was just one more example of how much she truly cares about her clients. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side through both of these major life milestones. If you’re looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, committed, and truly invested in your happiness, I highly recommend Helen! She knows her stuff better than anyone and you will be in great hands with her and her team. She also works very closely with Attorney Lauren LoMonaco, who was such a pleasure to do business with. The loan agent, Missy Niedholdt with American Portfolio Mortgage, was also extremely helpful, caring, and knowledgeable. Her entire team works around the clock. All of her business partners were always accessible and made time to answer any questions I had. With so many realtors flooding the market, none come close to matching Helen's expertise. Plus, she is just SO MUCH FUN to work with! You will not regret working with Helen. She is so passionate about her work, and will be about helping you too!”
Ashley Eccles
Lake Zurich - Buyer
Highly likely to recommend
“My wife and I were blessed to have the Helen Oliveri team navigate us towards first-time home ownership. Our Buyer's Agent, Katie Haruska, was the advocate you want in your corner. Katie's years of real estate insight showed during negotiations and any questions we came across. With this team, we felt comfortable on every chapter of home buying. Katie handled our proposed offer, attorney review and closing process flawlessly. Helen has fostered a distinguished business environment.”
John Lambert
53 Tournament Dr S, Hawthorn Woods - Buyer
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