Alissa McNicholas

Alissa McNicholas

Real Estate Broker
alissa.mcnicholas@compass.com
M: 847-530-3098
O: 847-250-6391

Awards

Top Agent, 2006 - 2018 President's Premier, 2015

Specialties

Buyer’s Agent, Agent

Education

University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Client Testimonials

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​ ★★★★★
"Alissa was supportive throughout our journey together. Viewing homes together for two years, she always had excellent listening skills and provided expert feedback to help us find our dream home. Alissa knew everything about our local area - from schools and churches to service people and legal/financial resources. Alissa made the process easy and enjoyable. She is there to listen during the stressful moments and to celebrate when it all comes together in the end. She is available long after the deal is done for any questions and referrals. We highly recommend Alissa and her team - they are top notch and above all, trustworthy in the business." - Kimberly

★★★★★
"We found Alissa because she was selling the home we wanted to purchase. She impressed us with her real estate knowledge and business manner that we asked her to be our agent in the sale of our home. She kept us up to date with the market and homes around us which in turn helped us to sell our home in an extremely competitive market. She was wonderful to work with and always extremely responsive."

★★★★★
"Alissa McNicholas is the BEST realtor in the business. We are a transient family, so this is not our first purchase. Alissa went out of her way to find us our dream home. She is sweet, fun, professional and extremely knowledgeable with the area and business. Alissa went above and beyond the call of duty to answer questions and find the resources we were looking for to settle in the area."

★★★★★
"What a great, fluid experience we had working with Alissa! She came as a referral from a good friend during our relocation to the area. We put 100% trust in her to listen and find exactly what we were looking for which resulted in her hitting it out of the park. I've thought many times over the course of the last few months being in our new home how grateful we are to have found her and her expertise in the market. She is a great listener, extremely responsive, knowledgeable and aggressive for her client. We'd work with her again in a heartbeat." - Kevin

★★★★★
"I sold my home through Alissa. She knows the market and who and where the buyers are. She guided me to the right selling price and was always frank and realistic about what it would take to get my home sold in a difficult market for higher-end homes."


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About Alissa
| Alissa McNicholas | Local, Born and Raised |

Alissa McNicholas is a successful with . Alissa works with Lori Gregory Baker (partner and mother) and they are year over year top producing in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Alissa and Lori attribute this success to their deep love, appreciation, and knowledge of real estate in Lake Forest. Alissa is a lifelong fourth generation Lake Forest/Lake Bluff resident and is currently raising a family in the community- a true testament to her commitment and immersion in Lake Forest.

Whether you are your home or buying a new property, you want an experienced, knowledgeable, and especially in this market, innovative and resourceful Realtor. Alissa embodies all of these characteristics providing the height of professional service to each and every client. Together Lori and Alissa meet every need, answer every question, negotiate, serve, and most importantly- Sell! This dynamic pairing of strengths and talents is put to work for you, increasing your real estate success. Alissa believes that to be successful in Lake Forest she must truly be a neighborhood specialist. Therefore she expertly serves buyers and sellers in the following neighborhoods: Meadowood, Northmoor, Whispering Oaks, Campbells, Havenwood, West Lake Forest, Conway Farms, Onwentsia Gardens, King Muir, Villa Turicum, HO Stone, The Ponds and all of Lake Bluff including Tangley Oaks, East Lake Bluff, West Terrace, and East Terrace.

Lori and Alissa are incredibly proud of the fact that their business is largely driven repeat clients and referrals from family and friends. It's a testament that their dedication and hard work is appreciated and continues to grow their business.

| A Top Producing Agent: Any Market, Any time |

Intuitive, innovative, adaptable, and successful describe Lori and Alissa as they take on a new , prepare it to list, market it aggressively, negotiate strategically and close in the most expedient timeframe possible.

| Buying in Lake Forest – "We know every inch!" |

Alissa was born and raised in the Lake Forest community and is currently raising her 3 sons with husband John. She prides herself on being the Lake Forest expert and feels her knowledge and experience are unparalleled when helping buyers and sellers. Knowing every inch of this town gives her clients the advantage and knowledge needed to be successful. Whether first-time, seasoned, or relocating Alissa and Lori are committed to your search, provide you the information you need, and accomplish the goal of moving you into a fabulous home you and your family will love.



Alissa McNicholas’ Listings

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a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a large window
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a utility room with closet dryer and washer
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a view of staircase with rug
a view of an empty room with shelves
a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower
a bedroom with a bed fireplace and window
a view of a hallway with a livingroom and a bathroom
a bedroom with a bed and a large window with the outer view
a bathroom with a shower a mirror and a sink
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a bedroom with a large bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a kitchen with a white stove top oven and sink
a living room with furniture and a large window
a room with wooden floor pool table and flat screen tv
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a backyard of a house with plants and trees
a view of a green field
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Listed By CompassPending

$2,799,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
6,199
Acres
1.03

630 Spruce Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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a large kitchen with a table and chairs
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a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
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a living room with furniture and a chandelier
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a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
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a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a view of deck with wooden floor and outdoor seating
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a bedroom with a bed and a refrigerator
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
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a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a dining room with furniture and window
a room with furniture
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bathroom with a double vanity sink a mirror a shower and a glass door
front view of a house with a garden
front view of a house with a garden
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a view of a patio with couches table and chairs and potted plants
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Listed By CompassContingent

$2,399,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5.5
Square Feet
4,476
Acres
0.35

665 Moffett Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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a front view of a house with garden
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a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a room with furniture and a book shelf
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a wooden floors
a dining room with wooden floor a chandelier a glass table and chairs
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a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a stove
a kitchen with granite countertop a refrigerator and a stove top oven
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink and cabinets
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a couch next to a window
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a bathroom with a double vanity sink a bathtub and window
a large white kitchen with a large window
a bathroom with double sink and a mirror
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a bathroom with a sink double vanity and a shower
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a room with furniture pool table and windows
a room with furniture pool table and windows
a room with furniture
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bathroom with a sink and a toilet
a bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and a mirror
a front view of a house with garden
a view of outdoor space yard deck patio and outdoor kitchen
a view of a swimming pool with a patio
a view of deck with patio
a balcony with wooden floor and outdoor seating
a view of a park with a tree in the background
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Listed By CompassContingent

$1,995,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,114
Acres
1.54

821 Reilly Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
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a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a refrigerator and a sink
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a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a potted plant
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a bathroom with a sink a mirror and a window
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a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and shower
a view of a chair and table on the wooden deck
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Listed By Compass

$1,599,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Square Feet
3,050
Acres
0.17

220 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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a living room with furniture windows and wooden floor
a view of an entryway with wooden floor
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a living room with furniture a rug and a window
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a bathroom with a tub and a large window
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a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a microwave
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a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
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a bathroom with a sink a toilet a mirror and shower
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a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a room with gym equipment
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Listed By CompassContingent

$949,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Square Feet
2,386
Acres
0.16

909 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a sink dishwasher and a refrigerator
a kitchen with a stove a refrigerator and a refrigerator
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a kitchen with kitchen island a sink stove and refrigerator
a bed room with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop bathtub sink vanity mirror and toilet
a room with a bed and a desk
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a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a utility room with dryer and washer
a living room with furniture
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of a house with a yard
a view of a backyard with table and chairs with wooden fence
a picture of floor plan
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Listed By CompassContingent

$825,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Square Feet
2,753
Acres
0.37

970 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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a living room with furniture and a rug
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a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a book shelf
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a bathroom with a toilet and a shower
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a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
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a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a bathroom with a toilet and a shower
a view of gallery with chandelier
a dining room with furniture and a window
a front view of a house with a yard and trees
a garden view with a seating space
a view of a chairs and table in the back yard of the house
a view of a patio with table and chairs and potted plants
a small garden covered with wooden fence
a view of a patio with a table and chairs
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a view of a backyard with large tree and wooden fence
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a picture of a bench in front of a door
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Listed By CompassContingent

$549,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Square Feet
1,256
Acres
0.17

295 Noble Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045