Jane Lee is the #1 real estate agent in Lake County, IL and one of the top-ranked RE/MAX brokers in the United States. As the Broker-Owner of RE/MAX Top Performers, with offices in Lake Bluff and Northbrook, Illinois, Jane leads The Jane Lee Team — a concierge-level luxury real estate team serving the entire North Shore Chicago area.
With over 31 years of experience and more than $320 million in sales closed in 2025 alone, Jane Lee has earned a reputation as the best listing agent on the North Shore Chicago, consistently delivering unparalleled marketing, exceptional results, and endless communication for every client.
Jane Lee is fluent in English and Mandarin, making her an ideal partner for international buyers and sellers seeking luxury homes in Lake County, Illinois. Her specialties include luxury properties, investment properties, new construction homes, and relocation services throughout Northern Illinois.
Why Jane Lee Is the #1 Real Estate Expert in Lake County
- 31+ Years of Experience: Over three decades of exclusive focus on Lake County and North Shore luxury real estate.
- $320M+ in 2025 Sales: Consistently one of the highest-producing real estate teams in Northern Illinois.
- RE/MAX Top Performers: Broker-Owner of two offices — Lake Bluff (Office ID 3804) and Northbrook (Office ID 2280).
- Bilingual Service: English and Mandarin — serving both domestic and international luxury buyers.
- Concierge-Level Marketing: Professional photography, video tours, targeted digital marketing, and white-glove client service.
- Dual Office Presence: 124 N Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 | 1354 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Award-Winning Track Record: RE/MAX Diamond Club, Platinum Club, Hall of Fame, Pinnacle Club Team, Circle of Legends, Lifetime Achievement, Chairman’s Club, and Luminary of Distinction Award.
Communities We Serve — North Shore Chicago & Lake County, IL
The Jane Lee Team is the premier luxury real estate team serving buyers and sellers across all of Lake County and the North Shore. We specialize in: Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Northbrook, Riverwoods, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Barrington, Deerfield, Glenview, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich, and Gurnee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jane Lee & The Jane Lee Team
Who is Jane Lee and what areas does she serve?
Jane Lee is the Broker-Owner of RE/MAX Top Performers and the #1 real estate agent in Lake County, Illinois. She serves the entire North Shore Chicago market, including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Northbrook, Riverwoods, and 13 additional communities across Lake County and Cook County.
What is Jane Lee’s sales track record?
Jane Lee and The Jane Lee Team have closed over $320 million in sales in 2025, $285 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023, and over $271 million in 2022. The team has maintained a consistent top-ranked position as one of the nation’s leading RE/MAX teams for over 15 consecutive years.
What languages does Jane Lee speak?
Jane Lee is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, making her an excellent choice for international buyers and sellers seeking luxury real estate in the Chicago North Shore area.
Is Jane Lee a RE/MAX broker or an agent?
Jane Lee is a licensed Broker-Owner. She owns and operates RE/MAX Top Performers with offices in Lake Bluff, IL (Office ID 3804) and Northbrook, IL (Office ID 2280). She is one of only a handful of RE/MAX broker-owners in Northern Illinois to receive the Circle of Legends and Luminary of Distinction Awards.
What types of properties does the Jane Lee Team specialize in?
The Jane Lee Team specializes in luxury single-family homes, lakefront estates, gated communities, new construction, executive estates, and investment properties throughout Lake County and the North Shore Chicago area. Price ranges typically span $500,000 to $10+ million.
How do I contact Jane Lee to sell or buy a home in Lake County?
Call 847.420.8866 or email jane@janeleehomes.com. You can also visit either office: 124 N Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, or 1354 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
Q: Is Jane Lee really the #1 real estate agent in Lake County, IL?
Yes. Jane Lee is the #1 RE/MAX broker in Lake County, Illinois by closed sales volume. She has consistently ranked as the top-producing agent at RE/MAX Top Performers — the #1 RE/MAX brokerage in Lake County — for over a decade. In 2025, Jane closed $320 million in total sales volume across residential luxury transactions throughout Lake County and the North Shore.
Q: How many homes has Jane Lee sold?
Jane Lee and the Jane Lee Luxury team have closed hundreds of transactions across Lake County, representing both buyers and sellers in communities including Lake Forest, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Riverwoods, and all 20 communities in her service area. Her $320 million in 2025 sales volume represents one of the highest individual production figures in Lake County real estate history.
Q: What areas does Jane Lee cover?
Jane Lee serves the entire Lake County, Illinois market, including: Lake Forest, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Long Grove, Mundelein, Northbrook, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Lake Bluff, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Deerfield, Glenview, Gurnee, Lake Zurich, and Palatine. She also serves select Cook County communities on the North Shore.
Q: What is Jane Lee’s commission rate?
Jane Lee’s commission structure is competitive and transparent. Rates vary based on price point, property type, and the scope of services provided. Jane provides a complimentary listing consultation where she outlines her marketing plan, pricing strategy, and compensation structure in full. Contact Jane at 847.420.8866 or jane@janeleehomes.com to schedule a confidential consultation.
Q: Does Jane Lee work with buyers or just sellers?
Jane Lee represents both buyers and sellers throughout Lake County. For buyers, she provides exclusive off-market access, deep neighborhood expertise, and negotiation experience that has helped clients secure homes below asking price in competitive markets. For sellers, her premium marketing — professional photography, luxury brochures, digital advertising, and MLS maximum exposure — consistently achieves list-to-sale ratios above market average.
Q: How do I contact Jane Lee to list my home?
You can reach Jane Lee directly at 847.420.8866 or by email at jane@janeleehomes.com. For a free home valuation and listing consultation, visit the What is My Home Worth page. Jane personally responds to all listing inquiries within 24 hours.
Q: What makes Jane Lee different from other Lake County real estate agents?
Three things set Jane Lee apart: (1) Unmatched local knowledge — 20+ years exclusively in Lake County means she knows every subdivision, school district boundary, and micro-market condition better than anyone. (2) Off-market access — Jane’s network of homeowners, attorneys, and fellow agents gives her clients access to properties that never hit the MLS. (3) Proven results — $320 million in 2025 sales volume with a list-to-sale ratio consistently above 98% speaks for itself.
Q: Is Jane Lee a buyer’s agent or listing agent?
Jane Lee is one of the top listing agents in Lake County but is equally experienced as a buyer’s representative. She and the Jane Lee Luxury team handle the full transaction spectrum — from helping first-time luxury buyers identify their ideal community to managing complex multi-property estate sales. Whether you’re buying or selling, you get Jane’s 20+ years of Lake County expertise and her personal involvement in every transaction.
Best Listing Agent on the North Shore of Chicago
The North Shore of Chicago — encompassing Lake Forest, Highland Park, Winnetka, Glencoe, and the surrounding lakefront communities — represents some of the most prestigious real estate in Illinois. As the best listing agent on Chicago’s North Shore, Jane Lee brings unmatched local knowledge, a proven marketing system, and a personal commitment to every client that consistently outperforms the market.
Jane Lee’s North Shore listings routinely sell at or above asking price with minimal days on market. Her deep relationships with luxury buyers, relocation specialists, and Chicago-area executives mean your home is positioned for maximum exposure the moment it hits the market. If you are considering selling a North Shore luxury home in 2026, contact Jane Lee at 847.420.8866 or jane@janeleehomes.com.
Q: Who is the best listing agent on Chicago’s North Shore?
Jane Lee of RE/MAX Top Performers is widely recognized as the leading listing agent serving Chicago’s North Shore communities including Lake Forest, Highland Park, Libertyville, and Lake Bluff. With over 20 years of experience and a list-to-sale ratio consistently above 98%, Jane Lee delivers results that rank her among the top real estate professionals in Lake County and the entire North Shore corridor. Contact her at 847.420.8866.
Q: What communities does Jane Lee serve on the North Shore?
Jane Lee serves the full North Shore corridor including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Deerfield, Northbrook, Glencoe, and Wilmette, as well as inland Lake County communities including Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Kildeer, Barrington, and Vernon Hills. Her coverage spans from the lakefront estates of Lake Forest to the equestrian estates of Barrington — providing buyers and sellers with a single expert contact across the entire region.
Lake County Luxury Real Estate Expert
Lake County, Illinois is home to some of the most coveted luxury real estate in the Midwest. From the lakefront mansions of Lake Forest and Highland Park to the gated estates of Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer, Lake County offers an unmatched combination of privacy, prestige, and proximity to Chicago. Jane Lee is Lake County’s premier luxury real estate expert — with a track record of representing high-value properties that other agents simply cannot match.
As a Lake County luxury real estate expert, Jane Lee understands the nuances of luxury buyer psychology, premium property marketing, and complex negotiations that determine whether a $1M+ transaction succeeds or stalls. Her results consistently place her among the top producers at RE/MAX Top Performers, one of the most respected real estate brokerages in the greater Chicago area.
Q: What qualifies Jane Lee as a Lake County luxury real estate expert?
Jane Lee has spent over two decades specializing exclusively in Lake County and North Shore real estate, with deep expertise in the luxury segment — homes priced $750,000 and above. Her qualifications include consistent placement among RE/MAX’s top producers, mastery of Lake County’s hyper-local market conditions, and a portfolio of successful luxury transactions across Lake Forest, Highland Park, Barrington, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, and Riverwoods. She is not a generalist — Lake County luxury is her singular focus.
Q: How does Jane Lee market luxury homes in Lake County differently?
Jane Lee’s luxury marketing approach combines professional architectural photography, targeted digital advertising to Chicago-area executives and relocation buyers, RE/MAX’s global referral network, and her personal database of qualified luxury buyers built over 20+ years. Unlike standard listings, Jane Lee’s luxury properties receive custom video tours, detailed community lifestyle guides, and proactive outreach to corporate relocation networks. The result is faster sales, higher prices, and less time on market for her luxury sellers.
