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Your Trusted Home Buying Team

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make — and we’re here to make sure you get it right. Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing, or looking for that dream property with land, we help buyers across Barrington, McHenry County, and surrounding areas navigate the process with confidence and ease.

As a husband-and-wife family team, we bring the power of two dedicated agents working for you — giving you the benefit of double the attention, care, and expertise.

With Andra’s background as a CPA, we offer a financially strategic approach to home buying — advising you not just on finding the right home but on market value, resale potential, tax considerations, and protecting your investment. Dan, McHenry County’s #1 valuation specialist, provides deep insight into pricing and negotiating smart deals, so you can buy with confidence.

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Here for Every Step of Your Home Journey!

Our Buyer Services Include:

 Personalized MLS/IDX Listing Alerts
So you never miss a home that matches your needs

Personalized MLS/IDX Listing Alerts

Private showings and tours
Scheduled on your time, with expert guidance on what to look for

Private showings and tours

 Local area expertise
From equestrian and acreage properties to in-town homes, we understand lifestyle-focused buying

Local area expertise

Strategic offer writing and negotiation
We help you craft competitive offers and negotiate favorable terms

Strategic offer writing and negotiation

Financial insight and tax guidance
Unique CPA perspective on costs, investments, and tax implications

Financial insight and tax guidance

 Inspection, appraisal, and lender coordination
We manage the details to make the process smooth and stress-free

Inspection, appraisal, and lender coordination

Trusted network of local professionals
Lenders, inspectors, attorneys, and contractors ready to support you

Trusted network of local professionals

Ongoing support after closing
We're here long after the keys are handed over

Ongoing support after closing

Have you seen every house on the market?

Our clients get exclusive, early access to off-market properties, giving them a head start in finding their perfect home. With our connections and insider knowledge, we open doors to homes not yet available to the public.

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Hear What Our Clients Have to Say

"Great listener to our needs. Good advice on how to present the house. Had great resources for finance and home preparation."
"We were introduced to Andra and her husband Dan through Real Estate for Life. Andra and Dan accepted the challenge of guiding us through the process of selling our older suburban home in Illinois that we as a family still loved and purchasing a newer home in the country in Wisconsin. Andra’s experience in both types of en
"A bright, trustworthy, seasoned agent! You are in good hands!!!"
"Andra was an exceptional realtor to work with. She exceeded our expectations and ensured the process went smoothly. Her extensive knowledge of market trends in our area was impressive, and she knew exactly what steps to take to sell our home. Andra's expertise and dedication made our real estate experience stress free and s
"Andra went above and beyond to help us have the best experience possible during the home buying process. She took the time to talk through everything with us and made it so much less stressful to buy a home. We are forever grateful for her kindness and expertise in helping us on this journey!"
"Our realtor went above and beyond our expectations. It was wonderful working with her."
"Andra is the most helpful agent you'll ever find. Thank you for everything!"
"It was an extreme pleasure to have worked with Andra Arthur Simek! She was the most professional, caring, knowledgeable realtor one could ever hope for. Always keeping me informed, reaching out continuously to see how I was throughout the process, she truly cares about her clients! Always discussed the many options with me,
"I wanted to take a moment to express my incredible experience working with Andra. As the owner of Full Coverage Painting, LLC, a painting business in Mukwonago, WI, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Andra when she reached out to me regarding her client's home. She wanted to enhance the appearance of the property befo
"We had a realtor before her that just did not do us any justice. She defiantly made up for someone else’s fault. She helped put our rental up and with in 40 hours we excepted an offer. The communication and hard work was amazing with her! She is highly recommended from us!"
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