Barbara Graham brings tremendous benefit and value to her clients, built on her successful track record buying and selling properties throughout Chicago as well as her personal experiences building an impressive real estate investment portfolio. With dedication, thoughtfulness and integrity, she deftly applies her deep personal knowledge and expertise in service of her clients. As she has always done with her own real estate deals, she resolutely applies herself to achieve her client’s goals—whether that’s selling their home for the highest possible price, finding the perfect downtown condo for a first-time buyer, or working with a savvy real estate investor to expand their portfolio.
In addition to her broker’s license, Barbara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Literature and a Master’s in Education. Outgoing, hardworking and compassionate, she has two decades of teaching experience at both a prestigious private high school and as a private language instructor – experiences that have deeply shaped her engaging professional style: She is a careful, thoughtful listener and a clear, engaging communicator. In the same way she has helped hundreds of students over the years, Barbara offers tailored solutions to fit her client’s specific real estate needs. Buyers and sellers alike will find that she is an exceptional partner, guide and advocate for their sale or purchase transaction—steadfastly advocating on their behalf while keeping them well informed every step of the way. Consistent with her successful teaching career, Barbara is always focused on getting others to the finish line – be it mastering the Italian language or closing on a new home.
Barbara is a first generation Italian American who remains fluent in her family’s native tongue. She has called Chicago home for more than four decades and appreciates the rich variety of cultures and lifestyles that distinguish each urban neighborhood and suburban community. Outside of work, Barbara loves spending time with her family – whether that’s getting out to enjoy the city or volunteering at her children’s schools.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Barbara Graham and her outstanding team at Baird & Warner, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Their exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication made both the selling of our old home and the purchase of our new one a seamless and positive experience. Barbara and her team went above and beyond, investing long hours and showing...
Barbara Graham assisted my aunt with finding a quality apartment quickly. Barbara advocated for her, secured an apartment, and is an overall great real estate agent. Would definitely recommend Dream Town Real Estate!
I recently closed on a property in Pilsen Chicago. Thanks to Barbara, the closing and everything leading up to it, went through without a single problem. Very smooth. Great communication all the way around! Barbara helped maintain a positive and enjoyable experience, that otherwise could be very stressful. I highly recommend Barbara for your real estate needs!!!
We had a great buying experience with Barb and Dreamtown. Working with Barb was a pleasure - she was extremely responsive and attentive, we always felt that Barb had all the time in the world to provide for us. During home visits, she was always a few minutes early and we were never left waiting. She asked all the questions we didn't know to ask and we felt safe in her knowledge. Dur...
Barbara Graham is a pleasure to work with and is all about getting the job done, to your liking. She was on every task and helped us above and beyond getting excellent photos of our place with their photographer. The condo was on the market and sold immediately with multiple offers on the table. We are so grateful for her professionalism and sincerity! We would recommend and use her agai...
We had an excellent experience working with Barbara "Barb" Graham as first-time home buyers. Barb was respectful of our timeline when we were casually looking but once we were ready to start seriously looking, she was quick to help us schedule a showing for a house we were interested in and later put in an offer. Barb was always easy to reach and answered any and all of our que...
Barbara was great and we had a very difficult seller whom she handled with ease. She was alway on top of anything that came up and got us to the closing in what I would call a difficult deal.
Barb Graham was attentive and on top of everything for the sale of my home from Day 1. Barb provided honest and valuable advice on the market, my home value and ways to get top dollar. She definitely delivered receiving an offer above asking price within one week! Barb helped ease my mind and address all questions and concerns through the entire process up closing day. ...