Paula M. Avenaim

Global Advisor-Broker Associate
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Highland Park
579 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Paula M. Avenaim

Global Advisor-Broker Associate
Bringing an exceptional blend of experience, dedication and empathy to the world of real estate, Paula Avenaim has over two decades of experience as an escrow and closing officer. Recognized as a trusted expert in title and closing matters, she successfully facilitated thousands of purchase and refinance transactions. Starting her career in the fast-paced world of hammer trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Avenaim gained skills in client service, precision and high-stakes decision making. “I have a deep passion for helping people navigate the complexities of buying and selling properties,” she shares. “As one of the leading closers in the business, I also collaborate extensively with attorneys, lenders and peers to deliver smooth, informed closings.”

A licensed global advisor with Baird & Warner, Avenaim specializes in residential and commercial transactions throughout the North Shore and greater Chicago area including Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highland Park, Northbrook, Glencoe and downtown Chicago neighborhoods. She also represents clients in Delray Beach and Boca Raton in South Florida. “My firsthand knowledge of local communities, paired with my national and global insight, makes me a powerful advocate for clients across a range of property types and geographies,” she says.

Currently on the board of directors for the Women’s Council of Realtors Chicago and Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors, Avenaim is a committee chair for Pacific Alliance Group and participates in policy and government affairs through the government policies and issues committee and the Realtors political action committee. A past board member of North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors, she remains involved with the National Notary Association, National Association of Realtors and the DBR Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of real estate, Avenaim enjoys spending time with her three adult sons. She also likes fitness, golf, horseback riding and traveling.
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Testimonials

Natalia Volkova

Amazing job by Paula! House sold in 1 day over ask! There were some issues before close and she knew just what to do and who to call. Thank you Paula!

Robert J. Vollen Peronal Representative Of The Vic Estate

Terrific job. Well done.

Daniel Huwel

Paula was recommended by a friend who has used her for multiple transactions. She was very attentive and we are very satisfied and intend to use her again if the opportunity arises.

Darlene Uselding As Executing The Nancy Dahlquist Estate

Paula is so knowledgeable and hardworking. She made this experience so much easier than I imagined. She communicated and listened and went above and beyond to sell our house. We are so grateful and will recommend her highly

billgorden1

Paula did an amazing job at selling my mom’s condo. It was a difficult process for us after my father passed away. Paula understood the market, location and condo owner’s needs extremely well. She was able to highlight the great features, locations and benefits of the property. As with all transactions, issues pop up that require attention. Paula handled them swiftly and was able to ...

ljmandel4

Paula in incredible! She worked dillgently for 5 months including hosting Open Houses almost every weekend other than holidays. She had a personal tradgedy occur in January and had Erica Swansey step in for awhile and Erica was great also! I was surprised how quickly Paula was able to come back to work, though perhaps its how she was able to partially stop grieving. This process also occ...

thelagirl

Paula is an amazing realtor! In addition to having a great knowledge base she knows all the local vendors and professionals, which is so helpful. She is personable, thorough, and very easy to talk to. As first time home buyers in a new and unfamiliar area, we felt well taken care of and we are thrilled with our new home.

judykutin

Paula went the extra mile helping me sell my property. She was always a professional, but she was also a friend. She promptly returned calls, helped me to find movers, and expertly advised me on staging. Even though I was not local, Paula helped to facilitate all logistics regarding this property. I appreciated her advice and help

marnies22

Paula is a true professional! She walked me through the process with great patience. I’ve lived at that address for decades and she knew exactly what to do from start to finish. Never a hiccup, always timely, and a true friend.

Matt Getter

Paula was an absolute pleasure to work with. She guided me through the whole process of selling my house. She explained carefully and as many times as I needed how the process would work. She valued my input and listened carefully to my needs and concerns. She treated me with respect and understanding-knowing that selling one’s house is one of the most stressful things you can do. I al...

susanb06

Paula was excellent as an agent. She helped me every step of the way from getting the house ready to sell to closing. she helped me find tradesman to get the work done and they were all terrific. I highly recommend her.

msu2008

Paula did a great job for me. I am moving from another state, and Paula helped to make this an easy process for me. She knows the area well and was helpful in the entire process from search to close. She put me in touch with good people who also helped along the way.

klyttaj

Knowledgeable and great customer service, you will never want anyone else to assist you with a sale or purchase! I could not be happier! She help me narrow my scope and worked tirelessly until I found the right property. Her negotiation skills saved me money when I purchased and helped me maximize my sale as I utilized her for multiple transaction. Looking forward to doing more business ...

acooper6701

Paula was amazing and went above and beyond throughout our home buying process. We valued having a knowledgeable agent who we felt was truly on our side, and wanted the best for us. We cannot thank her enough for her hard work in securing our dream condo. I would definitely recommend Paula to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

lucas josh14

I highly recommend Paula! Honest, dependable, and trustworthy. She was persistent but never a bother. She kept me informed and updated throughout the entire process. Compared to realtors I have worked with in the past, her work ethic and professionalism really stood out. She really went to bat for me with the builder, and I was extremely pleased with the final contract. I will use Paula ...

Carrie Pichan

Paula was an excellent resource from day one! I am a first-time buyer and have felt in very good hands; Paula is knowledgeable about every facet of the homebuying process and walked me through each step with patience and shared enthusiasm, while advocating for me and connecting me with other valuable resources. Thanks for all your hard work, Paula!

londono1229

We would recommend Paula to anyone wanting to buy and/or sell a home. She had amazing patience with us during all of our tough decisions. The sale of our home was extremely difficult, but Paula remained professional and calm through it all. She is also part of a great team that can provide additional support. You will not regret choosing Paula as your realtor!

jenniferlamellgoldstone

Paula is always extremely professional and easy to work with. She is always available to answer questions and is super helpful in all aspects of the real estate purchasing and selling process.

glofern44

Paula takes her real estate job very seriously on a personal level.....she really cares that her clients have a fantastic and stress free experience. Her extensive experience as a title closer puts her above most others, she simply is able to handle the entire process with expertise and ease....I highly recommend Paula as a superior real estate agent ready to make this process easy and c...

Melissa Weinstein

Working with Paula was an absolutely wonderful experience. She was always available to answer our many questions, and was patient beyond measure. She worked tirelessly in negotiating and was successful in getting the things in our home that are so important to us. Paula is fantastic at what she does. She is warm and personable while being professional and dedicated to her clients. I 100%...

jmaeglin

Paula worked very hard to sell an unusual property in a difficult market. She is definitely committed to her clients and is intimately familiar with the Deerfield market.

user7955060

Paula was able to help me find the right condo for me. Her knowledge of how the real estate business works helped me find the right place to live. It took more time than expected but I was able to buy a really nice condo that was affordable.

rhb01

Paula went beyond the call of duty in not just in helping me sell my house but in advising me about getting it ready to sell. Her willingness to make herself available and to follow up with issues that are not strictly 'sales and broker' related made a big difference for me while I was out of state for much of the process. Finally, less that a week before we were scheduled to close, whil...

mrmwfox

Paula did an amazing job for me in a very difficult situation. I was selling my mother's house, I had to use a POA as she has dementia, she really needed every bit of money we could get out of the house, and Paula worked with me the entire time. I tried to sell it on my own, but Paula pursued me relentlessly, as I thought I didn't want to use a broker. When we finally talked, it was clea...

My Listings

$90,000
New
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,678 sqft
, Zion, IL 60099
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$799,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,416 sqft
1255 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
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$9,500.00
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,076 sqft
526 Orchard Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093
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$1,950,000
Coming Soon
  • 7 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 5,700 sqft
2623 Harrison Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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$3,200,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 7 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 9,625 sqft
  • 1.34 Acreage
1630 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$3,930,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 9,332 sqft
  • 1.78 Acreage
808 Prairie Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
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$525,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,319 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
453 Longfellow Avenue, Deerfield, IL 60015
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$4,900.00
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2,300 sqft
1052 Margret Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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$529,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,947 sqft
  • 0.20 Acreage
1873 White Lake Drive, Antioch, IL 60002
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$5,900.00
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,330 sqft
2175 Kipling Lane, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$1,249,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$1,240,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,272 sqft
, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$1,000,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,121 sqft
  • 0.45 Acreage
990 Heather Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
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$1,950,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,750 sqft
775 Stonegate Drive, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$599,999
  • 4.13 Acreage
0 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015
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$495,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,370 sqft
  • 0.20 Acreage
1041 Arbor Lane, Glenview, IL 60025
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$850,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2,812 sqft
  • 0.11 Acreage
142 Roman Lane, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
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$635,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,528 sqft
3373 Brook Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$839,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,277 sqft
  • 0.46 Acreage
242 Aspen Lane, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$499,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,316 sqft
  • 0.29 Acreage
543 Sparrow Court, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
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$1,399,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,248 sqft
  • 0.25 Acreage
174 Woodland Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093
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$3,399,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 3 Partial Baths
  • 5,500 sqft
  • 0.43 Acreage
679 Birch Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
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$930,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 5,413 sqft
  • 0.95 Acreage
24963 N Abbey Glenn Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
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$1,100,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,205 sqft
1588 White Oak Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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My Past Sales

800 Downing Street , Northbrook, IL 60062
$870,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,835 sqft
800 Downing Street, Northbrook, IL 60062
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3030 Pheasant Creek Drive , Unit 102, Northbrook, IL 60062
$338,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,800 sqft
3030 Pheasant Creek Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062
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6157 N Sheridan Road , Unit 3M, Chicago, IL 60660
$208,000
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,000 sqft
6157 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660
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1202 Taylor Avenue , Highland Park, IL 60035
$360,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,023 sqft
1202 Taylor Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
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6023 N Kedvale Avenue , Chicago, IL 60646
$496,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 978 sqft
6023 N Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
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1667 Sunnyside Avenue , Highland Park, IL 60035
$542,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,807 sqft
  • 0.45 Acreage
1667 Sunnyside Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
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1126 N Ash Street , Waukegan, IL 60085
$80,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 848 sqft
1126 N Ash Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
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1263 Shermer Road , Northbrook, IL 60062
$805,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,392 sqft
1263 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
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1733 W Irving Park Road , Unit 218, Chicago, IL 60613
$2,400
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
1733 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
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2506 Sigwalt Street , Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
$206,111
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,095 sqft
2506 Sigwalt Street, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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155 N HARBOR Drive, Unit 2707, Chicago, IL 60601
$3,200
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,057 sqft
155 N Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
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2622 27th Street , Zion, IL 60099
$105,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,045 sqft
  • 0.20 Acreage
2622 27th Street, Zion, IL 60099
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907 PORTER Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
$140,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,332 sqft
907 Porter Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
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218 Llewellyn Avenue , Highwood, IL 60040
$200,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,297 sqft
  • 0.08 Acreage
218 Llewellyn Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
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2906 Gideon Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
$100,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 892 sqft
  • 0.11 Acreage
2906 Gideon Avenue, Zion, IL 60099
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221 LLEWELLYN Avenue , Highwood, IL 60040
$186,400
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 990 sqft
221 Llewellyn Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
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103 N VICTORY Street , Waukegan, IL 60085
$180,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,689 sqft
  • 0.14 Acreage
103 N Victory Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
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2607 IROQUOIS Road, Waukegan, IL 60087
$141,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,200 sqft
  • 0.14 Acreage
2607 Iroquois Road, Waukegan, IL 60087
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237 SHERIDAN Avenue , Highwood, IL 60040
$190,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
237 Sheridan Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
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3377 Old Mill Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
$796,625
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,342 sqft
  • 3.15 Acreage
3377 Old Mill Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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532 Appletree Lane, Deerfield, IL 60015
$1,280,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,028 sqft
  • 0.23 Acreage
532 Appletree Lane, Deerfield, IL 60015
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246 Sheridan Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
$270,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,955 sqft
246 Sheridan Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040
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7807 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517
$3,075
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,700 sqft
7807 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517
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807 Davis Street, Unit 410, Evanston, IL 60201
$4,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,600 sqft
807 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
IDX - MRED MLS

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