Biography :
My name is Darlene Mahnke and real estate has been a part of my life since 1997! I am thrilled to still be in this amazing industry.
From a young age, I’ve been captivated by
the magic of different homes styles, and this passion continues to be a
fascinating journey that leads me to helping others. I understand that buying
or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person came make,
and I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service
and guidance throughout the process.
I believe that communication and trust are the foundation of any successful client-agent relationship. I am dedicated to listening to my clients, understanding their needs and concerns plus continuously work to ensure that their real estate experience is smooth and stress-free.
I have earned several designations. The SRES®, Seniors
Real Estate Specialist, is near and dear to my heart. I specialize in working
with older adults ages 50+ and their families. I will facilitate the sale of
your current home, create a customized approach to fit with your future move
and help you transition into a setting that aligns with your present needs and
lifestyle, share reliable resources, and work closely with you until closing
day.
When I am not assisting clients, you can
find me exploring the local communities, trying out new restaurants, joining community
events, riding my 3-wheel Can-Am Spyder motorcycle or simply spending time with
family and friends.
Please reach out to me
with any questions or if you would like to discuss your real estate needs, I am
here to help!
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Testimonials
“Honestly was one of the best experiences we had with selling our home. Polite, professional, and constantly followed up. Would highly recommend if you are looking to sell your home. We really enjoyed working with Darlene.” Jared Fredericks, Downers Grove-
It was a great pleasure to work with Darlene. We especially appreciated her high level of professionalism, integrity, and positive attitude while we were attempting to sell our house in a quick timeframe.” Jan and Bill Buchna, Wheaton-
“Thank you, Darlene Mahnke for guiding us through the entire process. You did a fantastic job. You are always there to answer all our questions and helping us. I would recommend Darlene to anyone because of her expertise, advice and professionalism.” Sincerely, Linda Spadafino, Oswego and Villa Park-
“I used Darlene Mahnke to sell our home in Lombard and also to find our new home which we will be closing on soon. Darlene is a very knowledgeable agent and helped us to understand the current market and the best way to market our home. She does an excellent job of helping you to balance your emotions involved in selling your home and helping you to navigate all the ins and outs of real estate transactions. Selling our home of 32 years was a very emotional experience, but Darlene kept us grounded and we made it through. I would definitely recommend her if you are selling a home.” Maggie Ali, Lombard-
“A true professional from start to finish. She was patient and helpful every step of the way with my elderly mother. The marketing was awesome, we got above asking price and the hold sold quickly. Thanks, Darlene, for all your kindness, generosity and sincerity during such a stressful time in our lives. You are awesome and I will recommend your services!” Carol and Heidi Reinke, Elk Grove Village-
“Darlene always arrived at our house with a smile on her face. This agent obviously enjoys her job. . She was always prompt and listened to our concerns and steered us in the right direction when it came to selling our home. The process took a lot less time than we expected and we received 95% of our asking price!” Gary and Shirley Bragg, Lombard-
Darlene did an excellent job selling my home. She was thoughtful, efficient, and sold my home quickly. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great agent.” Pam Muellner, Lombard-
"Darlene was the perfect agent to help us sell my mother’s home. She determined our needs, presented a professional marketing plan and priced our property right. We received offers within two days of listing. Darlene kept in touch with us throughout the time from offer to close. Thanks for your professional and personal service, Darlene." Dawn Ericksen/Isabelle Ahrweiler Addison IL-
“Darlene is an awesome realtor! She’s very knowledgeable, responsive (day/night/weekends) professional, patient, listens to your needs both buying and selling, made the process easy and she’s FUN to work with! She’ll go the extra mile for you. We’ll miss working with her. We would recommend her to everyone!!” Jim and Sandy Weber Lombard IL-
“I had worked with other realtors in the past and I can truly say that Darlene is the only one who truly had patience when my changing requirements, indecisiveness, many, many offers and requests. Not once did I feel like maybe she was not the one for me. She was honest and open and told me when she thought something was not a good idea. I’m so Thankful that I found her at an open house and that she helped me find my FOREVER HOME” Denise Brown Villa Park IL-
“I used Darlene in the past to sell my parents home and had a great experience. That said I decided to utilize her services to Sell my home and buy a new home. Darlene is very experienced and will go the extra mile for her clients. She helps you navigate the process and is on your side from start to finish with finding and negotiating a great deal. I absolutely love my new home and would suggest her services to close friends and family” Donna K Wood Dale-
“Darlene was a wonderful realtor to work with. She quickly attended to all our questions and needs. Will be working with her on the purchase of our next home.” John and Diane Schultz, Antioch-
"Darlene was the perfect Realtor for us. My elderly mother needed to sell her Townhouse in Elmhurst and both of her sons lived in the Southeast. Darlene went above and beyond to communicate with us each step of the way. She also built a friendly relationship with my mother and reassured her throughout the process. Darlene was professional in her marketing and personal in her approach. I am glad we listed the property with her, plus we got top dollar!” Dr. Ron Shade, Elmhurst-
"Darlene sold our house quickly and was very professional and helpful. After the sale of our house, she found a Realtor to help us buy our house in Florida. Whenever we had questions or concerns, she was quick to respond. Again, very professional. She is a pleasure!" David and Carol Jones, Lombard-
"Darlene is a great person to work with. She was very kind and easy to get along with. Darlene knows her real estate and was very flexible in her availability to meet. She asked us what we were looking for and was able to show us houses that were exactly what we wanted. She helped make the purchase of our first home very enjoyable." Matt and Tina, Lombard-
"Darlene has a true knowledge and good guidance for anyone seeking to buy or sell a home. She is a joy to work with. Thanks Darlene!” Chris & Darcie, Carol Stream-