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Mission
My mission has always been to provide the highest level of service to my clients, whether sellers or buyers. My entire professional career has been about serving people. This is my passion.
Real Estate Career
I have been a full time real estate broker for over 25 years and am proud to have represented Baird & Warner my entire career. I am a Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer, Leading Real Estate Specialist, Relocation Expert and agent for Military on the Move. I am a recipient of the Five Star Professional Award and the Goodwill Award. Top notch client service is always my goal.
Background
I moved to Barrington with my family as a sophomore in high school, after which I attended Drake University and graduated with a degree in Advertising/Marketing. After graduating I spent 12 years in the Advertising Agency business in Client Services. Among my clients were McDonald’s, General Mills, Sears and Sunkist. I worked for Foote, Cone & Belding and DDB Needham Worldwide where I was named a Vice President. After my children were born, I took off a few years to be a stay at home mother. Then, in 1997 I decided to take my client service background and apply it to real estate. I currently live in Tower Lakes with my family. My hobbies include gardening, staging and cooking.
Over 25 years of full time real estate service.
Graduate of Barrington High School and Drake University with Marketing/Journalism Degree.
Val is wonderful and I highly recommend her
Exceptional Service and Support: A Review for Val, Our Trusted Real Estate Agent I have had the pleasure of knowing Val for many years, and her dedication to her clients has never faltered. However, this recent experience with her truly showcased her exceptional skills and unwavering support. Selling my parents' family home was an emotional and challenging endeavor, but Val was there eve...
My husband and I had a truly wonderful time working with Val. As first time home buyers we didn’t know much about the process, and Val guided us through it all with tons of kindness. She was very flexible, easy to get in contact with, and knowledgable. She helped us find a home that feels “right.” Thank you for all your help, Val!
Valerie did and EXCELLENT job helping us sell our home. Often times she met with contractors to help coordinate and oversee work when we could not, this was very much appreciated!! She even purchased some beautiful mums to help brighten up the entryway to our home. Valerie willingly did the "little things" that make a such big difference. She always went the "extra mile"! She has our ful...
She bent over backwards to assist us in the selling and buying process.
Val helped me buy my current home 21 years ago. I enjoyed working with her so much that since then I have recommended her to multiple friends and co-workers throughout the years. We considered moving a few years ago and called Val. Due to unexpected job changes, it turned out not to be the right time to make a move so we had to put our search on hold. This home purchase was a "lucky find...
Val is one of the best Realtors I have ever dealt with. Very professional, willing to go the "extra" mile and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone
Val is an amazing realtor! She was very thorough, patient and responsive with us throughout the entire process. We greatly appreciated her dedication. Would work with her again!
Val was absolutely amazing. She is the best agent we ever worked with. She goes above and beyond anyone I know. I would tell anyone who is in need of selling or buying val is the Best!!!!!!!!!
Valeria Gleason was my real estate agent to sell my Tower Lakes Illinois home. I interviewed several agents before engaging Val, and selected Val due to her professional approach, knowledge of the homes in my area, and a sense that we could work well together. I am so glad I chose Val. Due to personal circumstance, I was unable to be present during the marketing and sale process. Val...
Valeria Gleason was my real estate agent to sell my Tower Lakes Illinois home. I interviewed several agents before engaging Val, and selected Val due to her professional approach, knowledge of the homes in my area, and a sense that we could work well together. I am so glad I chose Val. Due to personal circumstance, I was unable to be present during the marketing and sale process. Val...
Val was exceptional in our dealings with our real estate deal.
We have never had such a great realtor as Valerie Gleason. She is reliable, friendly, prompt, helpful, calm & knowledgable. She is all you want in a realtor. We honestly can't say enough good things about her. Whether a closing goes smoothly or is tense, she is as steady as a rock. Choosing her was one of our best decisions we’ve made.
The superlatives for Valerie Gleason are not superlative enough! She was knowledgeable and professional, and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. Her work ethic and attitude dispelled much of the stress that accompanies selling a home. Her knowledge of the Barrington area, particularly Tower Lakes, led to accurate pricing of the home. I have no hesitation in recommending her...
The superlatives for Valerie Gleason are not superlative enough! She was knowledgeable and professional, and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. Her work ethic and attitude dispelled much of the stress that accompanies selling a home. Her knowledge of the Barrington area, particularly Tower Lakes, led to accurate pricing of the home. I have no hesitation in recommending her t...
Val was with us from start to finish. She helped with getting ready for sale even picking out paint colors. When we were away she looked after the house; and kept in touch with us. She was always willing to check on things and get answers. There were a number of difficulties but she always kept calm. The buyer's realtor was not responsive but she persevered and did things she s...
Val was with us from start to finish. She helped with getting ready for sale even picking out paint colors. When we were away she looked after the house; and kept in touch with us. She was always willing to check on things and get answers. There were a number of difficulties but she always kept calm. The buyer's realtor was not responsive but she persevered and did things she s...
Valerie Gleason is an agent with heart and soul. She is a testament of who all agents should strive to be. She goes above and beyond her call of duty. I truly enjoyed working with her and knew she had our best interest in mind.
Val was available to answer questions and give advice whenever I called or emailed. She was very knowledgeable about the area and my subdivision, and went the extra mile to market our home. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor.
Valerie was a life saver when it came to selling our house. She provided excellent service from the start to the end. She took a personal interest and went above and beyond what any other agent I have worked with has done. I couldn't have asked for better! It was an excellent experience.
Valerie Gleason went up and above her duties to sell my childhood home. Not sure that I could have trusted another agent to do the same.
Val was a great realtor to work with. She is knowledgable, calm, and professional. Even during the roller coaster ride of a closing! We were happy to learn that she is quick to respond to phone calls, texts and questions. Val went the extra mile for us. And she’s also just plain nice!
Val made this tough journey tolerable! Her cheery disposition, exceptional market knowledge, and outstanding communication ensure we will not only be availing of her services again, but also recommending her with confidence to others.
Val provided an excellent service and we are more than happy to recommend her to anybody who needs help selling their house. Val always answered our calls or texts promptly. We are very happy with her service.
It is safe to say that my ratings would all be "A", as to Val's effectiveness and professionalism. Beyond that, she puts in whatever effort may be required to help with the sales process. Besides getting the job done, Val is also a pleasure to work with. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone considering a home sale or purchase. Barb H.
Val Gleason is an excellent agent. She provided specific advice for us on how to prep our house which ended in a successful and quick sale. She is an excellent communicator and is willing to go above the call of duty. We appreciated her resourcefulness in suggestions solutions to conflicts. The brochure your company provided to potential buyers was excellent. We loved the photography.
I couldn't have asked for an agent who better understood my needs, emotions and thoughts during the sale of my home. I feel like Val represented me the way she would have represented herself. I have and will continue to refer her to any of my friends and family in need of a great knowledgeable agent in the NW suburbs. Thanks Val!
Working with you has been a joy and a blessing!
Val was terrific. She was professional, thorough, thoughtful, generous with her time, helpful in a dozen different ways, and above all else, what one seeks in a realtor:effective!
Val is a true professional. She gave us excellent advice to improve the saleability of our home. She is a great communicator.
Val is more than knowledgeable and helpful to work with. She goes the extra mile to get things done. Val is the type of person you can trust and that you would want to be on your side in any venture - including buying or selling real estate.
I simply cannot say enough good things about Val. She has been creative, energetic, focused, upbeat, so willing to do whatever it takes, so responsive and wonderful in her follow-up.
Val was terrific. She was professional, thorough, thoughtful, generous with her time, helpful in a dozen different ways, and above all else, what one seeks in a realtor:effective!
Val is a true professional. She gave us excellent advice to improve the saleability of our home. She is a great communicator.
I simply cannot say enough good things about Val. She has been creative, energetic, focused, upbeat, so willing to do whatever it takes, so responsive and wonderful in her follow-up.
Val is more than knowledgeable and helpful to work with. She goes the extra mile to get things done. Val is the type of person you can trust and that you would want to be on your side in any venture - including buying or selling real estate.