Meet Ann Lyon

• 20 years of experience practicing architecture and overseeing construction.
• 20 years of experience in residential sales and marketing.
• Consistently ranked as a top producer in real estate since 2008.
• Specializes in residential historic preservation and restoration.
• Studied healthcare architecture, interior design, photography, and print media.

Named one of Crain’s Chicago’s Business 2022 Notable Real Estate Brokers

 

• #1 Agent in Lake Forest (2020, 2021, 2022).
• #1 Team in Lake Forest (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
• Top 1% 2021 and 2022 Sales Production by North Shore/Barrington Association of NAR members.
• Awarded Christie’s International Master’s Circle Designation.
• Road to Rolex Award for outstanding sales production @ Properties-2021.
• 1 or #2 Agent in the #1 Office in Lake County, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff 2015 - 2019.
• 1 Luxury BHHS Sale throughout Chicagoland 2017.
• Chairman’s Circle- Diamond 2017 and 2020.
• Chairman’s Circle- Platinum 2014-2016.
• Chairman’s Circle- Gold 2018 and 2019.
• BHHS Hall of Fame- 2017.
• International President’s Circle- Top 3% Internationally 2012 and 2013.
• President’s Circle- Top 3% Internationally 2010 and 2011.
• Diamond Society- Top 7% Internationally 2009.
• Sterling Society- Top 8% Internationally 2008.
• Consistently one of the Top 100 Agents in Chicago and the North Shore- Chicago Agent Magazine.
• $50 million+ Outstanding Achievement Team Award from @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate.

• Bachelor of Architecture - Practiced architecture for 20 years.
• Illinois Real Estate Broker’s License.
• Certified Negotiation Specialist, Certified Relocation Specialist, Luxury Property Specialist.
• Member of the North Shore/ Barrington Association of NAR members.
• Member of the Illinois Association of NAR members and the National Association of NAR members.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Ann’s background in architecture provides her with a rare understanding of properties and their potential. She has a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture coupled with 20 years of experience in architectural design, interior design, and construction, working with clients from the design development phase through the final stage of construction and occupancy. With 30 years of experience in Chicago and on the North Shore, Ann understands local zoning and building codes. Ann has considerable knowledge of the fields of landscape architecture, photography, and print media which aid in staging, marketing and selling a home. Ann is highly accomplished in the sales and marketing of luxurious estates, single-family homes, condos and townhomes, and has established a reputation for her integrity, determination, enthusiasm, and an extraordinary level of customer service. She is passionate about attaining the desired results for her clients using her insight, knowledge, skills, and resources. Whether buying, selling, or relocating, Ann provides her insight, knowledge, skills, and resources.

 

STRONG TIES WITH THE COMMUNITY

• Ann is a 30-year resident of Lake Forest with strong ties to the community through charitable and civic organizations:
  Lake Forest Caucus Committee Member
• Lake Forest Chapter of Infant Welfare Society- 20+ years, past roles: Treasurer, Antique Sale Chair
• Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest, 27 years, past role: Secretary
• Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Women’s Health Auxiliary Council 2007-2014
• District 115 APT Volunteer