Our goal is to exceed your expectations of what a real estate agent can do for you.
Buying or selling a home is an emotional process, and being able to provide honest and caring advice goes a long way. At The Burhop Group, we believe that is why so much of our business is from repeat customers or referrals to family and friends. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or seller, outgrowing your current home, or moving as a result of a life change, we can help you achieve your goals so you can ultimately live in the home that fits you best. Let’s create your home story, together.
Meet Shaunna
Innovation, enthusiasm, and 20 years of experience serving home buyers and sellers in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs has made Shaunna one of the most sought-after agents in the area and widely respected among her peers. Her ability to build trust and create lasting relationships with people she works with is because she puts her clients’ interests first.
Creative marketing, strong negotiation skills, and fierce commitment to providing superior, customized service makes her the perfect partner to guide both buyers and sellers while navigating one of life’s biggest investment decisions.
Shaunna also believes in serving others within the community. Living in Arlington Heights for over 25 years, she has actively participated on school committees, taken leadership positions for sports and fine arts programs, and organized fundraisers for local charities.
Shaunna is a top-producing Realtor in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Schaumburg, Lake Zurich, and the surrounding suburbs, and is happy to recommend quality agents outside of her service areas. In return, top agents throughout the country respect and refer back to Shaunna because they know they can trust her high level of expertise and quality of care.
She has consistently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Agents in Illinois, has been rated a 5-Star Agent by Chicago Magazine since 2012, and was inducted into the Baird & Warner Founder’s Club recognizing her among the elite top 5% of agents.
“Working with Shaunna, we felt like we were actually a priority which is how you should feel during such a stressful and life-changing process. Shaunna listened, communicated well, and provided us with a great experience”
Meet Tracy
The willingness to go the extra mile is what sets Tracy Bongiorno apart from other realtors. As a professional realtor whose energy and passion is unmatched, her goal is to help educate and assist you in what is most likely one of the biggest transactions you will ever conduct. She will fully understand your real estate needs and see to it that what you need and what you want is what YOU get.
Born and raised on Chicago’s Southside, Tracy believes her Irish roots (her big Italian name comes compliments of her husband) helps her tackle opportunities and problems with a sense of urgency and knows a bit of humor goes a long way. Now residing in the Northwest suburbs with her husband and daughter, Tracy is very familiar with Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.
She is an active board member in her neighborhood homeowner’s association, school PTA, and Girl Scouts. In her free time, Tracy loves to explore Chicago’s many ethnic neighborhoods in search of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
“When my wife and I were searching for our first home we had plenty of questions and concerns. Thankfully we had Tracy guide us through the process. Any time we started to worry or just needed updates on our situation, Tracy was there to answer the call—and most importantly, kept us calm and informed.”
Meet Emily
A lifelong Northwest Chicago Suburbs native, Emily Doubek has a wealth of local experience and knowledge. She loves to connect our clients with the best recommendations and insider tips for the neighborhoods that they will soon call home.
Prior to becoming a licensed real estate agent, Emily worked for years in marketing services—bringing a creative, passionate experience to each client at the Burhop Group. Now as a broker associate, Emily’s marketing background and network is expanding our reach, getting the attention of an even larger pool of potential buyers for our listings.
In her free time, she is an active board member of the local non-profit Northwest Compass, and loves to enjoy neighborhood activities, festivals with friends, and exploring new restaurants in the area.
Meet the Team
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Jenny Zickus
Listing Launch Coordinator
Jenny works diligently behind the scenes to gather required paperwork, enter the information into the Multiple Listing database, kick off the "Coming Soon" and "Just Listed" campaigns, order photos and floor plans, create and send property alerts to prospective buyers and agents, and create print media such as brochures, flyers, and postcards.
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Sarah Cesek
Transaction Coordinator
Sarah has been working in the real estate industry for over 18 years and enjoys the fast-paced environment that's necessary to do the job effectively and efficiently to ensure a smooth transaction. She collects and manages all contract paperwork, watches deadlines, initiates reminders, and provides regular updates so all parties are aware of the transaction status and any required next steps.
WHERE ARE YOUR DREAMS TAKING YOU? WE HELP YOU GET THERE.
Staging and Selling
Whether your goal is to capture a high-value quick sale, or coordinate with a new home purchase, we have the staging skills and experience to “sell the lifestyle” so potential buyers can imagine themselves living their best lives in your home.
Searching & Investing
Whether a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, we’ll listen and collaborate with you to define your goals and overall search strategy. You’ll benefit from our experience, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and community network.
Renovations & Design
Finding homes that have the potential for modernization takes a critical eye. We assess the financial implications and design possibilities, and are uniquely able to provide both honest advice and a network of vetted pros you can trust.
Relocation & Retirement
Relocating can have the added stress of changing jobs or settling the family into a new routine, while retiring often involves downsizing to smaller spaces. Our insights, experience, and trusted partners can help make the whole process easier.
Senior Living & Estates
Choosing to move to a senior community or helping sell the estate of a loved one can be fraught with complexity, emotion, and stressful decision-making. We can guide you through it all and provide customized options and expert recommendations.
And so much more!
Whether you are buying, selling, downsizing, retiring, or moving because of a life change, we’re here to help. Don’t put your dreams on hold. Call us today at 847.275.0277 or email us here. Virtual appointments are always available!