

Barbara Graham
About Barbara
Barbara Graham brings tremendous benefit and value to her clients, built on her successful track record buying and selling properties throughout Chicago as well as her personal experiences building an impressive real estate investment portfolio. With dedication, thoughtfulness and integrity, she deftly applies her deep personal knowledge and expertise in service of her clients. As she has always done with her own real estate deals, she resolutely applies herself to achieve her client’s goals—whether that’s selling their home for the highest possible price, finding the perfect downtown condo for a first-time buyer, or working with a savvy real estate investor to expand their portfolio.
In addition to her broker’s license, Barbara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Literature and a Master’s in Education. Outgoing, hardworking and compassionate, she has two decades of teaching experience at both a prestigious private high school and as a private language instructor – experiences that have deeply shaped her engaging professional style: She is a careful, thoughtful listener and a clear, engaging communicator. In the same way she has helped hundreds of students over the years, Barbara offers tailored solutions to fit her client’s specific real estate needs. Buyers and sellers alike will find that she is an exceptional partner, guide and advocate for their sale or purchase transaction—steadfastly advocating on their behalf while keeping them well informed every step of the way. Consistent with her successful teaching career, Barbara is always focused on getting others to the finish line – be it mastering the Italian language or closing on a new home.
Barbara is a first generation Italian American who remains fluent in her family’s native tongue. She has called Chicago home for more than four decades and appreciates the rich variety of cultures and lifestyles that distinguish each urban neighborhood and suburban community. Outside of work, Barbara loves spending time with her family – whether that’s getting out to enjoy the city or volunteering at her children’s schools.
Barbara was great and we had a very difficult seller whom she handled with ease. She was alway on top of anything that came up and got us to the closing in what I would call a difficult deal.
The O'Connor Group’s Past Sales
The O'Connor Group’s Exclusive Real Estate Listings
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2851 W Rascher Avenue
$4,350,000
- 6 beds
- 5.2 baths
- Budlong Woods
- Detached Single
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2214 W Oakdale Avenue
$1,990,000
- 6 beds
- 4.1 baths
- North Center
- Detached Single
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5531 Campbell Avenue
$700,000
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- Budlong Woods
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue 304
$1,150,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue 203
$1,115,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue 201
$1,050,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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4235 N Kedzie Avenue 3B
$335,000
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- Irving Park
- Attached Single
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913 S See Gwun Avenue
$475,000
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- Mount Prospect
- Detached Single
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6308 N SPRINGFIELD Avenue
$550,000
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- North Park
- Detached Single
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3545 N Wilton Avenue 4S
$675,000
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- Wrigleyville
- Attached Single
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826 Mulford Street 1W
$175,000
- 1 beds
- 1 baths
- Evanston
- Attached Single
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4937 N Tripp Avenue
$550,000
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- North Mayfair
- Detached Single
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7434 Lincoln Avenue C
$450,000
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- Skokie
- Attached Single
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5701 N Sheridan Road 17E
$175,000
- 1 beds
- 1 baths
- Edgewater
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue PH-05
$1,375,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue 305
$1,100,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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2618 W Rice Street
$475,000
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- West Town
- Detached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue PH-04
$1,325,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue PH-03
$1,350,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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2545 W Catalpa Avenue 5C
$325,000
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- Budlong Woods
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue PH-01
$1,275,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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3113 N Kedzie Avenue
$199,000
- Avondale
- Land
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue PH-02
$1,299,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
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3037 N Lincoln Avenue 302
$1,100,000
- 3 beds
- 2.1 baths
- Lakeview
- Attached Single
See what people are saying about Barbara
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Dean C. I recently had the pleasure of working with Barbara Graham and her outstanding team at Baird & Warner, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Their exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication made both the selling of our old home and the purchase of our new one a seamless and positive experience.
Barbara and her team went above and beyond, investing long hours and showing genuine care throughout the entire process. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction truly set them apart. We are beyond thrilled with the results and incredibly thankful for the hard work they put into making our real estate journey a success.
If you’re looking for a realtor who will prioritize your needs, provide expert guidance, and support you every step of the way, look no further than Baird & Warner. They exceeded all our expectations, and we’re delighted to recommend them to anyone in need of real estate services. -
Barb Graham was attentive and on top of everything for the sale of my home from Day 1. Barb provided honest and valuable advice on the market, my home value and ways to get top dollar. She definitely delivered receiving an offer above asking price within one week! Barb helped ease my mind and address all questions and concerns through the entire process up closing day. Thank you, Barb for turning a stressful event of selling/ moving into a seamless process.
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Nina Jasmine M. We had an excellent experience working with Barbara "Barb" Graham as first-time home buyers. Barb was respectful of our timeline when we were casually looking but once we were ready to start seriously looking, she was quick to help us schedule a showing for a house we were interested in and later put in an offer. Barb was always easy to reach and answered any and all of our questions throughout the process. She gave us the technical support for home buying but also emotional support as she understood that this was a huge financial decision and stressful going through this for our first time. She worked excellently with the seller's agent setting expectations, advocating for us as buyers, accompanying us to the home inspection, supporting the contract price during the appraisal period, and ultimately helping us close on this home. She also has a great network of professionals. We worked with her attorney recommendation who also provided great care and attention to the services they provided us. Barb set us up for success from the very beginning of preparing to put in a competitive offer, negotiations, inspections, appraisal, and closing. Thank you, Barb, for all your hard work!! We highly recommend working with Barb--you will be in good hands!