Mary Summerville

About Mary

With over 25 years of experience, 1,500+ transactions closed, and totaling $675 million in sales, Summerville Partners has built a loyal clientele by demonstrating exceptional market knowledge, outstanding customer service and the utmost integrity. The team—comprised of Mary Summerville, Sara Olson and Julie Bird—prides itself on its client-centric philosophy which requires continual honing of skills and adaptive ways of doing business. Summerville Partners stays ahead of the curve on market inventory and employs the most current technologies and systems to identify and close on prime opportunities while negotiating the best possible results.

Their approach ensures that every client receives an unparalleled amount of personal attention, diligence, and industry expertise. Their goal is to give clients peace of mind, knowing they are working with professionals who have their best interest at heart. Their definition of professional includes arriving on time, keeping promises, and admitting mistakes. The team shares a common focus on building long-term relationships. Their interaction with clients doesn’t end at the closing table—it begins there.

Mary Summerville has been selling real estate in Chicago and the North Shore for 25+ years specializing in single-family homes, condominiums, and development. Mary’s experience through decades of real estate cycles is a testament to her adaptability and in-depth understanding of the market. Her strengths in determination of value and negotiating strategy instill a client’s confidence and ease surrounding the process. Mary focuses on getting her clients the best possible outcome while maintaining an understanding of the emotional and financial demands of any transaction. Mary strongly believes in giving back to the community her and her team have thrived in, which led to her deciding to serve on the Art Encounters board and sponsor the Evanston Mural Arts Program. She has encouraged her team member and peers to also become involved in their communities.

Giving back to the community is a core value of Summerville Partners. Mary is proud to:

• Sponsor and serve as a board member for Art Encounters, supporting art classes in Evanston public schools
• Sponsor of Curt's Café, helping improve lives and outcomes for young adults living in at-risk situations
• Support Oakton School's "Blessings in a Backpack" program, which provides over 250+ pieces of fruit and cereal to students in need each week
• Support Coat Angels, delivering warm-weather clothing to families in need
• Sponsor Taste of Evanston
• Sponsor Evanston Boosters
• Sponsor SASI for Seniors
• Act as a member of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce