I highly recommend Laura Martin as she is a fantastic realtor. She's very smart, really knows properties and what constitutes a good house vs one that may have issues. She's also very ethical and does right by her clients.
I grew up in the Peoria area but have lived my adult years in Chicago. Laura was a huge help with reacquainting me to the area since so much has changed. The peace of mind knowing she was boots on the ground there while I was still in Chicago, I really can't express how much she helped make this transition easy for me. Not only does she help with the house buying itself, but she has resources at her fingertips for anything you need - like handyman services you can trust.
A huge bonus with Laura is she's not just transactional. She tries to figure out who you are, what your needs truly are, and ascertain what sort of house will really become your "home." With Laura's insight, I bought the perfect, charming, Cape Cod home she instinctively suspected would really fit me. And I LOVE it!
If you want a great realtor who will truly take care of you and your family -- you found her. Laura Martin is the only realtor you'll ever need.