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Isabel Machado is a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty, serving Evanston and the greater Chicagoland area, including Chicago's North Shore. Originally from Spain, Isabel brings an international perspective, a background in luxury real estate, and a genuine passion for helping people find a place to call home. She has lived in the United States for 25 years and has called Evanston home for the past 15, giving her a strong connection to the local community.

Before continuing her real estate career in the United States, Isabel worked in luxury real estate in Spain. Her professional background also includes banking, marketing, sales, and nonprofit arts organizations. These experiences have shaped her thoughtful, client-focused approach, combining attention to detail, communication skills, and an understanding of the financial and personal considerations involved in buying or selling a home.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Isabel serves buyers and sellers in both languages, making it possible for clients to navigate the real estate process, discuss their options, and make important decisions in the language in which they feel most comfortable. She works with a diverse range of clients, including first-time homebuyers, homeowners preparing to sell, downsizers, and people relocating to the Chicagoland area.

Isabel believes that great real estate service starts with listening. She takes the time to understand each client's goals, priorities, and concerns, adapting her approach to their needs and pace. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, she focuses on education, honest advice, and clear communication so her clients can make informed decisions with confidence. She is there to guide and advocate for her clients, never to pressure them into a decision.

With a natural eye for design, home decorating, and staging, Isabel enjoys helping clients see a property's potential and recognize possibilities they might otherwise overlook. She brings creativity, organization, and a careful attention to detail to every transaction, whether helping buyers envision a future home or helping sellers prepare their property for the market.

Outside of real estate, Isabel enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes, entertaining family and friends, and spending time with her husband, their two children, and Brownie, their beagle. For Isabel, a home is more than a property; it is where life happens, connections grow, and memories are made.