About Mary Cavanagh

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Meet Mary

Mary is a dedicated full-time Realtor® with deep roots in the Northwest Suburbs. Raised in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota, she began her career as a Litigation Paralegal at Baker McKenzie, one of the world’s most respected multinational law firms. After several years in Chicago, Mary moved to Arlington Heights, where she has spent more than 20 years raising her five children and becoming an active, well-connected member of the community.

Mary’s passion for interior design, strong communication skills, and her natural ability to connect with people led her into a thriving career in real estate. As a Certified Staging Consultant, she brings a unique blend of design expertise and market knowledge to every transaction. Mary helps sellers prepare their homes to stand out through expert staging, layout optimization, and presentation strategies, while guiding buyers to envision the true potential in every property they tour.

Clients consistently rate Mary 5 stars for her responsiveness, professionalism, and calm, confident approach to negotiation. Whether working with first-time buyers, growing families, or downsizing homeowners, Mary provides a seamless, supportive, and personalized experience from start to finish.

As a member of the award-winning C Starr Team with @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate, Mary is backed by one of the top-performing real estate teams in the Northwest Suburbs. The C Starr Team is known for its exceptional marketing, innovative technology, and proven track record across Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg, and surrounding communities. With strong annual sales volume, an extensive network, and a reputation for trusted results, the team brings unmatched visibility and market strength to every listing.

With her local expertise, eye for design, and commitment to delivering an elevated client experience, Mary is a trusted partner for anyone looking to buy, sell, stage, or invest in Northwest Suburban real estate.

Why Our Clients Love Us

Dan

Dan

I appreciate Caroline and her team, Mary and Dawn, in selling our home. Your marketing strategies and attention to detail made the process easy for us, and we couldn't be happier we chose you to list our property. Dan
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Kate C.

Kate C.

Incredible level of service. The photography and marketing were outstanding. Made the process so easy and went above and beyond to deliver impeccable service.
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Laura K.

Laura K.

Mary worked with us for over a year to find a home in a challenging market. Her knowledge, patience, professionalism, and kindness were greatly appreciated. We are first-time home buyers. Mary listened to our preferences, helpe...
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