About Holly Priestley

Knowledgeable. Trustworthy. Analytical. Dedicated. These are just a few words clients have used to describe Holly Priestley. With a degree in architecture and a background in interior design, real estate was a natural progression in her career.

Holly’s signature drive and solid work ethic pushed her forward quickly, from starting at Chicago Tribune's For Sale by Owner in 2010 to joining @properties in 2013 (Chicagoland’s #1 brokerage). She is an accredited Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) and Pricing Strategies Advisor (PSA Certified). In 2018, Holly sold more than $10 million in real estate, earning her place in @properties’ prestigious Road to Rolex program. She is recognized as an @properties Top Producer, a Zillow 5 Star Agent, and has been named to Chicago Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who in residential real estate.

Credentials & Recognition

• Degree in architecture and background in interior design

• Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

• Pricing Strategies Advisor (PSA) Certification

• @properties Road to Rolex honoree

• @properties Top Producer

• Zillow 5 Star Agent

• Featured in Chicago Agent Magazine’s Who’s Who

Client-Focused Approach

Spend one minute with Holly and you’ll find her love of homes, architecture, and design infectious. She rolls out the red carpet for clients, covering the technicalities of pricing, timing, and process as seamlessly as she gives staging or design advice.

Holly does not subscribe to a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, she develops personalized criteria for each buyer and researches the market so sellers can position their homes for top profitability. Her strategies anticipate obstacles, ensuring clients have every detail to make confident decisions—whether in the city or suburbs.

Local Expertise

As part of GetBurbed, Holly is backed by a team with over 20 years of experience and more than half a billion dollars sold. She has deep knowledge of Northwest Suburban Real Estate, with insights into:

• Local school information

• Walkability and commuting options

• Neighborhood resale value

• Flood-prone blocks to avoid

• Trusted network of professionals (zoning permit contacts, carpenters, interior decorators)

Living and working in the suburbs gives Holly an insider’s perspective that helps clients make informed, long-term choices.

Community Involvement

Holly is a strong advocate for supporting local business. She is a member of her local Chamber of Commerce, Mainstreet Merchants, and serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Client Success Stories

Over the years, Holly has helped clients across every stage of life—from first-time buyers to growing families and downsizing homeowners. Her dedication and design expertise consistently deliver results.

• “Holly staged our home beautifully and we sold above asking in just one weekend.”

• “As first-time buyers, we felt guided every step of the way.”

• “Her local knowledge made us confident we were choosing the right neighborhood.”

More experiences can be found on the GetBurbed Testimonials page.