
Get to know Elizabeth Franken
Realtor
Experienced. Enthusiastic. Ethical.
Beth Franken comes to Berkshire Hathaway fresh from her stint as a columnist for the Sunday Chicago Tribune, where she chronicled her adventures flipping a house in Oak Park.
As a professional writer specializing in real estate topics (for Zillow, Fannie Mae, REALTOR® Magazine), Beth brings you important macro-knowledge about housing and economics.
And as an Oak Park resident and real estate investor, she ca...
Elizabeth Franken's listings & sales (63)
For Sale (1)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
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![]() 215 Marengo Ave APT 2G Forest Park, IL 60130
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $169,500 |
Sold (62)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
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7/15/2025 | $525,000 | Seller | ||
7/11/2025 | $486,000 | Buyer | ||
7/10/2025 | $344,000 | Buyer | ||
2/12/2025 | $597,000 | Seller | ||
11/19/2024 | $507,000 | Seller |
Elizabeth Franken's reviews (15)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
11/30/2024 - WendyCole44
Bought and sold a home in 2024.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsNo one will work harder than Beth Franken to help you buy or sell a home. She tunes in to your concerns and communicates well every step of the way. Real estate transactions can have a lot of twists and turns to navigate and it's reassuring to have s... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
8/16/2024 - DillanSiegler
Bought and sold a home in 2024.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsBeth is a gem! She goes the extra mile with everything, all steps, always. Beth was on top of all aspects of our sale: she walked through and advised us wisely about what to do (and not do) before putting our place on the market; she helped us stage ... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
3/3/2022 - spring209
Sold a Single Family home in 2021 in Oak park, IL.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsThis was such a huge transition for us, but Beth made every step of the way as stress-free as possible. She brings a wealth of knowledge about the community, the market, and even how to show the house to its best potential. Extremely responsive and h... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
2/5/2022 - raymondeduran2013
Bought a Condo home in 2021 in Forest park, IL.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsDo yourself a favor and work with Beth! As a first time home buyer, she helped me navigate the buying process and put me at ease. She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I found the perfect condo among the first 4 units we saw, and didn’t ne... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
1/20/2022 - zuser20141006115826536
Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Oak park, IL.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsBeth helped us buy our home in Oak Park. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area, took the time to get to know us and our wants and needs and showed us a lot of great options. She is also very friendly, patient and has helped to connect us wit...