
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 (64)
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Sold (64)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | $1,630,000 | Buyer | ||
| 8/15/2025 | $166,000 | Seller | ||
| 7/15/2025 | $525,000 | Seller | ||
| 7/11/2025 | $486,000 | Buyer | ||
| 7/10/2025 | $344,000 | Buyer |
Elizabeth Franken's reviews (16)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
9/30/2025 - erika kitzmiller
Bought a home in 2025.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsWe have worked with about a dozen realtors over the years. Beth Franken is by far the best. She has a deep and broad knowledge of the real estate world in Chicago and knows how to help a client both in terms of the search process and logistical aspec... - 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...









