Meet Mari
Mari Van Meter is a trusted NW Suburban Chicago REALTOR® serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Palatine, and nearby communities. A Top 5 producing agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage Real Estate, Leading Edge Award recipient, and active DEI Committee member for Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®, Mari helps buyers and sellers navigate life transitions, relocations, downsizing, and home sales with expert guidance, elevated marketing, and genuine care.
Serving Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs, Mari pairs deep local market knowledge with thoughtful strategy and elevated listing marketing. Her approach blends real estate expertise with genuine warmth, making the buying and selling process feel more grounded, informed, and human, especially during moments that matter most. With a background in corporate education and training, she brings a clear, organized style to every transaction, helping clients understand their options, feel confident in their decisions, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Mari has earned consistent recognition for excellence, including Top 10 Illinois Agent honors, multiple Best in Real Estate awards, and the Leading Edge Award through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. As one of the top-producing agents in her BHHS American Heritage brokerage, she is known for strong communication, integrity, strategic guidance, and high client satisfaction. Her listings are carefully prepared and positioned to stand out in the NW Suburban Chicago real estate market, supported by smart pricing, modern marketing, and hands-on support throughout the process.
What truly sets Mari apart is how she shows up for her clients. She works closely with those navigating divorce, downsizing, relocation, and other major life changes, offering both practical guidance and emotional steadiness along the way. Clients often share that they feel heard, supported, and never rushed because, for Mari, real estate is not just about a transaction. It is about helping people land well in their next chapter.
A longtime Arlington Heights resident, Mari is deeply connected to the Northwest Suburban Chicago communities she serves. Outside of real estate, she has spent more than two decades teaching creative movement and dance, an experience that shapes how she listens, communicates, and connects with people from all walks of life. She is actively involved in local organizations, volunteer efforts, and diversity and inclusion work. Her service on the DEI Committee for Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® reflects her belief that strong communities are built through care, connection, and inclusion.
Clients describe Mari as knowledgeable, organized, calm, and genuinely kind. For buyers and sellers seeking a NW Suburban Chicago REALTOR® who brings both expertise and heart to the process, Mari Van Meter offers a thoughtful, supportive experience rooted in trust, clarity, and care from start to finish.
