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Designated Managing Broker, interior designer, and Chicagoland Suburbs specialist.

About
Rachel McHugh
Designated Managing Broker · Interior Designer
I'm a Designated Managing Broker with over 10 years of experience guiding clients through residential and commercial real estate across the Chicagoland Suburbs. My approach blends deep market knowledge with the calm, considered process that a major life decision deserves.
I began my career at Baird & Warner, where rigorous training and a high standard of client care shaped how I work today. I've since built McHugh Realty Group around that same standard — honest counsel, careful preparation, and a real point of view on every property.
Alongside real estate, I've worked as an interior designer since 2021 and have been with Crate & Barrel corporate since 2022. I have a real knack for helping clients visualize themselves in a home — whether that's seeing the potential in a listing, staging to sell, or planning what comes after closing.
ABR® Certified
Accredited Buyer's Representative through the National Association of Realtors — additional training and standards focused on buyer advocacy.
Learn moreDesignated Managing Broker
Illinois Designated Managing Broker — the state's highest real estate license level, with responsibility for office oversight and compliance.
Interior Designer
Practicing interior designer since 2021 and Crate & Barrel corporate since 2022 — design fluency baked into every transaction.
Beyond Real Estate
When I'm not with clients, you'll usually find me outdoors gardening or working on a new project to make my own home a little prettier. Most of the time my two dogs are supervising.
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