Meet The Luby Group 

Suzanne Luby, 
Real Estate Consultant

Suzanne Luby has been selling real estate in the Barrington Area and Chicago's Northwest Suburbs for nearly 25 years. From first time home buyers to the most skilled real estate investors, Suzanne works with all types of clients and has remained a top producing agent through the real estate market's many changes. Suzanne's knowledge, negotiating skills and sales record have earned her consistent corporate recognition, numerous awards and a reputation as one of the most seasoned REALTORS in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.

In addition to consulting both home buyers and sellers, Suzanne is often called upon to share her knowledge with other area REALTORS by leading workshops at Coldwell Banker's Barrington office. Every year, she invests a significant amount of time and money to stay up to date with the latest trends in real estate. She has such advanced professional designations as GRI (Graduate REALTOR Institute), CRS (Council of Residential Specialists), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialists) . She is also part of an idea sharing network of top selling REALTORS from across the country.

Prior to becoming a licensed REALTOR, Suzanne and her husband, Tom, raised four children. Five years ago she recruited her oldest daughter, Liz Luby, to join her real estate team. Her son, Jim Luby, is also an experienced and reputable REALTOR in City of Chicago. Suzanne's daughter, Erin Luby, is a teacher, administrator and cross country coach at St. Ignatius College Prep High School in Chicago and her youngest daughter, Christine Luby, is becoming one of the top sales people at HumanScale Corporation, a company that sells high-end ergonomic office furniture.

Suzanne also has a degree in education and spent years teaching High School Literature, Drama, Public Speaking classes before the arrival of her first child, Liz Luby, 30-something years ago. Her background as an educator prepared her well for the real estate industry. There is no one more skilled at advising clients and teaching her team about the real estate business. From interpreting national trends locally to guiding clients through daily transactions, Suzanne is a reliable and expert real estate consultant who holds herself and her team to the highest professional and ethical standards.

When Suzanne is not selling real estate, she loves to travel and she is a voracious reader. She especially enjoys reading books about the real estate industry, spending time with her family and taking care of her two grandsons, Liam and Charlie.

Suzanne's Real Estate License Number: 076316750


Liz Luby,
Real Estate Consultant

After spending nearly a decade working as a Broadcast Journalist in the TV News business, Liz Luby earned her real estate license about five years ago and joined forces with Suzanne Luby. Since they formed their partnership, The Luby Group's annual sales record has nearly doubled and their business continues to grow. Liz has been a tremendous asset to The Luby Group because of her communications background.

As a former news Anchor and Reporter for KFXB-TV in Dubuque, IA and WHBF-TV in The Quad Cities, IL, Liz mastered the art of news writing and story-telling. She now uses those skills to promote The Luby Group's brand and effectively market its listings both in print and online. During countless interviews with various news sources, Liz learned to get to the root of an issue by asking relevant questions and being a good listener. Today, these skills help her better assess the needs and goals of her real estate clients. As a former morning news producer and writer for Fox News Chicago, Liz

Liz's Real Estate License Number: 076389102.


Susan Prokos,
Buyer Specialist

Susan is a very big asset to The Luby Group because she has lived in the Barrington area for over 15 years with her husband and three sons. From the neighborhoods to the schools to the sports teams, Susan knows the community very well and she welcomes the opportunity to share her knowledge and experiences with her clients.

Prior to becoming a licensed REALTOR, Susan and her husband, Dean, raised three great sons who are now 17, 19 and 21. Two are in College and one is still a Senior at Barrington High School. Even her golden retriever, Chief, is male. With so many men in her household, Susan has become a pro at understanding the male psyche! Ask her anything about the hottest sports teams. She definitely knows how to talk the talk.

When Susan's not selling real estate, she and her family love being on their boat. They own a marina in Wisconsin, which they have run since 2003. She is also a former school teacher. She taught special education and other classes for eight years. The skills Susan developed as a family business owner and an educator prepared her well for real estate. She is a sharp business woman and a hard worker with great inter-personal skills and a fun, likeable and laid-back attitude.

"I feel fortunate to be a part of such a talented team of REALTORS and I love the "hunt" of finding a home that fits perfectly into my clients' lifestyles and their needs." - Susan Prokos, Buyer Specialist."

Susan's Real Estate License Number: 476424962



Christine Snelgrove, 
Marketing & Administrative Coordinator

Christine Snelgrove joined The Luby Group two years ago as a Licensed Assistant. She is an invaluable member of the team, preparing the print marketing materials and managing The Luby Group’s Client Care Systems. As a licensed REALTOR, Christine is a vital team participant with a thorough understanding of the business.

When Christine is not busy managing The Luby Group’s Client Care Systems, she spends time with her family, including her husband, the V.P of Topco, Inc., a son at Embry Aeronautical University, a daughter at Utah State University and a son who is a freshman at Barrington High School.

Christine has lived in many locales throughout the United States and Canada, residing in Barrington for the last twelve years. Her experiences provide her with an intimate knowledge of selling homes and the relocation process from beginning to end.

"It has been a pleasure working with this dedicated team of real estate professionals. Suzanne has an expansive knowledge of the real estate business and Liz’s expertise in web marketing, up-to-date ideas and energy are impressive."

The Luby Group at Last Summer’s “Uncork Barrington" Event