A Family of Real Estate Professionals MercFoss Team

Expertise, personal attention and proven results are the hallmarks of the MercFoss Team of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lake Forest office. Their vast professional network ensures every need is met, from staging to financing, disclosures and negotiations. This sophisticated, comprehensive approach has earned the MercFoss Team continual achievement awards and recognition. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 they had over $20,000,000 in sales and received the Coldwell Banker® International President’s Elite Award.

The MercFoss Team successfully demonstrates what it means to have cohesive teamwork. Each member has their specialty, along with certified licensing and experience. They are a family of real estate professionals who offer their clients a personalized plan and the feel of a small boutique office, backed by the international marketing presence of Coldwell Banker Realty. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or invest throughout the Chicago North Shore and surrounding suburbs, Donna Mercier, Donielle Foss Crimmins and Chris Foss provide the skill, connections and dedication to guide you through all the intricacies of your real estate transaction.

Donielle has the experience, knowledge and passion to help buyers and sellers realize their property dreams. As an integral member of the MercFoss Team and certified Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®), Donielle stays current on local property and pricing trends and marketing technologies and products. She also advocates on her clients’ behalf every step of the way: “Donielle is an outstanding realtor! In a process that is often fraught with confusion and emotion, Donielle has helped me maintain focus and make smart decisions. Her market knowledge and negotiation skills are incomparable, and she is responsive, kind and honest.” This is just one of her many positive reviews! Before entering real estate, Donielle graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in Communication Management and went on to perfect her customer service skills as an Assistant Manager at Aveda on Michigan Avenue and Facility and Event Sales Coordinator at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Now a full-time, licensed agent and lifelong Lake Forest resident, Donielle has remained committed to her community, participating in local events and outreach with her husband and children. In addition to supporting the Guild of St. Mary, Donielle regularly donates to the Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation, which contributes to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Women’s Center of Waukesha and Habitat for Humanity. Donielle’s genuine concern for others extends to her career as a professional real estate agent. She makes the often challenging experience fun and is always just a phone call away, ready to address any questions or concerns.