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.

Donna Mercier

With approximately three decades of experience and unmatched credentials, Donna Mercier leads the successful real estate team MercFoss, a family of luxury real estate professionals. They offer their clients a personalized approach and the feel of a small boutique office, backed by the international marketing presence of the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® brand. The team is consistently a top-performing group in the Lake Forest office, even during the most challenging times. “We are making adjustments every day, but Coldwell Banker is great at giving us the tools we need. They are on the cutting edge of everything,” said Mercier in an April 2020 Special Report for the Daily North Shore about the new virtual reality facing the real estate industry. Donna, Donielle Foss Crimmins and Chris Foss are the perfect combination of youth and energy meets experience and expertise. They have the unique ability to appeal to every demographic and work with both buyers and sellers to accomplish their real estate goals. Donna’s many accomplishments have earned her features in The New York Times, Michigan Avenue Magazine and NBC News. Donna is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™) and member of the prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Deeply committed to local outreach and involvement, Donna is a member of the Lake Forest Historical Society, serves as a member of The Ponds board, where she has lived for over 30 years, and is a strong supporter of the Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation.