Jay Caracci

Jay Caracci

  •   5   (7 reviews)

About Jay

A graduate of DePaul University School of Commerce with a major in marketing, and a concentration in sales leadership. Jay currently resides in Arlington Heights, with his wife Elena, who is a middle school teacher in the Glenview School District. With over 12 years of professional experience, and an extensive sales, negotiating, and marketing background, Jay returned to real estate full-time in 2013. He proudly represent buyers, sellers, and investors in the Chicagoland area, specializing in the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs, and City of Chicago. Jay has tremendous experience working with first time buyers, people relocating in/out of the Chicagoland area, luxury homes, and downsizing families. Jay is a member of Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORE,) Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR,) and National Association of Realtors (NAR.) His license is currently being held with HomeSmart Connect LLC, with offices in Arlington Heights, Chicago, and Elgin. Prior to joining HomeSmart, Jay worked for United Real Estate and Baird & Warner. The primary reason Jay joined HomeSmart was it’s office structure allowed him to focus and grow his Not Your Typical Agent marketing program, while utilizing the latest and greatest technologies and offer his clients serious value added solutions. Jay’s business portfolio includes Made To Close Digital, North Shore Luxury Real Estate (NSLRE), Reach Millennials, Prime Homes Plus, and Expealty Inc.

Jay's reviews

  5  
Jay has 7 reviewsacross 6 different locations, showing 6.
Review Jay
7 months ago
Go with Jay!

Jay was so great to work with! When we initially reached out to Jay, we were unsure if we were going to sell or rent our house. Jay provided us with information and really let us decide what was the best decision for us. When we decided that we did want to sell he presented us with strategies and price points that in his experience would lead to a fast sale and getting the most money for the house. He again made sure we were comfortable with everything along the way. The photos and the 3-D image of our house turned out great! Jay presented us with offers and explained all details. He kept us informed through the closing and was always available for questions! We loved work with Jay and would highly recommend him!

7 months ago
Jay is fantastic

Working with Jay Caracci was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication truly set him apart. From our very first meeting, Jay took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process with patience and genuine care. Jay was always available to answer questions, provide expert advice, and ensure I felt confident with every decision. His attention to detail, market insight, and negotiation skills were second to none. Thanks to his efforts, I sold my home quickly and at a fantastic price. What impressed me most was Jay’s honesty and unwavering commitment to doing what’s best for his clients. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it shows in the results. I can’t recommend Jay Caracci highly enough! If you’re looking for an agent who will go above and beyond, he’s the one you want on your side. Thank you, Jay, for making the entire experience not just successful, but enjoyable from beginning to end!

7 months ago
Jay's your guy

Jay was exceptional as our realtor. He helped us navigate the learning curve as new buyers, stuck with us in an incredibly competitive Chicago market, and ultimately got us a great deal on our condo. He's trustworthy and without a doubt we'll work with him again in our next move.

about 3 years ago
Jay is the best realtor! He represented my parents in Northbrook

Jay is the best realtor! He represented my parents in Northbrook. He worked overtime to get our house professionally photographed & listed quickly because my parents needed to move out ASAP. After the house was sold (within a month) he helped my parents find their new home. We were equally impressed with his services on that end as well. We Would definitely recommend him and will be using him in the future for all our real estate needs.

almost 6 years ago
We have used Jay as our realtor multiple times, and will continue to use and recommend him in the fu

We have used Jay as our realtor multiple times, and will continue to use and recommend him in the future. His knowledge of the market, local communities, and the home buying process have been invaluable throughout our home buying experience. Jay puts your wants, needs, and concerns with houses above all else. I felt very comfortable that Jay was 100% on my side and went to bat for me and my best interests. Five out of five stars, will use again.

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Jay's properties

Jay has sold 3 properties in the last 12 months, showing 3, sorted by most recent activity

SoldNov 25, 2025
$258,000
A/8 Taft Ct
Streamwood IL 60107
2
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of Royal Family Real Estate and Homesmart Connect LLC
SoldJul 23, 2025
$435,000
1n/4843 N Harding Ave
Chicago IL 60625
3
3
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate and Homesmart Connect LLC
SoldJul 8, 2025
$630,000
5125 N Odell Ave
Harwood Heights IL 60706
5
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Homesmart Connect LLC and Fulton Grace Realty
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