Cook County is home to 25,215 active real estate agents and 5,134 active real estate offices. There are 8 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 64 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 50,334 active and sold properties, with 473 reviews in total. This is a 5% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
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Tina and Jake are very knowledgeable and worked well on our behalf.
I typically do not trust new people that I meet, but Tina is no stranger. She treated me like one of her own children and walked me throughout this process and made things less stressful to me. And for that I am grateful. Tina and Jake are the only people that I would like to work with for any future purchases and have my friends family work with as well.
Candy and Dave helped me so much and to get the Sale Price I wanted sell. Wonderful people! I highly recommend them because they are very professional and very articulate!
Kevin is a knowledgeable agent with many showings and transactions under his belt. I would recommend him for your real estate needs.
From the very beginning of the home-buying process, he went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. He was available 24/7 to answer my questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and truly had my best interests in mind. Cecil’s knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and exciting. He took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and worked tirelessly to help me find the perfect home. Even after my offer was accepted, he continued to advocate for me and ensured that every detail was handled properly through closing. Most realtors do not have the vast knowledge of the Chicago market like Cecil does. He made sure I was 100 percent comfortable with the home and went through weeks of showings before we landed on this gem. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is honest, hardworking, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients, Cecil is the person to call. I’m incredibly grateful for all of his help and couldn’t be happier with the home I purchased!
Sebastian was very professional and knowledgeable. From day one, Sebastian explained the whole process and current market trends. It was definitely a pleasure working with him. This was not my first time buying or selling a home, but his expertise, communication skills and dedication made the process as smooth as could be. He was highly responsive to our calls and kept us informed throughout the entire process. I would definitely work with him again and highly recommend him.
Sebastian is very meticulous and detailed oriented. As a seller's broker, he has extensive knowledge in the entire chain of the sale process. He's very easy to work with, has excellent communication skills, supported the entire process from listing to close, very responsive and a likeable person. I recommend him and expect to use him in the future.
Linda goes above and beyond to sell your property!!! She is truly the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure to work with!!!! She is quick to respond and is always willing to help!!! I highly recommend her!!!! Thanks Linda!!!!
Working with Jorge Escudero was an outstanding experience from start to finish. This was our second multifamily property purchase, and despite having gone through the process before, this transaction presented several unique challenges. We were purchasing a fully occupied 4-unit building in Oak Park and faced appraisal issues, village inspection requirements, seller negotiations, lender concerns, and an extremely tight timeline before my family left for a month-long trip to Europe. Throughout it all, Jorge was relentless in making sure the deal got done. When the appraisal came in short, he negotiated additional seller concessions and a price reduction that saved us tens of thousands of dollars. When unexpected issues arose with village compliance requirements, he stayed on top of every detail and helped coordinate solutions to keep the closing on track. What really separates Jorge from other agents is his willingness to do whatever it takes for his clients. On closing day, after we finalized the purchase, he drove back to the property with us to help deliver notices and make sure everything was handled properly before our trip. That's not something most agents would ever do. Jorge is much more than a real estate agent. He's a problem solver, a skilled negotiator, and someone who genuinely cares about his clients' success. He treated this purchase as if it were his own investment and was always available when questions or challenges came up. If you're looking for an agent who is knowledgeable, responsive, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile, I highly recommend Jorge Escudero. My family and I are grateful for everything he did to help us successfully acquire this property. Thank you, Jorge. We look forward to working with you again on future acquisitions. — Abraham Chala ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
87% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
64 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Cook County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Cook County is $384.53k, up 4% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.
Cook County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 200 reviews in Cook County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Compass have sold 3162 properties, which accounts for 3% of the property sales in Cook County. This is followed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate with 2072 property sales (2%) and Realty Of America, LLC at 1963 property sales (2%).

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