Illinois is home to 6,114 active real estate agents and 7,725 active real estate offices. There are 17 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 109 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 121,147 active and sold properties, with 1,483 reviews in total. This is a 3% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
After having such bad experiences with previous agents, I researched and reached out to Linda to act as our agent to sell our house. From the initial review of our property, to signing the contract, through staging, listing and finally selling the house, Linda and her team handled all the transactions so smoothly and professionally. We had multiple contracts on our home in the first two days of listing, and it the sale was closed within a month. The experience has been so outstanding, and beyond our expectations. We are looking forward to working with Linda and her team for many years to come. THANK YOU!
Susan has enormous eye to detail. She is selfless, cares very much about what a client wants. Very high ethical standards Recommend her without any exceptions or hesitation.
She was a pleasure to work with, especially due to the unfortunate circumstances that I was going through. She was there from the beginning with every text or call and I really appreciate that! After all, it was a smooth and tedious process, and she was the right person for the job. I appreciate her time , patience, and knowledgeable information as far as a first time seller. I look forward to working with her again.
Susan was always available to answer any questions we had or any concerns. She offered the best advice to help us make the best sale possible.
I had a great experience working with my realtor throughout the entire process. Communication was always clear and timely—they were quick to respond to any questions and kept me updated at every step. Their market knowledge was solid, and they helped me understand pricing, comps, and what to expect, which made decision-making much easier. What stood out the most was their professionalism and negotiation skills. They handled everything confidently and made sure my interests were protected. Even when issues came up, they stayed calm, solution-oriented, and guided me through without stress. Overall, the process felt smooth and well-managed from start to finish. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable realtor.
Christie is the best real estate agent I know. I have used her for several transactions and she has been amazing on all of them. Her market knowledge, problem solving skills, and professionalism is fantastic. She provides the feedback and expertise that can only be provided by someone that absolutely loves their job and their clients.
We highly recommend Lisa Davis for all your reality needs! She is very knowledgeable while ensuring that you understand the process and forms you are signing! She takes time to explain everything to where you could easily understand it and feel comfortable throughout every step! She considers your wants and needs to help make your dreams come true! She responds quickly, communicates effectively, is trustworthy, attentive to detail, and professional while also being personable. She keeps your best interest in mind and goes above and beyond to help your find your dream home!
Seller Review • 2 days ago

We met Barb less than a year ago and since then she has practically become a part of our family. She went above and beyond with the amount of time and effort she put into our home and responding to all of our calls/texts. Barb helped us purchase our home and then due to an unexpected job change, she helped us list it less than a year in. Barb understands the local Illinois market and does an incredible job listing a home. Not only did she help in every step with listing the home, but she also checked on it while we were out of state to ensure it was in good condition. She has good connections with local attorneys and lenders to help smooth out all of the additional steps when buying or selling a home. If we were staying in Illinois, we would use Barb for any real estate transaction moving forward in our family's life. We would recommend Barb 100 times over for your real estate needs. Thank you again Barb! We owe you like 20 dinners.
Communication during the process was great!
Very helpful when you don’t know what’s going on. Helps greatly to try and speed the process along with awesome communication and a thorough understanding of her field.
88% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 5% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
109 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 Illinois.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Illinois is $362.73k, up 5% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.
Illinois stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 647 reviews in Illinois over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Compass have sold 3434 properties, which accounts for 1% of the property sales in Illinois. This is followed by Redfin Corporation with 3086 property sales (1%) and Realty Of America, LLC at 2319 property sales (1%).

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