Illinois is home to 39,832 active real estate agents and 7,799 active real estate offices. There are 17 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 93 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 117,260 active and sold properties, with 1,136 reviews in total. This is a 6% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
With any up or downs we were constantly in the loop and made aware of everything along the way.
Robin is your go-to agent. She is very transparent and professional when communicating. Her knowledge of the market is beyond expectation. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller she is definitely fair and will go to bat for you when she needs to. You won’t be disappointed.
I cannot say enough great things about my realtor, Mrs. Kari Thompson. Buying our first home was a huge milestone in our lives, and I am incredibly grateful to have had someone so dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and supportive by my side throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, Kari went above and beyond to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. She answered our questions, kept us informed, and made us feel confident every step of the way. What stood out most was her genuine care, professionalism, and commitment to helping us achieve our goal of becoming a homeowner. Finding the right realtor can make all the difference, and I truly believe I was blessed to have found someone who cared so much about helping us make this dream a reality. This was more than just a real estate transaction; it was the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. I thank God for putting the right person in our path at the right time! If you are looking for a realtor who truly cares, goes above and beyond, and treats you like more than just another client, I highly recommend Kari Thompson! You will not be disappointed. Thank you for helping us turn our dream of homeownership into a reality!!
After using one agent for the sale of my house and a second, for the purchase of another, I was VERY disappointed. I knew Shannon was an agent, and since I had heard she was excellent, I decided to have her help me sell my home. I was NOT using either of my prior agents again. Assorted problems with both. The second was better, but still not what I needed. I was not disappointed in my choice of Shannon. She helped me understand the "current market", and "how and why" my price would allow "movement" and sell quickly with a good profit. She actually went to the house and removed things that needed to be removed and got it ready for photographs. I needed some extra help, due to my age and health. I also found out that she works exceptional well with "seniors", like me, who are alone. I would recommend her to ANYONE needing a competent, caring person to assist them with one of life's biggest decisions.
Andrea knows the market in our area so well and is an excellent communicator. She kept me on target to secure my loan, brought up strong and weak points of the property I was considering/purchased and walked alongside me through the whole purchase process. She cares about her clients and wants them to find the best fit for whatever season of life they are in. I also appreciated her vast number of resources she shared with me to address any problem with the property that needed resolution. She’s a 10 out of 10 rating, in my book!
Susan was in constant communication with all my questions answered promptly. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking to buy or sell!
Jennifer was an excellent agent. She listened to what I needed and wanted, my concerns and preferences. Jennifer was very helpful providing her insights when walking through homes, easy to communicate with, and didn't try to push me into making any hasty or regrettable decisions. I would recommend selecting her as an agent and would again if given the opportunity.
Highly competent and knowledgeable.
In a short time, we bought a new house in Homer Glen and sold our Darien house. Whether buying or selling, Linda, Casselyn and the Compass staff were extraordinary from beginning to end. Linda’s knowledge and experience along with her communication skills made all this possible. She was spot on reading the market and made us very comfortable during the negotiation process. The results on both the buying and selling were better than we expected. Linda really cared and her suggestions made the transactions very successful. Linda was always available when needed. They are definitely number one in my book.
Buyer Review • 8 days ago

We viewed many homes with Katie over a period of many months. Katie was very responsive to our requests and offered great advice. Katie expressed patience and knowledge about the market when deals did not go through. We sold our home and purchased a new one in a very short time in between and Katie helped us navigate all the way through till closing on both. Our beautiful new home is in the location we most hoped for.
89% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 6% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
93 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 $374.34k, up 5% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 5% 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 534 reviews in Illinois over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Compass have sold 3479 properties, which accounts for 2% of the property sales in Illinois. This is followed by Redfin Corporation with 2882 property sales (1%) and Realty Of America, LLC at 2731 property sales (1%).

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