IL, 61081 is home to 35 active real estate agents and 74 active real estate offices. There are 1 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 3 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 245 active and sold properties, with 13 reviews in total. This is a 13% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Callie put a lot of time and care in to making sure we knew the full process step by step. She communicated with us clearly and often. She answered every question we had. She did an amazing job holding her ground while staying professional during negotiations and making sure we got the best deal possible. Buying a home is extremely stressful but Callie made it so much easier than I expected. While we did have some bumps, Callie got us through them smoothly and really paid attention to details. I fully believe we couldn’t have done this without her and her knowledge. I will always recommend Callie!
As first-time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Callie went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free, and exciting. She took the time to thoroughly explain every step, ensuring we understood everything and felt confident in our decisions. Her communication was outstanding! She was always available to answer our questions, no matter how big or small, and responded quickly throughout the entire process. Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail gave us peace of mind, and she consistently advocated for our needs and best interests. What stood out most was how hard she fought for what we wanted and needed in a home. We always felt supported, valued, and genuinely cared for. Buying our first home was an amazing experience that we'll never forget. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We will absolutely continue to work with her in the future and are so grateful for everything she did for us!
Callie was absolutely amazing in helping us sell our home. The sale itself was a nightmare.. Us living in Michigan, and the home was in Illinois we was worried, but she knew just what needed to be done, handled most everything for us, and the biggest.. she kept me from falling off the edge, more than once.. She knew how to handle most everything that came at us and when she didn’t know she didn’t bullshit around, she was straight forward and found someone who knew. She went above and beyond.. more than once, and was always available even with our time change, she never silenced me. She took time away from her family when she didn’t have to, to help us sell our home. If you are looking for an amazing Realitor who can bring it all to the table, great photos, great write up, whom is respectful, knowledgeable, a straight shooter… this is your girl!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We highly recommend Ms. Callie
Alejandro did a great job working with us on our sale! He kept us informed, explained all the steps thoroughly, and worked with us every step of the way. He was professional and personable all at the same time. We were listed and in contract for final sale within 48 hours. We would recommend him for anyone looking to sell or buy in the area!!
Alejandro is responsive and always makes himself available for showings. He knows the area well, he researches and answers all of my questions. I will definitely use Alejandro's services the next time I'm ready to buy/sell a property.
Alejandro did a wonderful job finding me the right house. He helped out with sometimes frustrating situations and explained things in a way I understood. He gave great advise and all in all made finding my house a pretty good experience. I would recommend Alejandro very highly.
As a first time homebuyer, Alejandro made the buying experience a great one. He was very professional and his knowledge and availability were very appreciated.
Callie did an amazing job throughout the entire house buying process and is still helping after the sale. She kept everything running smoothly and kept me updated throughout the whole process. I couldn’t have asked for better assistance in purchasing my first home. There wasn’t a question that she couldn’t help with. I would give more than a 5 star rating if possible.
Callie was a great realtor for us. She was friendly, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and overall good person. I would recommend her to anyone! We sold a house with her and hope to use her for when we buy. Thank you Callie!
Alejandro was great to work with! He was always quick to respond and made the buying process very easy. Thanks for helping us find our dream home!
90% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 7% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
3 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 61081.
The median sale price for single-family properties in 61081 is $134.88k, up 8% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.
61081 stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 4 reviews in 61081 over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months REMAX Sauk Valley | Sterling have sold 182 properties, which accounts for 37% of the property sales in 61081. This is followed by Judy Powell Realty with 55 property sales (11%) and Bardier & Ramirez Real Estate at 48 property sales (10%).

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