Chicago is home to 1,959 active real estate agents and 3,834 active real estate offices. There are 6 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 40 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 24,257 active and sold properties, with 145 reviews in total. This is a 4% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
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 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!!!!
We were first time buyers investors and Jorge was our realtor and he truly went above and beyond to help us find our first project. He informed us about the process and he always advocated for us, he even got things done for us, I give thanks for him sharing his knowledge with us and continuing to guide us even when the property transaction was done. Thanks you Jorge Escudero.
Easy to reach knows the market well
I’ve worked with Joanna on a total of three transactions, and she exceeded my expectations every single time. She is an outstanding negotiator and was able to get me a better price than I expected. Throughout each transaction, Joanna was incredibly attentive, patient, and supportive every step of the way. Her understanding of the market and strategic advice gave me a lot of confidence during the process. I truly appreciated her responsiveness, professionalism, and dedication, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
I had tried to sell my home in 2025 with little success. I decided to try again in 2026 and a friend recommended Andrew. Glad they did. Hired him and everything went very smoothly. And it sold in two weeks. Highly recommended.
Very reasonable to our needs.
My wife and I started our home search at the beginning of 2026, and when choosing a realtor, we were looking for someone experienced and knowledgeable about the local market. That’s what led us to Sebastian, and it turned out to be a great decision. From the start, he was incredibly responsive. After reaching out, we met the very next business day, and he immediately walked us through the entire home-buying process, which was especially helpful as first-time buyers. He made everything easy to understand and kept us informed every step of the way. Anytime my wife or I found a home online and sent it to him, he moved quickly to schedule showings so we could stay competitive. He also introduced us to additional tools and platforms that helped us get ahead of new listings, which made a big difference in such a fast-moving market. When it came time to make offers, Sebastian was extremely helpful in setting realistic expectations and guiding us on pricing. His advice was always thoughtful and grounded in the market, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Beyond his professionalism, Sebastian has a great attitude and personality. He made what could have been a stressful experience actually enjoyable. If I’m ever in the market again, I’ll definitely be working with Sebastian. Highly recommend!
They were excellent
81% 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.
40 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 Chicago.
The median sale price for condos in Chicago is $407.82k, up 6% over the last 12 months. The number of condos sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Chicago stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 52 reviews in Chicago over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Compass have sold 2681 properties, which accounts for 6% of the property sales in Chicago. This is followed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate with 1837 property sales (4%) and Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty at 1666 property sales (4%).

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