Lake County is home to 1,003 active real estate agents and 1,722 active real estate offices. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 20 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 7,809 active and sold properties, with 75 reviews in total. This is a 4% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 4 days ago

A cross-country move is never easy, but Barb made it easier by being there for us every step of the way, sharing her local knowledge and experience. Ever ready with cell phone in hand, she either FaceTimed or took videos for us and made us feel like we were viewing the houses in person. We appreciate Barb’s patience with us and dedication to her craft. The end result is a testament to her market knowledge, negotiation skills, professional attitude, and we cannot forget her perseverance! She is a gem!
We had a wonderful experience working with our real estate agents! They were professional, helpful, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. They answered all our questions, guided us through every step, and made everything much easier and less stressful for us. We truly appreciate their time, dedication, and hard work. It was a pleasure working with them, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy real estate team. Thank you for everything!
She kept all parties informed every step of the process. A true professional
I cannot recommend this team, especially Boo Vernon, highly enough. They were absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish, helping me both sell my previous home and find my new one. What stood out most was how responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly accommodating they were throughout the entire process. Buying and selling a home at the same time can be stressful and complicated, but they made everything feel manageable. They were always quick to communicate, extremely efficient, and genuinely sensitive to my needs and priorities. I always felt like I had someone in my corner who was looking out for me and making sure nothing fell through the cracks. Their expertise, attention to detail, and ability to navigate all of the moving pieces made a huge difference. If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, responsive, trustworthy, and truly cares about their clients, I could not recommend them more. I am so grateful I had them by my side through both the sale of my old home and the purchase of my new one!
I had the pleasure of working with Carol Porter as a fellow Realtor in the northern Chicago suburbs for many years. Carol’s integrity, dedication, and commitment to her clients are truly exceptional. Her knowledge and experience make her a trusted professional who always puts her clients first. I highly recommend Carol to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. You’ll be in excellent hands—and as an added bonus, you’ll have fun working with her!
We are thankful to have had Carol support us in our home search. Although we were not quite ready to sell, Carol advised us in what we needed to get out home sold. With a little patience from her and some work on our end we were able to list and sell our hole within a week. We thank Carol for her help support and guidance. Carol was very prompt and dependable in getting back to us when we needed her. I highly recommend working with Carol she know the business and knows her market. Carol we are extremely grateful to you for helping us find our new home.
Buyer Review • about 2 months ago

We had such a great experience working with our realtor. She was always on top of everything, incredibly patient, and genuinely went out of her way to make sure we understood what was happening every step of the way. What we appreciated most was how honest and realistic she was about the entire process. She set the right expectations from the beginning and always made us feel like she was truly looking out for us—not just trying to close a deal. She was so informative and guided us through everything, which made a huge difference as first-time homebuyers who honestly had no idea what we were doing at first. 😅 She was always available, understanding, and never made us feel like our questions were too much. If you’re a first-time buyer or just want a realtor who will actually listen, guide you, and have your best interest at heart, we highly recommend her. We’re so grateful we had her with us through the whole process! 🏡❤️
very positive experience working with Yevhen during the process of purchasing my property. He was professional, responsive, patient, and always willing to answer my questions and help throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend Yevhen to anyone looking for a reliable and professional property buying/ selling agent. Thank you for all your help!
Carol knows the ins and outs of the real estate business . Carol really went above and beyond with getting the house ready to sell. I needed a new air conditioner and she had a person for that. Needed a handyman and she had a person for that. Getting the remaining items out of the house she had a company come and take everything out. The house was only on the market for two months and sold at full asking price. I couldn’t have done it without her expertise and knowledge.
Professional, compassionate, and great in every possible way.
90% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 4% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
20 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 Lake County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Lake County is $471.71k, up 7% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.
Lake County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 39 reviews in Lake County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Keller Williams North Shore West have sold 601 properties, which accounts for 4% of the property sales in Lake County. This is followed by Baird & Warner with 478 property sales (3%) and @properties Christie's International Real Estate at 373 property sales (2%).

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