Top Real Estate Agents in Cornell, IL

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Here's what you can expect when working with the top 3% of the 24 active real estate agents in Cornell, IL: the top Cornell real estate agents can sell your home 43.67 days faster than the local average, save up to $20,546 on a home purchase, and make -$6,849 more on a home sale when compared to the average agent.

"HomeLight found a number of Realtors and provided a baseline for me to compare them. We were in a bit of a time crunch to sell and HomeLight made finding a local agent quick and easy."

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Top Cornell REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on May 2nd, 2024
Richard Smith snapshot

SMITH'S REAL ESTATE ServicesE LTD.

Richard works under SMITH'S REAL ESTATE ServicesE LTD.. Richard has sold 17.48x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We have data on 548 of Richard’s transactions. Richard prefers to work with both buyers and sellers. Here’s a little about Richard’s real estate experience: - Richa...

Richard Smith's reviews

"Excellent, he was very helpful with my purchase of my home, I would recommend him to anyone..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

130

Average Price Point

$100K

Years of Experience

17

Phil Makarewicz snapshot

Re/max 1st Choice

Phil has been a licensed real estate agent for over 9 years serving the Greater Chicago Area. His diverse background in construction trades, building and rehabbing homes has led him to become a 5 star professional. The experience, knowledge and his education in marketing & sales is the backbone of his business wh...

Phil Makarewicz's reviews

"We Loved working with Phil. We have Recommended him to our friends and family! Phil Made every part a good experience for us...." see more reviews

Home Transactions

101

Average Price Point

$200K

Years of Experience

16

Jerry Grodesky snapshot

Farm and Lake Houses Real Estate Inc.

Most of my sales for 17 award winning years are rural properties. I do not sell just anything like other agents. My service area is larger AND I advertise your property more! I simply have more specific Buyers. With 33 years in Real Estate as a Broker & Trainer, I have more experience, tactics & expertise. I am I...

Home Transactions

43

Average Price Point

$320K

Years of Experience

33

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Garry Schroeder snapshot

Coldwell Banker Today's Realtors

Garry is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Today's Realtors. Garry is a single family home expert. We have data on 96 of Garry’s transactions. This real estate agent most often represents the buyer (77% of the time), but they also have experience representing the seller side of transactions, with 26 deals ...

Garry Schroeder's reviews

"Garry did a great job orienting is to the neighborhood and the Home. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

42

Average Price Point

$140K

Years of Experience

17

Karen Stillwell snapshot

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

I am a Full-time real estate expert in the Marseilles, Ottawa, Seneca & LaSalle County area. Listening to you and helping you determine your real estate wants and needs is my speciality. Assisting buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals is my immediate goal. Highly motiovated, integrity driven, and honest ...

Karen Stillwell's reviews

"Absolutely wonderful!!! She is very knowledgeable, funny, and all around pleasant to be with. She was always able to find time to meet around our schedule. Couldn't ask for a better realtor. Don't delay call Karen today!..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

32

Average Price Point

$140K

Years of Experience

18

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Cornell Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Cornell agents

At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Cornell's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
24
Vetted
18
Top Picks
5

Top real estate agents stats at a glance

HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.3x faster and for 63.1% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

Lower is better

Homes Sold / Year

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What does a top real estate agent do?

Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.

What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Cornell?

When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Cornell?

Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Cornell, IL.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Cornell?

The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.

The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.

What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Cornell?

While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents work for 6% of the home price.

Why should I use HomeLight to find a Cornell real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Cornell to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Cornell real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.