Cortland, IL has 576 active real estate agents for you to choose from. But how do you know if you're selecting the best one in your area? HomeLight analyzes performance history and past transactions to give you the top 3% of Cortland real estate agents, who work 1.8x more transactions and move homes in 65 days.
Top Cortland REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on May 1st, 2024
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As a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland Suburbs, Sarah Leonard possesses an impeccable knowledge of the local market, its diverse neighborhoods, and everything in-between. Having been in the real estate business for over fifteen years and bringing a background as a loan processor to the table, Sarah’s expertise ma...
Sarah Leonard's reviews
"Very satisfied. Condo listing price seemed lower than I expected but it sold and closed quickly...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
2,484
Average Price Point
$340K
Years of Experience
19
The Kombrink Team at One Source Realty has been a market leader serving Kane & DuPage counties in all aspects of real estate since 1991. Our team approach guarantees that your needs are handled, and the process of buying or selling a home is a seamless and successful one. We’ve built a team of full-time licensed a...
Matt Kombrink's reviews
"Matt Kombrink & his team did an excellent job in selling our home. We were under contract (above asking price) after only 6 days on the market. The Kombrink team quickly responded to all of our questions. I will always refer Matt Kombrink to family and friends who are buying or selling a home. Thank you Matt Kombrin..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
573
Average Price Point
$410K
Years of Experience
27
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Carrie McCormick , a leader in the luxury market, has more than 20 years of real estate sales expertise along with an unsurpassed reputation for quality, results-oriented service and support. Carrie constantly stays on top of sophisticated technology which has allowed her to become a forerunner in making the market...
Home Transactions
435
Average Price Point
$1.1M
Years of Experience
25
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Bob & Lisa Wisdom pride themselves on creating lasting relationships and referrals, giving you the confidence to trust us with buying or selling one of the most important assets you'll ever have. Friends, family, past & present clients can testify that we: 1. Put your needs first 2. Give you the smoothest real e...
Bob Wisdom's reviews
"Have been a long time client of Team Wisdom, from start to finish they make selling and buying a breeze. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
388
Average Price Point
$330K
Years of Experience
30
Over 1100 homes closed | Over 240 Million dollars in career sales | In the Top 1% of all Northern IL Real Estate Agents The Stary Group is here to provide you with all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. Our highly skilled group consists of Listing & Buyer Specialists and three highly...
Adam Stary's reviews
"I cannot say enough good things about Adam and his associates, they kept us informed on every aspect of selling our home right down to a little details, we live in Texas and handled the sale via email and if something needed done at the house and we could not be there Adam and his team was right on it, I would refer..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
332
Average Price Point
$330K
Years of Experience
18
Please do not hesitate to contact our team for any of your real estate needs. We will provide you with the highest level of professional service marketing your home for sale, locating your dream home, or finding an appropriate rental. Our Experienced Team can also provide expert service in the following areas: Resi...
Matthew Lysien's reviews
"Great Experience with Matt. Always professional and friendly. Not a pushy 'sales' type, very responsive. Glad I was able to work with him and his team. We were able to find a house that we are very happy with...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
287
Average Price Point
$290K
Years of Experience
15
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Coldwell Banker Reatly
Kari Kohler’s 15 plus years of successful real estate experience make her an invaluable asset to her clients, and it is her endless energy, work ethic, intuitive nature, and grace under pressure that makes her the Realtor clients trust and recommend. Kari’s clients appreciate her keen listening skills, detail orient...
Home Transactions
226
Average Price Point
$550K
Years of Experience
17
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
#1 DeKalb County TOP PRODUCING BROKER in volume closed - 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 #1 TOP PRODUCING BROKER in Sycamore in volume & units - 2020, 2019 Real Trends Best Real Estate Agents in America - 2020, 2019,2018, 2017 Chicago Magazine 5-Star Real Estate Agents Award - 2021 International President's Circle Award - 20...
Home Transactions
218
Average Price Point
$300K
Years of Experience
31
Jed Parish brings 20 years of experience in the residential real estate community making him the Realtor of choice to handle all your real estate needs. Ranked in the top 1% of Realtors® in sales and transactions in 2022. His specialties include working with first-time buyers; move-up sellers, RELO, rentals, and inv...
Jed Parish's reviews
"He treated me and my family Like he was part of his family ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
169
Average Price Point
$330K
Years of Experience
22
I was born and raised on a family farm located on the outskirts of this friendly and quaint small community that I call home... Belvidere, Illinois. I help sellers and buyers in the Winnebago & Boone County area. As a life-long resident of Boone County, I am one of the area's Top Producing REALTORS®. I have a fou...
Debbie Carlson's reviews
"Debbie was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed working with her...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
168
Average Price Point
$210K
Years of Experience
35
How we select the best Cortland 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 Cortland's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
576
Vetted
70
Top Picks
30
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 1.5x faster and for 5367.8% more money.
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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 Cortland?
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 Cortland?
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 Cortland, IL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Cortland?
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 Cortland?
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 Cortland real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Cortland to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Cortland 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.