Find the perfect Chicago real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
In Chicago, IL, the top 3% real estate agents buy and sell homes 95.8% faster than their competitors. HomeLight compares real estate agents in Chicago using their objective sales data to identify the top performing agents.
As first-time home buyers, we had no idea where to start. We wanted to make sure we selected a Realtor that fit our exact needs. Homelight matched us with a genuine, honest real estate agent.
Leah C
Top real estate agents in Chicago, IL have 393.06 more transactions than average agents in the city and they tend move homes off the market in 64 days. The average Chicago real estate agent only moves 59 homes, and each of those stay on the market an average of 125 days. See how top Chicago agents compare on other metrics.
Top sellers agents in Chicago sell 60.99 days faster than the average agent, make sellers 8.4% more on the sales, and move 1.8x more properties.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
In Chicago, top buyers agents help home buyers save $54,948 on a home. The top agents, on average, place 1.8x the number of transactions as average agents in Chicago.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Orland / Palos
Chicago Listings Sold
73
Average Days on Market
86
Average Over Asking
$3.7k
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Koenigrubloff Realty Group
Chicago Listings Sold
1.7k
Average Days on Market
78
Average Over Asking
$10k
The Royal Family Real Estate
Average Days on Market
84
Average Over Asking
$6.9k
Townhome Transactions
10
@properties
Chicago Listings Sold
160
Condo Transactions
110
Single Family Home Transactions
110
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Chicago Listings Sold
310
Average Days on Market
76
Average Over Asking
$10k
Compass - Deb Hess & Company
Chicago Listings Sold
220
Average Days on Market
78
Average Over Asking
$10k
RE/MAX NorthCoast
Chicago Listings Sold
190
Average Over Asking
$10k
Average Days on Market
98
RE/MAX All Pro
Chicago Listings Sold
59
Average Days on Market
110
Single Family Home Transactions
1.4k
After 2 years of trying to sell our mixed-use commercial building with 5 different brokers, we decided to take a chance with HomeLight. A week after being connected... we had multiple offers and accepted a cash offer over asking price.
Jane O
HomeLight followed up to ensure I had found an agent I liked & offered additional help if needed. Advisors on the phone were very polite and helpful.
Lynn S
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.
Jacob D
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Chicago?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Chicago housing market but we generally 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.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Chicago?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Chicago, IL.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Chicago?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Chicago?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Chicago work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Chicago neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Chicago neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Chicago neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Chicago neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Chicago real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Chicago real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Chicago to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Chicago real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Chicago real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Chicago?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that 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.
