HomeLight examines the transaction history for the 1,310 active DeKalb real estate agents to find the best ones. The top 3% of real estate agents in DeKalb get homes off the market in 62 days and sell for $422 more than the average.
DeKalb’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on March 25th, 2023
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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
2,692
Average Price Point
$320K
Years of Experience
18
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Toni VanderHeyden is the founder and team leader for Sold On Toni powered by Keller Williams Realty Signature in Loves Park, Illinois. Toni started the team, Sold On Toni, in 2006. Since then, she has served her real estate clients with one goal: to help them make smart real estate decisions. To combat the status q...
Home Transactions
1,514
Average Price Point
$190K
Years of Experience
19
Lisa Wolf, Real Estate broker and founder of wolfpartners GROUP serves all of the Chicagoland area. The Lisa Wolf Team - wolfpartners GROUP agents of Keller Williams North Shore West consists of 23 ROCKING team members - 11 highly skilled licensed agents that represent our buyers and sellers, a Home Transformation/S...
Lisa Wolf's reviews
"Kimberly was our agent and she was amazing in every way! Always available, always explained things and helped us sell our home in 1 day!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
755
Average Price Point
$360K
Years of Experience
15
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Keller Williams Success Realty
LEWKE PARTNERS is the top performing team in McHenry County with over 4,500 sales since inception. Fueled by our brokerage, Keller Williams Success Realty located in Barrington, IL, we've made our work home in the heart of downtown Crystal Lake for 15 years. With a combined 200+ years of experience, our talented rea...
Home Transactions
723
Average Price Point
$290K
Years of Experience
25
The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX All Pro 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 agen...
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
634
Average Price Point
$360K
Years of Experience
26
Enjoy your tour of my agent page which provides information about myself and my company, Wilk Real Estate. My goal is to help you find the right home for the best price in the area you are looking in. I will ask the right questions from the beginning and listen to your wants and needs. Your home buying experience sh...
Brent Wilk's reviews
"Brent is a hard worker and really cares about his clients. He was efficient and helps the sellers every step of the way. I highly recommend Brent...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
582
Average Price Point
$250K
Years of Experience
20
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Keller Williams
Fidel is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Signature and founder of Fidelity Real Estate Group. ...
Home Transactions
530
Average Price Point
$140K
Years of Experience
12
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
500
Average Price Point
$300K
Years of Experience
29
Over 900 homes closed | Over 200 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
370
Average Price Point
$300K
Years of Experience
17
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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
369
Average Price Point
$850K
Years of Experience
24
How do we select our top 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 DeKalb's top Real Estate Agents.
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1,310
Vetted
158
Top Picks
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Top DeKalb, IL real estate agent 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 2431.0% more money.
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in DeKalb, top agents are frequently doing deals in Heron Creek, Rivermist and Kishwaukee Park.
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Client FAQs
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 DeKalb?
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 DeKalb?
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 DeKalb, IL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in DeKalb?
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 in DeKalb 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 in DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
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 DeKalb real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in DeKalb to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare DeKalb 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.