Here's what you can expect when working with the top 3% of the 1,702 active real estate agents in Lake Forest, IL: the top Lake Forest real estate agents can sell your home 51.44 days faster than the local average, save up to $146,580 on a home purchase, and make -$14,177 more on a home sale when compared to the average agent.
Top Lake Forest REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on April 17th, 2024
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Born and raised in Chicago, Mario Greco came to real estate by way of engineering and law. He graduated with honors from both Northwestern University (with degrees in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering) and Boston University School of Law. He practiced law for several years at Jones Day and Kirkland ...
Mario Greco's reviews
"Second to none! We had been working with other realtors and were very frustrated- then we found MG Group. We dreamed of a Bungalow to call home and with the group behind us we found our dream home! MG Group are simply the best bunch of real estate professionals in Chicagoland - I find myself referring them often ..." see more reviews
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1,168
Average Price Point
$580K
Years of Experience
22
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
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685
Average Price Point
$390K
Years of Experience
16
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
576
Average Price Point
$400K
Years of Experience
27
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Real estate is not a job for Hayley, it's a passion, an obsession, and it's a way of life. As an award winning and "Top 1% Producing Agent", named by Chicago Association of Realtors and one of America’s Top 100 (agents) LLC, Hayley is driven by a strong desire to exceed clients' expectations and deliver results. Her...
Home Transactions
561
Average Price Point
$720K
Years of Experience
11
Finding the right real estate agent becomes most important when things become most difficult. Whether there is a tight timeline, bad appraisal, tough negotiation, inspection issues or any other multitude of issues that can come up during the home buying or selling process.... you need someone you can trust and some...
Michael Berg's reviews
"Most best agent I met. As seller agent ,he thinking our benefit, no push no low price. Very professional and patient, even he list 17 house the same time, we can call him everyday...." see more reviews
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367
Average Price Point
$420K
Years of Experience
20
Kati Spaniak is a top 1% sales producer, expert real estate trainer, author, and a force to be reckoned with in the real estate industry. In just over a decade, she went from a rookie agent to one of Chicago's top team leaders, successfully closing nearly half a billion in sales and working with thousands of clients...
Kati Spaniak's reviews
"I wish there were more stars to give! Kati was so very much more than we could have ever hoped for in an agent. She went above and beyond to help make our purchase completely painless, and even enjoyable. I cannot recommend Kati highly enough. ..." see more reviews
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288
Average Price Point
$800K
Years of Experience
21
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Beth Wexler’s love of real estate began by learning the basics when she teamed up with her father in their family owned real estate company. Along with her father and their team, Beth learned to purchase, rehab and manage buildings while entering the residential brokerage business as well. Beth’s dynamic approach to...
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285
Average Price Point
$830K
Years of Experience
19
The Rubenstein Fox Team are consistent top producers ranking within the Top 1% of the North Shore and the Top 1% of Baird & Warner! As co-owners and partners of the Rubenstein Fox Team at Baird & Warner, Marlene Rubenstein and Dena Fox are in the business of building relationships. “Relationships prevail,” says Ru...
Rubenstein Fox's reviews
"The best! My whole family has bought homes from them !thats 2homes 1 condo and sold our home and got top dollar for it! They are amazing and always there for you and on your side to help you through the entire process! I would give then a 10 plus!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
279
Average Price Point
$810K
Years of Experience
22
Sohail Real Estate Group
Sohail Salahuddin is dedicated to his clients, delivering effective and powerful marketing skills to sell homes for top dollar, and in as little time as possible. His extraordinary and creative approach combined with cutting edge technology results in the ultimate positive outcome for sellers of all kinds of homes a...
Home Transactions
263
Average Price Point
$400K
Years of Experience
18
Compass
Living in Illinois offers residents the best of both worlds. Homes for sale in the Chicago's North Shore and in the North and Northwest Suburban areas are the perfect blend of opportunity and progress, featuring friendly neighborhoods and boundless opportunity to find real estate options that fit your family's lifes...
Home Transactions
230
Average Price Point
$440K
Years of Experience
45
How we select the best Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest's top Real Estate Agents.
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1,702
Vetted
205
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 1.4x faster and for 404.1% more money.
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Lake Forest, top agents are frequently doing deals in Conway Farms, Lake Forest Heights and Evergreen.
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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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest, IL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Lake Forest work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Lake Forest real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Lake Forest to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Lake Forest 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.