Top Real Estate Agents in Lake of the Woods, IL

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HomeLight looks at every one of the 62 active Lake of the Woods, IL real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In Lake of the Woods, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 84 days and work on 1350 homes.

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Top Lake of the Woods REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on March 15th, 2024
Ryan Dallas snapshot

Ryan Dallas Real Estate

Ryan Dallas and his team of specialists at Ryan Dallas Real Estate are the No. 1 team in homes sold and closed volume in the east Central Illinois area with more than 1850 families served since 2015. Ryan Dallas Real Estate has been voted the No. 1 Real Estate Company in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette People's ...

Ryan Dallas's reviews

"Kind of patronizing. Told me to get rid of clutter. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

1,305

Average Price Point

$180K

Years of Experience

19

Nick Taylor snapshot

RE/MAX Realty Associates

Nick attended Taylor University and graduated from ISU, has been a real estate broker since 1975. Nick has been a school board member & school mentor and a past member on the board of his church. Nick''s special interests are family activities, sports, collecting and restoring muscle cars. He has been a speaker at t...

Home Transactions

515

Average Price Point

$290K

Years of Experience

18

Mark Waldhoff snapshot

Keller Williams Realty

As one of the top producing teams in Champaign County, we strive to exceed your expectations by consulting and listening to your needs and focusing our attention around them. It's our mission to amaze you with our results and to make a positive impact on those we work with. The greatest strength of our team of real...

Mark Waldhoff's reviews

"Mark helped my family sell our house during an out of state job relocation. He made a very stressful time in our lives much more comfortable. He walked us through each step and his team took care of coordinating everyhing for us. Mark always made time for our questions and his knowledge of the area was outstandin..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

386

Average Price Point

$270K

Years of Experience

20

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Russell Taylor snapshot

RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES

Russ has helped buyers and sellers find and sell homes for over 40 years. A lifelong resident of Champaign County, he graduated from Mahomet-Seymour High School and the University of Illinois. Russ has been married to Charlene for 39 years and has two sons. His hobbies include running, reading, hunting and Harley Da...

Home Transactions

357

Average Price Point

$290K

Years of Experience

18

Kyle and Tiffany Koester snapshot

Koester Homes- Keller Williams

I have spent almost 10 years in the construction industry working outside the home. This has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge of home construction. After thinking long and hard I decided that I would like to pursue a career in real estate. I will bring a positive attitude, prompt customer service, and industry ...

Home Transactions

337

Average Price Point

$210K

Years of Experience

10

Matt Difanis snapshot

REMAX Realty Assoc

A native of Champaign County and a graduate of Champaign schools and the University of Illinois, Matt has worked as a full-time real estate professional for over fifteen years. While working full time, Matt simultaneously attended law school full time at the University of Illinois, graduating with his juris doctorat...

Home Transactions

241

Average Price Point

$270K

Years of Experience

18

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Diane Dawson snapshot

Re/max Realty Associates

With over 30 years in sales experience as a successful business owner, Diane has found Real Estate to be her true passion! Her persistence, tenacity & tireless work ethic will make your next real estate move happen! Known for her endless energy & total dedication, it's not surprising that Diane Dawson is consist...

Diane Dawson's reviews

"Diane did an excellent job working with us...." see more reviews

Home Transactions

163

Average Price Point

$280K

Years of Experience

9

Katie Ruthstrom snapshot

Keller Williams Realty

Katie is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty. Katie has sold 4.23x the number of single family homes as the average agent in the area. We’ve recorded data for 54 of Katie’s transactions. Katie prefers to work with both buyers and sellers. Here’s a little about Katie’s real estate experience: - Katie...

Katie Ruthstrom's reviews

"Katie was tremendous. She sold our house in about 22 hours with a showing 3 hours after it hit the market and a near full price offer 12 hours after the showing. We couldn’t recommend her more. ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

160

Average Price Point

$260K

Years of Experience

11

Rick Wilberg snapshot

Keller Williams

Rick was born and raised in the city of Champaign and entered the real estate profession in 2008. Prior to that Rick worked as a Police Officer here in Champaign for 12 years as part of the uniformed patrol division. During those 12 years Rick was able to gain valuable life experience along with skills that he has b...

Home Transactions

122

Average Price Point

$300K

Years of Experience

14

Darnell Cox snapshot

RE/MAX Realty Associates

My Name is Darnell Cox. I understand that buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. Whether you need Real Estate information or are looking to Buy or Sale a home anywhere in the United States, let me make this an enjoyable experience for you! As a experienced professional real estate age...

Home Transactions

117

Average Price Point

$180K

Years of Experience

14

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Lake of the Woods Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Lake of the Woods 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 of the Woods's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
62
Vetted
27
Top Picks
21

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 219.5% 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 Lake of the Woods?

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 of the Woods?

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 of the Woods, IL.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Lake of the Woods?

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 Lake of the Woods?

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 Lake of the Woods real estate agent?

HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Lake of the Woods to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Lake of the Woods 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.