A top real estate agent can save you significant time and money. Ottawa, IL has 595 active agents, and HomeLight compares data on all of them to identify the top performers. The city’s top 3% of agents do 83.7% more deals yearly than the average agent, move homes off the market 48.9% faster, and save their clients more money — sellers save 3.5x more and buyers save 1.5x more.
Ottawa’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on September 22nd, 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
2,622
Average Price Point
$330K
Years of Experience
18
My success in real estate is attributed to experience, professionalism and commitment to service in many areas throughout Northern Illinois. I have been a licensed REALTOR® since 1992. I possess an extensive knowledge of the many cities and towns I service. I share that knowledge with my clients in an effort to ma...
Kim Wirtz's reviews
"Kim is a very knowledgeable agent! She responded to all of my calls in a timely fashion. She is a very respected agent and is a great negotiator. I felt confident with my purchase and my sale having Kim on my team...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
600
Average Price Point
$300K
Years of Experience
31
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
288
Average Price Point
$770K
Years of Experience
21
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Coldwell Banker
As one of the top real estate agents in Plainfield, I’m here to provide you with all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. I offer extensive experience with buyers and sellers of all levels. I’ve sold hundreds of homes, from first time home buyers, to investors, estate sales, short sale...
Home Transactions
277
Average Price Point
$320K
Years of Experience
23
Real People Realty, Inc.
Hello, thanks for stopping by! If you'd like to work with someone who looks after your interests, gets the job done, and does so in a friendly and helpful way, please give us a call. We genuinely love helping people make the next big step in their lives, whether it's buying a first home, a forever home, down-sizin...
Home Transactions
259
Average Price Point
$260K
Years of Experience
10
Re/max Ultimate Professionals
Glenn joined RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals as a Real Estate Broker with over 10 years' experience in residential Real Estate. Glenn is one of the top producing brokers in the area and has been awarded the distinction as a member of the REMAX Hall of Fame for his lifetime acheivement with REMAX, and heis a member of...
Home Transactions
186
Average Price Point
$350K
Years of Experience
17
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Janelle McCarter is one of two owner’s of Princeton’s top-selling real estate brokerage, Landmark Realty. Janelle holds a broker’s license and is also certified in foreclosures and short sales. Janelle has a team of associates to help assist in the selling and buying market. Having worked in sales and customer servi...
Janelle Mccarter's reviews
"Janelle was beyond exceptional during this buying process. She is very knowledgeable in her field. Her honesty, commitment, and diligence were above and beyond. She was pivotal in hemlines g make our dreams come true!! I would highly recommend her and often do!!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
161
Average Price Point
$120K
Years of Experience
15
As your Real Estate Specialists, I promise to be your trusted resource for answers about the process of buying or selling. I will provide expertise about neighborhood features and schools and will target your home search based on your individual needs and wants. My custom innovative marketing strategies along with m...
Lori Bonarek's reviews
"It was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and helped me thru every detail. I will definitely use her again...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
148
Average Price Point
$240K
Years of Experience
18
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Welcome to Maranda Real Estate Group. Albanian,Italian,Spanish,Greek,Polish & English Speaking. Experience the Difference!Experience that Matters! Residential & Commercial Expert. Top 1% Producer In Illinois. Maranda RE group is one of the top real estate teams in the Chicagoland area. At over $200,000,000 in sal...
Home Transactions
145
Average Price Point
$360K
Years of Experience
19
Kristina has a passion for Real Estate and for helping others. Contact Kristina if you're looking for a Real Estate Professional with patience, perseverance and a truly genuine desire to help. ...
Kristina Klein's reviews
"She was great, very prompt and professional!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
140
Average Price Point
$270K
Years of Experience
6
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 Ottawa's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
595
Vetted
72
Top Picks
30
Top Ottawa, 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 448.3% 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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa, IL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Ottawa work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Ottawa real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Ottawa to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Ottawa 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.