When you’re buying or selling a home, having the right real estate agent makes all the difference. That’s why HomeLight analyzes performance data from each of River Forest, IL’s 1,212 agents — so we can find the best fit for you. And what a difference having a top agent makes: The top 3% of agents in River Forest complete 82.7% more real estate transactions than the average agent. What’s more, these top agents save their sellers 5.4% more money than the average agent, and save their buyers 87.1% more.
Top River Forest REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on April 15th, 2024
Transactions: High to Low
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
Home Transactions
1,172
Average Price Point
$580K
Years of Experience
22
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
577
Average Price Point
$400K
Years of Experience
27
Compass
Melanie has built a reputation for excellence and professionalism among clients and industry peers alike by sharing her market expertise and dedicating herself to the highest level of service. With over 22 years of residential real estate experience and a passion for helping clients achieve their goals, she has been...
Home Transactions
405
Average Price Point
$610K
Years of Experience
22
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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
Home Transactions
368
Average Price Point
$420K
Years of Experience
20
The key to a successful real estate transaction starts with the relationship between client and broker. I believe effective communication, up to date market knowledge, strong negotiating skills and a team approach will ensure a smooth and enjoyable transaction. I look forward to helping clients through each step of ...
Nathan Stillwell's reviews
"great all good work with my needs ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
353
Average Price Point
$540K
Years of Experience
18
Berg Properties
Scott Berg is a real estate agent with Berg Properties Inc. Scott focuses on properties located in near west suburbs like Oak Park, River Forest, and the north side of Chicago including but not limited to Gold Coast, Streeterville, South Loop, Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lake View, Sauganash, ...
Home Transactions
320
Average Price Point
$450K
Years of Experience
20
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Compass
Santiago is originally from Arequipa Peru. He has lived in Chicago's downtown neighborhoods since the early 2000s. An expert in local inventory and sales of properties throughout the best of Chicago, makes Santiago and the RELUX International team a perfect fit to represent property sellers and buyers of unique spa...
Home Transactions
291
Average Price Point
$400K
Years of Experience
22
David is a full time Realtor who prides himself in his ability to serve as a clear, concise leader and motivator. He along with his team are dedicated in making the dream of home ownership a reality for his clients and together work diligently to ensure that they receive the best possible experience. Having serv...
David Dominguez's reviews
"He was great always on top of things. David gave me the time and attention I needed. I recommend him to everyone that wishes to purchase a home. I am definitely going to you him again when I purchase my second home soon...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
219
Average Price Point
$250K
Years of Experience
10
ReMax professionals Select
Vipin is a real estate agent with ReMax professionals Select....
Home Transactions
165
Average Price Point
$430K
Years of Experience
37
Compass - Deb Hess & Company
Deborah Hess is a top 1% producing real estate agent in Chicago, as well as a lifelong resident. After 27 successful years in Chicago real estate, and over $650 Million in sales, Deborah's acquired knowledge spans all types of real estate transactions. She has the uncanny ability to match properties and people. Wit...
Home Transactions
162
Average Price Point
$490K
Years of Experience
33
How we select the best River 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 River Forest's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
1,212
Vetted
146
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 3046.3% more money.
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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 River 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 River 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 River Forest, IL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in River 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 River 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 River 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 River Forest?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in River Forest work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a River Forest real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in River Forest to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare River 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.