Here's what you can expect when working with the top 3% of the 164 active real estate agents in Sterling, IL: the top Sterling real estate agents can sell your home 57.19 days faster than the local average, save up to $40,256 on a home purchase, and make -$3,097 more on a home sale when compared to the average agent.
Sterling’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on September 28th, 2023
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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
1,436
Average Price Point
$190K
Years of Experience
19
Keller Williams
Fidel is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Signature and founder of Fidelity Real Estate Group. ...
Home Transactions
494
Average Price Point
$150K
Years of Experience
12
4 Sale Realty
Daniel is a real estate agent with 4 Sale Realty. Daniel is a single family home expert. We’ve recorded data for 385 of Daniel’s transactions. Daniel has worked with sellers 91% of the time, and has represented the buyer in 34 recorded transactions. Here’s a little about Daniel’s real estate experience: - Danie...
Home Transactions
271
Average Price Point
$340K
Years of Experience
11
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4 Sale Realty, Inc.
Whether you are buying or selling - as a novice or current homeowner - today''s real estate market is more challenging than ever which is why you need a pro on your side. One that realizes that when buying or selling-ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL! You need someone with experience and a successful track record, not o...
Home Transactions
263
Average Price Point
$390K
Years of Experience
16
One of the advantages of working with the #1 Team in the Sauk Valley area is that, unlike other realtors, they have assembled a team of specialists to handle many aspects of the transaction so that their efforts are directed to meet your individual goal of selling or buying your home. That means Jim and Tim are ther...
Tim McCaslin's reviews
"We enjoyed working with Tim very much. So patient and understanding of what we were looking for in our first home. Tim went above and beyond to help us understand everything. When we look for another home we will ask for Tim again...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
191
Average Price Point
$130K
Years of Experience
27
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
158
Average Price Point
$120K
Years of Experience
15
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Prudential Midwest
Aubra Palermo is innovative, educated real estate Broker empowered to create a positive environment of excellence for our team and a passion for service to our customers. We focus on having the most highly educated Real Estate agents utilizing technology for the combined success of customers and real estate agents. ...
Home Transactions
125
Average Price Point
$130K
Years of Experience
14
Elm Street Realtors.
Nancy Edwards, Broker-Principal of Elm Street REALTORS®, has been in the real estate business since 1991. She began her career with a local franchise company and worked there until 1999. Shortly thereafter, she obtained her brokers license and opened Nancy Edwards REALTY. After successful years of being on her own, ...
Home Transactions
123
Average Price Point
$280K
Years of Experience
17
Kimberly serves the Dekalb, Lee, Ogle, LaSalle, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties of Illinois. Her decision to enter the real estate profession evolved from her passion for home history and architecture. She enjoys gardening, antiquing, and home decorating. Kimberly has a long term dedication to her career and works...
Kimberly Lancaste's reviews
"FANTASTIC! Very helpful, patient and knowledgeable about every part of the home buying process. We instantly recommended her to a close friend who also bought a new home through Kim. I highly recommend her to everyone..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
101
Average Price Point
$170K
Years of Experience
10
When you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Illinois, you need a licensed and professional real estate broker. As a Licensed Broker in Illinois, I am qualified to assist you through the process. Whether you are searching for a broker with a particular specialization or for an agent that's local, you've come ...
Jeff Robertson's reviews
"Jeff is a great agent he knows the market He went over and beyond to sell my house and found me the perfect home for my wife and my new born baby his experience on real state is incredible anything i asked him he knew right away I will sure recommend him to friends and family ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
96
Average Price Point
$120K
Years of Experience
21
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 Sterling's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
164
Vetted
40
Top Picks
30
Top Sterling, 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 1.4x faster and for 433.9% 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling?
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 Sterling, IL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Sterling?
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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Sterling work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Sterling real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Sterling to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Sterling 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.