Find the perfect Waukegan real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight runs the stats on each of the 1,802 agents in Waukegan so that you can select the top performing real estate agents. The top 3% Waukegan agents work with 951 homes and get them sold in 67 days.
Once we signed the contract, our house was sold within 10 days of listing! HomeLight made it possible for me to easily interview the right agents and sell my home quickly and for a great price.
Jan B
Waukegan, IL has 1,802 active real estate agents. The average real estate agent in Waukegan sells about 640 homes and each home spends about 132 days on Waukegan's housing market. Let's see how the top 3% perform in comparison.
In contrast with the average Waukegan real estate agent, the top seller's agents sell 540.26 more homes, close deals 65.11 days faster, and earn sellers an extra 7.2% on each home sale.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
When compared against the average real estate agent, the top Waukegan buyer's agents move about 415 properties and save buyers $21,677 on their home purchases.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
The Royal Family Real Estate
Average Days on Market
84
Average Over Asking
$4.3k
Townhome Transactions
10
RE/MAX Top Performers
Waukegan Listings Sold
64
Average Days on Market
100
Single Family Home Transactions
2.3k
Keller Williams North Shore West
Waukegan Listings Sold
33
Average Days on Market
79
Average Over Asking
$5.4k
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
Waukegan Listings Sold
14
Average Over Asking
$2k
Townhome Transactions
13
d'aprile properties
Waukegan Listings Sold
16
Average Over Asking
$3.2k
Single Family Home Transactions
180
Century 21 Affiliated Maki
Waukegan Listings Sold
280
Average Days on Market
110
Single Family Home Transactions
510
Re/max Advantage Realty
Waukegan Listings Sold
8
Average Days on Market
110
Average Over Asking
$2k
Selling a home is a daunting process and choosing the right real estate agent is the first step. We're extremely pleased that we used HomeLight! Our home sold in 2 days for more than the list price.
Kate M
Homelight was a great resource when selling my home. I wanted to get my home listed quickly, and having a service that helped find Realtors near me who were familiar with my local market was very helpful. The experience was great...
Paul W
HomeLight found a number of Realtors and provided a baseline for me to compare them. We were in a bit of a time crunch to sell and HomeLight made finding a local agent quick and easy.
Jacob D
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Waukegan?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the Waukegan housing market but we generally 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.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Waukegan?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a house in Waukegan, IL.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in Waukegan?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Waukegan?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Waukegan work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific Waukegan neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific Waukegan neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in Waukegan neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing Waukegan neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Waukegan real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Waukegan real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Waukegan to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Waukegan real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these Waukegan real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in Waukegan?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that 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.
