Top Real Estate Agents in Winnebago, IL

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HomeLight compares historical data on all of Winnebago, IL’s 120 real estate agents to find you the best of the best. The city’s top 3% agents do 1.8x more deals a year than the average agent, and move homes off the market 34.1% quicker.

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Top Winnebago REALTOR® Rankings

Top Agents List updated on April 17th, 2024
Toni VanderHeyden snapshot

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

1,246

Average Price Point

$200K

Years of Experience

20

Debbie Carlson snapshot

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Starck Real Estate

I was born and raised on a family farm located on the outskirts of this friendly and quaint small community that I call home... Belvidere, Illinois. I help sellers and buyers in the Winnebago & Boone County area. As a life-long resident of Boone County, I am one of the area's Top Producing REALTORS®. I have a fou...

Debbie Carlson's reviews

"Debbie was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed working with her...." see more reviews

Home Transactions

169

Average Price Point

$210K

Years of Experience

35

Tammy Engel snapshot

Re/max Classic

We are focused on providing you with the best results and service in the industry. We listen carefully to understand your real estate goals and work hard to create solutions that make sense for you. Whether you are new to the market or an experienced investor, we have the expertise, proven track record, and resour...

Home Transactions

125

Average Price Point

$230K

Years of Experience

18

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Justin Smith snapshot

Century 21 Affiliated

Everyone deserves the best possible service, whether you are a first time home buyer or are a seasoned veteran looking to market one of your many investments. It is my mission to work diligently to get you where you want to be! I graduated from NIU with a Bachelor's degree in Health Science which sparked my passion ...

Justin Smith's reviews

"Justin was an awesome realtor. He made sure to show us homes we were interested in. He paid attention to what we were looking for and we had a blast along the way. He worked diligently finding a home that suit our needs!!!! Much respect and appreciation from The Dunn Family! ..." see more reviews

Home Transactions

101

Average Price Point

$210K

Years of Experience

9

Zil Huma snapshot

Re/max Property Source

Whether you are new to the market or an experienced investor, Zil Huma has the expertise, proven track record, and resources to help you achieve your real estate goals. Since a home is likely your largest financial asset, the experience of a Realtor® is extremely valuable in helping you protect your investment wheth...

Home Transactions

92

Average Price Point

$210K

Years of Experience

18

Melissa Smith snapshot

Century 21 Affiliated

Melissa has been a licensed top producing Real Estate Broker for 22 years! I am with the largest Real Estate Company in the area with over 110 offices Century 21 Affiliated is always leading the pack when it comes to marketing your home or providing exceptional buyer experiences. Melissa focuses on properties locate...

Home Transactions

92

Average Price Point

$230K

Years of Experience

27

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Baird & Warner Real Estate

Jill is a real estate agent with Baird & Warner Real Estate. Jill is a single family home expert. We’ve recorded data for 165 of Jill’s transactions. This real estate agent most often represents the buyer (65% of the time), but they also have experience representing the seller side of transactions, with 62 deals ...

Home Transactions

84

Average Price Point

$290K

Years of Experience

16

Lori Reavis snapshot

Century 21 Affiliated

About Lori …. Lori Reavis is a HOUSE SOLD name! ™ 

Illinois & Wisconsin Licensed REALTOR® Lori is a results-orientated, expansive thinker with over 30 years of real estate experience spanning the Rock River Valley, combining creative marketing strategies with outstanding performance and personal communication. Sh...

Home Transactions

68

Average Price Point

$210K

Years of Experience

29

Joseph Contarino snapshot

Contry Homes

Joe has over 35 years experience as an Illinois Real Estate Broker with over $500 million in sales. His hometown is in Rockford, IL but his second home for over 15 years has been on Marco Island. Over the years, Joe has established himself as a leading seller of homes and condos in both the Marco Island Communi...

Home Transactions

65

Average Price Point

$280K

Years of Experience

19

Richard Eckburg snapshot

Key Realty Inc

Richard is a real estate agent with Key Realty Inc. Richard is a single family home expert. We have data on 210 of Richard’s transactions. This real estate agent most often represents the seller (91% of the time), but they also have experience representing the buyer side of transactions, with 48 deals recorded. ...

Home Transactions

62

Average Price Point

$110K

Years of Experience

10

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Winnebago Top Real Estate Agents

How we select the best Winnebago 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 Winnebago's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
120
Vetted
29
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 1.3x faster and for 198.3% more money.

Sale Price / List Price (%)

Days on Market

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Homes Sold / Year

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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 Winnebago?

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 Winnebago?

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 Winnebago, IL.

When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Winnebago?

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 Winnebago?

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 Winnebago real estate agent?

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