Kate Waddell Top real estate agent in Chicago

Kate Waddell

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21 Years of Experience
(137)
$80M
Total Sales Last Year
21
Years of Experience
191
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$842.8K
Average Price Point

    About Kate Waddell

    Kate has been a top-producing Broker since her real estate career began in 2006. She has been named a top 1% Broker by the Chicago Association of Realtors® every year since 2009. She has consistently been ranked by The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends annual report as one of America's Top 250 Real Estate Professionals and one of the Top 50 in Chicago. The Kate Waddell Group specializes in Chicago's condo, townhouse, and single-family home markets, where they have set numerous industry-wide record-shattering prices. With over $500 million in career sales, Kate is known as a trusted and respected advisor amongst her client family. Kate is a Chicago Neighborhoods expert, focusing on neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Old Town, Gold Coast, Logan Square, West Loop, River North, River West, Streeterville, Uptown, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, and Roscoe Village. Her thirst for knowledge has made her extremely well-versed in the Chicago market. Kate also frequently supports her clients that are moving to the nearby Chicagoland suburbs. Personal referrals continue to be Kate's main source of business, and she takes her commitment to her clients seriously. With a proven record for negotiation and a drive to succeed, Kate has consistently sold her listings in under-average market time, netting her clients the highest possible price. Kate listens to her buyers' needs and wants; and then finds them their dream home, all the while making the process straightforward and fun. Kate is a conscientious team player who aggressively works on behalf of her clients, always in the spirit of a win-win for all parties. The Kate Waddell Group consists of 6 experienced professionals, each with general market strength as well as mastery and specialization in a specific area. This extraordinary team flawlessly manages every aspect of client engagement. Kate graduated with her Master's degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. She began her career in elementary education, teaching for five years. Kate is actively involved in supporting Owls Lacrosse and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

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    Kate Waddell's Reviews & Ratings

    137 Reviews
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Knowledgeable
    • Outstanding
    • Trustworthy
    • Attentive
    • Available Remotely
    • Great for new buyers
    • Excellent negotiator

    Mitchbuss

    Review for Member: Kate Waddell
    July 13, 2024
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    Carissa was a true lifesaver in our home-buying journey. After our initial agent didn't work out, Carissa stepped in and quickly made a significant impact. When our first accepted offer failed inspection, she guided us through the ordeal with remarkable grace and professionalism, easing what could have been a very stressful experience. She then helped us find our perfect home and expertly managed extremely rare and unexpected challenges that arose on closing day. Carissa's unwavering support and expertise were evident throughout, as she handled these uncommon issues with confidence and skill. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for our needs were clear at every step. We highly recommend Carissa to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate real estate agent.

    Danielgregorymartinek

    Review for Member: Kate Waddell
    June 12, 2024
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    We can't recommend Carissa Giancarlo highly enough! Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable about the Chicago market, but she's also dedicated, responsive, and truly puts her clients first. Throughout our home buying experience, Carissa was a constant source of support and guidance. She patiently explained every step of the process, answered all our questions (no matter how trivial they might have seemed), and tirelessly advocated for our needs. We had an extremely quick closing with many moving parts throughout Memorial Day Weekend and she was there for us throughout the whole process. What truly impressed us was Carissa's commitment even when she was on a pre-planned vacation in Europe during the closing process. Despite the time difference, she ensured everything ran smoothly, making herself available for calls and emails whenever needed. This level of dedication is rare and speaks volumes about her character and work ethic. If you're looking for a real estate agent who goes above and beyond, look no further than Carissa. She's an expert in her field, incredibly responsive, and genuinely cares about her clients. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in Chicago!

    Max B.

    Review for Member: Kate Waddell
    May 11, 2024
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    Carissa has been fantastic! Weve worked with her for more than 3 years through renting, selling, and purchasing properties. Incredibly patient, responsive, and knowledgable - many friends have relied on her guidance as well. Couldnt recommend her more highly - Max Goodman

    Sara H.

    Review for Member: Kate Waddell
    March 25, 2024
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    Carissa did an amazing job assisting us with the purchase of our condo. We only looked at listings for one day and she set us up to win a multi-offer bidding situation. She was right alongside us every step of the way once we were in contract, and frequently checked in to see how we were feeling throughout the process. We so appreciate her helping us secure our dream home in Chicago and highly recommend working with her. Thanks so much Carissa!

    Zuser20160409152007482

    Review for Member: Kate Waddell
    March 14, 2024
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    Kate did a great job in helping me navigate through my condo purchase. As a first-time buyer, the whole home buying process was overwhelming at first, but Kate simplified everything for me and made the process exciting instead of stressful. She was professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive to questions and requests. Highly recommended!

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    2350 N Lincoln Ave 3rd floorChicago, IL, 60614

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