Scott Straus Top real estate agent in Grayslake

Scott Straus

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Home Team
9 Years of Experience
(97)
$2.2M
Total Sales Last Year
9
Years of Experience

    About Scott Straus

    Having worked in broadcast media for over two decades, I will be the first to tell you that communication is the key to everything in life. If you are buying or selling a property, it is extremely important to receive solid communication along with expert market knowledge. It should also be coupled with that family feeling from start to finish. I enjoy real estate for one reason: I am not the typical realtor. I am the guy that streamlines the process, cuts the garbage out, and makes things incredibly efficient. By incorporating my personal technique from the beginning, I can easily customize the home buying or selling process for you personally. There is something incredibly gratifying for all of us when that plan rolls out seamlessly, and executes smoothly. If the process has always seemed intimidating or stressful to you, then it is probably time that we talk... I set that bar of expectations extremely high, and I expect the job to get done right the first time. I am passionate about putting client satisfaction first. This means doing everything I can to deliver a perfect experience. You can be assured that every detail of your transaction will be just as smooth and easy going as I am. You will quickly see why I am praised most often by clients for my enthusiasm, patient approach, and unwavering loyalty. It is about getting it right for YOU. In my spare time, I can be found at my second home that I affectionately call Wrigley Field, or out enjoying a nice cruise on my motorcycle.
    Community Involvement
    Grayslake Oasis
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    Chicago Cubs & Motorcycles
    FAMILY
    A recently expanded one! :-)
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    Credentials

    LICENSE
    Real Estate - Illinois - # 475170509
    Designation

    Real Estate Broker

    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

    Buyers & Sellers

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    Other Awards

    July 2018 Highest Closed Residential Sales Price

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    Scott Straus's Reviews & Ratings

    97 Reviews
    (5/5)
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Knowledgeable
    • Professional
    • Trustworthy
    • Attentive
    • Outstanding
    • Hard working
    • Great for new buyers

    Mrios27866

    Review for Member: Scott Straus
    November 25, 2025
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    Scott was amazing!!! He always found time to show us the houses we wanted to see and when it came down to purchasing our home he handled everything quickly and efficiently while keeping us informed of every step along the way. He answered every email, text, and phone call promptly and if he didnt have the answer for us he made sure to figure it out for us. He really went above and beyond. Hands down the best realtor we have ever worked with!!!

    Cooper T.

    Review for Member: Scott Straus
    October 15, 2025
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    Hes an expert and made everything extremely easy no stress. Would recommend everyone to use Scott extremely transparent and helpful. Made selling go smoothly

    Angelaboyko115

    Review for Member: Scott Straus
    July 8, 2025
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    Scott did an outstanding job selling our home. Not only was he professional, but he also understood how personal the process was for us and took that into account every step of the way. He thoughtfully highlighted the unique features of our home in a way that truly made a difference and helped set our listing apart. We would highly recommend Scott Straus and the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes team to anyone wanting to sell their home. We couldnt have survived this process without them.

    1billyholmes

    Review for Member: Scott Straus
    June 26, 2025
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    Scott was a tremendous asset to us during our home sale. He is very communicative and explains all variables in a manner that can be easily digested by folks who may not understand the intricate and complex process of selling a home. His follow-up is very timely and specific. We found he is open to any and all ideas, but explain the pro's and con's of each path so you can make an informed decision. The preparation, listing, photography and marketing processes were all efficient and collaborative. Once on the market he kept us updated in a very timely manner so at any time we were aware of the status of our listing. The same clear and in-depth communication continued through the offer process. We ended up with 28 showings and 12 offers due to his strategy of posting a deadline for final and best offers based on the market conditions. During the offer review process he provided a detailed comparison of all offers and was able to rank the top 3 offers. This approach made it clear which was the best offer to accept for our situation. After offer acceptance he maintained close contact and updates through the attorney review, inspection and due diligence period. Of great value were his recommendation for vendors, real estate attorneys and other support areas that saved us the time and effort to research these needs. We also found that when he referred you to someone, it carried value with them based on his relationships and networking. We got issues handled in hours or days that would have taken weeks had we been fending for ourselves. His added value cannot be understated. In summary, Scott is a very professional and successful real estate agent due to his job knowledge, communications skills and personality. We selected Scott based on personal reviews from friends and his online reviews and we know we made the right choice. We give him the highest recommendation possible if you are in the market for a local realtor. He was a pleasure to work with and did an outstanding job! Thanks, Bill Holmes

    Ryan R.

    Review for Member: Scott Straus
    June 6, 2025
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    We went through two offer processes with Scott. We began with him in March25 and closed by end of May25. I believe Scott put us in position to win both homes, though we had cold feet on the first (great decision). The market was difficult, seller friendly, Scott moved fast for us on ultimately the offer that won our home, that speed put us in great position to win.

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    783 N Barron BlvdGrayslake, IL, 60030

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