Top 25 Real Estate Agents in Illinois (2021 Rankings)

What Makes a Great IL Real Estate Agent?

FastExpert provides all of the following on our Real Estate Agent profiles. When browsing through the top Illinois real estate agents, you’ll need to cross reference these numbers between your list of potential agents:

Number of successful sales The more houses an agent has sold, the more credibility they have. With such a competitive market out there, it can be hard as a real estate agent to close a deal that the buyer and seller can both agree on. Seeing a larger number of closed sales means they are master negotiators, they’ve stayed on top of trends, and most importantly they have experience.

Certifications and awards Look out for the types of certifications and awards this agent has on their various social media profiles or real estate listing.

Years of experience This should be pretty self explanatory, you want to choose an agent that has been around the block. Research how long they’ve been a licensed agent and cross reference it with their success rate.

Education/degrees Most agents have their list of educational degrees on their Linkedin profile, their Facebook page, and on their FastExpert profile!

The amount of time their client’s homes spent on the market If you can access this information, you can get a good idea of how long you may be working with this particular agent. Most home listing websites keep sold homes available to view, and you can see when the home profile was listed and when it was marked sold.

Their online presence/how they market themselves A simple search. Google the agent’s name and see what comes up! Scan their FastExpert profile, their Facebook page, their website, the brokerage they work for, and anything else you can find!

How their clients received them/ratings You can find agent ratings within sites like FastExpert to see what their client’s thought of their work. The more five star ratings the better, but we find that four star ratings can be a bit more honest and thought out.

They stay on top of market trends A professional real estate agent knows their stuff. They stay on top of trends within the real estate market. California real estate agents are versed in the good and the bad when it comes to buying and selling in the state. They remain a fountain of knowledge, and know when’s the best time to make a decision.

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Current Real Estate Market in Illinois

In the real estate industry, changes to the market come and go very frequently. The California real estate market trends tend to be in the favor of sellers, but that doesn’t mean it’s never in favor of buyers. When deciding on whether or not now is a good time to buy or sell, you need to take a look into current market trends.

Active Listings

33,409

Average Time on Market

45 days

Average Listing Price

$264,950

Price/Sq Foot

$144

Median Listing Price

$264,950

% New Listings
(compared to last month)

-8%

% of Listings That Increased Price
(compared to last month)

-28%

Source: realtor.com August 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How many real estate agents are in Illinois?

According to the Illinois Department of Real Estate as of May 2020, there are a total of 422,496 licensed real estate agents.

What is the typical realtor fee in Illinois?

Real estate agent fees range from 4-6% of the total home sale price. This is split between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent. So if a home sells for $500,000 and the commission is 5%, the total fee is $25,000 with $12,500 for each agent.

What is the average broker’s fee for a realtor in Illinois?

Fees for brokerages come out of the agent’s commission. Brokerages can take anywhere from 10-40% of an agent’s commission usually depending on experience level. As a seller or buyer, you probably don’t have to worry about this as it is included in the agent fee.

How do I know if an agent is licensed in Illinois?

If you want to see if a real estate agent is licensed in Illinois you can visit the Illinois Department of Real Estate website and look them up by name. This will give you their license number, type, and city they are active in.

Who pays realtor fees in Illinois?

The realtor fee is commonly paid by the seller. You will usually see the fee included in the final closing costs for the sale of the property. On average, total commissions are about 4-6% of the total house sale price with half going to the seller’s agent and half going to the buyer’s agent. This is negotiable and is something you should discuss with your agent before you decide to work with them.

What is the average commission rate for a realtor in Illinois?

Real estate commission is the same as agent fees and usually range from 4-6% of the total home sale price. This is split between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent.

How do I find out if an agent belongs to the National Association of Realtors?

If you want to see if a specific agent is a member of The National Association of Realtors, you can search for agents and brokers through the National Association of Realtors website.

How do I find a broker as a real estate agent in CA?

There is a lot to think about when looking to join a brokerage as a new Real Estate Agent in CA. You can do a simple internet search to see what is available in your specific area. Next, you’ll want to either get in touch with someone from the brokerage or do some more research to answer these questions:

What is the broker’s commission split?
Does the broker promote an independent work culture? Or is it more hands-on?
Is it a large franchise? Or an independent brokerage?
What is their reputation/overall rating?
What kind of support do they offer? (mentoring, training, marketing assistance?)

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What is the Population of Illinois?

12.7M

The most recent census numbers from 2019 show 12,671,821 people living in the state of Illinois. With cities like Chicago, Joliet and Naperville leading the chart.

What is the Average Household Income of Illinois?

Illinois
$69,187

National Average
$62,843

The median age of Illinois citizens comes to 38.6 years old with an average household income of $69,187.

The median household income of Illinois has grown from $65,030 to $69,187 in the last few years. This comes to a 6.39% increase.

What is Property Value in Illinois?

Illinois
$209,100

National Average
$217,500

The average property value in Illinois is $209,100, with a homeownership rate of 66.0%. Which is lower than the national average of 63.9%.

Rank	Agent Name	Years Experience	Reviews	Total Sales Last Year	Total Transactions	Average Price Point	City
1	Matt Kombrink RE/MAX All Pro	24 Years	(60)	$500	100	$312.4K	St. Charles
2	Scott Federighi Lewke Partners of Keller Williams Success Realty	7 Years	(10)	$500	100	$244.9K	Crystal Lake
3	Sarah Leonard ReMax Suburban	16 Years	(60)	$500	100	$286.6K	Schaumburg
4	Toni VanderHeyden Keller Williams Realty	16 Years	(53)	$500	100	$169.9K	Loves Park
5	The MG Group Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group	20 Years	(40)	$500	100	$593K	Chicago
6	Scott Rodgers Rodgers Real Estate Group - RE/MAX Traders Unlimited	20 Years	(55)	$500	100	$180.7K	Peoria
7	Kevin Burke RE/MAX Synergy	16 Years	(58)	$500	100	$36K	Orland Park
8	Jim Garry Garry Real Estate	36 Years	(70)	$500	100	$198.1K	Medinah
9	Jane Lee RE/MAX Top Performers	31 Years	(65)	$500	100	$419.1K	Lake Bluff
10	Holly Connors @ properties	19 Years	(47)	$500	100	$178.8K	Arlington Heights
11	David & Candy Goddard Garry Real Estate	17 Years	(84)	$500	100	$267.8K	Medinah
12	Michael Berg Berg Properties	17 Years	(21)	$500	100	$387.1K	Willowbrook
13	Richard Bassford RE/MAX Concepts	21 Years	(65)	$500	100	$0	Davenport
14	Kelly Winterroth McColly Bennett Real Estate	17 Years	(57)	$500	100	$201.7K	Bourbonnais
15	Vittoria Logli @Properties	17 Years	(55)	$500	100	$553.9K	Glenview
16	Jackie Mack Jameson Sotheby's International Realty	21 Years	(74)	$500	100	$488.7K	Evanston
17	Matt Laricy Americorp Ltd	14 Years	(141)	$500	100	$233.4K	Chicago
18	John Wright Keller Williams Premier Properties	14 Years	(25)	$500	100	$247.7K	Carol Stream
19	Jed Parish @properties	19 Years	(55)	$500	100	$244K	Naperville
20	Lutalo McGee Ani Real Estate	16 Years	(77)	$500	100	$172.6K	Chicago
21	Jim Starwalt - Jim Starwalt Team Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes	22 Years	(58)	$500	100	$247.7K	Grayslake
22	Lance Kammes Re/Max Suburan	36 Years	(60)	$500	100	$845.8	Wheaton
23	Lisa Sanford Real Living Speckman Realty	36 Years	(54)	$500	100	$180.5K	Bourbonnais
24	Santiago Valdez Compass	17 Years	(49)	$500	100	$405.7K	Chicago
25	Steve Brashler Re/max 1st Service	46 Years	(32)	$500	100	$159.7K	Orland Park

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The Bottom Line

At FastExpert, we take the time to pick out only the best California real estate agents. We go through thousands of real estate agent profiles, check their certifications, success rates, and overall ratings from former clients before listing them as top real estate agents. FastExpert is your go-to for finding a top real estate agent in your area to help you close a sale or purchase of a home.

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