Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lake Villa, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(463)
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
28 Years of experience
572+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.12%
in Lake Villa, IL
$947.5M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(260)
Barb Noote
Compass
26 Years of experience
129+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.23%
in Lake Villa, IL
$383.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(20)
Carolyn Schartz
Baird & Warner
21 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.7%
in Lake Villa, IL
$179.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(60)
Patricia Smarto
Lakes Realty Group
17 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.82%
in Lake Villa, IL
$211.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(82)
Scott Paul
RE/MAX Suburban
33 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.75%
in Lake Villa, IL
$216.6M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(62)
Benjamin Hickman
REMAX SHOWCASE
12 Years of experience
141+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.33%
in Lake Villa, IL
$304.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(247)
Stewart Ramirez
E-Signature Realty
20 Years of experience
108+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.45%
in Lake Villa, IL
$326.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(28)
Renee OBrien
Keller Williams Northshore West
18 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.92%
in Lake Villa, IL
$142.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(13)
Katie Bak
Gates and Gables Company
20 Years of experience
110+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.15%
in Lake Villa, IL
$81.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $930K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(343)
Danielle Dowell
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Years of experience
354+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.73%
in Lake Villa, IL
$1.11B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(92)
Michelle Buckun
Results Realty USA
15 Years of experience
16+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.08%
in Lake Villa, IL
$127.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(101)
Heidi Peterson
RE/MAX Plaza
35 Years of experience
99+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.67%
in Lake Villa, IL
$229.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(103)
Beth Repta
Keller Williams Success Realty
20 Years of experience
77+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.9%
in Lake Villa, IL
$306M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(65)
Roberta Alvir
United Real Estate - Chicago
28 Years of experience
7+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.6%
in Lake Villa, IL
$41.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Kimberly Boyle
Cove Realty
15 Years of experience
83+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.72%
in Lake Villa, IL
$91.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $740K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Christine Hjorth
Keller Williams North Shore West
8 Years of experience
72+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.18%
in Lake Villa, IL
$67.4M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Eric Francke
First Class Realty
9 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.42%
in Lake Villa, IL
$2M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $250K
Price Range
Top Agent(20)
Silvia Carmona
Bee Realty
23 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.53%
in Lake Villa, IL
$55.7M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(120)
Diana Matichyn
Coldwell Banker
12 Years of experience
147+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.88%
in Lake Villa, IL
$289.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Kay Wirth
RE/MAX Suburban
42 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.88%
in Lake Villa, IL
$128.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(40)
Ken Lemberger
RE/MAX Central
39 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7%
in Lake Villa, IL
$230.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Antonio Sarmiento
606 Brokers
12 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7%
in Lake Villa, IL
$105.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $950K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(44)
Jamie Decker
eXp Realty, LLC
8 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7%
in Lake Villa, IL
$48.4M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(13)
Jillian Webb
Keller Willams North Shore
14 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7%
in Lake Villa, IL
$36.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $980K
Price Range
Lake villa Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$415,000
-13.00% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
35
-19 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
101.26%
+1.65% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
66.7%
+13.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
53.8%
-9.8% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
4.3%
-11.4% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.6
Realtors in Lake villa
857
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Lake Villa Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lake Villa sell in a median of 34 days, compared with the Lake Villa market median of 35 days on market.
About 1 days faster (3% quicker than the Lake Villa market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lake Villa agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lake Villa market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lake Villa?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lake Villa sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
July
Best month to sell
44 days
Typical time on market
102.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lake Villa, IL sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
How We Rank Lake Villa Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Lake Villa market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Lake Villa Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Lake Villa real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Lake Villa?
Our data covers 857 real estate agents serving the Lake Villa area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lake Villa market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lake Villa mean for sellers?
Lake Villa's median sale price is $415,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Lake Villa realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
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