Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Round Lake, IL

The top-ranked agent in Round Lake, IL is Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, with 3,893 closed transactions and 474 client reviews. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through verified performance data, including transaction history, sale-to-list results, and review consistency, rather than self-reported rankings. Of the 478 licensed agents in the area, 45 have earned a ranking under this methodology. The most suitable agent depends on your property type and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked matches before deciding.

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.

Our data covers 478 real estate agents serving the Round Lake area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Round Lake market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Round Lake's median sale price is $332,334 as of July 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.

Homes in Round Lake currently take a median of 43 days to sell, though that figure reflects a -5 days change from last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and season. With 69.8% of homes going under contract within two weeks, correctly priced listings often move faster than the median, while homes priced above the $171.28 per square foot benchmark risk joining the 13.8% of listings that require reductions. Months of supply sits at 2.5, indicating steady but not frantic demand.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Round Lake neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

Ask how many homes they have closed in Round Lake in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.