Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Spring Grove, IL

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    Patricia Smarto profile picture
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    Patricia Smarto

    Lakes Realty Group

    17 Years of experience

    66+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $214.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team profile picture
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    Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes

    28 Years of experience

    587+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.56%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $971.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michelle Buckun profile picture
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    Michelle Buckun

    Results Realty USA

    15 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.7%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $128.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Heidi Peterson profile picture
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    Heidi Peterson

    RE/MAX Plaza

    35 Years of experience

    104+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.83%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $234.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

    Barb Noote profile picture
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    Barb Noote

    Compass

    26 Years of experience

    140+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.11%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $389.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Carolyn Schartz profile picture
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    Carolyn Schartz

    Baird & Warner

    21 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.53%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $181.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Katie Bak profile picture
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    Katie Bak

    Gates and Gables Company

    20 Years of experience

    128+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.09%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $89.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Renee OBrien profile picture
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    Renee OBrien

    Keller Williams Northshore West

    18 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.06%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $143.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mike Berg profile picture
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    Mike Berg

    Berg Properties

    22 Years of experience

    184+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.34%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $904.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jamie Decker profile picture
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    Jamie Decker

    eXp Realty, LLC

    8 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.34%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $50M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Stewart Ramirez profile picture
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    Stewart Ramirez

    E-Signature Realty

    20 Years of experience

    115+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.48%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $329.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1000K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Roberta Alvir profile picture
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    Roberta Alvir

    United Real Estate - Chicago

    28 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.62%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $41.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Benjamin Hickman profile picture
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    Benjamin Hickman

    REMAX SHOWCASE

    12 Years of experience

    149+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.76%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $314.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jenifer Dosch profile picture
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    Jenifer Dosch

    RE/MAX Advantage Realty

    10 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.17%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $29.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $870K

    Price Range

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    Sue Perdue

    Baird and Warner

    21 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.87%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $30.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    Beth Repta profile picture
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    Beth Repta

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    20 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.01%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $313.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    Danielle Dowell profile picture
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    Danielle Dowell

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    19 Years of experience

    361+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.29%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $1.13B

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $6.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Kay Wirth profile picture
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    Kay Wirth

    RE/MAX Suburban

    42 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.42%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $129.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    William Squires

    Real 1 Realty

    19 Years of experience

    179+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.98%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $245.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $8.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Michelle Goldstein profile picture
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    Michelle Goldstein

    Lakes Realty Group

    14 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.54%

    in Spring Grove, IL

    $54.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Char Nikolai

    Cove Realty

    10 Years of experience

    93+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $142.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ivica Otis Lazich profile picture
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    Ivica Otis Lazich

    Capital Investment Realty Group Inc

    20 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $89.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $890K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Silvia Carmona

    Bee Realty

    23 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $55.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $820K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Jackie Paul

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $70.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $960K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Jillian Webb

    Keller Willams North Shore

    14 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $38.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $980K

    Price Range

    140

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Spring Grove Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Spring Grove sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Spring Grove market median of 51 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents30 days
    Spring Grove market51 days

    About 21 days faster (41% quicker than the Spring Grove market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Spring Grove agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Spring Grove market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Spring Grove?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Spring Grove sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around February.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    91Jan105Feb79Mar46Apr47May54Jun64Jul62Aug54Sep72Oct84Nov92Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    46 days

    Typical time on market

    101%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Spring Grove, 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.

    What These Numbers Mean for Spring Grove Buyers and Sellers

    Spring Grove's housing market, tracked in the Housing Market Trends module above, currently favors sellers on most competitive measures. The median sale price sits at $562,218, a +8.5% move year over year, and homes are trading at an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.68%. With 42.9% of closings finishing above asking and 51.8% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced properties in zip code 60081 draw quick, competitive interest. At 5.2 months of supply against 25 active listings, the balance still tilts toward sellers, though it is not a runaway market.

    The signals are mixed enough to reward careful strategy. Median days on market now stands at 51, reflecting a -6 days change in market time, and 25.3% of listings have posted a price reduction. That combination tells buyers that overpriced homes still sit and correct, which creates room to negotiate on properties that have lingered, while move-in-ready listings priced to the $210.02 per square foot benchmark are moving fast and often over list.

    For a buyer, the practical read is to compete aggressively on fresh, sharply priced listings but to hold leverage on any home showing age on the market or a prior cut. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing at the outset rather than testing a high number, since the price-drop share shows the market punishes overreach even as strong homes clear quickly. With 719 licensed agents active locally, choosing one who reads these signals correctly materially affects the outcome.

    What Spring Grove Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Spring Grove goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Spring Grove
    $158,900
    Median home price$562,218
    Down payment (20%)$112,444
    Loan amount$449,774
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,707

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Spring Grove Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 51 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.68%
    Price Trend (YoY) +8.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,707
    Principal & Interest
    $2,893
    Property Taxes
    $539
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $562,218 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Spring Grove Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $517,982
    Today $562,218
    +8.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 57 days
    Today 51 days
    -6 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.6%
    Today 100.68%
    +1.05%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +8.5%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.05%, and market time registered a -6 days change. For sellers, the firm sale-to-list figure signals continued pricing power on well-prepared homes, while for buyers the longer time on market points to more room to evaluate and negotiate on listings that do not sell immediately.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Spring Grove MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Spring Grove Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar yard sign say little about how an agent performs when it counts. The measures that matter are closings, negotiation outcomes, and consistent client feedback over time. On EffectiveAgents, 47 agents in Spring Grove have been analyzed against those benchmarks. The top-ranked agent, Patricia Smarto of Lakes Realty Group, has recorded 743 career transactions, 60 client reviews, and $213.9M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 42.9% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 100.68%, negotiation discipline directly shapes final price, whether that means winning a competitive offer for a buyer or defending a number for a seller across zip code 60081. Look closely at review patterns rather than review counts alone: consistency across many transactions, repeat themes about communication and pricing accuracy, and steady results through changing conditions are stronger indicators than a single standout year. That verified track record is what separates a durable performer from a familiar name.

    How We Rank Spring Grove 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 Spring Grove 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: July 2026

    Spring Grove Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Spring Grove, IL?

    The highest-ranked agent in Spring Grove, IL on EffectiveAgents is Patricia Smarto of Lakes Realty Group, with 743 career transactions, 60 client reviews, and $213.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, closing performance, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend. Smarto is one of 47 ranked agents analyzed from 719 licensed locally. The best fit depends on your property type and goals, so compare several matched candidates before deciding.

    How were these Spring Grove 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 Spring Grove?

    Our data covers 719 real estate agents serving the Spring Grove area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Spring Grove market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Spring Grove mean for sellers?

    Spring Grove's median sale price is $562,218 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.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Spring Grove?

    Homes in Spring Grove currently take a median of 51 to sell, and that figure reflects a -6 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and season. With 51.8% of listings leaving the market within two weeks yet 25.3% posting a price cut, accurate initial pricing is the single biggest factor in a fast sale. Well-prepared homes aligned to the $210.02 per square foot benchmark move quickest, while overpriced listings sit longer and often reduce.

    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 Spring Grove 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.

    Should I use a local Spring Grove agent or a national brand?

    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 Spring Grove 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.

    What questions should I ask a Spring Grove realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Spring Grove 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.

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