Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Volo, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(470)
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
28 Years of experience
595+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.23%
in Volo, IL
$969.3M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.35%
in Volo, IL
$387.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.81%
in Volo, IL
$312.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.93%
in Volo, IL
$329.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Christie Sommers
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
11 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.16%
in Volo, IL
$68.6M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.39%
in Volo, IL
$309.4M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.74%
in Volo, IL
$213.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.86%
in Volo, IL
$234.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.86%
in Volo, IL
$128M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.97%
in Volo, IL
$245.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $8.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(28)
Renee OBrien
Keller Williams Northshore West
18 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.09%
in Volo, IL
$143.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.21%
in Volo, IL
$372.7M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.21%
in Volo, IL
$29.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $870K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.32%
in Volo, IL
$973.9M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $52.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(346)
Danielle Dowell
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Years of experience
365+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.44%
in Volo, IL
$1.13B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.44%
in Volo, IL
$180.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.44%
in Volo, IL
$30.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.44%
in Volo, IL
$41.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.44%
in Volo, IL
$70.9M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $5.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.56%
in Volo, IL
$37.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $980K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2.67%
in Volo, IL
$49.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent$786.9M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$217.6M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.2M
Price Range
1,381
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent(17)
Ivica Otis Lazich
Capital Investment Realty Group Inc
20 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
$88.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $890K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$55.7M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Volo Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$360,990
-7.44% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
83
+38 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.01%
+0.48% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
50.0%
+6.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
61.5%
-38.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
8.3%
Months of Supply
2.6
Realtors in Volo
861
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Volo Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Volo sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Volo market median of 83 days on market.
About 53 days faster (64% quicker than the Volo market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Volo agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Volo market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Volo?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Volo 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
39 days
Typical time on market
103%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Volo, 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 Volo Buyers and Sellers
Volo's housing market currently shows a balanced-to-competitive profile, which becomes clear when the competitive indicators from the Housing Market Trends module above are read together. With months of supply at 2.6 and a median of 83 days on market, the pace has cooled from a year ago, reflecting a +38 days change in market time. Yet 50.0% of homes still closed above their asking price and 61.5% left the market within two weeks, so well-positioned listings continue to move quickly and draw multiple offers. The sale-to-list ratio sits at 100.01%, indicating sellers are generally holding close to list on completed sales.
For buyers, this combination means leverage is uneven. Only 8.3% of listings recorded a price cut, so aggressive lowball offers are unlikely to succeed on fresh, competitively priced inventory. The opportunity lies with homes that have aged past the 83-day median, where negotiating room is real. Median sale price moved -7.4% year over year to $360,990, giving patient buyers room to be selective.
For sellers, the message is precision. Because half of sold homes exceeded list while a share of others required cuts, accurate pricing at roughly $174.604 per square foot separates fast, above-ask sales from stagnant listings. With 36 active listings and 14 homes selling monthly, presentation and pricing strategy matter more than ever. Volo has 861 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, which is why understanding who consistently delivers results is the starting point for any transaction.
What Volo Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Volo goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $360,990 |
| Down payment (20%) | $72,198 |
| Loan amount | $288,792 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,477 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $360,990 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Volo MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Volo Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation track record, and client satisfaction over time. In Volo, 861 licensed agents compete for business, but only 51 meet the performance thresholds EffectiveAgents measures. The verified top performer, Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, has closed 3,870 transactions and accumulated $968.2M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where 50.0% of homes sell above list and the median stands at 100.01% of asking price, because negotiating above ask or defending a price against a low offer requires an agent who has done it repeatedly. Experienced agents also read local pricing at the $174.604-per-square-foot level and know how to position a home to sell inside the 83-day window rather than beyond it. One useful signal to watch is review consistency: 468 reviews sustained over years reflects reliable results across changing market conditions, not a single strong season.
How We Rank Volo 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 Volo 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
Volo Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Volo, IL?
The verified top-ranked agent in Volo, IL is Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, with 3,870 closed transactions, 468 client reviews, and $968.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes actual transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and verified client reviews rather than advertising spend. Of the 861 licensed agents in the area, only 51 meet our ranking criteria, so the shortlist reflects measured results.
How were these Volo 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 Volo?
Our data covers 861 real estate agents serving the Volo area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Volo market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Volo mean for sellers?
Volo's median sale price is $360,990 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Volo?
In Volo, the median home takes 83 days to sell, a +38 days change from last year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee: well-priced, move-in-ready homes often go under contract faster, with 61.5% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Timeline depends on pricing accuracy relative to the $174.604-per-square-foot benchmark, condition, location, and how the home is marketed. Overpriced listings tend to sit and later require the price cuts seen in 8.3% of area listings, extending the process.
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 Volo 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 Volo 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 Volo 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 Volo realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Volo 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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