Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Barrington, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
$407.7M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.09%
in Barrington, IL
$798.4M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(44)
Melanie Parsons
Keller Williams Success Realty
21 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.14%
in Barrington, IL
$218.7M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(41)
Connie Antoniou
Jameson Sotheby's International Real Estate
41 Years of experience
48+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.19%
in Barrington, IL
$364.5M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $4.5M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.28%
in Barrington, IL
$999.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $52.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.51%
in Barrington, IL
$273.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $8.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.56%
in Barrington, IL
$227.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$318.8M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
18
Sold in Barrington, IL
Top Agent(485)
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
28 Years of experience
612+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.65%
in Barrington, IL
$1.08B
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.65%
in Barrington, IL
$333.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.65%
in Barrington, IL
$303.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.7%
in Barrington, IL
$387.9M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(106)
Jen Ortman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
24 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.75%
in Barrington, IL
$310.1M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$80.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
John and Pat LaDeur
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
39 Years of experience
55+ Sales in the last 12 months
$288.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$216.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.94%
in Barrington, IL
$240.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$197.1M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
6
Sold in Barrington, IL
Top Agent$67.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1)
George Broustis
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
46 Years of experience
0+ Sales in the last 12 months
$28.7M
All-Time Sales
$720K - $1.9M
Price Range
6
Sold in Barrington, IL
Top Agent$501.8M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.8M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.22%
in Barrington, IL
$3.71B
All-Time Sales
$380K - $27.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$756.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $4.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$568.7M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Barrington Housing Market Trends
Homes in Barrington take a median 56 days to sell, go for 99.53% of asking, prices are up 18.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$739,648
median sale price
How fast they sell
56 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Barrington.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Barrington agents whose results fit it.
Barrington agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Barrington market in 56
median sale price in Barrington
Do Top Barrington Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Barrington sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Barrington market median of 56 days on market.
About 26 days faster (46% quicker than the Barrington market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Barrington agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Barrington market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Barrington?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Barrington sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
46 days
Typical time on market
99.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Barrington, 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 Barrington Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Barrington market that reads as balanced-to-competitive despite crosscurrents in the underlying data. With months of supply at 2.1 and only 47 active listings against 23 homes sold in the latest month, the volume of available homes remains thin, which historically limits how far buyers can push on price. At the same time, 19.2% of listings recorded a price cut and median time on market registered a +2 days change year over year, both signals that pricing precision now matters more than it did a year ago.
Leverage sits on a knife's edge. A sale-to-list ratio of 99.53% paired with 29.8% of homes selling above asking tells buyers that well-priced, move-in-ready listings still draw firm offers, and that 40.4% of homes leave the market inside two weeks. Overpriced listings, by contrast, are the ones absorbing the price drops and the longer 56-day timelines. For a buyer, that means competing hard on the freshest inventory while negotiating confidently on anything that has lingered. For a seller, it means the first two weeks decide the outcome, so anchoring to recent comparable sales at roughly $275.4 per square foot beats testing an aspirational number.
Barrington has 2,138 licensed agents, a wide field in which experience and pricing discipline vary considerably. That range is exactly why choosing an agent who understands these local dynamics, across zip codes 60010 and 60011, is the single most consequential decision in a transaction.
What Barrington Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Barrington 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 | $739,648 |
| Down payment (20%) | $147,930 |
| Loan amount | $591,718 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,081 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $739,648 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Barrington MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Barrington Realtor
Name recognition and a large advertising budget are not the same as measured performance. When choosing representation among Barrington's 2,138 licensed agents, the more useful signals are closed transaction volume, review depth, and a track record of holding sale-to-list ratios steady in a market where 19.2% of listings needed a price cut. EffectiveAgents has ranked 98 agents here after analyzing outcomes rather than reputation.
The top-ranked agent, Pam Jacobs at @properties, has closed 747 transactions with $407.7M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that translates directly into negotiation leverage. In a market where 29.8% of homes clear above asking and the median sits near $739,648, an agent who understands pricing across zip codes 60010 and 60011 can protect a seller's bottom line or help a buyer avoid overpaying on a competitive listing. Note the review pattern as well: 56 reviews accumulated over hundreds of closings reflects consistency, not a single strong season, which is the durability buyers and sellers should look for.
How We Rank Barrington 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 Barrington 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.
2,138
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 2026
Barrington Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Barrington, IL?
The top-ranked agent in Barrington, IL, is Pam Jacobs at @properties, with 747 closed transactions, 56 client reviews, and $407.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction outcomes rather than advertising or name recognition, drawing on 205 transactions studied locally. Of the 2,138 licensed agents in the area, only 98 meet the ranking criteria. The right match still depends on your price point and timeline, so comparing several ranked agents is recommended before deciding.
How were these Barrington 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 Barrington?
Our data covers 2,138 real estate agents serving the Barrington area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Barrington market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Barrington mean for sellers?
Barrington's median sale price is $739,648 as of September 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 Barrington?
Homes in Barrington currently take a median of 56 days to sell, and that figure reflects a +2 days change from a year ago. Timelines vary widely by preparation and pricing: listings anchored to recent comparable sales near $275.4 per square foot tend to move fastest, with 40.4% of homes leaving the market inside two weeks. Condition, staging, and correct initial pricing matter most, since 19.2% of listings that started too high required a reduction, which typically extends the total time to close.
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 Barrington 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 Barrington 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 Barrington 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 Barrington realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Barrington 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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