Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Chicago, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
$3.54B
All-Time Sales
$370K - $27.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(346)
Danielle Dowell
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Years of experience
366+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.01%
in Chicago, IL
$1.12B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.02%
in Chicago, IL
$1.53B
All-Time Sales
$720K - $8.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.03%
in Chicago, IL
$897.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $3.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.05%
in Chicago, IL
$785M
All-Time Sales
$680K - $12.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.06%
in Chicago, IL
$443.6M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $4.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(367)
Nick Rendleman
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty: The Nicholas Ryan Team
14 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.08%
in Chicago, IL
$244.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.09%
in Chicago, IL
$306M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Chicago, IL
$778.6M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.1%
in Chicago, IL
$314.6M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.11%
in Chicago, IL
$412.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.12%
in Chicago, IL
$137.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $710K
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.14%
in Chicago, IL
$189.3M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2M
Price Range
Top Agent(6)
Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange
Coldwell Banker Gold Coast
26 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.16%
in Chicago, IL
$381.6M
All-Time Sales
$860K - $5.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.18%
in Chicago, IL
$626.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.2%
in Chicago, IL
$120M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.21%
in Chicago, IL
$410.5M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.22%
in Chicago, IL
$109M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.22%
in Chicago, IL
$226.3M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Daniel Mirea
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
23 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.23%
in Chicago, IL
$145.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.24%
in Chicago, IL
$893.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $30M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.24%
in Chicago, IL
$278M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.25%
in Chicago, IL
$166M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.26%
in Chicago, IL
$311M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.27%
in Chicago, IL
$170.8M
All-Time Sales
$580K - $3.9M
Price Range
Chicago Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$425,000
+6.25% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
47
-2 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
101.76%
+1.22% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
49.2%
+3.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
51.3%
+3.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
12.6%
-2.2% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.8
Realtors in Chicago
23,362
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Chicago Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Chicago sell in a median of 34 days, compared with the Chicago market median of 47 days on market.
About 13 days faster (28% quicker than the Chicago market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Chicago agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Chicago market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Chicago?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Chicago sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
48 days
Typical time on market
101.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Chicago, 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.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Chicago
Median home values across Chicago, IL neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Lakewood - Balmoral
+16% over 5 years
$1.06M
South East Ravenswood
+12% over 5 years
$817K
Roscoe Village
+11% over 5 years
$786K
West De Paul
+9% over 5 years
$781K
Old Edgebrook
+2% over 5 years
$771K
Ranch Triangle
+7% over 5 years
$720K
Ravenswood Gardens
+14% over 5 years
$719K
Ravenswood Manor
+16% over 5 years
$717K
Wrightwood Neighbors
+12% over 5 years
$698K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Chicago Buyers and Sellers
Chicago's housing market, detailed in the Housing Market Trends module above, currently favors sellers on several measured indicators while leaving buyers real openings on others. With 2.8 months of supply and 51.3% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced listings move quickly and often draw competition. Nearly half of all sales, 49.2%, close above asking, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 101.76%, so buyers targeting move-in-ready homes in active areas should expect to offer at or above list with clean terms. That said, 12.6% of listings recorded a price reduction, which signals that overpriced or dated properties still sit and negotiate. The gap between those two groups is where leverage lives. Median sale price moved +6.3% year over year to $425,000, and median time on market registered a -2 days change, so pace varies widely by segment and neighborhood. For buyers, this means anchoring offers to comparable per-square-foot data ($305) rather than to the list price alone, and reserving aggressive bids for listings that are genuinely fresh. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: with 3,187 new listings and 6,879 active homes competing for 3,041 pending buyers each month, the homes that price to the market capture the early two-week window, while those that reach for a premium tend to join the price-drop cohort. Navigating these micro-conditions is where agent selection matters. Chicago has 23,362 licensed agents, a pool wide enough that verified track records, not name recognition, should drive your choice.
What Chicago Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Chicago 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 | $425,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $85,000 |
| Loan amount | $340,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,842 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.55% mortgage rate (as of July 16, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $425,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.55% (as of July 16, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Chicago MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Chicago Realtor
Choosing an agent in a market with 23,362 licensed professionals means looking past billboards and referral name recognition toward measured performance. EffectiveAgents ranks agents on verified transaction history, review depth, and outcomes rather than advertising spend. In Chicago, the top-ranked agent is Matt Laricy at Americorp, whose record includes 7,565 closed transactions, 1,982 client reviews, and $3.5B in all-time sales volume. That volume matters most in negotiation: an agent who has closed thousands of deals reads appraisal gaps, inspection credits, and multiple-offer dynamics from experience, which is decisive when 49.2% of homes sell above list. Depth of local knowledge also varies by area, from the two-flats of Logan Square to the bungalow blocks of Albany Park and the lakefront condos of Lake View, and the right agent knows how pricing behaves in each. Across the metro, EffectiveAgents has ranked 226 agents from the broader pool. When you compare candidates, weigh review patterns as heavily as review counts: consistent recent feedback on communication and pricing accuracy is a stronger signal than a single headline number.
How We Rank Chicago 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 Chicago 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
Chicago Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Chicago, IL?
Matt Laricy at Americorp currently ranks as the top real estate agent in Chicago, IL, based on EffectiveAgents data, with 7,565 closed transactions, 1,982 client reviews, and $3.5B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, review depth, and measured sale outcomes rather than advertising. Because Chicago has 23,362 licensed agents, the platform narrows the field to 226 ranked professionals so you can compare performance objectively. The strongest match still depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling.
How were these Chicago 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 Chicago?
Our data covers 23,362 real estate agents serving the Chicago area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Chicago market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Chicago mean for sellers?
Chicago's median sale price is $425,000 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in Chicago?
The median home in Chicago sells in about 47, though that figure reflects a -2 days change from a year ago, so timelines vary widely by segment. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often go under contract fast, with 51.3% of listings leaving the market within two weeks. Homes that need updates or start above market value tend to sit longer and account for much of the 12.6% of listings that record a price reduction. Pricing accuracy, condition, staging, and neighborhood demand are the main factors that determine whether you close near or beyond the 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Chicago 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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