Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Cicero, IL

The top-ranked agent in Cicero, IL is Jose Godinez of First Rate Properties, based on verified performance data. EffectiveAgents does not rank by advertising spend or name recognition. Instead, we analyzed 301 local transactions and evaluated 52 agents against measurable outcomes: closed volume, transaction count, and client review patterns. Jose Godinez has completed 335 transactions with $68.5M in all-time sales. The right agent for you depends on your property and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before choosing.

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 660 real estate agents serving the Cicero area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Cicero market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Cicero's median sale price is $312,294 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.

In Cicero, homes take a median 62 to sell, though the timeline has recorded a -1 day change compared with last year. That figure covers listing to accepted offer; closing typically adds another 30 to 45 days. Several factors move this timeline: pricing relative to recent comparables, condition and staging, and season. With 35.5% of homes going under contract within two weeks, sharply priced listings still move quickly, while homes priced ahead of the market are the ones that account for the longer median.

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 Cicero 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 Cicero 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.