Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Evanston, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(90)
Michael Thomas
@ properties
25 Years of experience
89+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.09%
in Evanston, IL
$734.2M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $3.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(243)
Jackie Mack
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
26 Years of experience
103+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.18%
in Evanston, IL
$551.4M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(80)
Lindy Goss
Baird & Warner
23 Years of experience
29+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.37%
in Evanston, IL
$209.4M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Sheila Doyle
Baird and Warner
18 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.82%
in Evanston, IL
$305M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Lauren Weiss
@ properties Christie's International Real Estate
9 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.19%
in Evanston, IL
$103.4M
All-Time Sales
$660K - $2.2M
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(124)
Sohail Salahuddin
eXp Realty
19 Years of experience
109+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.11%
in Evanston, IL
$412.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(14)
Hilary Pender
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
8 Years of experience
1+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.84%
in Evanston, IL
$106.2M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(72)
Evan Kane
Realty Scientists, Inc.
25 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.3%
in Evanston, IL
$91.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Evan Smeenge
Compass
7 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.3%
in Evanston, IL
$54.1M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $1.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(59)
Eugene (Jim) Abbott
Baird and Warner
12 Years of experience
81+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.57%
in Evanston, IL
$223.7M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Leroy Viamille
Mills Realty
38 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.94%
in Evanston, IL
$32.2M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $910K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(58)
Alan Berlow
Coldwell Banker
22 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.12%
in Evanston, IL
$336.1M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(97)
Craig Fallico
Baird & Warner
45 Years of experience
219+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.22%
in Evanston, IL
$774.9M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(343)
Danielle Dowell
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Years of experience
354+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.4%
in Evanston, IL
$1.11B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(83)
Michael Zapart
Compass Real Estate
17 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.49%
in Evanston, IL
$206.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(97)
Leslie Glazier
@ properties
17 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.58%
in Evanston, IL
$441.2M
All-Time Sales
$410K - $4.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(29)
James Zonsius
Real Home Realty
14 Years of experience
10+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.95%
in Evanston, IL
$73.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $650K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Joe Wright
Joe Wright Real Estate
12 Years of experience
55+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.95%
in Evanston, IL
$194.4M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $3.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(9)
John Weideman
Piche Partners
9 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.95%
in Evanston, IL
$38.8M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(75)
Marjorie Allabastro
Baird and Warner
21 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.04%
in Evanston, IL
$101.6M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $2.5M
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 5.22%
in Evanston, IL
$244.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.7M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(42)
Antonio Sarmiento
606 Brokers
12 Years of experience
53+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.22%
in Evanston, IL
$105.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $950K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(24)
Scott Newman
Keller Williams One Chicago
21 Years of experience
64+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.32%
in Evanston, IL
$44.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top Agent(64)
Cindi Sodolski
Cindi Sodolski Group
14 Years of experience
56+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.77%
in Evanston, IL
$311.5M
All-Time Sales
$530K - $3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Evanston Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$415,220
-3.21% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
38
+2 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
103.29%
+0.96% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
48.5%
-9.6% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
63.0%
-5.5% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
11.0%
+1.9% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
1.7
Realtors in Evanston
1,091
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Evanston Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Evanston sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Evanston market median of 38 days on market.
About 8 days faster (21% quicker than the Evanston market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Evanston agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Evanston market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Evanston?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Evanston sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
37 days
Typical time on market
102.8%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Evanston, 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 Evanston
Median home values across Evanston, IL neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Central Street
+18% over 5 years
$616K
Chicago-Dempster
+8% over 5 years
$564K
Noyes and Foster
+27% over 5 years
$493K
West Village
+35% over 5 years
$423K
West Side
+25% over 5 years
$398K
Downtown
+10% over 5 years
$357K
Main-Chicago
+9% over 5 years
$344K
West End
+50% over 5 years
$330K
Southwest
+39% over 5 years
$328K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
How We Rank Evanston 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 Evanston 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
Evanston Real Estate Agent FAQs
How were these Evanston 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 Evanston?
Our data covers 1,091 real estate agents serving the Evanston area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Evanston market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Evanston mean for sellers?
Evanston's median sale price is $415,220 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.
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 Evanston 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.
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