Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hickory Hills, IL

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    Kai Grant profile picture
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    Kai Grant

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    19 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.61%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $125.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kelly Rosales

    Coldwell banker realty

    16 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.84%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $33.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kathy Szuba

    Remax Legends

    12 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.53%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $112.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Justyna Burliga

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    5 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.76%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $31.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $860K

    Price Range

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    Joanna Dlugopolski

    Keller Williams Elite

    13 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.22%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $93.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ivica Otis Lazich profile picture
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    Ivica Otis Lazich

    Capital Investment Realty Group Inc

    20 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.91%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $89.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $890K

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Zahara Bazigos

    Realty Saber, LLC | Access Real Estate

    7 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.14%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $46.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Sheila Hoppenrath

    Coldwell Banker

    41 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.6%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $18.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $410K

    Price Range

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    Christopher Cucci

    Cucci Realty

    14 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.83%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $136.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Daniel Bahena

    HomeSmart Connect, LLC

    23 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.29%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $79.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $940K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Colleen Grinter

    Realtopia Real Estate

    19 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.21%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $75.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kim Wirtz

    Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.

    35 Years of experience

    389+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.44%

    in Hickory Hills, IL

    $545M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Taurino Morales

    EXP REALTY

    25 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $138.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $710K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Brian Durkin

    @ properties

    20 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $97.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Daniel Barrios

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    24 Years of experience

    145+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $60.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    217

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    David Faxel

    NextHome Select Realty

    20 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $113.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Danny Ross

    HomeSmart Connect

    29 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $64.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $780K

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Gustavo Ruvalcaba

    eXp Realty LLC

    10 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $31.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $850K

    Price Range

    127

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Anna Fattore

    At Properties

    10 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $72.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Dione Branch

    exp Realty, LLC

    11 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $29.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $650K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Heather Martinez

    Keller Williams Infinity

    10 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $38.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $850K

    Price Range

    132

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Ahmad Elhindi

    Guidance Realty

    10 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $13.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $590K

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Andrew McCatty

    Century 21 Circle

    10 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $2.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $500K

    Price Range

    8

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Hickory Hills Agents Sell Faster?

    The 21 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Hickory Hills sell in a median of 19 days, compared with the Hickory Hills market median of 57 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents19 days
    Hickory Hills market57 days

    About 38 days faster (67% quicker than the Hickory Hills market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Hickory Hills agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Hickory Hills market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Hickory Hills?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Hickory Hills sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around February.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    61Jan56Feb48Mar48Apr50May52Jun48Jul54Aug49Sep48Oct53Nov60Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    48 days

    Typical time on market

    99.5%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Hickory Hills carrying a median sale price of $369,815, with values having moved +6.4% year over year and homes trading at roughly $220.6 per square foot. Read alongside the competitive indicators, the picture is more nuanced than the price line alone suggests. With 52.8% of homes selling above list and 48.2% going under contract within two weeks, well-priced listings still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, months of supply sits at 4.5 and 17.7% of listings have recorded a price cut, which signals that overreaching sellers are being corrected by the market. For a buyer, this split market means selectivity matters. On a property that has lingered past the 57 day median or shows a price drop, there is room to negotiate below asking and to write in inspection and financing protections. On fresh, sharply priced inventory, competing near or above list is often necessary. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.13% shows most sellers capture nearly full asking, but only when the initial number is realistic; homes chasing the market with later cuts tend to sit. Monthly activity of 12 sales against 54 active listings and 56 new listings keeps conditions balanced rather than frantic. With 435 licensed agents operating locally, outcomes vary widely by who represents you, which is where objective performance ranking becomes valuable in choosing representation that fits your side of this divided market.

    What Hickory Hills Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hickory Hills goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Hickory Hills
    $108,400
    Median home price$369,815
    Down payment (20%)$73,963
    Loan amount$295,852
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,530

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Hickory Hills Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 57 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.13%
    Price Trend (YoY) +6.4%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,530
    Principal & Interest
    $1,901
    Property Taxes
    $354
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $369,815 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Hickory Hills Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $347,505
    Today $369,815
    +6.4%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 47 days
    Today 57 days
    +10 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.3%
    Today 99.13%
    -1.18%
    What this shift means: Prices have moved +6.4% over the past year while median time on market reflects a +10 days change and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -1.18%. For buyers, a longer average marketing window creates more room to evaluate and negotiate than a year ago. For sellers, appreciating values remain supportive, but the extended timeline means accurate pricing and preparation matter more now than they did at this point last year.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Hickory Hills MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Hickory Hills Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar brokerage sign alone overlooks what actually drives results: measured transaction history and negotiation outcomes. In Hickory Hills, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 126 annual transactions to rank 40 agents from a field of 435 licensed professionals. The current top-ranked agent, Kai Grant of Coldwell Banker Realty, has closed 628 transactions representing $125.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where 52.8% of homes sell above list and 17.7% of listings require a price correction. An agent who understands when to push for above-asking terms versus when a property in the 60457 area needs a pricing reset directly affects your net proceeds or purchase price. Negotiation skill is measurable here through the 99.13% sale-to-list ratio and how individual agents perform against it. When reviewing agents, look at review patterns over time rather than a single testimonial; consistency across many closings is a stronger signal of reliable representation than volume alone.

    How We Rank Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills 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: July 2026

    Hickory Hills Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Hickory Hills, IL?

    The top-ranked agent in Hickory Hills, IL is currently Kai Grant of Coldwell Banker Realty, with 628 closed transactions and $125.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents through an objective methodology that analyzes 126 annual transactions and ranks 40 agents out of 435 licensed locally. Rather than relying on advertising or name recognition, the ranking weighs verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client outcomes. The best agent for you depends on your price range and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several matched candidates.

    How were these Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills?

    Our data covers 435 real estate agents serving the Hickory Hills area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hickory Hills market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Hickory Hills mean for sellers?

    Hickory Hills's median sale price is $369,815 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.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Hickory Hills?

    Homes in Hickory Hills currently take a median of 57 days to sell, which reflects a +10 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely: 48.2% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while others sit longer, often because of pricing. Key factors include how the initial list price compares to the $220.6 per square foot norm, condition and staging, and seasonality. With 17.7% of listings recording a price cut, sharp pricing from day one is the most reliable way to sell quickly.

    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 Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Hickory Hills 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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