Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Highland Park, IL

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    Karen Skurie profile picture
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    Karen Skurie

    Baird and Warner

    35 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.2%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $227.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Erik Gimbel

    Century 21 Affiliated

    14 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.49%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $140M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Alan Berlow

    Coldwell Banker

    22 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.69%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $336.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Evan Kane

    Realty Scientists, Inc.

    25 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.99%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $91.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Judy Greenberg

    COMPASS

    23 Years of experience

    116+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.06%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $550.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Danielle Dowell

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    19 Years of experience

    354+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.16%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $1.11B

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $6.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes

    28 Years of experience

    568+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.56%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $947.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Stephanie Englund Siegel

    Compass

    22 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.85%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $119.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Larry Lazar

    Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc.

    13 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.15%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $27.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Kimberly Shortsle

    Jameson Sotheby's lake Forest

    11 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.15%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $57.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $990K - $4M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Eugene (Jim) Abbott

    Baird and Warner

    12 Years of experience

    81+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.25%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $223.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Gary Aver

    Re/Max United

    33 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.55%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $372.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Silvia Carmona

    Bee Realty

    23 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.63%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $55.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $820K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Stewart Ramirez

    E-Signature Realty

    20 Years of experience

    107+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.73%

    in Highland Park, IL

    $326.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1000K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Char Nikolai

    Cove Realty

    10 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $139.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Ivica Otis Lazich

    Capital Investment Realty Group Inc

    20 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $87.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $890K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Jillian Webb

    Keller Willams North Shore

    14 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $36.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $980K

    Price Range

    134

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    Cheryl Arena

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $30.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $670K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Do Top Highland Park Agents Sell Faster?

    The 18 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Highland Park sell in a median of 28 days, compared with the Highland Park market median of 31 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents28 days
    Highland Park market31 days

    About 3 days faster (10% quicker than the Highland Park market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Highland Park?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Highland Park 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)

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    May

    Best month to sell

    37 days

    Typical time on market

    104.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Highland Park, 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.

    How We Rank Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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

    Highland Park Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Highland Park 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 Highland Park?

    Our data covers 1,012 real estate agents serving the Highland Park area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Highland Park market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Highland Park mean for sellers?

    Highland Park's median sale price is $914,000 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.

    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 Highland Park 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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