Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Homewood, IL
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Top Agent
(17)
Ron Wexler
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
18 Years of experience
109+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.24%
in Homewood, IL
$390.1M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$411.1M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(21)
Alex Fenske
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
18 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.18%
in Homewood, IL
$159.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $2.6M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.66%
in Homewood, IL
$154.3M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Mary Derman
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
13 Years of experience
77+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.15%
in Homewood, IL
$160.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(121)
Amelia Bodie
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
13 Years of experience
112+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.63%
in Homewood, IL
$163.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $970K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.12%
in Homewood, IL
$332.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.36%
in Homewood, IL
$101.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$45.9M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $700K
Price Range
19
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Top Agent$125M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.6M
Price Range
18
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Top AgentTop 5.33%
in Homewood, IL
$55.6M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $730K
Price Range
Top Agent$425.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$32.4M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $500K
Price Range
14
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Top AgentTop 7.51%
in Homewood, IL
$91.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.1M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$914.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.23%
in Homewood, IL
$627.9M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.23%
in Homewood, IL
$633.3M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.72%
in Homewood, IL
$552.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $4.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$373.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$57.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Melanie Stacel
Sun Realty GroupLLC
24 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
$43.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $610K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$56.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$66.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$32.3M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $480K
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$39.6M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $400K
Price Range
4
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Homewood Housing Market Trends
Homes in Homewood take a median 56 days to sell, go for 99.24% of asking, prices are down 6.6% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.7 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$241,840
median sale price
How fast they sell
56 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.7 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Homewood.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Homewood agents whose results fit it.
Homewood agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Homewood market in 56
median sale price in Homewood
Do Top Homewood Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Homewood sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Homewood market median of 56 days on market.
About 26 days faster (46% quicker than the Homewood market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Homewood agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Homewood market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Homewood?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Homewood 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
60 days
Typical time on market
99.7%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Homewood, 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 Homewood Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames a market where negotiating leverage sits closer to the center than at either extreme. With 2.7 months of supply and 79 active listings against 30 homes sold and 85 pending sales each month, Homewood is neither starved for inventory nor oversupplied. The median sale price of $241,840 has moved -6.6% year over year, while the median measured at $155.62 per square foot gives buyers a concrete anchor when comparing listings in zip code 60430.
Several indicators point toward more balance than a year ago. About 29.9% of homes sold above list price, and 36.5% went off the market within two weeks, both signs of continued demand for well-priced homes. At the same time, 26.9% of listings recorded a price cut, and the median days on market now sits at 56, a 0 days change in market time. That combination tells a seller that aggressive pricing no longer clears the market automatically; homes priced ahead of comparable sales are the ones absorbing reductions.
For a buyer, the 99.24% sale-to-list ratio means final prices are landing close to asking, so lowball offers are unlikely to succeed, but the slower pace creates room to negotiate on inspection items and terms, particularly on listings that have already sat past the two-week mark. For a seller, disciplined pricing supported by recent comparable sales is the difference between a quick contract and a stale listing. Across 413 licensed agents working this market, choosing representation that reads these signals accurately matters.
What Homewood Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Homewood 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 | $241,840 |
| Down payment (20%) | $48,368 |
| Loan amount | $193,472 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,788 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $241,840 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Homewood MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Homewood Realtor
Name recognition and a familiar billboard say little about how an agent performs on price and timeline. The more useful measures are verified transaction volume, negotiation outcomes, and how reviews accumulate over time. EffectiveAgents analyzed 254 transactions across Homewood to rank 88 agents out of 413 licensed locally. At the top of that analysis is Ron Wexler of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, with 1,802 career transactions, 17 reviews, and $389.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market where 29.9% of homes clear above list while 26.9% of listings take reductions, because the same negotiation instincts that protect a seller from overpricing help a buyer avoid overpaying when a home sits near the median of $241,840. Across zip code 60430, an agent who prices to the current 99.24% sale-to-list environment consistently outperforms one who relies on last year's assumptions. When reviewing agents, look for review patterns that are steady and detailed over years rather than a short burst, since consistency is a stronger signal of repeatable results than a single strong season.
How We Rank Homewood 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 Homewood 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.
413
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Homewood Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Homewood, IL?
The top-ranked agent in Homewood, IL by the EffectiveAgents analysis is Ron Wexler of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, with 1,802 career transactions and $389.8M in all-time sales volume. Rankings are built by analyzing 254 local transactions across 413 licensed agents and measuring verified outcomes rather than advertising presence. The result is a short list of 88 ranked agents. The best fit depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before choosing representation.
How were these Homewood 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 Homewood?
Our data covers 413 real estate agents serving the Homewood area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Homewood market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Homewood mean for sellers?
Homewood's median sale price is $241,840 as of August 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 Homewood?
The median home in Homewood currently takes 56 to sell, reflecting a 0 days change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and season. Homes priced against recent comparable sales tend to move faster, with 36.5% of listings going under contract within two weeks, while overpriced homes contribute to the 26.9% of listings that record a price reduction. Preparation, professional photography, and a data-informed list price are the factors most within a seller's control.
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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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 Homewood realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Homewood 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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