Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in McHenry, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.14%
in McHenry, IL
$234.9M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(470)
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
28 Years of experience
588+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.41%
in McHenry, IL
$969.3M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.54%
in McHenry, IL
$128.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.22%
in McHenry, IL
$213.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.9%
in McHenry, IL
$389.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.17%
in McHenry, IL
$259M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.26%
in McHenry, IL
$50M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.53%
in McHenry, IL
$41.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Christine Hjorth
Keller Williams North Shore West
8 Years of experience
76+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.8%
in McHenry, IL
$69.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.48%
in McHenry, IL
$329.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.62%
in McHenry, IL
$311.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.62%
in McHenry, IL
$128.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.89%
in McHenry, IL
$313.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.57%
in McHenry, IL
$190M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(12)
Cheryl Arena
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
10 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.84%
in McHenry, IL
$30.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $670K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.52%
in McHenry, IL
$141.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.66%
in McHenry, IL
$181.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.47%
in McHenry, IL
$235.1M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $3.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Tina Grzeca
Century 21 New Heritage
9 Years of experience
5+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.61%
in McHenry, IL
$16.7M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $430K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.74%
in McHenry, IL
$331.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.7%
in McHenry, IL
$30.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 9.1%
in McHenry, IL
$29.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $870K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sara Bryan
Flatland Homes, LTD
20 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.24%
in McHenry, IL
$15.1M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $550K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 9.24%
in McHenry, IL
$54.2M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.51%
in McHenry, IL
$45.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Mchenry Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$306,500
-4.89% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
46
+5 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
100.48%
-0.85% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
43.2%
-14.5% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
64.7%
-0.6% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
16.3%
+4.1% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.0
Realtors in Mchenry
736
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top McHenry Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in McHenry sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the McHenry market median of 46 days on market.
About 11 days faster (24% quicker than the McHenry market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked McHenry agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the McHenry market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in McHenry?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in McHenry sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
July
Best month to sell
42 days
Typical time on market
101.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of McHenry, 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 McHenry Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $306,500 and a sale-to-list ratio of 100.48%, two figures that frame how negotiating leverage is distributed across McHenry right now. With only 2.0 months of supply and 64.7% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced listings still move quickly, yet the picture is more balanced than those headline numbers suggest. 43.2% of homes sold above list, and 16.3% of active listings recorded a price cut, a combination that tells buyers not every property warrants a competitive offer.
Median days on market now sits at 46, and the price trend measured -4.9% year over year. For a buyer, that means patience pays on listings that have aged past the two-week window, where price-drop activity signals room to negotiate below asking. On homes freshly listed in zip codes 60050 and 60051, however, the fast off-market share argues for a prompt, clean offer near list. For a seller, the takeaway is disciplined pricing: with 86 active listings competing and 50 new listings arriving monthly, overpricing invites the price cut that 16.3% of sellers have already absorbed.
Against 51 pending sales and 44 closings in a typical month, execution matters more than luck. McHenry has 736 licensed agents, and separating the consistent performers from the rest is where objective transaction data becomes valuable. The sections below analyze how the market has shifted and which agents have the measured track record to guide either side of a deal.
What McHenry Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in McHenry 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 | $306,500 |
| Down payment (20%) | $61,300 |
| Loan amount | $245,200 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,150 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $306,500 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from McHenry MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a McHenry Realtor
Name recognition and yard-sign frequency are poor proxies for results. The more reliable signal is verified transaction history: how many deals an agent has actually closed, how clients rated the experience, and how consistently they negotiate near or above list in the current climate, where only 43.2% of homes clear above asking. Among the 736 licensed agents working McHenry, EffectiveAgents has ranked 50 based on measured performance. Heidi Peterson at RE/MAX Plaza leads that group with 986 closed transactions and $234.9M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when pricing homes across zip codes 60050 and 60051 and structuring offers in a market averaging 46 on market. That volume translates into pattern recognition: knowing when a 16.3% price-drop environment supports a below-ask offer, and when the 64.7% fast-sale share calls for moving quickly. Just as telling is the review record, 101 reviews in Peterson's case, because a consistent pattern of feedback over many transactions is harder to manufacture than a handful of glowing notes.
How We Rank McHenry 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 McHenry 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
McHenry Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in McHenry, IL?
Based on verified transaction data, Heidi Peterson at RE/MAX Plaza ranks as a top agent in McHenry, IL, with 986 closed transactions, 101 client reviews, and $234.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents evaluates the area's 736 licensed agents using objective measures like closed-deal count, sale-to-list performance, and review consistency rather than advertising spend, narrowing the field to 50 ranked agents. The right choice depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several ranked agents against your specific needs before deciding.
How were these McHenry 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 McHenry?
Our data covers 736 real estate agents serving the McHenry area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our McHenry market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in McHenry mean for sellers?
McHenry's median sale price is $306,500 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.
How long does it take to sell a house in McHenry?
The median home in McHenry currently takes 46 to sell, a +5 days change from last year. With 64.7% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings still move fast, while overpriced ones join the 16.3% of listings that eventually cut price and sit longer. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location within zip codes 60050 or 60051, and seasonality. At 2.0 months of supply, correct initial pricing remains the strongest lever on speed.
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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in McHenry 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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