Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Northbrook, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.75%
in Northbrook, IL
$315.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.93%
in Northbrook, IL
$367.9M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.03%
in Northbrook, IL
$229.9M
All-Time Sales
$450K - $3.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.21%
in Northbrook, IL
$379.5M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.4%
in Northbrook, IL
$593.2M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.15%
in Northbrook, IL
$369.3M
All-Time Sales
$780K - $5.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.24%
in Northbrook, IL
$443M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.01B
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.89%
in Northbrook, IL
$185.4M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.08%
in Northbrook, IL
$303.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$141.7M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.8M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(8)
Julia Alexander
Keller Williams North Shore West
22 Years of experience
87+ Sales in the last 12 months
$223.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$616.6M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $4.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$367.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $5.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$846.5M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.38%
in Northbrook, IL
$1.03B
All-Time Sales
$360K - $52.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.38%
in Northbrook, IL
$290.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.85%
in Northbrook, IL
$327.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Daniel Mirea
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
25 Years of experience
31+ Sales in the last 12 months
$156.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(245)
Jackie Mack
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
26 Years of experience
109+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.04%
in Northbrook, IL
$591.9M
All-Time Sales
$380K - $2.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.5%
in Northbrook, IL
$3.72B
All-Time Sales
$380K - $27.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$937M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $3.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.97%
in Northbrook, IL
$132.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$427M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$93.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Northbrook Housing Market Trends
Homes in Northbrook take a median 48 days to sell, go for 103.31% of asking, prices are up 10.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.0 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$769,633
median sale price
How fast they sell
48 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.0 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Northbrook.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Northbrook agents whose results fit it.
Northbrook agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Northbrook market in 48
median sale price in Northbrook
Do Top Northbrook Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Northbrook sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Northbrook market median of 48 days on market.
About 18 days faster (38% quicker than the Northbrook market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Northbrook agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Northbrook market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Northbrook?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Northbrook sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
June
Best month to sell
43 days
Typical time on market
102.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Northbrook, 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 Northbrook Buyers and Sellers
Northbrook is registering as a Seller's Market market, and the competitive indicators above the fold tell a consistent story for anyone reading the Housing Market Trends module. With 54.4% of homes closing above their asking price and 52.0% going under contract within two weeks, sellers who price accurately are still commanding attention. The average sale-to-list ratio of 103.31% confirms that well-positioned listings rarely need to concede on final price. At the same time, 18.7% of listings have taken a price reduction, a reminder that mispriced homes sit rather than sell.
For buyers, negotiating leverage is uneven. Against the median sale price of $769,633 and $309.17 per square foot, competing for a fresh, correctly priced listing likely means offering at or above list with clean terms. The opportunities are among the 99 active properties that have lingered, where the 18.7% reduction rate signals room to negotiate. With 2.0 months of supply and 48 median days on market, the pace favors prepared buyers who can move quickly on the right home.
For sellers, the data supports confident but disciplined pricing. Homes are moving briskly when priced to the market, yet the price-drop share shows buyers still walk away from ambition. Northbrook has 1,072 licensed agents, which makes distinguishing genuine local performance from name recognition the real challenge, and that is where verified transaction data earns its keep.
What Northbrook Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Northbrook 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 | $769,633 |
| Down payment (20%) | $153,927 |
| Loan amount | $615,706 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,242 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $769,633 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Northbrook MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Northbrook Realtor
Choosing an agent in Northbrook means looking past billboards and brand names toward measured results. Of the 1,072 licensed agents active across zip codes 60062 and 60065, only 102 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold based on verified transaction history. Sheila Doyle at Baird and Warner leads that group, with 851 career transactions and $306.0M in all-time sales volume. That track record matters most in negotiation, where an agent who has closed hundreds of deals reads a 103.31% sale-to-list environment and a 54.4% above-list share with practiced judgment, knowing when to push and when to hold. In a market where 52.0% of homes go under contract within two weeks, response speed and pricing precision separate strong outcomes from missed ones. Review patterns are worth weighing alongside volume: Sheila Doyle carries 19 reviews, and a consistent history of feedback over time generally signals more reliable service than a short burst of recent ratings.
How We Rank Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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.
1,072
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: September 2026
Northbrook Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Northbrook, IL?
The top-ranked agent in Northbrook, IL is Sheila Doyle at Baird and Warner, with 851 verified transactions and $306.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or self-reported claims. Instead, we analyze actual closed transactions, sales volume, and client review patterns across the 1,072 licensed agents in the market, then narrow the field to the 102 who meet our performance threshold. That methodology helps buyers and sellers compare agents on measured results rather than name recognition.
How were these Northbrook 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 Northbrook?
Our data covers 1,072 real estate agents serving the Northbrook area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Northbrook market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Northbrook mean for sellers?
Northbrook's median sale price is $769,633 as of September 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 Northbrook?
Homes in Northbrook currently take a median of 48 days to sell, though that figure reflects a +2 days change from a year ago, so timelines have shifted. Correctly priced listings tend to move fast here, with 52.0% of homes going under contract within two weeks. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, and location within zip codes 60062 or 60065. Homes priced above what the 103.31% sale-to-list data supports often stall and end up among the 18.7% of listings that cut price.
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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Northbrook 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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