Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ottawa, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
Find your Ottawa agent
Tell us where you are and our algorithm matches you with up to three top agents for your home.
- Free
- About 2 minutes
- No obligation
Top Agent
Top 0.8%
in Ottawa, IL
$138.5M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $620K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.2%
in Ottawa, IL
$107M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.6%
in Ottawa, IL
$90.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Shawn Sell
RE/MAX 1st Choice
9 Years of experience
28+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.8%
in Ottawa, IL
$20.4M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $500K
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.8%
in Ottawa, IL
$21.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.2%
in Ottawa, IL
$172.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2.3M
Price Range
Top Agent
(7)
Dana Hathorn
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
10 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.4%
in Ottawa, IL
$38.8M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $680K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$12.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $570K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$129.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $830K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.8%
in Ottawa, IL
$44.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $780K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.6%
in Ottawa, IL
$556.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $4.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 12%
in Ottawa, IL
$144.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $3.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$124.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$26.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
4
Sold in Ottawa, IL
Top Agent(114)
Nicole Tudisco
Team Tudisco Realtors of Wheatland Realty
22 Years of experience
72+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 16.4%
in Ottawa, IL
$256.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Victoria Holmes
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Elite
25 Years of experience
79+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 17.2%
in Ottawa, IL
$189.1M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 18.8%
in Ottawa, IL
$91.7M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.6%
in Ottawa, IL
$441.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.6%
in Ottawa, IL
$120.4M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $870K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$411.1M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1.4M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$665.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Mary Derman
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
13 Years of experience
71+ Sales in the last 12 months
$160.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$139.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$227.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.2M
Price Range
2
Sold in Ottawa, IL
Top Agent$95.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $880K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Ottawa Housing Market Trends
Homes in Ottawa take a median 50 days to sell, go for 97.38% of asking, prices are up 8.9% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$224,851
median sale price
How fast they sell
50 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Ottawa.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Ottawa agents whose results fit it.
Ottawa agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 31 days, the Ottawa market in 50
median sale price in Ottawa
Do Top Ottawa Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ottawa sell in a median of 31 days, compared with the Ottawa market median of 50 days on market.
About 19 days faster (38% quicker than the Ottawa market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Ottawa agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Ottawa market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ottawa?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ottawa sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
46 days
Typical time on market
99.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ottawa, 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 Ottawa Buyers and Sellers
Ottawa's market, measured across zip code 61350, currently shows a median sale price of $224,851 and a median $161.43 per square foot. The Housing Market Trends module above tracks the underlying monthly data, and reading those indicators together clarifies where negotiating leverage actually sits. With 3.4 months of supply and 107 active listings against 32 homes sold monthly, the balance leans modestly toward sellers, though it is far from one-sided.
Two signals temper that read. Only 28.4% of homes sold above asking, a -1.05% shift in the sale-to-list ratio leaves the average sale closing at 97.38% of list, and 25.2% of listings recorded a price reduction. That combination tells a buyer there is room to negotiate on homes that have lingered, while the 50.0% of properties going off market within two weeks shows that correctly priced, move-in-ready listings still move quickly. A buyer should bid near list on fresh inventory but press harder on anything past the 50-day median.
For sellers, the message is discipline. Prices moved +8.9% year over year, yet the market now absorbs $1,735 buyers more slowly, with time on market reflecting a +1 day change. Overpricing invites the reductions that a quarter of listings already carry. Of the 250 licensed agents working this market, choosing one who prices to the current data rather than last year's peak is what separates a two-week sale from a two-month one.
What Ottawa Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ottawa 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 | $224,851 |
| Down payment (20%) | $44,970 |
| Loan amount | $179,881 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $1,735 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $224,851 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Ottawa MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Ottawa Realtor
Name recognition and marketing budget are easy to notice and poor predictors of results. The more useful signals are verified transaction volume, review depth, and how an agent performs against current pricing data rather than a past market peak. Among the 50 EffectiveAgents-ranked professionals serving Ottawa, Theresa Poundstone at Coldwell Banker stands out on exactly those measures, with 864 career transactions and $138.5M in all-time sales volume. That track record matters in a market where the average home closes at 97.38% of list and 25.2% of listings eventually cut price. An agent who negotiates effectively across zip code 61350 can protect several percentage points of sale value, which on a $224,851 home is real money. With 28.4% of homes still selling above asking, knowing which listings warrant an aggressive offer and which invite patience is a learned, data-driven skill. One note on reviews: look for consistency and recency across a body of feedback (35 reviews, in Poundstone's case) rather than a single standout testimonial.
How We Rank Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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.
250
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
Ottawa Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Ottawa, IL?
The top-ranked agent in Ottawa, IL by verified performance is Theresa Poundstone at Coldwell Banker, with 864 career transactions, 35 reviews, and $138.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured transaction history, client review patterns, and outcomes relative to current market data rather than advertising spend. Of the 250 licensed agents in the area, only 50 meet the ranking threshold. The right fit still depends on your property type and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Our data covers 250 real estate agents serving the Ottawa area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ottawa market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Ottawa mean for sellers?
Ottawa's median sale price is $224,851 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 Ottawa?
In Ottawa, the median home sells in about 50 days, and timelines have lengthened year over year, with a +1 day change in market time. That median hides wide variation: 50.0% of homes go under contract within two weeks, while others sit well past the median. Pricing accuracy is the biggest factor, since 25.2% of listings eventually reduce price before selling. Condition, photography, and seasonality also matter. Homes priced to current data rather than last year's values tend to close fastest.
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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Ottawa 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.
Top Realtors by Zip Code in Ottawa, IL
Nearby Cities
Learn more about top real estate agents in other cities near Ottawa, IL
Free Real Estate Calculators
Planning a move in Ottawa? Run the numbers first.
In Ottawa