Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palatine, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.08%
in Palatine, IL
$386M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.51%
in Palatine, IL
$298.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(2)
Dina Wasmund
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
20 Years of experience
32+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.59%
in Palatine, IL
$80M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $900K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.67%
in Palatine, IL
$995.2M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $52.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.84%
in Palatine, IL
$227.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.18%
in Palatine, IL
$353.5M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $5.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(106)
Jen Ortman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
24 Years of experience
58+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.35%
in Palatine, IL
$294.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.43%
in Palatine, IL
$373.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$407.7M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.68%
in Palatine, IL
$795.7M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.69%
in Palatine, IL
$317.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Julia Alexander
Keller Williams North Shore West
22 Years of experience
94+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.37%
in Palatine, IL
$176.1M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.7%
in Palatine, IL
$914.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $3.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.04%
in Palatine, IL
$232.3M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.21%
in Palatine, IL
$192.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent$332.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$128.8M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.63%
in Palatine, IL
$805.6M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$184.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.97%
in Palatine, IL
$67.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.13%
in Palatine, IL
$251.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $8.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.22%
in Palatine, IL
$160.6M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $800K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$274.6M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
John and Pat LaDeur
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
39 Years of experience
55+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.64%
in Palatine, IL
$274.5M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$70.5M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $960K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Palatine Housing Market Trends
Homes in Palatine take a median 42 days to sell, go for 100.99% of asking, prices are up 3.6% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
1.9 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$394,739
median sale price
How fast they sell
42 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
1.9 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Palatine.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Palatine agents whose results fit it.
Palatine agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Palatine market in 42
median sale price in Palatine
Do Top Palatine Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palatine sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Palatine market median of 42 days on market.
About 12 days faster (29% quicker than the Palatine market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Palatine agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Palatine market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palatine?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Palatine 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)
May
Best month to sell
41 days
Typical time on market
101.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Palatine, 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 Palatine Buyers and Sellers
Palatine currently reads as a seller-favorable market, and the Housing Market Trends module above quantifies why. With 1.9 months of supply and 187 active listings against 99 homes sold and 298 pending sales each month, demand is absorbing inventory faster than it is being replaced. The clearest signal sits in the competitive indicators: 49.3% of homes closed above their asking price, 58.5% left the market within two weeks, and only 18.2% of listings required a price reduction. A sale-to-list ratio of 100.99% confirms that sellers are generally holding firm on price.
For a buyer, this combination means leverage is limited on well-priced, move-in-ready homes. Offers at or above list, with clean terms and minimal contingencies, are often necessary to compete, particularly across active zip codes like 60067 and 60074. The counterweight is time on market: at a median of 42 days and a -3 days change in market time, homes that linger past the two-week window signal room to negotiate, so patient buyers can still find openings on aging listings.
For a seller, pricing accurately at the outset captures the early-demand surge that the 58.5% two-week absorption rate rewards, while overpricing risks joining the 18.2% that eventually cut. With $242.17 per square foot as a reference point and prices moving +3.6% year over year, precise comparable analysis matters. Palatine has 1,188 licensed agents, and results vary widely among them, which is where verified performance data becomes essential.
What Palatine Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Palatine 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 | $394,739 |
| Down payment (20%) | $78,948 |
| Loan amount | $315,791 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,760 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $394,739 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Palatine MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Palatine Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually determines outcomes: measured transaction history and negotiation results. EffectiveAgents ranks 175 agents in Palatine from a pool of 1,188 licensed professionals, analyzing verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Amy Diamond at @ properties, has closed 1,013 transactions with $378.2M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 49.3% of homes sell above list and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.99%, negotiation skill is measurable: an agent who consistently protects a seller's price or structures a competitive buyer offer changes the final number materially. Strong agents work fluently across Palatine's zip codes, from 60067 and 60074 to 60078, adjusting strategy to how quickly local inventory turns. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the pattern across many reviews. Amy Diamond's 212 reviews illustrate the point: a large, consistent body of feedback is a more reliable indicator than a handful of recent five-star ratings.
How We Rank Palatine 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 Palatine 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.
1,188
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
Palatine Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Palatine, IL?
The top-ranked agent in Palatine, IL, based on verified performance data is Amy Diamond at @ properties, with 1,013 career transactions, 212 client reviews, and $378.2M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing measured transaction history, closing results, and review patterns rather than advertising. Of the 1,188 licensed agents in Palatine, 175 meet the ranking criteria. The best fit depends on your specific situation, so we recommend comparing several verified agents before deciding.
How were these Palatine 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 Palatine?
Our data covers 1,188 real estate agents serving the Palatine area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palatine market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Palatine mean for sellers?
Palatine's median sale price is $394,739 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 Palatine?
In Palatine, the median home currently sells in about 42 days, reflecting a -3 days change versus last year. That figure measures time to accepted offer, so add roughly 30 to 45 days for closing. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and location: with 58.5% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, correctly priced and well-presented listings often move quickly, while 18.2% of listings that required reductions tend to take considerably longer to sell.
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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Palatine 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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