Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palos Park, IL

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    Laurie Mead profile picture
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    Laurie Mead

    @ properties

    12 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.19%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $65.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    Mike McCatty profile picture
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    (154)

    Mike McCatty

    Century 21 Circle

    28 Years of experience

    320+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.29%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $613.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Judy Glockler, The Glockler Group profile picture
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    Judy Glockler, The Glockler Group

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    48 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.78%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $311.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kevin Burke profile picture
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    Kevin Burke

    RE/MAX 10

    21 Years of experience

    181+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $420.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Maria and Scott Miller

    Better Homes and Gardens RE Connections

    15 Years of experience

    89+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.07%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $192.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tom Annerino

    Realty Executives

    16 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.17%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $89.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John Valachovic

    Keller Williams Preferred

    19 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.46%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $14M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $610K

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kim Wirtz profile picture
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    Kim Wirtz

    Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.

    35 Years of experience

    391+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.55%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $541.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Stephen Harris profile picture
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    Stephen Harris

    RE/MAX SYNERGY

    32 Years of experience

    45+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.75%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $129.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Amelia Bodie profile picture
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    Amelia Bodie

    Keller Williams Preferred Realty

    13 Years of experience

    100+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.85%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $159.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $970K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chris Fischer profile picture
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    Chris Fischer

    Crosstown Realtors

    21 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.04%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $411.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Danny Ross profile picture
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    Danny Ross

    HomeSmart Connect

    29 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.04%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $64.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $780K

    Price Range

    3%

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    Joanna Dlugopolski profile picture
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    Joanna Dlugopolski

    Keller Williams Elite

    13 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.24%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $92.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kathy Szuba profile picture
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    Kathy Szuba

    Remax Legends

    12 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.24%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $111.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

    Amber Carpenter profile picture
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    Amber Carpenter

    Paleos Properties LLC

    7 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.24%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $12.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $540K

    Price Range

    Gina Guarino profile picture
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    Gina Guarino

    McColly Real Estate

    34 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $470.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Alex Fenske profile picture
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    Alex Fenske

    Keller Williams Elite

    18 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $158.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Hisham Bedeir profile picture
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    Hisham Bedeir

    Compass - Bedeir & Kazmi Group

    12 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $93.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $2M

    Price Range

    11%

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    Cendy Mantz profile picture
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    Cendy Mantz

    Crosstown Realtors

    11 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $57.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Justyna Burliga profile picture
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    Justyna Burliga

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    5 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $31.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $860K

    Price Range

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    Marisol Ramirez

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    7 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $17.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $630K

    Price Range

    Karry Razik profile picture
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    Karry Razik

    @ properties

    13 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.33%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $35.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $980K

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Cathy Litoborski profile picture
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    Cathy Litoborski

    Realty Executives Elite

    33 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.62%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $205.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Eric Andersen

    Eric Andersen Homes

    9 Years of experience

    87+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.62%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $171.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    David Faxel

    NextHome Select Realty

    20 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.82%

    in Palos Park, IL

    $113.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Do Top Palos Park Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palos Park sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Palos Park market median of 45 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents25 days
    Palos Park market45 days

    About 20 days faster (44% quicker than the Palos Park market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Palos Park agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Palos Park market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palos Park?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Palos Park sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in June. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    71Jan114Feb52Mar51Apr79May54Jun70Jul54Aug69Sep92Oct64Nov53Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    54 days

    Typical time on market

    102.4%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Palos Park, 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 Palos Park Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Palos Park moving through a measured adjustment. With a median sale price of $426,000 and prices tracking -10.9% year over year, the pricing floor is softer than it was a year ago. Days on market now sit at 45, reflecting a -68 days change in market time, which tells you homes are taking meaningfully longer to move through the pipeline. That slower pace matters when you read it alongside 4.6 months of supply and 23 active listings against just 5 homes sold in the most recent month.

    For buyers, this combination points to real negotiating room. Only 20.0% of homes closed above list, and 13.0% of listings have taken a price cut, both signals that sellers are increasingly meeting the market rather than holding firm. A measured, well-documented offer below asking is reasonable here, especially on a property that has been listed beyond the 45 median. That said, 44.4% of homes still leave the market within two weeks, so well-priced, move-in-ready listings still draw quick competition.

    For sellers, the 98.58% sale-to-list ratio shows disciplined pricing still captures close to full value. Overpricing into a market with 12 new listings and 9 pending sales monthly risks the price-drop cycle that erodes final proceeds. Getting the list price right on day one is the single most controllable factor. With 1,029 licensed agents in the area, the difference between a data-driven pricing strategy and a guess is substantial, which is where an analyzed agent shortlist earns its value.

    What Palos Park Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Palos Park goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Palos Park
    $123,100
    Median home price$426,000
    Down payment (20%)$85,200
    Loan amount$340,800
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,873

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Palos Park Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 45 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.58%
    Price Trend (YoY) -10.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,873
    Principal & Interest
    $2,190
    Property Taxes
    $408
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $426,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Palos Park Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $478,250
    Today $426,000
    -10.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 113 days
    Today 45 days
    -68 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 96.5%
    Today 98.58%
    +2.11%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -10.9%, market time shifted by -68 days, and the sale-to-list ratio changed +2.11% to reach 98.58%. For buyers, the longer timeline and softer pricing create more leverage to negotiate and less pressure to waive contingencies. For sellers, the firmer sale-to-list ratio shows that accurately priced homes still close near asking, but patience and precise pricing now matter more than they did last year.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Palos Park MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Palos Park Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In Palos Park, EffectiveAgents analyzed 92 transactions to rank 57 agents out of 1,029 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Laurie Mead at @ properties, has closed 189 transactions with $65.3M in all-time sales volume, a track record that signals fluency in pricing and negotiation across cycles. That experience is meaningful in a market where only 20.0% of homes clear above list and 13.0% of listings see reductions, conditions where an agent's ability to position and defend a price directly affects net proceeds. Whether you are buying or selling within the 60464 zip code, an agent who understands local demand patterns can time a listing to capture the 44.4% of homes that move within two weeks. Review patterns matter too: a smaller set of detailed, consistent reviews, like the 11 tied to the top agent here, often reveals more about working style than a large but generic count.

    How We Rank Palos Park 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 Palos Park 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

    Palos Park Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Palos Park, IL?

    The top-ranked agent in Palos Park, IL by EffectiveAgents data is Laurie Mead at @ properties, with 189 transactions and $65.3M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising, EffectiveAgents applies a methodology that analyzes 92 local transactions and measures outcomes like sale-to-list ratios, transaction volume, and verified reviews to rank 57 agents out of 1,029 licensed in the area. The best fit depends on your property and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Palos Park 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 Palos Park?

    Our data covers 1,029 real estate agents serving the Palos Park area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palos Park market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Palos Park mean for sellers?

    Palos Park's median sale price is $426,000 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 Palos Park?

    Homes in Palos Park currently take a median of 45 to sell, a -68 days change in market time compared with last year. Several factors influence that timeline: pricing accuracy relative to the 98.58% sale-to-list ratio, condition and readiness for showings, and seasonal demand. With 4.6 months of supply, well-priced and move-in-ready homes can still sell quickly, as 44.4% leave the market within two weeks, while overpriced listings often stall and require reductions.

    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 Palos Park 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 Palos Park 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 Palos Park 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 Palos Park realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Palos Park 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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