Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Port Barrington, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.05%
in Port Barrington, IL
$407.7M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $5.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.11%
in Port Barrington, IL
$788.9M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
7%
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 0.16%
in Port Barrington, IL
$969.3M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.16%
in Port Barrington, IL
$213.9M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.16%
in Port Barrington, IL
$77M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(44)
Melanie Parsons
Keller Williams Success Realty
21 Years of experience
18+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.27%
in Port Barrington, IL
$207.2M
All-Time Sales
$350K - $2.9M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$329.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$311.7M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$245.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $8.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(106)
Jen Ortman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
24 Years of experience
60+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$292.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$128.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$128.6M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$55.7M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $820K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.33%
in Port Barrington, IL
$74.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $820K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.38%
in Port Barrington, IL
$292.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$896.6M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $30M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$982.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $52.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$259M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(348)
Danielle Dowell
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
19 Years of experience
369+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.13B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $6.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$372.9M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$331.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$312.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$381.3M
All-Time Sales
$300K - $1.4M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$557.2M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(138)
John and Beth Garry
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
29 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
$243.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Port barrington Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$465,000
-1.06% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
43
+11 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
105.71%
+6.45% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
100.0%
+66.7% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
100.0%
+80.0% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
20.0%
-2.2% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
5.0
Realtors in Port barrington
1,825
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Port Barrington Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Port Barrington sell in a median of 25 days, compared with the Port Barrington market median of 43 days on market.
About 18 days faster (42% quicker than the Port Barrington market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Port Barrington agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Port Barrington market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Port Barrington?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Port Barrington 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
34 days
Typical time on market
102.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Port Barrington, 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 Port Barrington Buyers and Sellers
Port Barrington is a low-volume, tightly held market, and the current data reflects that character. With just 1 home sold in the latest month against 5 active listings and 5.0 months of supply, the balance sits closer to seller territory than the small transaction count might suggest. The competitive indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above reinforce this: 100.0% of homes sold above their asking price, and 100.0% of listings left the market within two weeks. The average sale-to-list ratio of 105.71% confirms that well-positioned homes are transacting at or above list.
At the same time, the signals are not uniformly one-sided. The median sale price moved -1.1% year over year to $465,000, and median days on market registered a +11 days change, now at 43. Roughly 20.0% of listings recorded a price reduction, which tells buyers that mispriced homes still sit and create openings to negotiate. For a buyer, the practical read is to move quickly and near list on sharply priced listings, but hold firm where a property has lingered or already cut its price. For a seller, the data argues for pricing precisely from the outset rather than testing a high number, since the homes that sell fast are the ones that anchor the $250.404 per square foot benchmark.
With 1,825 licensed agents operating in and around this market, choosing one who understands these thin-inventory dynamics matters. The following analysis explains how EffectiveAgents narrows that field.
What Port Barrington Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Port Barrington 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 | $465,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $93,000 |
| Loan amount | $372,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,119 |
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 $465,000 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 Port Barrington MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Port Barrington Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone can obscure what actually drives outcomes: negotiation results, transaction depth, and consistency over time. EffectiveAgents ranks 76 agents in the Port Barrington area out of 1,825 licensed locally, filtering on verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Pam Jacobs at @properties, has closed 747 transactions with $407.7M in all-time sales volume, a track record that matters in a market where the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 105.71% and 100.0% of homes closed above asking. In conditions like these, an agent's ability to price precisely and manage multiple-offer situations directly affects net proceeds for sellers and disciplined bidding for buyers. Across 28 annual transactions analyzed, the agents that rise are those with measured negotiation outcomes, not just volume. Review patterns reinforce the picture: Pam Jacobs carries 56 reviews, and reading how clients describe communication and closing follow-through often reveals more than any single statistic about how an agent performs when a deal gets complicated.
How We Rank Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington 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
Port Barrington Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Port Barrington, IL?
The top-ranked agent in Port Barrington, IL by EffectiveAgents data is Pam Jacobs at @properties, with 747 transactions and $407.7M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on name recognition, EffectiveAgents evaluates agents using verified metrics like transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client reviews. With 76 ranked agents among 1,825 licensed locally, the methodology narrows the field to those with measured results, so buyers and sellers can compare candidates on performance rather than marketing.
How were these Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington?
Our data covers 1,825 real estate agents serving the Port Barrington area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Port Barrington market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Port Barrington mean for sellers?
Port Barrington's median sale price is $465,000 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 Port Barrington?
The median home in Port Barrington sells in about 43, though that figure reflects a +11 days change from a year ago. In a market this thin, individual timelines vary widely: sharply priced homes have been leaving the market fast, with 100.0% selling within two weeks, while overpriced listings can stall and require reductions (20.0% of listings recorded a price drop). Pricing accuracy, condition, and time of year all influence how quickly a specific property reaches contract.
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 Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington 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 Port Barrington realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Port Barrington 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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