Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Skokie, IL

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    Mohmmed Iftikhar profile picture
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    (28)

    Mohmmed Iftikhar

    Guidance Realty Homes

    14 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Skokie, IL

    $280.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Mary Lou Allen profile picture
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    (49)

    Mary Lou Allen

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.44%

    in Skokie, IL

    $112.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $800K

    Price Range

    Sohail Salahuddin profile picture
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    (124)

    Sohail Salahuddin

    eXp Realty

    19 Years of experience

    106+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.62%

    in Skokie, IL

    $412.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Sheila Doyle profile picture
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    Sheila Doyle

    Baird and Warner

    18 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.7%

    in Skokie, IL

    $306M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jackie Mack profile picture
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    Jackie Mack

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    26 Years of experience

    107+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.79%

    in Skokie, IL

    $554.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Gary Aver profile picture
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    Gary Aver

    Re/Max United

    33 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.14%

    in Skokie, IL

    $372.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Lindy Goss profile picture
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    Lindy Goss

    Baird & Warner

    23 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.32%

    in Skokie, IL

    $216.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michael Zapart profile picture
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    Michael Zapart

    Compass Real Estate

    17 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.5%

    in Skokie, IL

    $207.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Benjamin Hickman profile picture
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    Benjamin Hickman

    REMAX SHOWCASE

    12 Years of experience

    147+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.76%

    in Skokie, IL

    $311.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Daniel Mirea profile picture
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    Daniel Mirea

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    23 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.11%

    in Skokie, IL

    $146.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Khurram Qureshi profile picture
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    Khurram Qureshi

    Coldwell Banker Realty | Apple Real Estate Inc

    23 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.37%

    in Skokie, IL

    $63.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

    Erik Gimbel profile picture
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    (22)

    Erik Gimbel

    Century 21 Affiliated

    14 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.55%

    in Skokie, IL

    $140M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Craig Fallico profile picture
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    (98)

    Craig Fallico

    Baird & Warner

    45 Years of experience

    224+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.64%

    in Skokie, IL

    $781.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Nicole Hajdu profile picture
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    Nicole Hajdu

    Baird & Warner

    18 Years of experience

    159+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.73%

    in Skokie, IL

    $308.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    James Zonsius profile picture
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    James Zonsius

    Real Home Realty

    14 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.96%

    in Skokie, IL

    $73.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $650K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Alan Berlow profile picture
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    Alan Berlow

    Coldwell Banker

    22 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.05%

    in Skokie, IL

    $339.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Antonio Sarmiento profile picture
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    Antonio Sarmiento

    606 Brokers

    12 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.13%

    in Skokie, IL

    $106.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $950K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Michael Kang profile picture
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    Michael Kang

    Coldwell Banker

    12 Years of experience

    122+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.37%

    in Skokie, IL

    $166M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Stewart Ramirez profile picture
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    Stewart Ramirez

    E-Signature Realty

    20 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.45%

    in Skokie, IL

    $329.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1000K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Leroy Viamille profile picture
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    Leroy Viamille

    Mills Realty

    38 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.45%

    in Skokie, IL

    $32.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $910K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Lauren Weiss profile picture
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    Lauren Weiss

    @ properties Christie's International Real Estate

    9 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.54%

    in Skokie, IL

    $105.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $660K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ivica Otis Lazich profile picture
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    Ivica Otis Lazich

    Capital Investment Realty Group Inc

    20 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.07%

    in Skokie, IL

    $88.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $890K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Taurino Morales profile picture
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    Taurino Morales

    Keller Williams Preferred

    25 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.16%

    in Skokie, IL

    $137.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $710K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Silvia Carmona profile picture
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    Silvia Carmona

    Bee Realty

    23 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $55.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $100K - $820K

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Edna Thompson profile picture
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    Edna Thompson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    29 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $39.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $400K

    Price Range

    337

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Skokie Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Skokie sell in a median of 34 days, compared with the Skokie market median of 41 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents34 days
    Skokie market41 days

    About 7 days faster (17% quicker than the Skokie market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Skokie?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Skokie 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)

    81Jan57Feb53Mar41Apr44May48Jun44Jul46Aug50Sep51Oct56Nov57Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    44 days

    Typical time on market

    101.1%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline for Skokie: a median sale price of $450,000, a median of 41 days on market, and an average sale-to-list ratio of 101.72%. Reading those figures together with the competitive indicators shows where leverage actually sits. With 50.0% of homes selling above list price and 53.2% going off the market within two weeks, well-priced listings still draw fast, competitive interest. At the same time, 13.5% of listings recorded a price cut, a signal that overpriced homes sit and eventually correct.

    The balance is best captured by 3.7 months of supply, which places Skokie between a strict seller's market and a neutral one. For a buyer, this means the strongest properties require offers at or above asking with clean terms, while listings that have lingered (often the ones showing price drops) open room to negotiate. Watching days on market before writing an offer is the practical filter. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one: the segment selling above list rewards accurate pricing, and the 13.5% cutting price illustrates the cost of testing a high number.

    The 101.72% ratio confirms that final prices are landing close to (and often above) list, so realistic list pricing tends to capture full value rather than leave money on the table. Skokie has 1,137 licensed agents, a wide field where performance varies significantly, which is why analyzing verified transaction records matters more than name recognition when choosing representation.

    What Skokie Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Skokie 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 Skokie
    $128,600
    Median home price$450,000
    Down payment (20%)$90,000
    Loan amount$360,000
    Monthly payment (PITI)$3,000

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Skokie Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 41 days
    Sale-to-List Price 101.72%
    Price Trend (YoY) +0.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $3,000
    Principal & Interest
    $2,294
    Property Taxes
    $431
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $450,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Skokie Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $449,000
    Today $450,000
    +0.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 46 days
    Today 41 days
    -5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.5%
    Today 101.72%
    +1.23%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved +0.2%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.23%, and market time reflected a -5 days change. Taken together, the combination points to a market where pricing power has held steady even as homes take longer to reach contract. For sellers, that means value is intact but patience and accurate pricing matter more than a year ago; for buyers, the longer timeline creates more room to evaluate and negotiate without the frenzy of an ultra-fast market.

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

    What to Look for in a Skokie Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: a verified record of closings, pricing accuracy, and negotiation results. Of the 1,137 licensed agents working Skokie, EffectiveAgents has ranked 54 based on measured transaction data rather than advertising presence. The top-ranked agent, Mohmmed Iftikhar at Guidance Realty Homes, has closed 845 transactions with $280.9M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 50.0% of homes sell above list and the average sale-to-list ratio sits at 101.72%, that kind of volume reflects direct experience structuring competitive offers and defending list prices through negotiation. Buyers and sellers moving within Skokie's 60076 and 60077 zip codes benefit from an agent who understands how quickly the strongest listings clear (roughly 53.2% go off market within two weeks) and how to read the 13.5% of listings that eventually reduce. When reviewing agents, look beyond a single testimonial and study the pattern across many reviews and a consistent transaction history, which is a more reliable indicator of repeatable results.

    How We Rank Skokie 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 Skokie 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

    Skokie Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Skokie, IL?

    Based on verified transaction data, Mohmmed Iftikhar at Guidance Realty Homes ranks as a top agent in Skokie, IL, with 845 closed transactions and $280.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing measured performance (closing records, pricing accuracy, and review patterns) rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of 1,137 licensed agents in the area, only 54 meet the ranking threshold. The best fit still depends on your property type, price range, and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Skokie 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 Skokie?

    Our data covers 1,137 real estate agents serving the Skokie area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Skokie market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Skokie mean for sellers?

    Skokie's median sale price is $450,000 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 Skokie?

    In Skokie, the median home sells in about 41 days, and market time reflected a -5 days change year over year. That figure is a midpoint, not a guarantee. Accurately priced, well-presented homes often move faster, with 53.2% of listings going off the market within two weeks. Homes that start above what the data supports tend to sit longer and account for much of the 13.5% of listings that eventually cut price. Condition, location, pricing strategy, and current inventory of 155 active listings all influence your individual timeline.

    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 Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Skokie 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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