Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Stickney, IL

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    Brent Wilk profile picture
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    Brent Wilk

    Wilk Real Estate

    23 Years of experience

    212+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $633.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John Valachovic

    Keller Williams Preferred

    19 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $14M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $610K

    Price Range

    9%

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    Sandra Dita Lopez

    Berkshire Hathaway

    18 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $101.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jose Godinez

    First Rate Properties

    15 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $69.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $740K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Antonio Sarmiento

    606 Brokers

    12 Years of experience

    53+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $108.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $950K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Heather Martinez

    Keller Williams Infinity

    10 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $39.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $850K

    Price Range

    2

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    Ivica Otis Lazich

    Capital Investment Realty Group Inc

    20 Years of experience

    60+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $90.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $890K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Michael Kang

    Coldwell Banker

    12 Years of experience

    121+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.95%

    in Stickney, IL

    $173.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Daniel Bahena

    HomeSmart Connect, LLC

    23 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $79.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $940K

    Price Range

    4%

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    Bernadette Arroyo

    Realty of Chicago

    19 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $56.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $650K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Daniel Barrios

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    24 Years of experience

    145+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.47%

    in Stickney, IL

    $61.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Marisol Ramirez

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    7 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.47%

    in Stickney, IL

    $17.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $630K

    Price Range

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    Cynthia Howe Gajewski

    Beyond Properties Realty

    15 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $223.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Taurino Morales

    EXP REALTY

    25 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $138.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $710K

    Price Range

    8%

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    Christopher Cucci

    Cucci Realty

    14 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $136.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Dennis Toomey

    RE/MAX Action

    53 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $128.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Barbara Gall

    Re/Max Ultimate Professionals

    24 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $85.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    David Faxel

    NextHome Select Realty

    20 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $114.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Anna Fattore

    At Properties

    10 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $72.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Bernadette Arroyo

    Realty Of America

    20 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $6.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $510K

    Price Range

    17

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    Aziz Shabazz

    Exp Realty

    9 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $39.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $430K

    Price Range

    3%

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    Kelly Rosales

    Coldwell banker realty

    16 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $33.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Do Top Stickney Agents Sell Faster?

    The 21 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Stickney sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Stickney market median of 51 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents30 days
    Stickney market51 days

    About 21 days faster (41% quicker than the Stickney market)

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

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

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

    74Jan74Feb69Mar56Apr55May53Jun48Jul46Aug49Sep65Oct81Nov54Dec

    August

    Best month to sell

    46 days

    Typical time on market

    101.3%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $324,837 and a median of 51 days on market. Reading the competitive indicators together shows where leverage actually sits. With 53.0% of homes selling above list price and 64.0% of listings going off the market within two weeks, well-priced properties in Stickney continue to draw fast, competitive interest. The sale-to-list ratio of 102.15% confirms that many closings land at or over asking. At the same time, 2.6 months of supply keeps this from being a runaway seller's market, and 18.7% of listings recording a price drop signals that overpriced homes still sit and correct.

    For a buyer, that split matters. On a fresh, sharply priced listing you should expect competition and prepare a clean, near-asking offer, while homes that have lingered past the median or already cut their price open room to negotiate. For a seller, the data rewards disciplined pricing: list at the level the comparables support and the odds of a quick, above-list sale are strong, but reach too high and you risk joining the 18.7% that reduce. The market has also shifted on timing, with a -3 days change in market time year over year, so the fast-sale window is narrower than headline demand suggests.

    With 377 licensed agents operating locally, the difference between a strategic pricing and offer approach and a generic one is measurable. Matching with an agent who reads these indicators correctly is how buyers and sellers protect margin in a market this segmented.

    What Stickney Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Stickney 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 Stickney
    $98,800
    Median home price$324,837
    Down payment (20%)$64,967
    Loan amount$259,870
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,306

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Stickney Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 51 days
    Sale-to-List Price 102.15%
    Price Trend (YoY) +20.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,306
    Principal & Interest
    $1,720
    Property Taxes
    $311
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $324,837 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Stickney Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $270,000
    Today $324,837
    +20.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 54 days
    Today 51 days
    -3 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.8%
    Today 102.15%
    +1.31%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +20.3% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.31% and market time registered a -3 days change. Read together, that tells sellers demand and pricing power remain firm even as the average listing takes longer to reach contract. Buyers should treat that longer timeline as leverage on aging listings while still moving decisively on new, correctly priced homes.

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

    What to Look for in a Stickney Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar billboard tell you little about how an agent performs when it is time to price a home or structure an offer. Verified transaction history and review patterns are the more reliable signals. Of the 377 licensed agents working in Stickney, EffectiveAgents has ranked 37 based on measured production and client outcomes. The top-ranked agent, Jose Godinez at First Rate Properties, has closed 335 transactions with $68.5M in all-time sales volume, a track record that matters in a market where 53.0% of homes sell above list. Negotiation experience is what converts multiple-offer situations into closings at 102.15% of list price, and it is what identifies which of the 18.7% of reduced listings represent genuine value. An agent who has navigated pricing across Stickney's housing stock brings pattern recognition that a first-time counterpart cannot replicate. When reviewing agents, look past the total review count and read for consistency: repeated mentions of communication, pricing accuracy, and outcomes near or above asking are stronger predictors of results than a single glowing testimonial.

    How We Rank Stickney 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 Stickney 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: July 2026

    Stickney Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Stickney, IL is currently Jose Godinez at First Rate Properties, with 335 closed transactions and $68.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend or name recognition. We analyze verified transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and client review patterns across the 377 licensed agents serving the area, then narrow to 37 ranked professionals. The result is a shortlist matched to your specific situation, whether you are buying or selling, so you can compare agents on measured outcomes rather than reputation alone.

    How were these Stickney 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 Stickney?

    Our data covers 377 real estate agents serving the Stickney area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Stickney market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Stickney's median sale price is $324,837 as of July 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 Stickney?

    Homes in Stickney currently take a median of 51 days to sell, though the market has shifted with a -3 days change year over year. That median hides real variation: correctly priced, move-in-ready homes often go under contract quickly, with 64.0% of listings leaving the market within two weeks, while overpriced or dated properties can sit far longer and account for much of the 18.7% of listings that cut price. Pricing strategy, condition, and timing all influence how close your sale lands to the median.

    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 Stickney 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 Stickney 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 Stickney 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 Stickney realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Stickney 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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