Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wonder Lake, IL

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    Arturo Flores profile picture
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    Arturo Flores

    Success Realty Partners

    21 Years of experience

    130+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.39%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $259M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michelle Buckun profile picture
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    Michelle Buckun

    Results Realty USA

    15 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.52%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $128M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team profile picture
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    Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes

    28 Years of experience

    591+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.65%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $969.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Heidi Peterson

    RE/MAX Plaza

    35 Years of experience

    106+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.78%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $234.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    8%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jorel Kilcullen

    RE/MAX Connections

    12 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.95%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $141.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Roberta Alvir

    United Real Estate - Chicago

    28 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.21%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $41.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Beth Repta profile picture
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    Beth Repta

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    20 Years of experience

    85+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.34%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $311.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $1.8M

    Price Range

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    Cheryl Arena

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.34%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $30.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $670K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Christine Hjorth profile picture
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    Christine Hjorth

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    8 Years of experience

    76+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.73%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $69.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $2M

    Price Range

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    Kay Wirth

    RE/MAX Suburban

    42 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.99%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $128.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Carol Hoefer profile picture
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    Carol Hoefer

    REMAX Suburban

    41 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.99%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $189.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    William Squires

    Real 1 Realty

    19 Years of experience

    184+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.13%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $245.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $8.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Stewart Ramirez

    E-Signature Realty

    20 Years of experience

    115+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.26%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $329.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1000K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Sue Perdue

    Baird and Warner

    21 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.78%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $30.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.3M

    Price Range

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    Jamie Decker

    eXp Realty, LLC

    8 Years of experience

    51+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.17%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $49.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $1.6M

    Price Range

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    Patricia Smarto

    Lakes Realty Group

    17 Years of experience

    64+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.43%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $213.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Renee OBrien profile picture
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    Renee OBrien

    Keller Williams Northshore West

    18 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.95%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $143.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jackie Paul

    Coldwell Banker

    18 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.08%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $69.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $960K

    Price Range

    7%

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    Char Nikolai

    Cove Realty

    10 Years of experience

    97+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.21%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $142.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Katie Bak

    Gates and Gables Company

    20 Years of experience

    126+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.9%

    in Wonder Lake, IL

    $89.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Ivica Otis Lazich profile picture
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    Ivica Otis Lazich

    Capital Investment Realty Group Inc

    20 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $88.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $140K - $890K

    Price Range

    8%

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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%

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    Dorothy Piorek

    HomeSmart Connect, LLC

    20 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $77M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jillian Webb

    Keller Willams North Shore

    14 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $38.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $980K

    Price Range

    140

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Jenifer Dosch

    RE/MAX Advantage Realty

    10 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $29.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $870K

    Price Range

    129

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Wonder Lake Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Wonder Lake sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Wonder Lake market median of 79 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents35 days
    Wonder Lake market79 days

    About 44 days faster (56% quicker than the Wonder Lake market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Wonder Lake?

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

    133Jan109Feb113Mar95Apr89May57Jun77Jul100Aug66Sep49Oct90Nov99Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    57 days

    Typical time on market

    99.9%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above puts the Wonder Lake median sale price at $308,990, with values having moved +4.9% year over year. Read alongside the other competitive indicators, this paints a market where leverage is more balanced than the headline price suggests. Homes are selling at an average 100.05% of asking, and 39.1% of sales closed above list, a meaningful share that tells buyers correctly priced homes still draw multiple offers. At the same time, 17.2% of active listings have taken a price cut, and 2.5 months of supply signals inventory is neither scarce nor flooded.

    The median days on market now sits at 79, reflecting a -19 days change in market time. That longer runway matters. With 25.0% of homes going under contract within two weeks, the fastest transactions cluster around move-in-ready, sharply priced properties, while everything else negotiates. For a buyer, this means leading with a competitive offer on fresh listings but holding firmer on homes carrying accumulated market time or a recent price drop. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the 17.2% reduction rate shows overpriced homes stall and eventually concede.

    With 58 active listings against 20 pending sales and 23 monthly closings, absorption is steady rather than frantic. Wonder Lake, in zip code 60097, has 768 licensed agents competing for these transactions, which makes agent selection a real variable in outcomes. The following analysis narrows that field to the agents whose measured results justify their commission.

    What Wonder Lake Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake
    $92,700
    Median home price$308,990
    Down payment (20%)$61,798
    Loan amount$247,192
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,164

    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.

    Wonder Lake Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 79 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.05%
    Price Trend (YoY) +4.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,164
    Principal & Interest
    $1,593
    Property Taxes
    $296
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $308,990 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.

    Wonder Lake Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $294,490
    Today $308,990
    +4.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 98 days
    Today 79 days
    -19 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.9%
    Today 100.05%
    +1.18%
    What this shift means: Prices moved +4.9% year over year while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.18% and market time registered a -19 days change. Taken together, homes are commanding stronger prices relative to asking even as they take longer to transact, meaning sellers who price accurately are still capturing full value while patient buyers gain room to negotiate on listings that linger.

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

    What to Look for in a Wonder Lake Realtor

    Name recognition and yard-sign frequency say little about how an agent performs on price, timeline, or negotiation. The more useful signal is verified transaction history measured against local conditions. Across Wonder Lake, EffectiveAgents has ranked 47 agents out of 768 licensed professionals, using outcome data rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Arturo Flores at Success Realty Partners, has closed 1552 transactions with $259.0M in all-time sales volume. In a market where 39.1% of homes sell above list yet 17.2% of listings cut price, that kind of volume reflects an agent who reads pricing and negotiation with precision, knowing when to push for above-ask and when a firm counter protects a client's position. Experience across the 60097 area and its lakefront and surrounding residential pockets helps calibrate offers to how specific segments actually move. When comparing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time: consistency across 142 reviews, as with Flores, indicates repeatable results rather than a few standout closings.

    How We Rank Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake 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

    Wonder Lake Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Wonder Lake, IL?

    The top-ranked agent in Wonder Lake, IL is currently Arturo Flores at Success Realty Partners, with 1552 career transactions, 142 reviews, and $259.0M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leaders using verified performance data, including transaction count, sale-to-list outcomes, and client review history, rather than advertising. Of 768 licensed agents in the area, only 47 meet the ranking threshold. The right fit still depends on your property type and price point, so we recommend comparing matched agents against your specific goals.

    How were these Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake?

    Our data covers 768 real estate agents serving the Wonder Lake area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Wonder Lake market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Wonder Lake mean for sellers?

    Wonder Lake's median sale price is $308,990 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 Wonder Lake?

    The median home in Wonder Lake takes 79 to sell, reflecting a -19 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary widely: 25.0% of homes go under contract within two weeks, typically the move-in-ready, accurately priced listings, while homes that need work or start above market often take longer and account for much of the 17.2% of listings that reduce price. Pricing strategy, condition, and marketing quality are the factors most within a seller's control to shorten that 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 Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Wonder Lake 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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