Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wonder Lake, IL
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.39%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$280.1M
All-Time Sales
$130K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.52%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$130.5M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(486)
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
28 Years of experience
606+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.65%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$1.09B
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$153.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$42.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$328.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.8M
Price Range
9
Sold in Wonder Lake, IL
Top AgentTop 2.73%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$89.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
Top Agent(12)
Cheryl Arena
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
10 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.86%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$30.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $670K
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$416.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(10)
Christie Sommers
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
11 Years of experience
27+ Sales in the last 12 months
$71.2M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $2.5M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(15)
Christine Hjorth
Keller Williams North Shore West
8 Years of experience
81+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.39%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$74.9M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $2M
Price Range
Top Agent$139.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.78%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$276.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $8.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$759.3M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $4.9M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.04%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$327.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.9M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$191.1M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Sara Bryan
Flatland Homes, LTD
20 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.43%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$36.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.56%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$341.7M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1000K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.69%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$340.8M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$30.2M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.6M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent$30.3M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.3M
Price Range
3
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Top AgentTop 5.34%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$823.8M
All-Time Sales
$470K - $4.8M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$240.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$848.2M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $2.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.12%
in Wonder Lake, IL
$66.4M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.3M
Price Range
Wonder lake Housing Market Trends
Homes in Wonder lake take a median 92 days to sell, go for 100.18% of asking, prices are up 8.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$334,831
median sale price
How fast they sell
92 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Wonder Lake.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Wonder Lake agents whose results fit it.
Wonder Lake agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the Wonder Lake market in 92
median sale price in Wonder Lake
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 92 days on market.
About 57 days faster (62% 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 August. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
89 days
Typical time on market
100.1%
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 $334,831, with values having moved +8.0% 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 100.18% of asking, and 26.5% of sales closed above list, a meaningful share that tells buyers correctly priced homes still draw multiple offers. At the same time, 38.8% of active listings have taken a price cut, and 3.4 months of supply signals inventory is neither scarce nor flooded.
The median days on market now sits at 92, reflecting a +7 days change in market time. That longer runway matters. With 21.4% 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 38.8% reduction rate shows overpriced homes stall and eventually concede.
With 55 active listings against 37 pending sales and 17 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.
| Median home price | $334,831 |
| Down payment (20%) | $66,966 |
| Loan amount | $267,865 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,421 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.24% mortgage rate (as of October 29, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $334,831 median home price with 20% down at 7.24% (as of October 29, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
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 71 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 26.5% of homes sell above list yet 38.8% 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.
768
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: September 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 71 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 $334,831 as of September 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 92 to sell, reflecting a +7 days change in market time compared with a year ago. Actual timelines vary widely: 21.4% 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 38.8% 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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