{"id":52441,"date":"2026-05-22T08:39:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=52441"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:39:35","slug":"real-estate-brokers-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/real-estate-brokers-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Real Estate Brokers and Brokerages in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2021, Illinois house sales increased by&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoisrealtors.org\/marketstats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">11.8%<\/a> percent, while median prices increased by 11.1 percent, as homes sold faster than in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Illinois has 48,000 real estate agents and brokers, finding the best will take some time. That is why we have conducted extensive research on the best real estate brokers Illinois along with some brokerages in order to make your next real estate transaction a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div  class=\"hfsWidget \" data-widget-title=\"Find Real Estate Agents Near You\" data-widget-list-item1=\"1st item\" data-widget-list-item2=\"2nd item\" data-widget-list-item3=\"3rd item\" data-widget-type=\"vendor\" data-widget-vendor-type=\"real_estate_agent\" data-widget-state=\"il\" data-widget-city=\"\" data-widget-redirect-url=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-agents-near-me\/illinois\/\" data-widget-redirect-text=\"Find real estate agent in Illinois\" data-widget-button-url=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/real-estate-agents-near-me\/illinois\/\" data-widget-button-text=\"Find a Real Estate Agent\" data-widget-min-price=\"0\" data-widget-max-price=\"0\" data-widget-min-area=\"0\" data-widget-max-area=\"0\" data-widget-sidebar=\"false\">\n       \n    <\/div>\n\t<script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {        \n        if (!window.assetsLoaded) {\n            window.assetsLoaded = true;\n            var version = (typeof customData !== 'undefined' && customData.customVersion) ? customData.customVersion : '1.0';\n            loadScript('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/js\/hfs-widget.js?version=' + version);\n            loadCSS('\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/houzeo-new-design\/css\/hfs-widget.css?version=' + version);\n        }    \n    });\n\t\t\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"top\"><strong>Top Real Estate Brokers in Illinois<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Vanessa Carlson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vanessa Carlson\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Company-Logos-200-\u00d7-90px-1-1-1.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"5 Stars\" \/> <img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/> <strong>5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>36 reviews<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">\ud83d\udd25 Best Overall<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">100% online and cover major Illinois MLS'<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Introduction<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Vanessa Carlson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong><strong>Sales volume: <\/strong>$68 million<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2696\ufe0f About:<\/strong> Vanessa Carlson is a real estate broker based in Illinois. She covers some major MLS&#8217; and has 5-star consumer ratings. She has been in the industry for the past 16 years. As per realtor.com, she has 466 listings under her belt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><b>\ud83e\udd47 Accolades:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0She launched a discount flat fee brokerage to provide exceptional online listing FSBO services. She is additionally associated with Houzeo which is America&#8217;s #1 Flat Fee MLS listing service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">iRealtyFlatFeeBrokerage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\ud83c\udfe1 About:<\/strong>\u00a0iRealty is a discount brokerage that offers sellers affordable MLS packages and a 0.75 percent closing rebate to buyers. For a first-time seller, they offer full-service alternatives as well as additional tools such as a yard sign and all legal documentation required by FSBO sellers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Houzeo.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\ud83d\udcb0\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Save Thousands on Commission:<\/strong> Venessa offers her services through Houzeo&#8217;s plans typically for a small flat fee. This will save you thousands. If your buyer is unrepresented, you save the buyer agent commission as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">\ud83d\udce3<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0Maximum Exposure:<\/strong>\u00a0Listings get syndicated to the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, Trulia, and hundreds of other websites. Houzeo also has nifty social media sharing tools. No other platform gives you this much exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\u26a1<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0Fast Listing &amp; Changes:<\/strong> Through Houzeo, Venessa offers all her services 100% online. Listing is easy and changes are fast. So you can focus on what is most important &#8211; your sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\ud83d\udcf1\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Cutting-edge Technology:<\/strong> Through Houzeo, Venessa provides various tech-enabled solutions. These include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">IntelliList Listing Management System:<\/strong>\u00a0Lets you manage your listing 100% online.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Houzeo Showings:<\/strong>\u00a0Manage showing appointments online.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Houzeo Offers:<\/strong>\u00a0All offers are summarized online. You can view and compare offers, or counter an offer. In a multiple-offer situation, you can also call for the highest and best offers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Buyer Search:<\/strong>\u00a0Buyers can contact you directly on Houzeo.com instead of going through a real estate agent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Houzeo Settlement Agent Platform:<\/strong>\u00a0Guides you to your closing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">No other Realtor comes close to offering such features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Our Take:<\/strong> Venessa is our top pick because her services deliver an unbeatable combination of savings, and tech features, and covers all the major MLS&#8217; in Illinois.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">\u00bbSAVE:<\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0089c6; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Start your free listing on Houzeo.com today!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Covers some major MLS&#8217; in Illinois<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">16 years of experience<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All her services are 100% online from listings, changes, showings, and offer management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Venessa has\u00a0<\/span>5-star ratings on <a style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/vendors\/agents\/vanessa-carlson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzeo.com<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Vanessa Carlson covers the following MLS&#8217; in Illinois:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Mid America Regional Information Systems, Inc. MLS-IL<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">MRED MLS-IL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Kimberley Taylor <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"logo image\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Company-Logos-200-\u00d7-90px-200-\u00d7-90px-200-\u00d7-90px-3.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"5 Stars\" \/> <strong>5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n(236 reviews)<img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Best local knowledge<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Nationally Featured in Top Agent Magazine<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Introduction<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Kimberley Taylor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><strong>Sales volume:<\/strong> $32 million (2021)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2696\ufe0f <\/span><strong>About:\u00a0<\/strong>Kimberley Taylor is a managing real estate broker in Illinois. She boasts of 20 years of experience in the industry and manages her firm NextHome First Class. She has excellent testimonials mentioning her quick closing and stellar local knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udd47 <\/span><strong>Accolades:<\/strong> She is the recipient of the Expert Network Distinguished Realtor award and was featured in the Top Agent Magazine. She sold about $32 million worth of properties in 2021 with an average of 1.5 days closing!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NextHome First Class<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfe1 <\/span><strong>About:<\/strong> NextHome is a real estate company servicing the north and northwest Illinois. They offer full-service options including market evaluation, marketing, agent selection, and much more for buyers and sellers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>Nationally featured in the Top Agent Magazine<\/li>\n<li>Receipient of Expert Network Distinguished Realtor Award<\/li>\n<li>Sold an average of 32 million in 2021<\/li>\n<li>Average closing time is 1.4 days<\/li>\n<li>Owner of NextHome First Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Kimberley Taylor has 5-star reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/NextHome%20First%20Class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Kimberley Taylor is an active real estate broker in Illinois. Her main service areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ogle County<\/li>\n<li>Carroll County<\/li>\n<li>Winnebago County<\/li>\n<li>Jo Daviess County<\/li>\n<li>Stephenson County<\/li>\n<li>Eleroy<\/li>\n<li>Freeport<\/li>\n<li>Mc Connell<\/li>\n<li>Baileyville<\/li>\n<li>Dakota<\/li>\n<li>Ridott<\/li>\n<li>Cedarville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Edward Lukasik <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"RE\/MAX\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-1.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"5 Stars\" \/> <strong>5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(97 reviews)<\/em><img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Good Customer Reviews<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">#1 RE\/MAX agent in IL<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Introduction<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Edward Lukasik Jr<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2696\ufe0f <\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">About:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> Edward Lukasik Jr. is a broker and owner of RE\/MAX Professionals in Bolingbrook IL with 21 years of experience in the real estate market. He is known for closing quickly within an average of 1.5 days. He has excellent reviews for his process expertise and negotiation skills. He is technologically advanced and uses tech to maximize client exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udd47 <\/span><strong>Accolades:<\/strong> He is recognized as the #1 RE\/MAX agent in Illinois and #1 in Will County for having the most sold listings. He is also the recipient of the RE\/MAX lifetime achievement award and is the member of their prestigious hall of fame.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>RE\/MAX<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe1 <strong>About RE\/MAX:<\/strong> RE\/MAX (short for Real Estate Maximums) is a well-known real estate company in the world. RE\/MAX, which has more than 125,000 agents across the country, was named the top real estate brokerage franchisor by the Franchise 500 for the year 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Commission:<\/strong> The company was established with a maximum commission concept, meaning agents would keep nearly all of their commissions and pay their broker a share of the office expenses, rather than paying their broker a share of the commission of each sale, which is common in residential real estate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>Owner of RE\/MAX professionals in Bolingbrook IL<\/li>\n<li>21 years experience<\/li>\n<li>#1 agent in Will County for most listings sold<\/li>\n<li>#1 RE\/MAX agent in the state of IL 2020<\/li>\n<li>RE\/MAX hall of fame member<\/li>\n<li>RE\/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Edward Lukasik Jr. has 5-star ratings on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/Edward-Lukasik-Jr\/#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>He is an active broker owner in Bolingbrook IL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ray Young<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"logo image\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Company-Logos-200-\u00d7-90px-200-\u00d7-90px-200-\u00d7-90px-4-1.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">$154 million worth of closed sales<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Best for investment properties <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">19+ Years Top Producer with Dickerson Nieman Realtors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Introduction<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Ray Young<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0<\/span> <strong>Sales volume:<\/strong> $154 million<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2696\ufe0f <\/span><strong>About:<\/strong> Ray Young is a real estate agent licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. He boasts of being the top producer of Dickerson and Nieman for more than 19 years. He also acts as a full-time REALTOR being a member of the IAR, and WAR.\u00a0 He specializes in new construction homes,\u00a0 investment properties, foreclosures, and acreage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udd47 <\/span><strong>Accolades:<\/strong> He has been a consistent recipient of the Double Diamond and Diamond awards. He has over $154 million worth of closed sales under his belt and is a member of the prestigious President&#8217;s club.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Dickerson and Nieman<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfe1 <\/span><strong>About: <\/strong>Dickerson and Nieman is a real estate firm catering to buyers and sellers. They hold the title of being #1 in Rock River Valley. They are a team of agents and real estate professionals known especially for perfecting the needs of clients needing new construction and relocation services. They also hold the title of one of the top residential real estate firms in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>Top producer with Dickerson and Nieman Realtors for more than 19 years<\/li>\n<li>Double diamond and diamond award recipient<\/li>\n<li>Member of the President Club<\/li>\n<li>Member of the RAAR, IAR, WAR<\/li>\n<li>$154 million worth of closed sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>No credible reviews were found.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Ray Young is a licensed REALTOR and real estate broker in Illinois and Wisconsin. His service areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rockton<\/li>\n<li>Rockford<\/li>\n<li>Roscoe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Lisa McKinney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Century_21_logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Century_21_logo_logotype_200x90.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4.75-Stars.webp\" alt=\"4.75 Stars\" \/> <strong>4.9\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>12 reviews<\/em><strong><img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Most experienced<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Double Centurion Award Winner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Introduction<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Lisa McKinney<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2696\ufe0f <strong>About:<\/strong> Lisa McKinney is a designated managing broker-owner active in Mount Vernon, IL with over 30 years of experience. For the past five years, she has held the record for the Double Centurion Award. She is regarded as a commercial specialist for her local knowledge and for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to stay on top of market trends.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Century 21<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe1 <strong>About:<\/strong> Century 21 is one of the world&#8217;s largest real estate brokerage firms. Century 21 has over 11,600 independent franchise real estate brokers working with over 122,000 real estate agents as of April 2021. Their international offices span over 80 countries.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2696\ufe0f <strong>Experienced Agents and REALTORS:<\/strong> According to Century 21 reviews, Century 21 real estate agents are highly regarded and well-informed. Century 21 Realtors are likely to provide a positive experience. Regardless of whether or not your agent is new to the real estate industry, you can rest assured that they have the support of a well-established company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>30 years of experience<\/li>\n<li>Century 21 All-Pro Real Estate<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">2017,18,19,20,21 Double Centurion Award Winner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Lisa McKinney has 5-star ratings on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/profile\/lisamckinneyrealtor\/#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Lisa McKinney is a managing broker active-owner in Mount Vernon Illinois. Her main service areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Belle Rive<\/li>\n<li>Benton<\/li>\n<li>Bluford<\/li>\n<li>Bonnie<\/li>\n<li>Chester<\/li>\n<li>Dale<\/li>\n<li>Dix<\/li>\n<li>Mt Vernon<\/li>\n<li>Mc Leansboro<\/li>\n<li>Mount Vernon<\/li>\n<li>Nason<\/li>\n<li>Opdyke<\/li>\n<li>Wayne City<\/li>\n<li>Woodlawn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"what\"><strong>What is a Real Estate Broker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real estate brokers and real estate agents are used interchangeably, but they vastly vary in definition. A real estate broker is a licensed real estate professional in their own right who\u2019s also a licensed real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/ask\/answers\/101314\/what-are-differences-among-real-estate-agent-broker-and-realtor.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">primary difference<\/a>&nbsp;between a real estate broker and an agent is that a broker can start their own firm and hire real estate agents to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, for a real estate agent to become a licensed real estate broker, they have to take additional training courses and acquire an experience of a certain number of years. The exact requirements to become a real estate broker vary statewide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While real estate agents focus on the sales aspect of the transaction, brokers specialize in the technical aspects, such as drafting purchase agreements, contracts, escrow arrangements, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bb<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-home-staging-and-is-it-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staging your Home<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Check out what is home staging and how is it useful for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"brokerages\"><strong>Types of Brokerages in Illinois<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Illinois, there are a variety of brokerages to choose from. We&#8217;ve handpicked a few to help you with your real estate transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Largest Independent Brokerage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"logo image\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Company-Logos-200-\u00d7-90px-6-1.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"2.5 Stars\" \/> <strong>2.5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>24 reviews<\/em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Largest Independent Brokerage<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">#16 largest independent brokerage in the country<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Baird and Warner Real Estate, Inc.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><strong>Total sales volume:<\/strong> $6.3 billion<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfe1 About:<\/strong> Baird and Warner have been active in the Chicago real estate market for a total of 167 years! They are a real estate company in Chicago, that serves both buyers and sellers. They are the nation&#8217;s 16th largest independent brokerage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><strong>Seller Services: <\/strong>In addition to the critical MLS listing, they construct a personalized website for your property that contains specifications, neighborhood analysis, photos, and full videos. You will also receive one-of-a-kind marketing materials such as innovative advertising, flyers, postcards, and brochures.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\uded2 <\/span><strong>Buyer Services:<\/strong> In addition to immediate access to listings, you may explore neighborhoods and learn about market trends by using their useful filters. Furthermore, you can get pre-approved immediately through their website to increase the likelihood of your offer being accepted. They also provide title services through the title service team, which has over 1000 attorneys working to ensure that the property is free of debentures and that nothing interferes with ownership of your property.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>167 years experience<\/li>\n<li>Excellent local coverage<\/li>\n<li>Useful free tools<\/li>\n<li>Caters to buyers and sellers<\/li>\n<li>Inconsistent agent quality<\/li>\n<li>Inconsistent franchise quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Baird and Warner Naperville have an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/baird-and-warner-naperville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>Baird and Warner Real Estate, Inc. is active in Chicagoland and neighboring areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Brokerage for Buyers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"keller\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keller.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-Stars.webp\" alt=\"2 Stars\" \/> <strong>1.8\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(112 reviews)<\/em><img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Top Brokerage for Buyers<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Franchise company of the largest real estate brokerage of the country<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">Introduction<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Keller Williams Realty Infinity<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><strong>Total sales volume:<\/strong> $2.8 billion<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfe1 <\/span><strong>About:<\/strong> Keller Williams Realty Infinity <\/span>is a real estate brokerage in Illinois catering to buyers and sellers. They have a<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"> knowledgeable and professional team of real estate agents catering to you throughout the buying process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb <\/span><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> Their state-of-the-art<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"> systems make the process of purchasing a home as simple and straightforward as possible. Additionally, they have th<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">e backing of an internationally known and trusted company, Keller Williams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Keller Williams<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfe8 <strong>About: <\/strong><\/span>Keller Williams Realtors is a well-known international real estate company that also happens to be the largest residential real estate firm in the United States of America. The brand has a culture that is agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based, and it recognizes and rewards its agents for their contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><ul>\n<li>Brand Value<\/li>\n<li>Marketing savvy and tools to get your home top-tier exposure<\/li>\n<li>An allied partner looking out for you and your home throughout the selling process<\/li>\n<li>Good customer service<\/li>\n<li>Poor ratings on various portals<\/li>\n<li>Many customer complaints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Keller Williams has an\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">average rating of 2 out of 5<\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0089c6; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.kw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">TrustPilot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Keller Williams is available worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fastest Growing Brokerage Firm <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"logo image\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Company-Logos-170-\u00d7-53px-200-\u00d7-90px-170-\u00d7-53px.png\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">#1 brokerage firm in Chicago<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Fastest Growing Brokerage in Illinois<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">INMAN innovator award recipient<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udd0e Sneak Peak<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>@properties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><strong>Sales volume:<\/strong> $9.6 billion<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe8 <strong>About:<\/strong> @properties, founded in 2000, is one of Chicago\u2019s fastest-growing brokerage firms. In addition to closing, mortgage lending, and title insurance, they provide a comprehensive range of services for buyers and sellers. Their agents are well ahead of the curve in terms of innovation, and they want to have a positive impact on the real estate community by providing a one-stop-shop for all of your needs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfe1<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>Relocation services:<\/strong> They offer a range of tools and resources for relocation including destination services, rental assistance, customized market data, marketing, and inventory tools, vendor management, and staging among others.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">[1] Data from April 2020 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good agent quality<\/li>\n<li>Relocation services<\/li>\n<li>Mortage lending<\/li>\n<li>Title services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>No credible reviews were found.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>@properties is a real estate company with offices throughout the Chicagoland area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Commercial Brokerage Firm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"compass_200x90\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/compass_200x90.webp\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\">$4.13 billion sales volume<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Top Commercial Brokerage Firm<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">#2 for closed sales and market share in Chicagoland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">\ud83d\udd0d Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u26a1 Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">\u2b50 Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">\ud83d\udccdCoverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Compass, Chicagoland Inc.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><strong>Total sales volume:<\/strong> $4.13 billion<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\ud83c\udfe1 About:<\/strong> Compass, Chicagoland a licensed real estate company in Illinois that utilizes the Internet as a marketing medium with the use of real estate technology. As of the first half of 2021, they have expanded widely across the Chicagoland region adding more than 70 agents to their pre-existing 1400. They rank #2 in the area for maximum market share and closed sales in Chicagoland.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Compass is also the first company to have built a proprietary mobile app for real estate agents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\uded2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>For Sellers: <\/strong>Compass Real Estate operates similarly to any other traditional real estate company when it comes to selling your home. Their agents will handle every aspect of your sale, including marketing, holding open houses, fielding offers, negotiating, and finally closing with you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Technology<\/strong>: Compass Real Estate uses technology to sell homes, which sets it apart. Your agent will benefit from their data-driven strategy and analytical tools. It will sell quickly when combined with your agent&#8217;s local knowledge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udded\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Compass Concierge Program<\/strong>: A seller may discover that minor repairs or improvements to their home can significantly increase their profit. But not every seller has the funds to make those changes. In this case, clients can use Compass Real Estate&#8217;s Concierge program. They will pay for upgrades and repairs up front.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\ud83d\udd0f Private Exclusives<\/strong>: Compass is known for its Compass private exclusives section of listings. These are homes that aren&#8217;t on the open market but are available to buyers who work with a Compass agent. Because they aren&#8217;t advertised, they are cheaper. Uneven market conditions may favor a private exclusive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Traditional real estate agents with sleek branding<\/li>\n<li>Excellent commercial database<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Light up for sale signs for your yard<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The large, well-funded company<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Have attracted some top workers from other companies<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Not available everywhere<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Will pay typical commissions unless going through Houzeo<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">May not be an innovative technological experience<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You may want to deposit your escrow money with your own attorney or title company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p>No credible reviews were found.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Compass operates nationwide. They have strong coverage in Chicagoland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\">Flat Fee MLS Real Estate Brokerage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"houzoTabBlock \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoToptab\"><div class=\"houzeoTabBlockTopRow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redefy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:0;\" class=\"houzeoTopLeft companyWebsiteLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"companyLogo\" alt=\"Redefy logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Redefy-logo.webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"logo_arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/html-tab-block-link-icon-v1.png\" alt=\"Logo-Link\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopright\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTopRightIn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4.5-Stars.webp\" alt=\"4.5 Stars\" \/> <strong>4.5\/5<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>(36 reviews)<\/em><img class=\"\\&lt;\/p\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLogoPara\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"houzeoLogoTitle\">Flat fee MLS real estate brokerage<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"houzeoLogoDesc\">Listing Fee: $3500 flat fee<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoBottomTab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabLabelInnerWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel active\">Sneak Peek<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Highlights<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel\">Reviews<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoLabel \">Coverage<span class=\"downTringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoTabContentWrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeofirstDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Redefy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><strong>\ud83c\udfe1 About:<\/strong> Redefy is a flat fee MLS real estate brokerage in Illinois that provide full-service MLS packages. It caters to buyers and sellers <\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">and p<\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">rovides a listing at a flat fee of $3500. However, the platform becomes expensive when a house is sold for over $1 million. The selling fee in such a case is 1% of the total sale price.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><strong>\ud83d\udcbb Additional features:<\/strong> The company does provide in-house support which helps sellers with accurate pricing and other features like staging home,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">comparative market analysis (CMA), showing service, yard sign, lockbox, and more.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2696\ufe0f Agent policy:<\/strong> Like some other low-commission real estate agents, Redefy has a process where limited agents cater to a large volume of customers. This poses a risk to service quality. Also, Redefy works on a team-based model rather than a one-agent policy.<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; line-height: 24px; color: #01152b; display: inline-block; width: 697.552px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 28px !important;\">\ud83d\udd0d\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;\">Explore more:<\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: #0089c6; transition-duration: 0.1s; transition-timing-function: ease-in-out;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redefy.com\/real-estate-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Real estate facts you should know<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">Pros<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; width: 697.552px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 18px !important;\">\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Decent listing fee for low value homes<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">In-house support<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Flexible add-on features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\">Cons<\/span><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><br style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; width: 697.552px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 18px !important;\">\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">1% commission for homes with value $1M+<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Average customer service quality due to high customer volume<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Limited coverage<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; width: 677.552px; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 300 !important; line-height: 24px !important;\">Non-refundable deposit of $500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Redefy is rated<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">\u00a04.5<\/span><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<strong>out of 5<\/strong> on\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300; background-color: #ffffff; color: #0089c6; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/redefy-real-estate-aurora-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Yelp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"houzeoDescContent houzeoLastDescContent\"><div class=\"contentDesc\"><p><span style=\"color: #01152b; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Redefy covers only the region of Chicago in the state of Illinois.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- block start here --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-takeaways\">\n<p class=\"topHead\"><strong>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2696\ufe0f Want Traditional Broker Service with Minimum Interaction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"headKeytake\"><b>Houzeo makes it possible!<\/b><\/p><br>\n\nHouzeo makes deals with top-rated, local agents across the country to get them to give you <b>lower prices<\/b> on Houzeo\u2019s cutting-edge technology and 100% online platform. Houzeo\u2019s tech-centric broker partners charge just the <b>upfront flat-fee<\/b>, and <b>no commission<\/b> for all DIY plans.<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- block end here --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"difference\"><strong>How to Choose the Right Real Estate Brokerage in Illinois<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For Home Sellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 89 percent of homeowners use the services of a real estate agent or broker when buying or selling a home, making the selection of the most qualified agent critical to a successful real estate transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_43592\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"43592\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Real Estate Commission-For Home Sellers\"            id=\"footable_43592\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1195920199_43592\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_43592 ninja_table_unique_id_1195920199_43592 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_questions \">Parameters<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_description \">Description<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1065\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1065\">\n            <td><strong>1. Inquire<\/strong><\/td><td>When choosing a real estate broker or agent, inquire about their knowledge of the local market and your property type.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1066\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1066\">\n            <td><strong>2. Marketing strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Question the marketing strategy, methods of communication, references, and connections a broker has with other real estate professionals before making a decision.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1067\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_1067\">\n            <td><strong>3. Full-time Professional<\/strong><\/td><td>Make certain to hire a professional who is available on a full-time basis.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1068\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_1068\">\n            <td><strong>4. Guidance<\/strong><\/td><td>Ideally, a realtor will be able to guide you through the process of searching for and purchasing a house.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1069\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_1069\">\n            <td><strong>5. Local Realtor<\/strong><\/td><td>Local realtors who work for themselves should not be dismissed. They may have more intimate knowledge of a community, than a large real estate company<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the questions listed above, there are several other factors to consider when hiring a real estate agent or brokerage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Availability of Real Estate Agents or Brokerages:&nbsp;<\/strong>While there are competent part-time agents who sell properties, you must hire someone who can show your home at a time that is convenient for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offer Suggestions<\/strong>: Other desirable features attract buyers in an area like pools, screened-in porches, and other desirable features are known to attract buyers to the area. They will advise on which rooms or features to emphasize or de-emphasize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, ask the agent if there are any improvements you could make to the house to make it more desirable. The best agents will often make these suggestions without your input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Real Estate Brokerages<\/strong>: Hire or retain a local expert. These agents will also be aware of the typical <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-in-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxes on selling a house in Illinois<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, ask a local brokerage or your friends and family if they know anyone who has sold many homes or businesses there. Also, other ideas include looking through local real estate publications to see which agents have the most listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <strong><a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-title-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title Insurance policy in IL<\/a>:<\/strong> Read all you need to know about owner&#8217;s title insurance policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buyer\"><strong>For Home Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, an inexperienced agent may make things more difficult for you (and your wallet) than they need to be during the home buying process. Moreover, hiring <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/home-inspectors-near-me\/illinois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">illinois home inspectors<\/a> can be beneficial for the buyer in thoroughly validating the property\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a specific set of abilities that distinguishes the best real estate agents from the rest when it comes time to buy a house. Is there a list of these abilities? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_43548\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"43548\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"How to choose a buyer agent\"            id=\"footable_43548\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1688422242_43548\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_43548 ninja_table_unique_id_1688422242_43548 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_point_to_remember \">Point to Remember<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_description \">Description<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1059\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1059\">\n            <td><strong> 1. Good Communication <\/><\/td><td>Look for an agent who is a good communicator and can answer all of your questions about the home-buying process.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1060\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1060\">\n            <td><strong> 2. Reliable Experience <\/><\/td><td>When interviewing real estate agents, be sure to not only inquire about the length of time they have been in the business of buying and selling homes, but also inquire about their specific experience.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1061\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_1061\">\n            <td><strong> 3. Strong Local Market Knowledge <\/><\/td><td>Each market is unique. In order to navigate the nuances of your local market, you'll need a real estate agent who is familiar with local market trends and patterns. Choose a real estate agent who has a track record of quickly placing buyers in homes (and getting them a great deal, too).<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1062\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_1062\">\n            <td><strong> 4. Positive Reviews <\/><\/td><td>Online reviews are a great resource when choosing a realtor. Read as many reviews as you can before choosing a real estate agent, and look for past clients who have only positive things to say about their experiences.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1063\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_1063\">\n            <td><strong> 5. Personal Rapport <\/><\/td><td>Ultimately, you want a realtor you like. You'll be spending a lot of time together, so choose someone you enjoy being around and who truly understands your needs.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <strong><a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/pros\/mortgage-lenders-near-me\/illinois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Mortgage Lender in Illinois<\/a>:<\/strong> Find out the best mortgage brokers in Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"near\"><strong>Find<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Top Real Estate Brokers In Illinois With Houzeo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"area\">Working with the largest or the biggest real estate company has its own disadvantage. Often people have these 2 two questions: Real estate brokerages near me and how to find a good real estate broker? Understand, that it may be one of the biggest real estate companies near you, but the realtor\u2019s experience might not be enough. However, we have already read about the companies where the agent- experience may not be the same everywhere. Also, the agents may show interest deal only if the deal is extremely profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, a top-rated real estate agent is invaluable in helping you reach your goals, whether you\u2019re buying or selling a home for the first time or the fifth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Houzeo, instead of paying the average listing rate of around 3%, you\u2019ll only pay a flat fee which will save you not only thousands of dollars but also give you a great buying\u2013selling experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price Comparison<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Houzeo<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Other Real Estate Brokerages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Listing Agent Commission \/ Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>$329<\/td><td>5%-6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recommended Buyer Agent Commission<\/strong><\/td><td>2.5%<\/td><td>2.5% \u2013 3.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0&nbsp;<strong>With Houzeo, you save $12,000 more on an average U.S. home&nbsp;&gt;&gt; <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIST NOW<\/a> &lt;&lt;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>What does Houzeo Offer? \u2013 A Quick Glimpse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcbb Houzeo\u2019s tech-centric broker partners charge just the upfront flat fee, and no commission for all DIY plans (except in minimum service states)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udffb\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Offers typically are routed to the brokers. Houzeo\u2019s Offers Platform allows your broker to present the offer to you instantly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcb0 <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/products\/houzeo-offers\">Houzeo Offers<\/a> Platform allows sellers to&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RMrYYqQvY1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counter an Offer<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rn3HnZUmPog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Highest &amp; Best Offers<\/a>&nbsp;Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcf1&nbsp;Houzeo Showings is available both on Houzeo\u2019s website and on the Houzeo mobile app (<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dh3o2pb8Zys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd5b Available only on weekdays up to 1 pm, and only in select MLS\u2019. After you\u2019ve purchased the Gold or Platinum plans, email support@houzeo.com with the subject line \u201cExpedited Listing Request: \u201c. Service is free for Gold and Platinum plan customers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the following video for all the details you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What is Houzeo? | America&#039;s # 1 Home Buying and Selling Platform\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qeO8j2UHSLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"final\">Final Word: Why choose a Flat Fee Model?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home prices in Illinois are rising quickly and steadily, as the state&#8217;s median prices go up. The Illinois market is brimming with potential. On the other side, finding the right real estate broker in Illinois can be challenging. In addition, there are numerous brokerages in Illinois nowadays, each with its unique set of advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A seller should evaluate aspects like as listing fees, listing time, services offered, customer service, coverage, marketing, and technology before selecting a brokerage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where our list of the top Illinois real estate brokers and brokerages comes into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the typical agent commission in Illinois is roughly 6%, split 50\/50 between the listing and buyer agents. So, if you sell your house in Illinois for $300,000, the commission will cost you $18,000. Choosing Flat Fee agents, such as Vanessa Carlson of Houzeo, will help you avoid this commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to <strong>avoid paying this commission<\/strong>, you could sell with <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/best-flat-fee-mls-companies-in-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS companies in Illinois<\/a> like Houzeo. Houzeo not only helps suppliers but also customers, by providing a choice of add-on possibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Houzeo is completely online and automated, allowing it to meet the needs of a wide range of sellers and buyers. The platform is also the premier Flat-Fee MLS supplier that has revolutionized the way FSBOs function in the real estate business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bb<\/strong> <strong><a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/companies-that-buy-houses-for-cash-in-illinois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cash House Buyers Illinois<\/a>:<\/strong> Check out the top cash buyer companies in IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\"><strong>Find Your New Home in Illinois With Houzeo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With thousands of property listings, Houzeo.com is one of the biggest property listing sites in the US. Find condos, townhouses, co-ops, and other types of <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/illinois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Illinois<\/a> on Houzeo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-28\"><strong>\u00bb Need More Clarity?&nbsp;<\/strong>Read these exclusive&nbsp;<a     href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/houzeo-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo reviews<\/a>&nbsp;and learn why the platform is the best in America\u2019s competitive housing market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"how\"><strong>Eager to Know How Houzeo Works?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got you covered. Check out the following video to understand how Houzeo works and why it is the best FSBO and Flat Fee MLS platform in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What is Houzeo? | America&#039;s # 1 Home Buying and Selling Platform\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qeO8j2UHSLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\"><strong>\u00bb NEED MORE CLARITY? <\/strong>Read these exclusive <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatequeen.com\/houzeo-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo.com reviews<\/a> and learn why it is one of the&nbsp;best <a     href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free websites to list for sale by owner<\/a>&nbsp;in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow much does an Illinois real estate broker make?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A real estate managing broker in Illinois earns between $120,000 and $190,000 a year, according to various sources. However, in some areas, such as Chicago, where a broker can earn up to $250k per year, they rise.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I become a real estate broker without being an agent in Illinois?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beginning real estate brokers in Illinois must join an Illinois real estate brokerage and work under the supervision of a managing broker. A managing broker has successfully worked in the field, completed 60 hours of further training, and passed the Illinois managing broker's exam.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I be my own real estate agent in Illinois?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can start building your own brokerage once you've earned your Illinois real estate broker license.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">Save money on transactions by choosing the best real estate broker or brokerage out of all the options. As a result, we've put up a list of the top real estate brokers in Illinois for...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"reading_date\"><span class=\"readtime\">8 mins read<\/span><span class=\"date\">May 22, 2026<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":421978,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46230,46226],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate-brokers","category-seller"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Real Estate Brokerages and Brokers in Illinois, US<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Top Real Estate Brokers in Illinois \u00b7 1. Vanessa Carlson \u00b7 2. Kimberley Taylor \u00b7 3. Edward Lukasik \u00b7 4. 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