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Updated September 30, 2025

If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Illinois close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 35,742 real estate agents in Illinois to identify the best of the best. These are the current top-rated agents across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.

  • Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
  • Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
  • Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Illinois — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.

To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.

We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.

Top 10 real estate agents in Illinois by total recent sales (October 2025 rankings)

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  • Ryan Cherney

    Circle One Realty
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    399
    Price range*
    $23K - $1.7M
    Typical price*
    $350,500
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    Ryan Cherney is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 231 transactions over the past 12 months — 399 in the past two years. Ryan Cherney's experience includes luxury homes and investment properties.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 399
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 47 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

  • Kimberly Wirtz

    Wirtz Real Estate Group Inc.
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    395
    Price range*
    $43K - $885K
    Typical price*
    $320,000
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    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Vacant land Multi-family homes

    Kimberly Wirtz is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 209 transactions over the past 12 months — 395 in the past two years. Kimberly Wirtz's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 81% sellers, 19% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 395
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 37 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Mike Mccatty

    Century 21 Circle
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    373
    Price range*
    $60K - $3.8M
    Typical price*
    $415,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes Vacant land Manufactured homes

    Mike Mccatty is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 200 transactions over the past 12 months — 373 in the past two years. Mike Mccatty's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 71% sellers, 29% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 373
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 46 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
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  • Rafay Qamar

    Real Broker LLC
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    368
    Price range*
    $31K - $2.2M
    Typical price*
    $317,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Rafay Qamar is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 197 transactions over the past 12 months — 368 in the past two years. Rafay Qamar's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 49% sellers, 51% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 368
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 44 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

  • Frank Montro

    Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    341
    Price range*
    $25K - $750K
    Typical price*
    $225,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Investor-friendly Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes Vacant land

    Frank Montro is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 176 transactions over the past 12 months — 341 in the past two years. Frank Montro's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and investment properties.

    • Works with: 72% sellers, 28% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 341
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 45 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Mark Waldhoff

    KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
    Champaign, IL
    Total sales*
    338
    Price range*
    $53K - $1.1M
    Typical price*
    $221,500
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes

    Mark Waldhoff is a real estate agent who is active in Champaign, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 175 transactions over the past 12 months — 338 in the past two years. Mark Waldhoff's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 33% sellers, 67% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 338
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 44 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Misael Chacon

    Beycome brokerage realty, LLC
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    338
    Price range*
    $24K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $325,500
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    Top 1% local Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Investor-friendly Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Vacant land Commercial properties

    Misael Chacon is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 165 transactions over the past 12 months — 338 in the past two years. Misael Chacon's experience includes luxury homes, investment properties, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 99% sellers, 1% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 338
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 50 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%
    • License #: 471.021523 (IL)

  • Toni Vanderheyden

    Keller Williams Realty Signature
    Rockford, IL
    Total sales*
    329
    Price range*
    $25K - $750K
    Typical price*
    $215,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Multi-family homes Mobile homes Manufactured homes Vacant land

    Toni Vanderheyden is a real estate agent who is active in Rockford, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 171 transactions over the past 12 months — 329 in the past two years. Toni Vanderheyden's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 76% sellers, 24% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 329
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 33 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Tim Schiller

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    Chicago, IL
    Total sales*
    325
    Price range*
    $135K - $2.8M
    Typical price*
    $525,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses Vacant land Multi-family homes

    Tim Schiller is a real estate agent who is active in Chicago, IL. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 156 transactions over the past 12 months — 325 in the past two years. Tim Schiller's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 51% sellers, 49% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 325
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 34 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Rob L Cole

    Judy Dempcy Homes Powered by KW Pinnacle
    St. Louis, MO
    Total sales*
    321
    Price range*
    $25K - $1.2M
    Typical price*
    $377,000
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    Top 1% local Listing agent Buyers agent Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Vacant land Condos

    Rob L Cole is a real estate agent who is active in St. Louis, MO. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 146 transactions over the past 12 months — 321 in the past two years. Rob L Cole's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and VA loans and military buyers.

    • Works with: 60% sellers, 40% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 321
    • State ranking by total sales: #12
    • Median days on market: 49 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
    • License #: 471.020181 (IL)

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What to know about top real estate agents in Illinois

Top Illinois real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Illinois. 

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 5 sales per year (local median)
  • Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
  • Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings

Sellers

  • Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops 
  • High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Illinois is 100%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Illinois is 42 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Illinois often save 5-10% off list price
  • Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
  • Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits

Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Illinois will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.

Consider listing with a Illinois realtor if:

  • You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
  • You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
  • Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000

Consider alternatives if:

  • You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
  • You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
  • You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.

In Illinois, the average real estate commission is about 5.56%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.85% and 2.71%, respectively).
  • Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
  • Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.

Sell with a top agent and save

With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Illinois.

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Illinois alternatives:

Cash buyer services

  • Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
  • Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.

Discount brokerages

  • Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
  • Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.

Flat-Fee MLS (FFMLS)

  • Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
  • You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

  • No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
  • FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.

Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.

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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Illinois

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 43,434,700 data points for 35,742 real estate agents across Illinois.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.

Methodology

There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance in Illinois and make it easier to compare your options.

We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:

  • Transaction volume and recent activity
  • Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
  • Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
  • Speed of sales relative to the local market
  • Years of experience and proven track record
  • Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs

We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.

Ongoing updates

Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.

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