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Best real estate agents in Chicago

The top-producing real estate agents in Chicago, IL, ranked by recent sales from public profile data. Real production, real reviews — updated 2026-07-05.

PNBy Priya Nandakumar
Housing Economist
LVReviewed by Lena Voss
Housing Market Editor
Published May 20, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026Editorial persona: WealthyBud bylines are editorial personas, not real individuals. Pages are produced by the WealthyBud research team from the public data cited on each page.
Browse Agents Teams Brokerages Chicago market
Agents profiled12Ranked by recent production
Combined sales / 12 mo3,154Across profiled Chicago agents
Avg client rating4.99/5From public client reviews

Who are the top real estate agents in Chicago?

Ranked by recent production, Vesta Preferred Realty of Vesta Preferred, LLC leads WealthyBud's Chicago, IL list with about 720 sales in the last 12 months. The 12 agents profiled here closed 3,154 sales combined over 12 months, according to their public profiles as of 2026-07-05. Sales counts can include team production.

1

Vesta Preferred Realty

Vesta Preferred, LLC · Chicago, IL
$70K-$3.1MTop agent
720
Sales / 12 mo
$513K
Avg price
5★
860 reviews
2

Matt Laricy

Americorp Real Estate · Chicago, IL
$55K-$4.3MTop agent
581
Sales / 12 mo
$554K
Avg price
5★
1973 reviews
3

Baird Warner Team

Baird & Warner Real Estate · Chicago, IL
$13K-$3M
423
Sales / 12 mo
$417K
Avg price
5★
1906 reviews
4

Ben Lalez

Compass · Chicago, IL
$31K-$3MTop agent
356
Sales / 12 mo
$542K
Avg price
5★
555 reviews
5

Crystal Tran

@properties Christie's International Real Estate · Chicago, IL
$35K-$2.7MTop agent
217
Sales / 12 mo
$426K
Avg price
5★
806 reviews
6

Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage · Chicago, IL
$21K-$3.1M
175
Sales / 12 mo
$408K
Avg price
5★
680 reviews
7

Patrick Shino

FULTON GRACE REALTY · Chicago, IL
$115K-$2.7M
153
Sales / 12 mo
$550K
Avg price
5★
1281 reviews
8

Sam Shaffer

Chicago Properties · Chicago, IL
$125K-$4.9MTop agent
113
Sales / 12 mo
$672K
Avg price
5★
884 reviews
9

Bari Levine Bruszer

Refine Residential x @properties Christie's International · Chicago, IL
$19K-$3.8MTop agent
110
Sales / 12 mo
$719K
Avg price
5★
569 reviews
10

Cindy Banks

RE/MAX Cornerstone · Chicago, IL
$38K-$2.6MTop agent
106
Sales / 12 mo
$426K
Avg price
4.9★
421 reviews
11

Darrell Scott

Compass Realty · Chicago, IL
$21K-$4.1MTop agent
105
Sales / 12 mo
$741K
Avg price
5★
536 reviews
12

Leigh Marcus

@properties | Christie's International Real Estate · Chicago, IL
$95K-$6MTop agent
95
Sales / 12 mo
$789K
Avg price
5★
546 reviews
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How do you choose a real estate agent in Chicago?

Shortlist two or three Chicago agents whose recent sales match your price range, check that each holds an active Illinois license, then interview them about pricing strategy, marketing and communication. Recent local production matters more than career totals.

Who is the top real estate agent in Chicago?
By recent sales volume, Vesta Preferred Realty of Vesta Preferred, LLC ranks among the highest-producing agents in Chicago, IL, with about 720 sales in the last 12 months.
How were these Chicago agents ranked?
Agents are ranked by recent production (sales in the trailing 12 months) using public agent profile data, then by total career sales and client reviews.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Chicago?
Compare recent sales, average price point and client reviews, then interview two or three. The right Chicago agent matches your price range and neighborhood, communicates well and has a current track record.
Agent names, brokerages and production stats are sourced from public agent profiles as of 2026-07-05 and may change. Sales counts can include full team production. This directory is informational and not an endorsement — verify current credentials before engaging an agent.