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Top real estate agents in Dekalb County, IL
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Nancy Edwards
Elm Street Realtors
★★★★★1,000+ sales
Meet The Dream Team-Nancy Edwards/Owner-Former President of DeKalb Association of Realtors-Broker since 1991 Travis Velazquez-Army & Air Force Veteran- Former Corrections Officer -Certified Staging Consultant (HELD BY LESS THAN 600 REALTORS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS)-Broker since 2009Evangeline Velazquez-Fully Bilingual in Spanish-Certified Staging Consultant (HELD BY LESS THAN 600 REALTORS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS) Broker since 2010 Elm Street Realtors offers an excellent balance of state-of-the-art internet marketing for maximum exposure of your home on the world wide web, as well as good old fashioned hard work & networking to assist you in selling your home faster! We hire an AWARD WINNING photographer (exclusive to us) for all of our home listing photos! We are local dedicated agents committed to offering our clients up close and personal assistance in buying or selling their next home! Our proven track record of positive results has enabled Elm Street Realtors to not only survive over ten years in Sycamore but become one of the top offices in the toughest economy.

Maria Pena-Graham
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
★★★★★600+ sales
Maria has 20+ years experience in the DeKalb County Real Estate market. Maria’s work ethic and service-oriented approach is why she has been the #1 real estate professional in DeKalb County for three consecutive years. Maria has also earned the 2021 HomeLight Achievement Award as well as completed the Institute of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Course. Maria is fluent in Spanish and is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).Each of Maria's clients receives individualized attention and a customized marketing plan when selling their home. Maria uses the latest marketing strategies including social media, video and drone footage along with professional photography to showcase your home. When searching for your next home, Maria listens to the wants and needs of your family. Her knowledge of DeKalb and surrounding communities is evident as she lives and works in the DeKalb area. Maria’s negotiating skills allow her client’s interests to be represented in the best possible way so you will get the absolute best price in buying or selling a home.Over the years, Maria has formed strong relationships with top residential mortgage lenders and loan companies as well as contractors and other service providers that allow her clients the best options to suit their financial and repair needs. Maria is active in serving the community by supporting events such as Safe Passage, Hope Haven and St. Mary School DeKalb where her son attended K - 8th grade. Maria has been married to Rob for over 30 years and they have one son, Matteo. Matteo currently attends DeKalb High School and is an active member of the DeKalb-Sycamore High School Swim team and DeKalb County Swim Team, hosted by the Kishwaukee Family YMCA. Family life is paramount to Maria and in her free time you will see her out with her family at local events, eating at local restaurants, attending swim meets, traveling, and enjoying her family time.

Dorothy Hitzeroth
Remax Experience
★★★★★300+ sales
I am a full time realtor with 19 years experience in the DeKalb County area.I am dedicated and committed to my clients, enjoy building a good rapport, and guiding them through the entire home buying/selling process, with a special emphasis on a higher quality of service for smooth transactions.I am energetic, detail oriented and patient and strive to respond quickly to needs, inquiries and questions.I take pride in facilitating what isbest for my clients, not just in collecting a commission.A great deal of my business hasbeen built on referrals and past clients,and I work diligently to keep myclients happy and make the home buying/selling process funand enjoyable!Please feel free to check my reviews on Zillow.I look forward to working with you too!

Karl Gallagher
Century 21
61+ sales
I’m Karl Gallagher a dedicated real estate professional committed to helping buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence. With a deep understanding of the local real estate landscape, I take pride in delivering exceptional service, strategic marketing, and expert negotiation skills to ensure the best outcomes for my clients. Beyond real estate, I’m an active member of the chamber of commerce, where I build strong business relationships and support local economic growth. Giving back to the community is also a passion of mine, and I regularly volunteer my time to local initiatives and organizations. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Shane Vetter
Coldwell Banker Realty
Over a decade of helping buyers and sellers with their needs by understanding their motivation and goals and then through consultative and education approaches we come together to create the best marketing solution to sell their home or the best strategy to make them look like the strongest buyer they can be as we customize a thorough search to not waster their times and to help them find the home that meets their needs in the proper timeframe they require.

Gianni Nieto
Selling Fox Valley by Gianni Nieto
Gianni Nieto is a bilingual real estate agent that has lived in Illinois for most of his life beside the 10 years he lived in North Carolina, where he stated his real estate career in 2006. He is now a proud resident of the great town of Yorkville, IL, where he’s active in the community. From making homeownership dreams come true to volunteering at local charity/ organizations that give back to the community. Gianni lives in Yorkville with his spouse, nieces, 3 dogs and 2 birds. Real estate is a powerful thing. Where you live becomes the center of your universe: your “home base” and a place where memories are made. Even an investment property can have a profound effect on your life’s story—when chosen correctly, it becomes long-term financial freedom and a vital part of your well-diversified portfolio. Real estate is just not his career it’s his passion. He understands that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction. It’s a life-changing experience. He’s dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of his clients. He takes great pride in the relationships he builds and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals. Whether a buyer, a seller, or an investor, he thinks of his clients as family. Lean on him- he is here to keep the process fluid, successful, and as low-stress as possible. In his free time, Gianni loves to travel, cooking for family, hiking and discovering new trails but loves the trails the fox valley area has to offer. Especially around Yorkville. Hablo español y te atenderé con un excelente servicio.
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