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Milena YanevaPreferred
HomeSmart Connect
60+ sales
Selling your home in the Northwest suburbs or anywhere in Chicagoland? I’m Milena Yaneva, an experienced Realtor® with HomeSmart Connect LLC, dedicated to providing sellers with professional, responsive, and results-driven real estate services. Selling a home is one of the biggest decisions in life, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way, making the process smooth, stress-free, and successful. I take the time to listen carefully to your goals, understand your priorities, and craft a strategy that fits your unique needs. Whether you’re looking to sell quickly, get top dollar, or maximize your home’s appeal, I provide the tools, expertise, and personal attention to help you achieve the best results. I proudly serve homes in: Park Ridge, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Niles, Gurnee, Naperville, and the surrounding Chicagoland areas. Here’s what sets my listings apart: Free professional photography for every home I list—ensuring your property looks its absolute best online and in marketing materials. Expert staging guidance to highlight your home’s strengths and attract more buyers. Comprehensive marketing across MLS, social media, and targeted advertising to reach the right audience. Personalized support throughout every step—from preparing your home to negotiating the best offer and closing with confidence. I have a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of the local real estate market, helping homeowners sell with confidence in the Northwest suburbs and across Chicagoland. I also speak English, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Bosnian, Serbian, and some Russian, allowing me to connect with a wide range of clients and provide a truly personalized experience. Your home deserves the best presentation, the most effective marketing, and a Realtor® who truly cares about your success. Let’s work together to make your home stand out and sell for top value—contact me today!

Kinga Andrzejewska
@properties
★★★★★300+ sales
Kinga Andrzejewska - "Realtor for life"An award-winning top Chicago real estate broker with over 200 closed transactions Kinga Andrzejewska guides clients with proven expertise and straightforward advice.Award "Executive Club Agent" and "Top Producer Agent"Average Days on Market: A Low 25 DaysAverage List To Sales Price: A High 98%“At no other time in an individual’s life, does a person put more trust in someone they have just met, than when buying or selling a home. The process of buying and selling a home requires empathy, patience and caring. By bringing these skills to the table, I serve as my clients’ adviser, advocate and partner. All people deserve a great real estate agent… an agent that will take the time to focus on the needs and wants of the client while guiding them as needed.Helping clients achieve their goals on either side of the real estate transaction is truly rewarding to me, and I am honored to be a part of the process.” Determined. Tenacious. Hard working. Honest. Trustworthy. Loyal. These are just a few of the strengths attributed to Kinga Andrzejewska. She is always reachable, responds promptly via text, email or phone and goes the extra mile to negotiate on her client’s behalf and get the transaction to the closing table. Kinga's approach to working with clients, regardless of budget, regardless of whether they're buying or selling, is to treat each transaction as if it were her own—her own house, her own money, her own commitment, in order to get the best outcome on one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. She will take the time to get to know you, and then use her vast experience in the Chicago real estate market to connect your property to the right audience, and you to your dream home.Kinga has been a real estate professional since 2006 so her clients can feel safe in knowing they are working with a seasoned professional. Much of her business comes by way of referrals from past clients. She is also a licensed loan originator, and his thorough understanding of financial transactions and ability to secure financing guarantees an easy, stress-free experience for her clients.Her goal is to provide the best service possible for clients. For sellers this means getting the highest price possible, and for buyers it means finding the best value. Kinga knows how to build relationship with clients that will be there throughout 1st, 2nd, 3rd transaction- she wants to be their agent for lifeSpecialties:Listing Agent,Buyer's Agent,Relocation,Short-SaleForeclosurePROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONSNational Association of Realtors (NAR)Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR)Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR)Multiple Listing Service (MRED)Looking to buy or sell a home?Contact Kinga Andrzejewska:Cell: 773 704 4301Email: kim.broker@yahoo.comhttps://www.atproperties.com/agents/5213/kinga-andrzejewskahttp://chicagorealestatehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/pg/kingarealestate/about/?ref=page_internal

Krystyna Stachurska-Saletnik
Stachurska Real Estate, Inc.
★★★★★300+ sales
Stachurska Real Estate Inc. is a truly independent woman owned Real Estate Company. Krystyna has been recognized as a "Top Residential Producer" and as a "Top Neighborhood Producer" by the Chicago Association of Realtors multiple times. Krystyna's Sales in the Des Plaines area places her in the top 2% of over 3900 Realtors which serve the City of Des Plaines. Krystyna has much experience in Des Plaines and surrounding communities of the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. She knows these markets very well and this knowledge is an extra asset to both buyers and sellers. Krystyna's 18 years of Real Estate Sales experience coupled with her previous professional psychologist background make her uniquely qualified to respond to her client's needs:- Active Listening Skills - aid in quickly learning a client's requirements- Ability to Empathize - yields a greater understanding of the client's perspective- Keen Stress Coping Skills – works to minimize anxiety and maintain focus- Conflict Resolution Skills - seeks beneficial solutions while minimizing problems- Ability to Make Decisions – keep the process moving and focus attention on the goal at hand- Superb Negotiation Skills – gains the client their desired result Krystyna teaches her agents and prides herself in establishing open and honest working relationships with all clients. A relationship which gives each client the confidence that throughout each step of the process, the client will be represented by a Real Estate Professional that truly has their best interest at heart and will realistically evaluate every situation, (without sugar coating), so that appropriate decisions are made.Krystyna and her associates are dedicated to conducting business with honesty and integrity and are committed to learning each client's needs as efficiently as possible and to then formulate a direct plan for acquiring and/or selling their properties in the most effective manner possible.Krystyna and her associates offer true personal service throughout all of Northern Illinois. Being an independent company allows flexibility on how and when business is conducted and how commissions are charged.Krystyna is mult-lingual, speaking primarily English and Polish. Although Stachurska Real Estate is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, where the entire Chicagoland Metro area and all collar counties are served, we have associates of the firm specifically specializing in the communities of Des Plaines, Prospect Heights, Arlington Heights, and Lincolnwood. The firm also serves Niles, Glenview, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Skokie and Evanston Illinois as well as other towns in surrounding counties giving the firm added exposure to north, northwest, and north central Illinois and other communities farther north and west of Chicago.

Mark Schrimmer
Coldwell Banker Realty
★★★★★300+ sales
My dedication to real estate and my commitment to my clients began when I graduated from Arizona State with a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate. I began my 38-year career with Coldwell Banker and then spent 24 years in the real estate department at Kraft Foods counseling thousands of colleagues through seamless relocations. I am now back with Coldwell Banker and continue to successfully guide clients through their real estate transactions.Working with me is always a one-on-one experience, my focus is customer-centric; I pledge to work tirelessly for you, to negotiate the best price on your transaction, and to build lifelong relationships.I have unsurpassed education, experience, and customer service skills. In addition to my Bachelor's degree in real estate I have attained the following certifications and accreditations for the benefit of my clients: Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), and Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA).When working with seller's I will develop a marketing strategy that includes a thorough review of the market, analyzing recently closed sales and active listings to determine the optimal price point for your house; my marketing team will create customized marketing materials to include top quality brochures with professionally shot high dynamic range digital images for placement in social media, print, web-based marketing, and media.When working with buyer's I will research communities that are of importance to you, I will be with you every step of the way from personalized showings, to skillful contract negotiations, to the home inspection, and through the closing process. My focal point is to make this a successful and pleasant real estate experience.Achievements: Coldwell Banker International President's Circle 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Five Star Professional Realtor Zillow 5-Star Premier Agent Rising Star Recipient Published in October 2016 Chicago MagazineChicago Agent Magazine - Who's Who for 2021Building Relationships That Last a LifetimeMy Website

Barbara Gorecki
HomeSmart Connect
300+ sales
I am highly seasoned agent whose vast experience and familiarity of the changing market I will guide you through every step of your transaction. Dedicated to providing personalized service and attention to your specific wants and needs. An innovate thinker with unsurpassed marketing tools to provide impeccable service in even the most complex real estate transaction. Sound advice given through knowledge and experience.
Jazmine Tobias
Coldwell Banker Realtly
35+ sales
Hello There Jazmine is an expert real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Realty serving the Chicagoland area & the surrounding suburbs, providing home-buyers and sellers with professional, polished, responsive, and attentive real estate services. Jazmine specializes in assisting clients who are looking to become landlords by investing in a multi family property, clients looking to own real estate for the first time, 2nd time homeowners, and helping seller's prep their property to receive the best ROI. Jazmine enjoys being a Mother, Art, Fashion, Real Estate, Building the Community, and Wine Tasting! Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who is dedicated and knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you.

Natan Kaplunskiy
Compass
Natan Kaplunskiy – Chicago Real Estate Broker & Investor Specialist With over a decade of experience and more than $50 million in closed sales, I bring deep local expertise and proven results to the Chicago real-estate market. As a Compass broker and long-time Chicagoland resident—currently based in Logan Square / Avondale—I’ve guided hundreds of buyers, sellers, and investors through everything from single-family homes to multifamily value-add projects, new construction, and full rehabs. Known for my responsiveness, clear communication, and investor-minded strategy, I make complex transactions feel seamless. Whether you’re acquiring your first home or scaling your investment portfolio, I’ll bring the data, negotiation skill, and dedication needed to maximize your outcome. Bilingual in English and Russian, I serve a wide range of local and international clients who value integrity, insight, and results. Let’s make your next move the right move.

Jazmine Little
@properties
56+ sales
Jazmine is a top Chicago Realtor helping buyers, sellers & investors achieve smooth, profitable moves. Known for expert negotiations & strategic marketing, she ensures clients feel informed, supported & confident from start to close. Proud mom, fashion lover & community building.

Sam Kuch
Coldwell Banker
Sam Kuch is a dedicated and passionate Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Realty. Specializing in working with buyers and sellers for residential properties, Sam’s enthusiasm and commitment to helping clients find their dream homes are evident in every interaction. Real estate has been a long-standing passion for Sam, and this drive fuels his desire to build strong relationships with every client.
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.
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