WELCOME TO THE EVERETT GROUPKnown for our design-forward marketing, obsession with details, and unwavering integrity, we’re your trusted source for residential real estate in Chicago and the Western Suburbs.
A LEADING REAL ESTATE TEAMCHICAGOLAND REAL ESTATE, DONE RIGHT
The Everett Group helps buyers and sellers across Chicago and the western suburbs make confident, well-informed decisions. We have been doing this since 2014 and we take it seriously.
Buying or selling a home in Chicago is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. The market moves fast, the paperwork is detailed, and the neighborhoods each play by their own rules. Our job is to make sure you are never guessing. We bring deep local knowledge, honest guidance, and a process that has been tested across more than 800 transactions.
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Chicagoland is not one market. It is dozens of them.
A two-flat in Logan Square sells differently than a single-family home in Lincoln Park. A condo in the West Loop comes with a different set of questions than a house in Hinsdale or Clarendon Hills. Property taxes alone shift significantly between Cook County and DuPage County, and that difference can affect your monthly carrying costs in ways a lot of buyers do not anticipate until it is too late.
We work across all of it. Our office in Lincoln Park keeps us close to the city's most active neighborhoods. Our Hinsdale office gives us direct access to the western suburbs. We know which buildings have parking permit issues that affect resale. We know which blocks draw multiple offers and which sell quietly off-market through Compass's private network.
If you are asking where to even start, this is it. Talk to a team that knows Chicagoland at the street level, not just the zip code level.
WHY CHOOSE THE EVERETT GROUPBuying a Home in Chicagoland
The Chicagoland buyer's market rewards preparation. Homes in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown still move quickly in competitive price ranges. In the Western Suburbs, Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills attract buyers who want walkable downtowns and top-rated schools without sacrificing proximity to the city.
Here is how we work with buyers:
We start with a clear conversation about your timeline, your budget, and what matters most to you. Not a sales pitch. A real conversation. From there, we map a search strategy that uses both the MLS and Compass's private exclusives network, which gives our buyers access to homes that never hit the public market.
We walk you through every offer, every inspection report, and every contract clause in plain language. Cook County property tax prorations, HOA reserve studies, attorney review timelines: we have seen all of it and we prepare you for it in advance.
Our buyers are not surprised on closing day.
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It depends on the neighborhood and price point. Some pockets are fast, some are not. We give you a current, honest read before you start making offers.
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Yes. In Chicago, a serious offer without financing pre-approval is rarely taken seriously by a seller. We can connect you with lenders who know the local market.
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Generally estimated at 2 to 3 percent of the purchase price, which includes attorney fees, title insurance, and transfer taxes. DuPage County and Cook County have different transfer tax structures and we walk you through both.
01.FOR BUYERS
Through our proven processes and deep market knowledge, we provide our buyers with the guidance and support they need to navigate the purchase of their new homes with confidence.
02.FOR SELLERS
From our best-in-class photographs to our distinctly detailed listing descriptions, we at The Everett Group delight in telling the unique story of each and every listing.
One of Chicago Magazine’s Top 100 Real Estate Teams in Chicagoland
EMILY T.“If you share the value of education, personalized service, and meticulous attention to detail, we can’t recommend The Everett Group enough.”
Our Track Record
Each year, the Chicago Association of Realtors recognizes the top 1% of real estate teams with the Top Producer designation. We’re proud to have earned this recognition for six years straight.
In 2025, we earned the Chicago Association of Realtors’ highest award, Platinum Team Top Producer, for our number of homes sold. We are consistently recognized as a top 100 real estate team in the six-county metro area by Chicago Magazine and a top 30 real estate team by Real Producers Magazine.
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Their deep market knowledge, unwavering dedication, and exceptional professionalism ensured the successful sale of our home.
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It was very clear from conversations with agents that this team is extremely well-respected in the industry, which set us up for success.
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Excellent communication at every point of the transaction, from pre-list to closing day. Plus, their marketing is gorgeous and helps the listing really shine!
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I wholeheartedly believe that their hard work, professional network, and overall passion for helping their clients helped me finally accept an offer for well over my asking price.
PATRICK N.✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸
When we wanted to sell and buy a larger place, we didn't even think twice about who to reach out to! And as a side note, their photography and graphic design is gorgeous!
KRISTEN D.✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸
Absolutely recommend – they were incredibly easy to work with, diligent, and kept ahead of everything for us. Incredibly smooth process from start to finish.
ARVIN D.