There Are Over 11,000 Realtors Serving The Chicago Area, All With Various Backgrounds And Levels Of Experience

Finding the right agent for you can be a daunting task.  

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place.

You Won’t Find Real Estate Brokers That Know The Chicago Market Better Than We Do

Our business is based upon a sophisticated level of analytical, sales, marketing, negotiating and technology skills which allows us to identify and capitalize on emerging trends.

Chicago is a complex city and we specialize in helping our clients thoroughly understand market conditions at the national, local, and neighborhood levels that affect specific property types. This enables them to make the most informed decisions to meet their personal real estate goals and maximize their real estate investment.

We Believe In Quality Service

Our success is based on personal service and attention to detail.  While guiding our clients through every aspect of the home buying and selling process, their needs and interests are our only priority.

With over 250 million dollars in home sales and over 30 years of combined experience, we have been consistently ranked among Chicago’s top real estate brokers. We have been featured in Chicago’s major media outlets, including ABC News, Crain’s Chicago Business, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun Times, Market Watch and CNN. The ultimate measure of our success, however, is that the majority of our business comes from client referrals.

An Impressive Team

We are especially proud of our association with Baird & Warner and their unmatched resources that expands our reach locally, nationally and worldwide. Our team includes some of the most talented specialists in the real estate industry.  For over a century and a half, Baird & Warner has been the dominant force in Chicagoland real estate, building a record of success, innovation and longevity unparalleled in the industry. 

There is no substitute for experience.

Whether you would like to discuss your real estate goals in detail or just have a few questions, we look forward to talking with you.

- JOHN IRWIN & JACKIE LAFFERTY

What people are saying

“I have moved around the country on various job assignments 8 times and have bought and sold our residences with every move. Jackie & John by far have been the best, the 2nd best would not be anywhere close. Jackie & John are subject matter experts and gave me honest feedback. They were very detailed and thoroughly examined every aspect of the transaction. Examples: Looking at the HOA finances, the building construction, or things that I did not experience before.” — Partha K

“I was referred to John & Jackie from a friend and was very impressed with how knowledgeable and professional they were. They definitely know the market and help their clients every step of the way. I would definitely recommend them to other friends and family looking for real estate help.” — Josh M

“My husband and I worked with John & Jackie to sell our Lincoln Park condo and purchase a townhome in Lincoln Park. We were working on a very tight timeline to sell and buy, as I was 5 months pregnant when we decided to list our condo. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to sell and buy before the baby arrived, but John & Jackie made it happen! Their market knowledge, daily communication, and solid understanding of what we were hoping to achieve, made both transactions extremely smooth and efficient. I highly recommend John, & Jackie as they far exceeded my expectations.” — John & Kristie S

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“John & Jackie helped us buy our home and did an absolutely outstanding job. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the area and had an excellent gauge on the value of properties. As buyers somewhat unfamiliar with the area, their expertise of the local neighborhoods was immensely helpful. They were patient with out decision making and quick to action when the time was right. Highly highly recommend working with them and look forward to working with John & Jackie again in the future." — Matthew H

“Jackie & John are the very best at what they do. Buying or selling, when you have Jackie 7 John on your team, you not only have two very knowledgeable, responsible and professional brokers, but also trusted friends and respectful advisors. You can’t go wrong with Jackie & John. " — Nirav S

“John& Jackie did a superb job helping me sell my mother’s condominium on Lake Shore Drive. My living out of town presented a challenge, but they anticipated every issue and made it easy for me in every way. This was a real estate best-case scenario: a swift sale, at full price, handled by a consummate professional." — Jacob W

“It was Jackie & John's impeccable reputation in the market that allowed us to take an unconventional sale and closing process and turn it into our new home. Without their expertise and respect from the sellers agent, the deal would have been dead before it started. Jackie & John are extremely thorough and saw the purchase all the way to the end. I highly recommend them." — Scott Z

“John & jackie's real estate expertise and marketing plan resulted in a quick sale at full price. But what truly differentiated this experience for me was their personal attention and ability to handle details. They fully communicated with me about next steps, managed my expectations and delivered". — Marlya B

“I was introduced to John Irwin while watching ABC 7 Eyewitness News. John was a guest on ABC 7 Chicago discussing the current real estate market. I was impressed by the depth of his professional knowledge. John & Jackie met all my expectations for the sale of our Logan Square single-family home. The house sold quickly, even before it was listed officially on the market." — Rosalia K

“Loved working with Jackie & John. They are truly one of the best at what they do. They are the epitome of professionalism and grace." — Joel H

“My husband and I were looking for a single family home after living in condos for years. John & Jackie were very knowledgeable throughout the whole process, and knew what issues to look out for in purchasing a single family home. They were great at identifying properties that would fit our needs and setting up prompt appointments. When we found the house we wanted,they was great at negotiating with the sellers and throughout the whole closing process. They made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We had a contract on the new house before we put our current place on the market. We were worried that we may have two mortgages and were hoping our place would sell fast. John & Jackie visited our condo, made some recommendations for staging our condo and ran a comprehensive market analysis to help us price our condo competitively. When our condo listed, we immediately had several interested people, and within 48 hours we had 4 offers. We could not believe how fast our place sold. We could not be happier with John & Jackie's work in the sale process, everything went so smoothly." — Jen D

“Jackie & John did a phenomenal job selling our place and educating me through the sale process. His advice and guidance was much appreciated. We look forward working with them on the buy side in the coming year." — Todd Z

“Working with John & Jackie was a pleasure from beginning to end. They were incredibly devoted to selling my home, through open houses, showings and marketing. They responded to me within moments, was highly knowledgeable about the market, and was always available to show my home. Highly recommend!!" — Beth H

“I purchased a condo in Streeterville through Jackie & John. Their attention to detail,keen negotiating skills, and deep, analytical knowledge of Chicago’s neighborhoods were critical in making my first-time home buying experience a successful one. I can recommend Jackie & John, without reservation, to anyone looking for a professional Realtor." — Kathryn K

“John & Jackie are pros. They know the City and the housing market ... neighborhood-by-neighborhood, block by block. As as result,they deliver well-informed marketing strategies and fact-based counsel. Plus their customer service is impeccable as they kept us informed every step of the way and stayed completely in tune with our family’s housing necessities. John & Jachie are the perfect partners." — Hud E

“True experts in the area. Very professional from start to finish." — Nicole H

“This is our second time working with John & Jackie – First in 2008 buying our first condo in Bucktown, and then most recently, selling our single family house in Hermosa. Both times, our experiences with John & Jackie have been outstanding. When we were buying, they were infinitely patient with us – showing us close to 30 properties over a period of several months. He didn’t rush us, gave us great advice on properties and what to look for, listened to what we wanted, and we ended finding the perfect condo. Most recently, John & Jackie sold our single-family home in Hermosa under some tight time constraints since we were moving out of the country. Their educated marketing and pricing strategies, infinite patience for open houses and showings, their practical approach, and unbiased guidance helped us get a quick sale when time was a premium. John & Jackie are truly passionate for what they do - They know Chicago like the back of their hand and understands the nuances of the housing markets in different neighborhoods. Their expertise and experience makes them a true asset to the real estate community and to anyone buying or selling a home in Chicago. They will be our first call if we move back to Chicago!" — Theresa Z

“Worked with Jackie & John in our move to Chicago from Dallas. Responsiveness, knowledge of market and keen focus on what we were looking for in terms of location, price and style was impressive enough, but their attention to the details of the homes we looked at (e.g., construction quality) was invaluable." — Ron W

“John & Jackie were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, and worked hard to ensure a successful sale at a great price." — Rob & Bree W

“We stumbled upon John & Jackie by accident and could not have been luckier to have found them. They were incredibly patient with us as first-time home buyers and showed us everything we thought we wanted, and everything I was convinced we didn’t want. We are so glad we listened to their recommendations to check out homes outside of the area we thought we wanted to be, and outside of the home type we thought we wanted, as we couldn’t be happier with where we ended up. we love our place and our neighborhood. Despite the fact that we’re not even shopping for a home, John & Jackie are still always willing to give us recommendations on any home-related question I pester them with! I would recommend John & Jackie to anyone looking for a realtor in the Chicago area." — Matthew & Nikki L

“Jackie & John helped us buy our condo and our experience with them was outstanding. They advised us on all aspects of home buying. We greatly appreciated their advice. Jackie & John take their jobs seriously. They are professional, honest, punctual and very knowledgeable about real estate. I would recommend their services to anyone in need of finding or selling a home. Thanks Jackie & John." — Najat M & Sami M

“Working with John & Jackie gave us real peace of mind during what could have been a really stressful process. We felt like they genuinely cared about making sure we were exceedingly happy with our home purchase. He seemed to really understand what we were looking for, and helped us find the right place... and at the right price!" — Whitney & Jim L

“Jackie & John helped us find our perfect home. When we started the process, we had a general sense of what we wanted and they did a great job of listening to our feedback and narrowing the search. They patiently worked with us for about a year, accommodating our schedules, budgets and preferences until we found the right place at the right price. We never felt pressure to move on a purchase that wasn’t right. What we appreciated most was their professionalism and knowledge of the real estate market. He knew the right questions to ask about the properties and had plenty of data to support the right purchase price." — Walt & Kate T

“John & Jackie worked with me during the search and purchase of my first home. Being a first-time buyer, I didn’t know much what to expect other than some horror stories I had heard from friends and family. I worked briefly with a few other real estate agents before finding John & Jackie, and unfortunately the others lived up to the negative stereotypes. But John & Jackie were the exact opposite - they are down-to-earth; they listened to my likes and dislikes, as quirky as they were; they always made themselves available to speak with me and to answer my endless questions; and he’s an all-around good person. I truly felt that they had my best interest at heart at all times. They made the process as painless and enjoyable as could be. And they both continues to be available and to help me out whenever I have a condo-related question. John & Jackie are more than real estate agents. I can’t give them enough praise." — Julie M

“Jackie & John sold our home in the Gold Coast in 3 weeks, at a time when the average time on the market was significantly longer. In fact, we had a bidding war. Do I really need to say more? We had an unusual property, and what we loved aboutthem from the start was that they really “got it.” They saw what was exciting about our home, and sold to its strengths. They were also a pleasure to work with, and if and when we return to Chicago,they will be our first call." — Charles & Joan C

“We were faced with selling our condo while living out of state and having no contacts in the Real Estate business. After a series of interviews we listed our property with John & Jackie. Our choice proved to be a good one as our property sold a few months later. This sale happened during a severe downturn in the real estate business and without a doubt was the result of John & Jackie's method. They gave our unit more attention than we had ever expected. They kept us updated regularly and made us a believer in their somewhat unique approach to real estate sales. Based on our many contacts with them and our experience we highly recommend John & Jackie as agents." — Ron R

“Jackie & John were referred to us when we were looking for a very specific condo in Lincoln Park. We quickly realized that we found the right agents. As far as my wife and I are concerned, they are the people to see if you’re looking on Chicago’s north side. They didn’t rush us; in fact, they said we needed to take our time and not make any quick decisions. So we didn’t. Instead we spent a month or so looking at more than 15 properties. Some twice. By taking our time and listening to Jackie & John’s advice based on their years of experience, we absolutely knew when we found ‘our’ place. their help with the offer was invaluable. We’d never had a real estate agent tell us we needed a pricing strategy. What a great move. After and offer and a counter, we ended up at the very price we had determined through that strategy development. Finally, the closing. While this can be the most stressful time, Jackie & John made it easy. They also recommended an attorney, who was very helpful through the process. The best compliment you can pay someone in sales is to refer new business to them. It happened to us, and now we’d like to pass it along." — Jared C

“John & Jackie provided white glove and personalized realtor experience in a day and age when things are often impersonal and transactional. We would definitely recommend them to family and friends looking to purchase in the city." — Eleni P

“Jackie & John are extremely knowledgeable of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. They are highly attentive in the selling process, providing guidance ensuring your needs are being met." — Mike P

“John & Jackie were recommended to us by a friend and we’re glad we worked with them. They were knowledgeable, considerate, and hard-working throughout the initial search, the negotiations with the sellers, and the entire closing process. This was critical, especially once things became difficult with the loan company and with the seller. Most importantly, John & Jackie are honest and look out for their clients’ interests first. Highly recommend!" — Conor W