Illinois real estate is really two markets: the Chicago metro, one of the largest and most competitive housing markets in the country, and downstate, a landscape of county seats, college towns, and farmland where a single local brokerage may have served the same families for three generations. Catholic agents work in both. The Discover Catholic Business directory lists 125 visible Catholic real estate agents and brokerages in Illinois, with 80 rated high-quality based on completeness, contact information, and a verified web presence.
Whether you are buying a bungalow on Chicago's Northwest Side, a colonial in Hinsdale, or forty acres outside Effingham, there is a Catholic agent in Illinois who knows that market and shares your values.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third-largest in the United States, and the western suburbs of DuPage County are among the most Catholic communities in the Midwest. Naperville, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, and Wheaton all appear repeatedly in the directory's real estate listings. Downstate, the Dioceses of Peoria, Springfield, Joliet, Rockford, and Belleville cover a state where Catholic parishes anchor small towns like Effingham, Rantoul, Fairbury, Monmouth, and Pawnee.
What follows is a curated selection drawn from the top-quality tier. These agents are not ranked by sales volume or reviews. They are presented as a starting point, representing both metro and downstate markets. For the complete list, browse the Illinois Catholic business directory or the real estate category.
Illinois Catholic Real Estate by the Numbers
The 125 visible Catholic real estate listings in Illinois are spread across 42 distinct cities. Roughly half sit in the Chicago metro, with a heavy concentration in the western suburbs. The other half are downstate, where independent brokerages with names like Campo, Keeley, Maloof, and Full Circle serve markets that national franchises rarely prioritize.
Illinois ranks sixth nationally for Catholic real estate listings, behind Florida, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and just ahead of Indiana and Ohio. The neighboring state of Michigan, with 235 listings, offers a useful comparison: see Catholic real estate agents in Michigan.
The Illinois listings also show a pattern worth noting. Many are individual agents affiliated with major brokerages such as Baird and Warner, Compass, @properties, RE/MAX, and Coldwell Banker. That means you get the resources of a large firm with an agent who is personally connected to the Catholic community.
12 Catholic Real Estate Agents in Illinois Worth Knowing
Baird and Warner, Daniella Sanchez (Chicago, IL)
Daniella Sanchez with Baird and Warner works the Chicago city market through one of the oldest brokerages in Illinois. Baird and Warner has been a Chicago fixture for generations, and an agent who pairs that institutional backing with a Catholic identity is a strong combination for city buyers. Website: bairdwarner.com. Phone: 708-340-4132.
Compass Real Estate, Bill and Mary Wilson (Clarendon Hills, IL)
Bill and Mary Wilson with Compass serve Clarendon Hills and the surrounding DuPage County suburbs, a corridor of large Catholic parishes and highly rated schools. A husband-and-wife team brings continuity to a market where relationships matter. Website: compass.com. Phone: 312-543-6947.
@properties, Carol Gavalick (Naperville, IL)
Carol Gavalick with @properties serves Naperville, one of the largest suburbs in Illinois and home to several of the biggest Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Joliet. Website: carolgavalick.com. Phone: 630-244-4422.
Compass Realty, Todd Bly (Hinsdale, IL)
Todd Bly with Compass works the Hinsdale market, a village known for its historic homes and its strong Catholic parish and school community. Website: toddbly.realtor. Phone: 815-666-0077.
@properties, John Bourjaily (Hinsdale, IL)
John Bourjaily with @properties is a second Hinsdale-based Catholic agent in the directory, serving the western suburbs from Hinsdale through Oak Brook and Western Springs. Website: bourjproperties.com. Phone: 630-915-5505.
Cassano Realty (Naperville, IL)
Cassano Realty describes itself as "your trusted real estate experts in Naperville, IL." An independent Naperville brokerage in a market dominated by national names is worth a look for families who want a local team. Website: cassanorealty.com. Phone: 630-585-5990.
John Greene Realtor, Monica Navarro (North Aurora, IL)
Monica Navarro with John Greene Realtor serves North Aurora and the Fox Valley, an area with a large and growing Hispanic Catholic community. Website: monicanavarrorealtor.com. Phone: 630-506-1005.
Baird and Warner, Rita Starkey (Frankfort, IL)
Rita Starkey with Baird and Warner covers Frankfort and the south suburbs of Will County, a region with deep Catholic roots and a strong parish network. Website: ritastarkeyrealestate.com. Phone: 708-606-9064.
Jim Maloof Realtors (Canton, IL)
Jim Maloof Realtors in Canton serves Fulton County and the region southwest of Peoria. Maloof is one of the best-known real estate names in Central Illinois. Website: maloofrealty.com. Phone: 309-647-1502.
Full Circle Realty (Effingham, IL)
Full Circle Realty in Effingham serves one of the most Catholic small cities in Illinois, a crossroads community at the junction of Interstates 57 and 70 with a strong parish and school presence. Website: fcril.com. Phone: 217-848-6555.
Monmouth Farm and Home Realty (Monmouth, IL)
Monmouth Farm and Home Realty in Monmouth serves Warren County in western Illinois, handling both residential homes and farm property, a combination that suits the region's agricultural economy. Website: monmouthfarmandhomerealty.com. Phone: 309-536-0660.
Keeley Real Estate (Fairbury, IL)
Keeley Real Estate in Fairbury serves Livingston County in the heart of Illinois farm country, southeast of Pontiac. Website: keeleyrealestate.com. Phone: 815-848-4388.
More Illinois Catholic Real Estate Agents Worth Noting
The directory holds more high-quality Illinois listings beyond the twelve above. A few more worth a look:
Campo Realty in Pawnee serves Sangamon County south of Springfield. Phone: 217-553-6954. Website: camporealty.com.
Realty 2000 in Rantoul covers Champaign County north of the University of Illinois. Phone: 217-892-2000. Website: realty2k.com.
Re/Max Suburban, Roger Fox in Wheaton serves central DuPage County. Phone: 630-877-7777. Website: rogerfox.net.
RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, Matt Trusk in Shorewood covers the Joliet area and Will County. Phone: 630-738-0081. Website: welcomematthomes.com.
@properties, Jo Marie Ferro in Oak Brook serves the eastern DuPage suburbs. Phone: 630-707-0279. Website: atproperties.com.
Baird and Warner, Ginny Jackson in Naperville is a second Naperville-area Catholic agent with Baird and Warner. Phone: 630-258-6390. Website: ginnyjackson.bairdwarner.com.
Choice Realty in Freeport serves Stephenson County in northwest Illinois. Phone: 815-235-2111. Website: choicerealtyfresport.com.
How to Choose a Catholic Real Estate Agent in Illinois
The directory gives you a starting list. Choosing the right agent takes a few more steps.
Verify the license. Illinois licenses real estate brokers and managing brokers through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Every agent in this list should hold an active Illinois broker license, which you can confirm through the IDFPR online lookup.
Match the agent to the market. A Hinsdale specialist and a Fulton County farm broker do very different work. Choose an agent whose recent transactions look like yours, whether that means city condos, suburban family homes, or acreage.
Ask about parish and school knowledge. Catholic agents often know which parishes are growing, where the Catholic schools are, and which neighborhoods draw young Catholic families. If that matters to you, say so early.
Interview two or three. Even within the Catholic community, agents differ in style, availability, and negotiating approach. A short conversation with several agents is worth the time.
Read our broader guide. Our post on finding a Catholic real estate agent covers the questions worth asking any agent before you sign a representation agreement.
For a city-level look at Chicago's Catholic economy, including its real estate agents, see our Chicago city guide.
Browse Illinois Catholic Real Estate Agents
Illinois's 125 Catholic real estate listings are part of a national directory of 46,000+ Catholic-owned businesses across the country.
To browse the full list of Illinois Catholic real estate professionals, visit the Illinois state page or filter directly to the real estate category. You can search by city, specialty, or keyword to find agents near you.
If you are a Catholic real estate agent in Illinois and your business is not yet in the directory, add your listing free. It takes less than five minutes and connects you with Catholic families across the state who are actively looking for an agent they can trust.
Sources: Discover Catholic Business directory data, September 2026 | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops