Are you looking for a Chicago Buyer’s Agent to guide you through the home buying process?
You’ve landed in the right place! Debra has been a top Chicago Realtor for over 38 years. Her true passion is playing matchmaker for clients and homes. In fact, several clients call Debra “The House Whisperer”.
HOW TO BUY A HOME IN CHICAGO
Choose An Agent
Get Pre-approved For A Mortgage
Create A Wish List
We Will Find Your Dream Home
Make An Offer
We Negotiate The Best Deal For You!
From Contract To Closing
Closing
After You Buy
Experience matters
Over the course of her career, Debra has closed more than $870 million in transactions and has helped hundreds of clients buy their dream home. Debra holds a 5-star rating on Google, Zillow, and @properties for client reviews, and is also recognized by her peers – she has received the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award each of the past 10 years, granted to a select group of agents rated highest in overall satisfaction by clients, peers, and industry experts. Throughout her career, Debra has consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of realtors in Chicago, as well as her ranking as one of America’s Top 50 Real Estate Agents.
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About @properties
@Properties is the #1 brokerage firm in Chicago and one of the top 20 residential brokerage firms in the country. Debra joined @properties in 2014 and was named the #1 individual agent with @ properties for 2018, the 4th year in a row she was awarded this top honor. Debra’s affiliation with @properties and her membership in Top Agent Network means she has inside information on properties before they hit the open market and a trusted network of support staff and peers to make certain your home buying process is as smooth as can be.
Where do you want to live?
As a passionate explorer of the many wonderful neighborhoods in Chicago, Debra can help you find your perfect neighborhood fit. From dog parks to kiddie playlots to a hot foodie scene to the to latest “it” neighborhood, Debra knows Chicago!
How can we help you buying a home?
Debra is known as a fierce advocate for her clients’ best interests. She will ensure you buy your ideal home at the best price and at terms structured to meet your goals.
There are so many amazing neighborhoods and sub-neighborhoods in Chicago that might be just the perfect place for you to live in. Let Debra be your expert guide!
Debra is proud to hold the 5-Star Award of Excellence for 10 years running, with top marks from her clients and peers for her professionalism and adherence to highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Debra’s passion for data means she is an authoritative voice for pricing, market time, neighborhood trends, and school ratings. Debra knows the market and will help you make an informed decision. Check out The Dobbs Report.
Debra likes to say the real works starts once the offer is submitted and all the way through to the closing. Debra and her team will be at your side, guiding you through the entire process and ensuring your path to closing is smooth.
Debra works with a handful of the best residential real estate attorneys to make certain every aspect of the contract review process is managed with your best interests at heart. Your attorney and Debra will get you to the closing table on time and minimizing the friction along the way.
38 years of experience negotiating hundreds of real estate transactions, many of them nail biters, gives Debra THE edge when negotiating on your behalf.
Debra and her team follow a 168 point checklist from the start to finish of every transaction, making certain no detail is overlooked. Debra and her operations team harness the best of technology while recognizing the importance of a personal touch.
38 years of people, places and services at your disposal! Whether you need a home inspector, mortgage broker, moving co, dog walker, or you are looking for the best place for a French 75, or the latest trend in interior design, Debra is in the know and believes in sharing the wealth of her knowledge. Ask for a copy of Debra’s Little Black Book!
Debra strives to create a long-term relationship with each and every client. From her property tax seminar to her client appreciation party to her annual limited edition Limoncello, you want to be on her list! Get informed, have fun and meet people.
In good hands

Buying a home can be one of the most important and most expensive endeavors of your life, and also one of the most exciting. With Debra as your guide, you are in the hands of a seasoned pro who has closed hundreds of deals yet treats each one as the first. Debra is organized and efficient, and also fun to work with. Her clients know they can call her anytime, she is happy and available to answer ANY question at ANY time of the day or night. Debra loves to work with first time home buyers.
Do you have to pay for the buyer’s agent?
Typically the buyer’s agent is paid by the listing brokerage firm who collects a commission from the seller. Debra is transparent about the commission and will always disclose the compensation paid on the transaction. Should Debra find a home that is listed ‘by owner’ she will negotiate a fee to be paid by the seller to @properties.
Ready to talk?
If you have any questions about the home buying process and/or you would like to discuss the current real estate market, call Debra at (312) 307-4909 or contact her online. We would love to work with you to find your new home!