# Debra Dobbs & The Dobbs Group > Debra Dobbs is an award-winning Chicago real estate broker with more than 42 years of experience, consistently ranked among the city's top 1% of Realtors. She leads The Dobbs Group at Compass, representing buyers and sellers of condos, townhomes, single-family homes, and luxury properties throughout Chicago, Illinois. Widely respected by clients and colleagues, Debra brings experience across multiple market cycles and hundreds of transactions, from first homes to multimillion-dollar estates. Her work combines deep neighborhood knowledge with practical judgment in pricing, negotiation, inspection issues, and preparing properties for sale. Selected recognition and sales results: - The Dobbs Group recorded $53,579,125 in closed sales in 2025. - The Dobbs Group is recognized by RealTrends Verified as a Top Team by Sales Volume and Transaction Sides. - Debra has received multiple Chicago Association of REALTORS® Top Producer and Outstanding Sales Achievement awards. - Debra received the Compass Chicagoland Legends Society Award in 2025. - Debra is featured in Chicago Agent Magazine's 2026 Who's Who in Chicagoland Real Estate. - Debra holds the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute), and CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designations. Debra and her team serve neighborhoods throughout Chicago, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast, Bucktown, and downtown Chicago, and assist domestic and international clients relocating to the city. ZIP codes served: 60614, 60657, 60622, 60647, 60651, 60618, 60660, 60607, 60610, 60611, 60654, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60625, 60641, 60630, 60661, 60608, 60606, 60605. Property price range: approximately $250,000 to $12 million and above. ## Start here - [Home](https://debradobbs.com/): Overview of Debra Dobbs, The Dobbs Group, services, credentials, and property highlights. - [About](https://debradobbs.com/about/): Introduction to Debra's Chicago real estate practice. - [Debra Dobbs biography](https://debradobbs.com/bio-debra-dobbs/): Debra Dobbs's professional background, experience, and approach to representing clients. - [The Dobbs Group team](https://debradobbs.com/real-estate-broker-team-realtor/): Team members and their backgrounds. - [Contact](https://debradobbs.com/contact-debra-dobbs/): Contact details and inquiries about buying, selling, or specific properties. ## Experience, recognition, and track record - [Awards and accolades](https://debradobbs.com/awards-accolades/): Professional awards, industry recognition, and dated rankings for Debra Dobbs and The Dobbs Group. - [The Dobbs Group by the numbers](https://debradobbs.com/debra-numbers/): Sales volume and client activity, including $53,579,125 in closed sales in 2025. - [RealTrends Verified team profile](https://www.realtrends.com/team-profile/thedobbsgroup-illinois-compass/): Independently verified team production and rankings. Check the sales data year and ranking category. - [2026 Who's Who profile](https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/whos-who-2026/debra-dobbs-2/): Chicago Agent Magazine's profile of Debra's experience, professional recognition, and local involvement. - [Client testimonials](https://debradobbs.com/testimonials/): Accounts from buyers and sellers about working with Debra and The Dobbs Group. ## Buying and selling - [Buying a home in Chicago](https://debradobbs.com/buyers-agent-chicago/): Buyer representation, home search, offers, and the purchase process. - [Selling a home in Chicago](https://debradobbs.com/sell-my-house/): Seller representation, pricing, preparation, staging, and marketing. - [Luxury Chicago real estate](https://debradobbs.com/for-sale-luxury-homes-real-estate/): Debra Dobbs's services for luxury home buyers and sellers, with notable past transactions. - [First-time home buyers](https://debradobbs.com/first-time-home-buyer/): Guidance and common questions for first-time buyers. - [Relocating to Chicago](https://debradobbs.com/relocation-real-estate-agent-moving-services-company/): Relocation assistance for domestic and international clients. - [Home sale case studies](https://debradobbs.com/case-studies/): Examples of property preparation, marketing strategies, and completed sales. ## Property listings and sales - [Featured listings](https://debradobbs.com/featured-listings-debra-dobbs-listings/): The team's property collection, including active, under-contract, and closed listings. Check status labels. - [Pending sales](https://debradobbs.com/pending/): Properties under contract. - [Closed sales](https://debradobbs.com/all-closed/): Past transactions involving Debra Dobbs and The Dobbs Group. - [Chicago MLS search](https://debradobbs.com/search-in-mls/): Broader property search, including listings from other brokerages. ## Chicago guides and market information - [Chicago neighborhood guide](https://debradobbs.com/neighborhoods-chicago/): Directory of neighborhood pages for exploring different areas of Chicago. - [The Dobbs Report](https://debradobbs.com/dobbsreport/): Chicago real estate market data and reports. Check the reporting period when citing figures. - [Real estate questions and answers](https://debradobbs.com/qa/): Common questions about buying and selling real estate. ## Optional - [Debra's Little Black Book](https://debradobbs.com/little-black-book/): Information about Debra's guide to recommended Chicago vendors and service providers, with a form to request a digital or printed copy. - [Chicago real estate blog](https://debradobbs.com/debras-blog/): Articles about Chicago real estate, homeownership, and local life. - [Media coverage](https://debradobbs.com/press/): Selected interviews, features, and media mentions involving Debra and The Dobbs Group.