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40 Redfin Agents Earn Top Honors in Chicago Magazine’s Latest Ranking of Chicago’s Top Real Estate Agents

Cheers to the 40 Redfin agents who were recognized in the Chicago Magazine‘s annual ranking of the metro area’s top real estate professionals. It highlights their outstanding sales performance and dedication to helping homebuyers and sellers throughout the six-county Chicago metro area: 

The latest rankings recognize the region’s highest-producing agents based on residential sales by dollar volume in 2025.

“This honor reflects the hard work, local expertise and commitment Redfin agents bring to every transaction. Whether helping first-time buyers navigate a competitive market, guiding sellers through pricing and marketing strategies, or assisting clients relocating across the Chicago area, these agents continue to deliver exceptional service and results,” John Malandrino, Redfin’s Chicago Senior Marketing Manager, said. 

Redfin principal agent and Chicagoland native Daniel Close, ranked No. 13. He has been at Redfin for 13 years and closed over $600 million in sales volume in his career. 

“I love helping people get to where they want to be every day without really thinking about my personal numbers,” Close said. “My focus is always on improving the service I provide to my clients and the strategies I use to get buyers into their dream home and sellers the best price and terms for their home. I’m grateful and proud of myself, my team and all the wonderful clients we had the pleasure of working with last year.” 

Celia Fernandez

Celia Fernandez

As a senior lifestyle data journalist for Redfin News, Celia covers interesting homes and neighborhoods, inspirational people in real estate and emerging trends in the way people are living. She is particularly interested in what people’s homes look like, whether it’s a tiny house in the middle of nowhere or a traditional home in a classic suburb. Prior to working at Redfin, Celia spent almost four years as a real estate reporter at CNBC, where she produced original features and data-driven articles.

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