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IllinoisArlington HeightsJay Reid
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11 reviews

Jay Reid

Completed Profile
HomeSmart Connect
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PRIME AGENT
29 years of experience
70 sales in last 12 months
1,000 transactions all-time

Achievements

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Top Listing Agent 2025
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Top Negotiator 2025
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Sells Homes Fast 2025

Business Highlights

Locally owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

29 years in business

29 years in business

Satisfaction guaranteed

Satisfaction guaranteed

REALTOR® certified

REALTOR® certified

Offers customized solutions

Offers customized solutions

Top 2% agent in Northern Illinois

About Jay

About
Our Approach to Listing and Selling Homes With over 28 years of experience and more than 1,000 successful home sales, our approach to real estate is rooted in proven strategy, deep market knowledge, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. In the lower right-hand corner, you’ll find a link to my Home Selling Video—a 20-minute overview that distills nearly three decades of expertise into a clear, actionable plan. Whether you’re preparing to list your home or exploring the market as a buyer, this video outlines our comprehensive process, from pricing strategy and marketing to negotiations and closing. If you're considering a home purchase, you can count on our analytical skills and market insight to guide you in making informed, confident decisions every step of the way. It would be our privilege to help you achieve your real estate goals.
Hobbies
Animals, Arts & Crafts, Cars & Automobiles, Community Activities, Family, Fitness & Exercise, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Music, Nature, Reading, Sports

Professional Information

Brokerage

HomeSmart Connect

3030 Salt Creek Ln Ste 145

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Real Estate License
471006747 (Illinois), Broker
Languages
Czech

Specialties & Awards

Overview

Our Approach to Listing and Selling Homes With over 28 years of experience and more than 1,000 successful home sales, our approach to real estate is rooted in proven strategy, deep market knowledge, and a commitment to delivering results.

Specialties

Buyer Representative
Concierge Services
Condominiums
First Time Buyers
Luxury Properties
Military (relocation)
New Homes
Relocation
Seller Representative
Short Sales

Awards

1000+ Home sales

Jay Reid's Video

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Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
01/10/2020
Customer
John R. bought a home in Round Lake

Jay has made our home buying experience very smooth. He is very knowledgeable and has made it easy for us to choose not only the home we wanted but the right home for me and my wife. Very patient when it comes to us asking all kinds of questions and is also very honest and straight forward with his answers. He even worked with us with the new IHDA program. If you want the RIGHT home for your family, and a smooth process on your home search, then I definitely recommend jay as your realtor. He's been doing it for a long time and has all the knowledge in the books to help you find the home you want and need! :)

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
05/29/2019
Customer
Rebecca D. sold a home in Carol Stream

Highly recommend! Jay is extremely patient and understanding. My husband and I never sold a house before and Jay was so helpful during the entire process. He even gave us tips on things to fix and how to do them. He gave us his honest feedback on houses we were looking at. We knew he was truly trying to help us make the right decision and not just trying to make a sale. The house we ended up buying wasnt even a house we originally wanted to see! But because Jay knew what we wanted he found the perfect house for us! Hes extremely knowledgeable about the area and not afraid to ask questions to the towns he wasnt as familiar in. He even called the town we are currently living in to make sure they treat the water behind our house as we had mentioned it was a concern of ours. 5 stars!!!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
05/29/2019
Customer
Linda B. sold a home in Park Ridge

Jay has made the home sale process a breeze. He is a true market strategist and really personable to boot! The direct result of pricing our home right, was that Jay got us multiple offers quiclky. That was exactly what we were hoping for. Our house sold in record time at a fair price. Please don't hesitate for one minute - Jay is the true professional you need. I'm so pleased to have met him and will continue to use and refer his services from now on

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Review Date
12/13/2021
Customer
Donn G. in Mundelein

Jay accomplished the following which I strongly believe contributed successfully to the sale of my home: - Accurately assessed the market and priced the home realistically. - Recommended a certified appraisal to help reinforce the value of the property and facilitate the sale at the price range desired. - Requested that I itemize all recent improvements made to the property which were extensive and significant to the long term value of the home. - Created a strong digital merchandising program that included compelling text, videography and drone imaging. - Provided a pro and con perspective during negotiations without driving a meretricious, self-serving agenda. - Effectively handled administrative tasks through the sales and post-sales process. Altogether, very pleased with the outcome and experience.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
10/01/2020
Customer
John R. sold a home in Gurnee

Jay was a pleasure to work with. We've done so now on two purchases and one sale. Jay was absolutely crucial for us through the process of listing and negotiating the sale of our home. He knew exactly where to price it to gain interest and keep it. He knew exactly the right way to respond to multiple offers that came in and helped choose the right one. Everything went smoothly. We loved the professional photography he provided including drone video which really helped sell our home. We would absolutely recommend Jay to anyone. Thank you!

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