Find and Compare the Best Real Estate Agents in Winnetka, IL

I help homeowners sell with confidence by removing the stress of choosing an agent—especially if you don’t already have one you trust. My listings use 30-day agreements, not long-term contracts. If it’s a fit, we continue. If not, you’re free to move on. No upfront fees, no penalties, and no long-term lock-ins. Every home receives full-service marketing and hands-on representation from day one: professional photography, IMMERSIVE 3D & VIRTUAL REALITY TOURS, laser-measured floor plans, weekly performance analytics, and full management from listing through closing. VIRTUAL REALITY is a 24/7 open house, letting buyers explore anytime without constant foot traffic—so you keep privacy while buyers arrive better informed. I personally handle every listing—no assistants, no hand-offs—so communication stays clear and the process stays simple. This approach is designed to reduce anxiety and give homeowners clarity and flexibility, without 6- or 12-month traps.

When he isn’t immersed in the Real Estate world, Nicholas enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones, cooking, and traveling the world. From Mexico to Russia, Nicholas loves to emerge himself in and learn customs of different cultures worldwide.Nicholas has an extensive understanding of home construction and renovations as he has spent over 12 years working with several major home renovation/construction companies. Additionally, Nicholas has a degree in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University. Having structured several successful transactions from Do-It-Yourself clients to entire house flips for developers and contractors, Nicholas has taken his love for the art of deal-making to Keller Williams ONE Chicago and the Home Hunters Chicago Team. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, Nicholas will help you make an informed, educated decision that will produce an optimal outcome for your selling, buying, or investment needs.

Thomas Downing, Vice President of Brokerage Services and Designated Managing Broker for @properties' Winnetka office, the top-producing real estate office on the North Shore. The Winnetka office has more than 180 licensed brokers generating over $1 billion in annual closed sales volume. Tom began selling real estate in 2013 after a career in business management consulting, where he specialized in counseling and coaching businesses towards increased profits, and supported Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Disney, and Pan Am. He joined @properties as an agent in 2015 and built a successful team, leveraging his passion for developing agents to their highest potential. A North Shore native, Tom can often be found at one of Chicagoland's many great restaurants. He has traveled to many places throughout the world and is an avid triathlete, having competed in the Chicago Triathlon and the Ironman Triathlon.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS! My success story started in 1986, (40 amazing years in 2026!) and I still am madly in love with what I do! Year after year, an award-winning agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, I have marked many of those years as #1 Individual Agent in the Glenview office! I am a member of the esteemed BHHS Hall of Fame, President's Circle, & The National Gold Chairman's Circle! One of the reasons I am among the most successful & respected Realtors in the North Shore area is that I take my business & my clients to heart. Communication is high on my list! I will give you 200% in everything I do to make your move or purchase as effortless as possible! My artistic background will serve you beautifully as I use creativity & imagination to achieve your goal. This "artistic approach" is the foundation of each relationship I develop with every client I serve . My knowledge & commitment to my profession sets me apart. Let me turn your transaction into a work of art!

I have been a real estate broker in the Chicagoland area for 35 years. I specialize in residential real estate, specifically multi family residences, single family homes, townhouses, and condos. Anywhere from downtown Chicago out to the suburbs is where you may find me working.