The Top Chicago, IL Real Estate Agents are Waiting For You

With more than 20+ years of real estate experience and a background in marketing, Ashley Carter has the expertise to get the deal done. ++ Over the years, Ashley has refined his skills at property analysis, pricing, staging, strategic marketing & negotiating all of which provide a superior outcome for his clients. Ashley & his team are consistently ranked near the very top for Sales, in fact, his clients achieve a 5% higher sales price than the market averages. ++ Ashley's real passion is to help others to live a life of abundance. He is continually excited to share his knowledge of real estate & investing with everyone he meets. Ashley is experienced in working with Sellers, Buyers, & Investors of properties ranging from Condos & Townhomes, to Single Family Homes, 2-4 unit properties and even 5+ unit multi-family apartment buildings from downtown Chicago to the surrounding suburbs. This breath of experience gives The Carter Group Chicago a huge advantage in the real estate community.

Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile and considering me to help you with your Real Estate sale or purchase. Getting the most out of your home, emotionally, functionally, and financially, requires that we take a holistic approach to the process. Said another way, the "right" path for someone else is not necessarily the right approach for you. You can rely on me to invest myself fully in your goals, identify and reveal all choices available to you, and guide you through the decision process. That's right; you make decisions, not me. You are in control. You can count on me to attempt to connect with you, but please know, if I ever get the sense that I am chasing you, I will stop. I am good at selling, but I have no desire to be a "salesman" in the traditional sense of the word. Please be candid with me, and you can count on the same from me to you. Please see the reviews from my past clients for a better sense of what it is to work with me and my team.

My passion is residential real estate. My idea of fun is following the market’s trends and the latest in design to bring the most up to date information to my clients. Whether I am representing the buyer or seller I am deeply committed to my clients. I learn their lifestyle, short and long-term goals, budget and timeline. My methods of bringing a seller’s property to market are a proven success. Using my knowledge of comparable properties, neighborhood attributes and the most current state of the market, I can present options that wouldn’t have been discovered otherwise. My advice is honest and well-researched, which is necessary when making such important decisions. My goal is to bring my clients’ dreams to reality, while keeping a focus on what is feasible. This balance makes for a productive working relationship and decisions that bring lasting value and enjoyment to my clients. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs.

As Principal broker and owner of Real Estate Artists Michael has created Chicago's premiere boutique brokerage which provides proven exceptional service AND actual cost saving value to clients. Michael has been in the top 1% of Chicago brokers since 2016, A Forbes Real Estate Council member in 2017, Redfin Partner and Zillow Premier agent since 2011 and expert Chicago Real Estate agent since 2007. His Chicago experience includes having overseen over 500 real estate transactions totaling over $280 million in total sales. Michael has completed training and is a certified International Property Specialist, and former managing broker. A former classically trained professional musician, Michael made the transition to real estate while living in Shanghai, China. Fluent in English, Mandarin and French and conversant in Dutch.

In 2020, after having discovered a strong interest in real estate investing, Tom decided to use knowledge gained from extensive research and networking to help others in their real estate journeys. Now in 2025, with over 50 transactions completed and $10M+ in sales volume, Tom is well equipped to help guide you through your journey. Whether that means buying your first home, adding to your real estate investment portfolio, selling your property for top dollar, or gaining key market insights, Tom Casey will stop at nothing to make sure your needs are met and your success is abundant. With a broad database of off-market listings, an expansive network of clients, strong industry connections, and great working relationships with some of the best lawyers, lenders, agents, contractors, and investors, Tom has access to all the tools you'll need to thrive in all your real estate endeavors.