Emily Ackerman
Real Estate Advisor
Compass · Chicago, IL
<p><a href="https://www.zillow.com/profile/kellyeparker/" target="_self">TEAM ZILLOW WITH EMILY'S PAST SALES & LISTINGS</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.compass.com/agents/emily-ackerman/" target="_self">Compass Agent Site</a></p> <p>Emily is a partner of the <a href="https://home-collective.com/" target="_self">Home Collective</a> team and strives to create a positive and engaging experience for her clients, all while bringing a refreshingly candid, yet persistent attitude to the transaction. An expert on many of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods, Emily leverages her network and resources to accomplish her clients’ goals, and is described by them as savvy, tenacious, and always taking an educational approach.<br><br>Serving first-time homebuyers, investors and developers throughout the city, Emily is committed to her process and helping her clients through each stage of their transaction. She genuinely cares about the people she works with and thinks buying or selling your first home doesn’t have to be a stressful or rigid experience, but fun, collaborative, and memorable.<br><br>Emily recognizes that the market is ever-changing, and with that, the needs of her clients. She prides herself on being easily accessible, alert, and responsive when addressing her clients’ needs at all times. Emily has consistently proved herself as an accountable and trusted advisor, and in 2020 was selected by <a href="https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/03/23/meet-the-20th-anniversary-class-of-30-under-30" target="_self">REALTOR Magazine and the National Association of Realtors organization as one of their “30 Under 30” honorees</a> from young professionals across the country.<br><br>When Emily is not taking tours of buildings or finding her clients their perfect space, she is out exploring the city with friends and exercising her palate at local eateries. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications: Industry and Management accompanied with a business minor from Kelley School of Business from Indiana University and continues to stay active within the alumni community. Originally a transplant from Kansas City, Emily sticks to her native roots and rarely passes up an opportunity to travel to a new city. In her free time, you can catch Emily running along the lake, at local farmers markets, practicing yoga or grooving to live music.</p> <p>SUCCESS</p> <p>• Substantially contributed to over $347 Million in Real Estate Closed</p> <p>• 90% of Clients are Referrals or Repeat Clients</p> <p>AWARDS</p> <p>• WSJ Real Trends: Top 1.5% of Teams Nationwide</p> <p>• 2019 - 2024 Top Producer Award: Top 1% of Chicago Association of Realtors®</p> <p>• 2022 Crain's Business: Notable Real Estate Team</p> <p>• 2018 & 2020 & 2022 Who's Who in Real Estate</p> <p>• 2020 National Association of REALTORS "30 Under 30" Honoree</p> <p>• 2014 - 2020 Top Producing Team Award: Top 1% of Chicago Association of Realtors®</p> <p>EXPERIENCE</p> <p>• Licensed Real Estate Broker 2014</p> <p>• Full-time Compass Agent, previously licensed with @properties</p> <p>• National Association of Realtors member 2014</p>
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“We couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible job Emily did in helping us both sell our condo and buy our new single-family home. From the very beginning, she approached everything with a clear, strategic mindset. When it came time to put in an offer on our new home, she quickly crafted a plan that gave us the edge over competing bids — and it worked! She went above and beyond at every step, making what could have been a stressful process feel as seamless and smooth as possible. Not only was she professional and responsive, but her entire team was also warm, patient, and incredibly kind to our two young children. It made all the difference having someone who truly cared about our family’s needs. We can’t recommend Emily enough — she’s truly exceptional at what she does. ”
jtritsch
2025-07-17T12:11:00
“We had a great experience working with Emily. She was incredibly knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. Emily was always easy to reach and quick to respond to any questions, which made everything feel seamless from start to finish. Her expertise and clear communication made a big difference, and we’d absolutely recommend working with her. We’d gladly work with her again!”
zuser20160411202310734
2025-07-07T14:27:00
“Emily did an exceptional job helping me purchase a condo as a first-time homebuyer in a competitive housing market. Her deep knowledge of the Chicago market was instrumental in getting under contract with the seller, and when I found the condo I loved she quickly prepared a strong offer for me that beat out all other interested buyers. She explained everything to me in a way that was easy to understand, and was very communicative and always available when I had questions. Her team members were also available to help when needed, making sure the whole process went smoothly. The whole process was extremely positive and professional, and I would recommend Emily to anyone interested in buying a place in Chicago! ”
JackHersh29
2025-06-17T11:03:00
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