
Real Estate Agent
@properties · Chicago, IL
<p>When choosing an agent to help you buy or sell a home, it is critical to select someone who is familiar, confident and experienced with residential real estate. Ryan Parks works closely with his clients to ensure they are aware of important real estate market knowledge and information so they can make the most informed decisions. Ryan also believes that strong communication is the foundation for building strong relationships. As a result, Ryan maintains an open and honest line of communication with all of his clients. Ryan Parks thrives on fulfilling his clients' desires and exceeding their expectations. <br>Ryan has worked diligently with buyers and sellers in Chicago and many of it's surrounding suburbs. He has extensive experience dealing with many property types, including condominiums, town homes, single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and new developments. Over the years, Ryan has built a very successful real estate business and has amassed an impressive resume with sales volume exceeding $300 million dollars. He has been recognized multiple times by the Chicago Association of Realtors as a "Top Producer." <br>Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Ryan attended the University of Illinois, majored in Speech Communication and played Varsity Baseball for the Fighting Illini. Upon graduation, Ryan packed his bags and headed out west to obtain his MBA in General Management from The Sid Craig School of Business at Fresno State University. While completing his Masters Degree, Ryan had the opportunity to spend a year teaching grammar and math at a local high school. <br>FEATURED IN: Chicago Agent Magazine "Who's Who" (Summer 2023) Chicago Tribune 2015 Real Estate Preview Article Chicago Agent Magazine "Who's Who" (Summer 2021) Chicago Agent Magazine "Who's Who" (Summer 2017) Chicago Agent Magazine "Who's Who" (Summer 2015) House Hunters (January 2014) CS Magazine "Industry Insights" (Summer 2013) Five Star Professionals award recipient for excellent client service (5 years running) <br>DESIGNATIONS, AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS: Certified Negotiation Expert 2007-2024 – Recognized as a ‘Top Producer' by the Chicago Association of Realtors 2004-2007- Lead Broker on 27 new construction developments with total sales volume exceeding $45 million Member: Chicago Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtor</p>
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What my clients are saying
“Ryan was recommended to us by our good friends, so we already knew he was good at his job, but we were really impressed at just how great he was and really enjoyed working with him. From start to finish, Ryan was honest, reliable and attentive to the smallest details. He truly had our best interests at heart and even helped us negotiate the price down on the home we bought. He was professional and personable. We would recommend Ryan without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! ”
zuser20150825073630774
2025-08-16T07:38:00
“Ryan is a no-nonsense, straight shooter that is a master at his craft. This is the second time engaging Ryan, but this time on the sell-side. Long story short, we were getting ready to put my mom's house on the market as she passed away a couple of years ago. Under his guidance, we made some improvements to the house to help increase value. By the time we were ready, we listed on a Thursday, received & accepted an offer on that Monday for above our list price and closed in a little under a month. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the real estate market and his instincts are spot on. That comes from years of experience and focus on his clients. If you're ever looking for someone to buy or sell your home, look no further as Ryan is "the goods", and you'll receive nothing less than his best.”
jjharang
2025-06-24T07:46:00
“Ryan came highly recommended from several people and I always enjoyed the experience communicating with him as I was back and forth on buying vs renting over the last few years. When I was in the discovery phase of the process, Ryan was always very helpful, willing to help educate me on the home buying process and show me a few places so I could gauge where the market was. When it came time to purchase our first home, Ryan exceeded the high expectations we had. His knowledge is impressive, his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure we ended up with the right house was clear and his pull through/execution was flawless. Looking back on the process, one of the things we appreciate more than anything is the houses Ryan advised us to move on from. There is a lot of excitement as a first time home buyer and he would give us very pointed reasons why certain houses were not a great fit and he made sure we did not fall victim to the pressure of overpaying because of how intense the market is right now. We are beyond excited about the house we found and grateful to have worked with someone who we could trust had our best interest in mind throughout the whole process.”
bill dwoinen
2021-07-23T05:39:00
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