Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Agents in Crystal Lake & Northern Illinois
Northwest Suburban Real Estate is a locally owned and independent real estate firm headquartered in downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois. Since 2006, we have specialized in residential transactions across McHenry, Lake, Kane, Cook, and DuPage counties, with expertise in downtown areas, waterfront properties, golf courses, luxury estates, and horse properties. Our comprehensive services extend to commercial real estate, including apartment buildings, mixed-use developments, land, retail spaces, and office properties. We leverage advanced marketing techniques and syndicate listings to major real estate platforms while maintaining a strong local presence through in-house photography and community engagement.Our team of experienced professionals, including partners Sean Lorch, Brad Sowell, and Andy Van Treeck, is committed to providing personalized service and achieving optimal results for clients. We offer customized property search tools, including an interactive map, to streamline the buying and selling process. All listings are regularly updated to ensure accuracy, and clients can register for real-time alerts and property tracking. Our dedication to transparency, local market expertise, and client-focused service has established us as a trusted leader in Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin real estate.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Real Estate
Waterfront Homes
Golf Course Properties
Luxury Estates
Horse Properties
New Construction
Market Analysis
Property Tracking
Community Engagement
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 18 years of experience in Northern Illinois real estate.
- Our agents provide personalized service with deep local expertise.
- Listings syndicated to top real estate platforms for maximum exposure.
- Custom property search tools and real-time market updates available.
- Dedicated team with proven success in niche markets like waterfront properties.
Services
Residential Real Estate
We facilitate residential property transactions across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Our services include pricing strategy, marketing, and negotiation for single-family homes, condos, and specialty properties. Clients benefit from our local market knowledge and digital tools for efficient buying or selling.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate division handles transactions for apartment buildings, retail spaces, office complexes, and land developments. We provide tailored solutions for investors and businesses seeking properties in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin markets.
Waterfront Homes
We specialize in waterfront property listings across the Chain O Lakes, Lake Geneva, and other regional lakes. Our team offers targeted marketing and valuation expertise for buyers and sellers of lakefront estates.
Golf Course Properties
Our agents have extensive experience with golf course real estate transactions. We help clients find or sell properties in premier golf communities across Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin.
Luxury Estates
We represent luxury properties in exclusive neighborhoods, offering personalized marketing and concierge-level service for high-value home transactions in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
People
Sean Lorch
Partner, Naples, FL
Founder of Northwest Suburban Real Estate with over 18 years of real estate experience. Specializes in luxury and waterfront properties.
Brad Sowell
Partner
Licensed real estate professional since 2006 with expertise in residential and commercial transactions across Northern Illinois.
Andy Van Treeck
Partner
Real estate professional with specialization in marketing strategies and property listings in the Chicagoland area.
Claudia Tapia
Realtor
Licensed agent focusing on residential transactions with a commitment to client satisfaction and community knowledge.
Dan Adams
Realtor
Experienced agent providing personalized service for buyers and sellers in Northern Illinois real estate markets.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on McHenry, Lake, Kane, Cook, and DuPage counties in Illinois, plus Southern Wisconsin including Lake Geneva.
What property types do you handle?
We specialize in residential homes, golf course properties, waterfront estates, luxury homes, horse properties, and commercial real estate.
Can I track new listings in real time?
Yes, our Property Tracker tool provides real-time updates on new and matching listings in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Are your agents locally based?
Yes, our team operates locally with deep expertise in the Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin markets.
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Reviews (5)
Dustin Krueger
Jan 09, 2020
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I was shopping for a house in the Woodstock area in 2013 with Northwest Suburban Real Estate and it was a great experience. No pressure, knowledgeable agents, personable, and they found me the perfect house. I recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate agent.
Nancy R.
Dec 26, 2019
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My husband and I listed a house in Johnsburg, IL with Northwest Suburban Real Estate and we couldnt have been happier with the results. Our realtor was professional and proactive and successfully navigated our transaction. We closed and are happy campers
Frank J.
Nov 27, 2019
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I listed my Johnsburg home with Northwest Suburban Real Estate in 2019 and they sold it at a good price within 2 months. They were there every step of the way. Several years ago they helped me buy a foreclosure home in Crystal Lake and I got a great price. I rehabbed and listed it with them a few months later and made good money. After 3 transactions I can definitely say they are good at what they do
Nancy Garber
Jul 13, 2019
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I reached out to NSRE to list my Elgin home. Brad created an amazing listing complete with professional photographs, attractive description, and a price that resulted in a cash offer in less than 48 hours. To say that I am happy would be an understatement! I highly recommend Northwest Suburban to my family, friends, and anyone who desires a smooth process!!
Wendy Davis
Aug 08, 2015
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After 23 years in our townhome, we were ready to make a change. We found a house on Redfin that we wanted to view and the suggested realtor on the page was Sean Lorch. We called on Sean to do the viewing and he found a couple of others for us to view on the same day. We instantly liked Sean and had him continued to show us other properties.
Sean was great to work with. He was considerate to what we were looking for and to what our budget was. Sean was available for us for our numerous viewings and we did not feel pressure from him at any time.
Sean was honest about concerns he would see in a
Sean was great to work with. He was considerate to what we were looking for and to what our budget was. Sean was available for us for our numerous viewings and we did not feel pressure from him at any time.
Sean was honest about concerns he would see in a
