Ryan Hardy | Top Chicago Real Estate Agent

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In today's challenging real estate market, choosing the right Chicago real estate agent is now more important than ever. Whether you're ready to make a move or simply exploring your options, reach out below and let's start the conversation!

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Joe G. Lincoln Park

"Ryan has been our realtor for the past 5 years and has supported us through multiple purchases, sales, and leasing opportunities. He is extremely professional, accessible, and most importantly always delivers."

John T. Gold Coast

"Ryan was was great to work with, very responsive with emails, text, etc. He really understands what it takes to help buyers get into a home given the current inventory levels. I recommend without hesitation"

Emi L. South Loop

"Thank you Ryan for helping me sell my home and buy a new one. You were a great guide throughout that long process."

Victoria B. Gold Coast

"Exceeded our already high expectations. Thanks for the friendly, professional and smooth selling process Ryan!"

Sarah R. West Town

"Ryan helped my husband and I sell our Chicago home. Not only did he sell it quickly, he negotiated great terms and we couldn’t be happier. We HIGHLY recommend him for any of your Chicago real estate needs!"

Shawn J. The Loop

"Ryan helped us land an amazing, enormous 2BR condo with amazing views of Grant Park and the lake. Exceptional high-end appliances and custom closets ticked off a very specific list of needs. Thank you, Ryan. We will definitely recommend you to friends."

Jason P. South Loop

"Ryan is committed to helping find the perfect home for his clients. His knowledge of Chicago real estate is unparalleled. Communication is excellent and he always has his client’s best interest in mind. I would highly recommend Ryan if you’re looking for a home in the Chicago area."

Sandro F. Mag Mile

"Ryan has been great. We were not familiar with the condo market in Chicago. The inventory was low and most of what was available was not appealing to us. Ryan helped us to understand and navigate the process. He was extremely patient and at the time of negotiating the price he was instrumental to close the deal. FIVE stars!"

Andrew Y. Bucktown

"Ryan is a true pro and just a great person to work with. I've worked with many other realtors who send in their assistants/staff to handle showings and it's just not the same. Ryan is the only agent I've worked with who I would work with again. Experience and personality matter in the competitive real estate market and Ryan covers both!"

Brian B. Gold Coast

"Ryan was always very helpful & professional; he worked diligently to locate real estate properties that met our search criteria. We would definitely use him again if we were selling or buying in the Chicago area."

Tina T. Lakeshore East

"Ryan is a great realtor to work with! He is very professional yet personable. What I liked the most about him was that I could feel he was speaking and acting with my interest in mind at all times. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to purchase a property in Chicago area."

David C. West Town

"I HIGHLY recommend you reach out to him to find your dream home! He was always very responsive, whether it was by call or text. He also did his due diligence to help me find the perfect home. This was my first time buying a home and Ryan took the stress out of the entire process!"

Jacqueline L. Edgewater

"We worked with Ryan for over 6 months to identify the perfect condo for us. He was very patient as we were uncertain what perfection meant. When we finally found the right home, Ryan was very proactive in advocating for us to get our new home at a competitive price. He is honest, knowledgable and professional, we are most pleased to recommend him!"

Danielle G. Mag Mile

"Ryan is a fantastic realtor to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the Chicago area. Ryan made the entire process of purchasing our first condo seamless - he was quick to respond to every question/concern, highly knowledgeable of the area and luxury properties we viewed, and very professional and pleasant to work with. It is clear that Ryan puts his clients first."

Ashok J. Lakeshore East

"Ryan is a professional in every way including understanding our needs and requirements and identifying properties that align with those objectives. He is the best realtor I have ever worked with. His entire focus is on ensuring the client's happiness with the property purchased or sold. I would highly recommend him."

Monica D. The Loop

"Ryan sold us a condo in Chicago. He is not only a true professional, but he knows SO much about Chicago and he is fun to boot! What an amazing experience. Thank you, Ryan, for everything."

Victor S. Gold Coast

"Ryan is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with his time (including mornings, evenings, and weekends over the course of several months). Ryan answered every question and explained every form and every part of the process clearly and thoroughly. Buying a home in this market is challenging, but working with Ryan made it as painless and straightforward as possible. We highly recommend him!!"

Chris B. Lakeview

"Ryan was amazing to work with. He was very prompt with communications, was well-prepared for our quick househunting trip (relo to Chicago from Nashville), and found us our dream property very quickly. He walked us through the entire process from start to finish, and gave us the best advice along the way. We would gladly use Ryan to buy or sell a home in the future."

Daniella D. Logan Square

"Reliable, Professional, Responsive, Personable, HIGHLY recommended. My husband I have bought 5 houses over the years and have moved over 15 times, so we have worked with a variety of different brokers. My husband also works in the industry, so has first hand knowledge of how a realtor should do their job and also how many realtors do not. Ryan goes above and beyond to find you exactly what you are looking for and to make it happen."

Michael F. River North

"Ryan did a phenomenal job helping first time buyers navigate the market and the buying process. He adjusted to our must haves through the process and was everything but pushy when it came to finding a place. Would highly recommend working with Ryan!"

Jessica D. Gold Coast

"Ryan helped us navigate the process of first time home buying. We came into the process with very limited experience and knowledge of important considerations when buying a home which Ryan patiently and succinctly walked us through. He was so responsive! Ryan helped to make the process completely seamless!"

Sharon T. River North

"Ryan handled my listing like a true professional. He worked tirelessly to get things done. Ryan is an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him if you are looking to sell your home. Thanks Ryan!"

Samantha H. Lakeview

"Ryan was amazing to work with. Very patient and on top of everything. He was super responsive and I would definitely work with him again and recommend him! He made buying our first home a great experience."

Suzanne R. Lakeview

"Ryan was our real estate agent for the recent purchase of a condo in the city. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor – for many reasons: He is very knowledgeable, he offered up good strategy and advice when needed, he was never pushy. He also went beyond the call of duty to research things for us and never let us down with things he said he’d follow up on."

Jim N. Lincoln Park

"I have worked with many realtors in my time. None can compare to the level of service we received from Ryan. He helped find the just right condo for us in the just right neighborhood (Lincoln Park). I would recommend him highly and would work with him again if the situation arose."

Darien E. River North

"Ryan did an excellent job selling our Condo in River North - even during a difficult market. Professional and responsive, I highly recommend Ryan to anyone seeking to sell in the downtown area. Thanks Ryan!"

Cindy K. River North

"Ryan is an excellent realtor! I could not have asked for anything more. He was always responsive and very knowledgeable. I only wish I could give him more stars!"

Jacy Y. Lincoln Park

"Ryan was outstanding to work with! He was professional, knowledgeable, patient and personable and he connected us with exactly what we were looking for! We will work with him in the future!"

Melissa B. Avondale

"Ryan was great! As newcomers to Chicago, he did a fantastic job showing us different options in different neighborhoods so we could get a feel for where we wanted to live."

Bryan W. River North

"Ryan was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was extremely professional and prompt. I will definitely use him again on any future purchases."

Riddhi P. River North

"Ryan was super helpful along the entire process, we're grateful for his patience, and referrals he sent along the way to make the process run smoothly!"

Susie M. Gold Coast

"Ryan was wonderful to work with. So knowledgable about the area and the transaction was seamless! Five Stars!!! Highly recommended."

Jessica A. South Loop

"Ryan went above and beyond to make sure we found the perfect place!"

Zach B. Avondale

"Great realtor who is extremely responsive to client needs. Ryan rapidly assessed our likes and dislikes which allowed us to find a house quickly. Fully Recommended"

Mary S. Gold Coast

"We recently worked with Ryan to sell our home in the Gold Coast. We had a great experience with him. He knew the market inside and out, gave us clear guidance and handled everything along the way. We always felt informed and supported. The entire process was very smooth - well done Ryan!"

John B. South Loop

"Ryan helped us with the sale of our South Loop townhome. Very professional and makes the whole process very easy! Highly recommend working with him."

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Sellers

As a Chicago real estate agent, I have been a part of hundreds of successful transactions spanning good markets, bad, deep recessions and recently pandemics. Successfully navigating today's market requires sales experience, a deep understanding of the local market and an individual approach to each sale. We can't control the market, but we can control how we market.

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Buyers

Living and working in the city for over 20 years has given me valuable insight into the nuances of Chicago’s neighborhoods and my real estate experience has given me the ability to identify a winner (and perhaps more importantly, a problem). Now more than ever... Your representation matters.

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As a realtor in Chicago, one of the many hats I wear is tour guide. For buyers, this site offers a curated view of some of Chicago's best neighborhood's and real estate. On the inner pages you'll find everything from luxury homes and penthouse condos to multi-family buildings and more modest homes. Whatever you're looking for, I'll help you find it. If you're not seeing it here, reach out and I'll respond personally with the available options.

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Condo vs. Co-op | What's the difference?

By Ryan Hardy | January 21, 2026

Condo vs. Co-op | What's the difference?

Understanding the Differences Before You Buy in Chicago - One of the most common questions I receive from buyers—particularly those exploring Chicago’s luxury and historic neighborhoods—is about the difference between a condominium and a cooperative, or “co-op.” While both offer ownership opportunities in some…

By Ryan Hardy | January 15, 2026

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