Broker Associate
Mobile: 312-213-0440
Office: 312-767-7744
“Stacey is the exact kind of agent we needed – direct, honest, empathetic and super smart.”
About Stacey
Stacey Cortez is a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker with nearly two decades of experience helping people make smart moves and feel confident in their decisions. She’s guided clients through everything from first homes to luxury properties and investments—always with a focus on maximizing value and making the process as smooth as possible.
“Curated Living, Perfectly Paired”
Before real estate, Stacey built her career in fine wine sales and hospitality, where she mastered the art of connecting with people, understanding their needs, and delivering top-notch service. That same mix of expertise, negotiation skills, and genuine care is what sets her apart in real estate today.
Whether you’re buying your very first home, exploring investment opportunities, or selling a place you’ve loved, Stacey makes the experience seamless, informed, and (yes!) even enjoyable.
Current Listings
Reviews
“Highly likely to recommend! 5* “
“Stacey is the exact kind of agent we needed – direct, honest, empathetic and super smart. She helped us buy the perfect home in this crazy market, and list our house at the right price. She’s fantastic, communicative and quick to respond. She got us in as the first party to see and bid on our home successfully- no drama. I’d highly recommend her.”
“Stacey was absolutely wonderful to work with!”
“Stacey was absolutely wonderful to work with! We met with two other real estate agents before meeting her and we knew right away she was the one for us. She was honest, real and understood the emotions the come with making a big move and listing a loved home. We immediately felt more at ease after our meeting and knew our home would be in good hands. Stacey did not disappoint! Our home was under contract within a week of listing WITH A BACKUP OFFER! She gave us honest opinions on listing decisions and never pushed anything. She knows the real estate market and what buyers are looking for and will speak up when she doesn’t think something would be in your best financial interest. She wants what is best for the client. Selling our home was hard and bittersweet but Stacey helped us through it. We could not have done it without her. If we had to sell a property again in the future, we would call her in a heartbeat. We cannot recommend her enough! THANK YOU STACEY!!”
“Highly likely to recommend!”
“Bought a single-family home in 2020 in Berwyn, IL. Stacey is an absolute pro!! We approached her with 2 pages of questions about the process and how to get started and she jumped right in with zero hesitation. She really listened when we talked about what we were looking for, she made great suggestions, she found multitudes of properties within our preferences/price range. She also connected us with our loan officer, real estate lawyer, and inspector – all of which were/are as awesome as Stacey. Having a great team of people working with us really made the process less stressful and so much easier!! If you are looking for a real estate agent, call Stacey now!!”
“Stacy was a huge help as we made the jump from one state to another.”
“She showed us locations that fit our needs and met our budget. We are so grateful to have her as a guide to show us around the neighborhoods and helping us find one that ticked all of our boxes! She was incredibly knowledgeable in getting us situated and the intricacies of moving from another state. We appreciated all of her efforts all the way past the finish line!”
“Professional, energetic and knowledgeable. “
“Highly likely to recommend 5* Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Westchester, IL. Professional, energetic and knowledgeable. Stacey was able to get us through the mortgage process and into our home with little stress. I would recommend her to anyone.”
“If you are looking for a trustworthy agent, Stacey is your girl!”
“Highly Recommend! 5* Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Elk Grove Village, IL. Stacey was amazing to work with! She helped my husband and I find our first home and we could not be more impressed! We found exactly what we wanted in the area we loved most! Stacey was so kind and respectful. She was very knowledgeable – especially to first time home buyers! She made the process easy. She was very respectful of our wants/needs and our budget, but was also very honest and realistic with us. 10/10 would work with her again! She is SO easy to work with- if you are looking for a trustworthy agent, Stacey is your girl!”
“Would work with her again in a heartbeat. She made it so easy!”
“Highly likely to recommend! 5* Bought a multi-family home in 2021 in Chicago. It was such a pleasure to work with Stacey. She listened to what we wanted and paid attention to what we liked and didn’t like about the properties she showed us. She honed her research to find us the perfect place for us. And we love it! Would work with her again in a heartbeat. She made it so easy!”
“Her expertise made the process easy and stress-free.”
“Stacey was an excellent real estate agent that helped me find and purchase a condo. She was always available to answer my questions and concerns. She was very knowledgeable about the specifics of HOAs, financials, and the entire home buying process. She was even able to answer questions about financing and closing costs. Stacey was always willing to advocate for me with the sellers and helped resolve important issues before closing. Her expertise made the process easy and stress-free. I would highly recommend Stacey!”
“Trust Stacey, she will not disappoint.”
“Stacey was great to work with! I called Stacey, my neighbor and friend, just to ask about selling my house and the next thing I know — she is at my house — and then it is on the market. What I like the most is that she listened to me. She offered her opinions / suggestions, but also listened to what I needed. She was always available to all my many texts and phone calls. Stacey has so many great qualities and is a true professional! Trust Stacey, she will not disappoint. Thank you, Stacey!”
“She was always responsive and patient with us.”
“Highly likely to recommend. Bought and sold a single-family home in 2020 in Berwyn, IL. Stacey is a wonderful Realtor! She worked diligently to sell our home and find us a new home that fit all the needs of our growing family (twice!) She was always responsive and patient with us. I highly recommend Stacey!”
“What an incredible experience… We felt very taken care of.”
“What an incredible experience. In the process of buying our new home we not only got an amazing deal on a beautiful home to continue our life adventure in, but we also gained a new friend. We felt very taken care of. Stacey made sure we had everything that we needed on our way to closing. As new homeowners, this was a huge blessing to have her by our side during the process. There were no questions that Stacey would not try to answer, if she could not answer she had the perfect person to send us to. Was a blessing of an experience in every way. Now we have the home of our dreams.”
“Stacey Cortez was fabulous throughout the process of selling my home.”
“Highly likely to recommend. Sold a single-family home in 2020 in Berwyn. Stacey Cortez was fabulous throughout the process of selling my home. She gave me an honest appraisal of what needed to be done in preparation for the listing. This included suggestions regarding paint color, ambience, etc. Once the house was listed, she always kept me informed of inquiries and made an outstanding video highlighting the positives of the house and community. After a contract was signed Stacey led me every step of the way through the process and what I needed to accomplish with a timeline to have it done. Stacey is very organized. I recommend her without reservation.”
“She has an impeccable eye for staging.”
“Highly likely to recommend! 5* Sold a home in 2019 in Berwyn. Stacey helped me sell my home in the spring of 2019. She has an impeccable eye for staging. All of her suggestions were easy and really improved the overall flow of my home. My home had several offers and she was able to negotiate a closing date that allowed my children to finish the school year with their friends. I would highly recommend Stacey. She is friendly and knows the market.”