A Chicago guide for first-time buyers · Updated October 6, 2026 How we check facts

Broker Associates

Meet the Chicago real estate brokers who wake up every morning to work with first-time buyers.

Buying your first home is different from buying your second. The paperwork is new, the assistance programs have their own rules and deadlines, and a missed step can cost you a grant. Our brokers focus on first-time buyers in Chicago, so these programs and steps are the everyday part of their work, not an occasional exception.

What that means for you:

  • Help matching your income and target neighborhood to programs like HomeGrown and IHDAccess Home before you make an offer.
  • Clear timelines for pre-approval, homebuyer education, inspection and attorney review, so nothing sneaks up on you.
  • Plain answers about closing costs, transfer tax and property taxes, with the sources behind them.
  • No pressure. Many first-time buyers take months to get ready, and that is fine.

Our brokers

Broker profiles are being prepared and will be posted here once each broker’s details are confirmed. In the meantime, you can reach us through the contact page.