--- canonical: https://www.top10reagents.com/il/urbana --- # Top Real Estate Agents in Urbana, Illinois > Find top real estate agents in Urbana, Illinois. Median home price: $248K. Connect with the best local agents today. **Agents Ranked:** 10 | **State:** Illinois --- ## Top 10 Agents ### #1 Ryan Dallas - **Brokerage:** Ryan Dallas Real Estate - **Total Sales:** 5822 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 21 - **Listings:** 75 ### #2 Matt Difanis - **Brokerage:** Matt Difanis Team, RE/MAX Realty Associates - **Total Sales:** 2002 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 28 - **Listings:** 5 ### #3 Nate Evans - **Brokerage:** eXp Realty LLC - **Total Sales:** 3844 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 15 - **Listings:** 72 ### #4 Creg McDonald - **Brokerage:** The McDonald Group powered by Realty Select One - **Total Sales:** 2703 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 17 - **Listings:** 22 ### #5 Mark Waldhoff - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Realty, TREC - **Total Sales:** 1600 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 22 - **Listings:** 17 ### #6 Russ Taylor - **Brokerage:** Taylor Realty Associates - **Total Sales:** 3218 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 53 - **Listings:** 12 ### #7 Carol Meinhart - **Brokerage:** The Real Estate Group SellingHomes24-7Team - **Total Sales:** 2194 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 20 - **Listings:** 32 ### #8 Nick Taylor - **Brokerage:** Taylor Realty Associates - **Total Sales:** 3829 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 51 - **Listings:** 21 ### #9 Eric Porter - **Brokerage:** The Real Estate Group Inc - **Total Sales:** 627 - **Avg Rating:** 5 - **Years Experience:** 41 - **Listings:** 12 ### #10 Joe Zalabak - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Champaign - **Total Sales:** 783 - **Avg Rating:** 4.9 - **Years Experience:** 14 - **Listings:** 1 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions — Urbana Real Estate ### What is the average home price in Urbana, Illinois? The median home price in Urbana is $248,000. Prices vary by neighborhood and property type — a local real estate agent can give you a current comparative market analysis for the specific area and home size you're targeting. ### How long does it take to sell a home in Urbana? Homes in Urbana spend an average of 17 days on the market. Well-priced, well-presented homes in desirable neighborhoods often sell faster, while properties that need work or are priced above market may take longer. ### How do I find the best real estate agent in Urbana, Illinois? Look for agents with verified sales history, strong local reviews, and direct experience in Urbana's neighborhoods. Top10REAgents ranks the highest-performing agents in Urbana based on verified sales volume, client ratings, and market expertise — all agents listed here meet a minimum 4.5-star rating threshold. ### Do I need a buyer's agent to purchase a home in Urbana? In Illinois, buyers are not legally required to use an agent, but working with one is strongly recommended. A local buyer's agent in Urbana will have access to off-market listings, negotiate on your behalf, and guide you through inspection, financing, and closing — at no direct cost to you (seller typically covers commissions). ### How much does a real estate agent cost in Urbana? In Illinois, total agent commission is typically 4–6% of the sale price, split between the buyer's and seller's agents. Since the NAR settlement in 2024, commission structures have become more flexible — ask any listed agent for a clear breakdown of their fees before signing. ### What questions should I ask a real estate agent in Urbana? Ask about their recent sales in Urbana specifically, how many transactions they've closed in the last 12 months, how they'll market your home (or source listings for buyers), their communication style, and whether they work solo or with a team. A strong local agent will have direct answers for all of these. ### How does the University of Illinois shape Urbana's real estate market? The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the dominant economic force in the twin-city market, employing over 10,000 people and generating rental demand from 33,000 undergraduates and thousands of graduate students. Faculty and professional staff home purchases anchor the owner-occupied market in neighborhoods within walking or cycling distance of campus. The university's National Center for Supercomputing Applications and Research Park tech spin-offs have diversified demand beyond pure academia. ### What are the key differences between buying in Urbana versus neighboring Champaign? Urbana is the campus-proximate city with more rental density, older housing stock, and generally lower prices than Champaign's newer west-side suburban developments. Urbana's School District 116, while smaller, has a strong academic reputation partly due to the educated parent community concentrated near the university. Champaign's north and west sides offer newer construction and bigger box retail, while Urbana's Lincoln Square area has a more distinct locally-owned commercial character. ### Is Urbana a strong market for real estate investors? Urbana is one of the most reliable college-town investor markets in the Midwest, with student rental demand filling units year-round as the U of I's enrollment remains stable and the international student population adds off-peak occupancy. Multi-unit properties near Green Street and the engineering quad see consistent occupancy rates above 95% during the academic year. Buyers should analyze cap rates carefully in a market where purchase prices have risen but rents are constrained by student budgets. ### What neighborhoods are popular with young faculty and tech workers in Urbana? The Busey-Evans and Crystal Lake Park neighborhoods feature 1920s-1950s craftsman and cottage-style homes popular with faculty who want to walk or bike to campus. The Yankee Ridge and Glover Park areas on the south side have more affordable newer ranch homes attractive to young professionals at Research Park companies. Downtown Urbana near the Station project and Urbana Free Library has seen condo and apartment development that attracts childless professionals seeking urban walkability. --- *Source: https://www.top10reagents.com/il/urbana*