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★★★★★"Ali Wenzke was the ideal realtor for our home sale: extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgeable regarding the pulse of the North Shore real estate market. Our experience was quick, efficient and very positive. We would recommend her without reservation. " - Matt M | Wilmette
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"Ali Wenzke was invaluable in helping us move our mom from Wilmette to her new home, close to family, but out of state. I don’t know how we would have handled managing all the details from out of state. Ali is very sensitive to individual needs and very punctual and clear in managing communications. " - Leslie F | Wilmette
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"Ali Wenzke was our broker for both our new home purchase and existing home sale. When selling our existing home, Ali brought a positive attitude and high energy to the process making it far less stressful. Her ability to navigate various offers through strong negotiation skills was instrumental in getting the highest price for our house. Anytime we had questions, her responsiveness was fantastic. We couldn’t recommend Ali enough! " - Andrew F | Northfield
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"Ali Wenzke was the perfect person to help us navigate such a chaotic market as first time buyers in the North Shore area. On a professional level Ali is tremendously responsive, extremely knowledgeable and always went the extra mile to accommodate our needs; even at short notice. On a personal level, I cannot emphasize enough how Ali has the personal touch. I felt genuine sincerity and a level of care in wanting us to find our perfect home. " - Jack L | Glencoe
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Ali Wenzke is a Compass real estate broker helping buyers and sellers throughout Wilmette and Chicago’s North Shore, with expertise in relocation and luxury real estate. Ranked No. 5 in Wilmette for sales volume by RealTrends Verified, Ali combines deep local knowledge, strategic negotiation, creative marketing and highly personalized service.
As the author of "The Art of Happy Moving: How to Declutter, Pack, and Start Over While Maintaining Your Sanity and Finding Happiness", Ali brings a uniquely personal perspective to real estate. Before settling in Wilmette, Illinois, she and her family moved 10 times in 11 years, giving her firsthand insight into the financial, logistical and emotional challenges of moving. She works with clients at every stage, from first-time buyers to experienced buyers and sellers.
A longtime Wilmette resident, Ali shares her local expertise through her Welcome to Wilmette video series, community events and weekly newsletter. In 2025, she was the only Compass agent nominated for Chicago Agent magazine’s Social Media Influencer of the Year. She has also been recognized as a Chicago-area Rising Star Real Estate Agent for five consecutive years.
A graduate of Harvard College and Stanford Law School, Ali’s moving and real estate expertise has been featured on Live with Kelly & Ryan, The Washington Post, Forbes, NPR, U.S. News & World Report, Today.com, Real Simple, Fast Company, and Parents magazine.
Whether you are preparing to sell, relocating to the North Shore or beginning your first home search, Ali offers thoughtful guidance, candid advice and highly personalized support from the first conversation through closing.
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