Specialties
Staging Market Prep
Short Sale Foreclosure
Negotiation
Education
Charity
Curt’s Cafe - Supporter
Reba Place Development Corporation-Board Member
Connections for the Homeless -Volunteer
Black Professional Network-Member
Evanston Women in Business-Member
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★★★★★"Allie is simply the best. We originally were planning to use another realtor, but luckily met Allie at multiple open houses we were attending. We let her know the criteria we wanted for our house she was able to get listings to us to review schedule showings for us before the open houses. As first time home-buyers, we needed a lot of help had a lot of questions. Not only was Allie patient with us, but she was extremely responsive supportive throughout the whole process. We are certain that there is no way we could have gotten our house without Allie we would highly recommend her to anybody everybody we know. You're great hands when you're working with Allie. "★★★★★"Allie was very helpful when dealing with all aspects of buying our home. She recommended top notch people not only for inspections, attorneys, lenders, even home improvements once we purchased our fixer upper. We even ended up buying a house in her neighborhood she was able to give us the ins outs of that location." - Caitlin
★★★★★"Allie Payne knows her business knows how to get it done. Her expertise the housing market is incomparable because of this I have recommended her to friends who have loved working with her, found places considered her a friend at the end of the process. She is the whole package!"
★★★★★"Allie Payne is the best!! We got it done!! We looked at several houses found THE ONE!!! Ali was very flexible helped with small things after the inspection!"
★★★★★"We bought our first house with Allie in 2021 and just sold with her this Spring (2025). Allie brings so much experience and confidence to the process-- we followed her lead and felt so comfortable both times. Not to mention, we got exactly what we wanted. One thing that stood out this time was Allie's help on the prep side to get our house ready to show. We have two little kids and both work full-time, so the organizing and staging felt daunting at first. Thanks to Allie, we had the help of her friend Catherine, a fabulous organizer and stager extraordinaire. She and I worked together to get our house in shape over one day-- then Allie had a cleaning crew and photographer come-- all before we got the kids from daycare. We truly couldn't have done it without her! There were several other times where we needed something done and Allie had someone she called to take care of it right away. Her team and contacts are top notch! We would recommend Allie again and again. You will not be disappointed! "
★★★★★"I absolutely love Allie — she’s the best! She found me the perfect condo in Evanston that checked every box on my wish list and even helped me see that the minor issues with it could be handled easily."
★★★★★"You could search the entire country and not find two better realtors - the one who sold our house in Massachusetts (Stephanie Lachapelle also with Compass), and Allie Payne in Evanston. We literally walked into Alley's office on Dempster street in Evanston when we were walking around Evanston to "see if we liked it." From the start, Allie made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and worked with us through each step: from thinking, to searching, to looking, to offering, and finally to buying. We found a great house in Evanston - we would not be in it but for Allie. She totally knows the area, the people, and the businesses in and around Evanston. Working with Allie was positive all the way through - we give her our highest rating."
Allie’s lifelong connection to Evanston gives her an unparalleled edge in navigating the local real estate market. With more than 25 years of top-producing experience, she brings deep knowledge of the city’s neighborhoods, schools, and community culture that only a true local can provide. Allie is known for turning her clients’ dreams into reality—whether that’s finding the perfect first home, moving up to something larger, or downsizing with ease.
Her commitment goes far beyond real estate. Allie has been a dedicated supporter of the community through her involvement with Curt’s Café, the McGaw YMCA, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Y.O.U., and Reba Place Development Corporation. These connections keep her rooted in the heartbeat of Evanston and give her clients an insider’s advantage.
Clients choose Allie for her meticulous attention to detail, sharp negotiation skills, and reputation for putting people first. She knows buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming, and her mission is to make the process seamless, stress-free, and successful. Every client receives the same level of honesty, respect, and exceptional service—because to Allie, real estate is more than a transaction, it’s about building lasting relationships.
One of her clients said, "Allie has been my real estate agent through several transactions and always does a great job! Professional, but also thoughtful and kind."
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned seller, or an investor, Allie will be by your side every step of the way, combining her expertise, integrity, and passion for Evanston to deliver results that exceed expectations.