Cindi Sodolski Group

Cindi SodolskiFounder & Team Lead, Cindi Sodolski Group | Compass

Cindi Sodolski is a trusted Chicago real estate professional known for her exceptional service, market expertise, and client-first approach. As a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), she brings the skills and strategy needed to secure the best outcomes, particularly in the luxury residential market. A consistent Top Producer since 2013, Cindi has been recognized in Who’s Who in Chicago Real Estate every year since 2016 and has earned the Five Star Professional Award for client satisfaction annually since 2016.

Having raised her family in the city, Cindi offers intimate knowledge of Chicago’s neighborhoods, schools, and lifestyle. She leverages her extensive local, national, and international network—including past clients and top referral partners—to employ strategic, results-driven marketing for every property she represents. From the first meeting through negotiations, inspections, and closing day, Cindi ensures her clients feel supported at every step of the process.

Her in-depth market knowledge is an indispensable tool for buyers, who benefit from her “in-the-trenches” understanding of what’s happening beyond online research. Whether selling or buying, clients rely on her experience, integrity, and commitment to achieving their goals.

Cindi has been featured twice on HGTV’s House Hunters and in Top Agent Magazine’s July 2017 issue, spotlighting leading real estate professionals worldwide. She is also a Founding Member of REALM™, a global luxury real estate network. Other honors include:

• Top 100 Agents, Chicago Magazine

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Realtors, Newsweek

• Named among the 100 Most Influential Agents

• Top 20% Client Favorite, HomeSnap (nationally)

• Excellence in Client Service & Top 5% Award, HomeSnap

• Ranked in the Top 100 Small Teams in Illinois, Wall Street Journal RealTrends

• Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards for both volume and units sold, Chicago Association of REALTORS®

Lily Machalinski

Licensed Operations Manager, Cindi Sodolski Group | Compass

Lily Machalinski oversees the team’s transactions from start to finish while also managing all print and digital marketing efforts. With a background in real estate operations, she specializes in building streamlined systems to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience for clients.

Licensed as a broker, Lily is proud to be part of the Compass family, where she combines her organizational expertise with Compass’s innovative technology and marketing tools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Art from Columbia College Chicago, bringing creativity and precision into everything she does.

Steve Sodolski

Licensed Real Estate Broker & Sales Director, Cindi Sodolski Group | Compass

Steve Sodolski brings three decades of experience in the institutional bond market to his role as Sales Director with the Cindi Sodolski Group. With an MBA from Vanderbilt University, Steve built a nationwide client base—including mutual funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and money managers—negotiating multi-million-dollar transactions with trust, precision, and insight. Much of his career focused on pooled and structured residential and commercial mortgages, giving him a unique foundation for his transition into real estate.

Today, Steve applies the same professionalism and client-centric approach to helping buyers and sellers in the Chicago real estate market. A longtime Chicago resident, Steve has lived in Lincoln Park and North Center with Cindi for more than 30 years. Together, they’ve raised four children, including triplets, and remain deeply rooted in the community.