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LAKE Group

lakegroup@compass.com
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Historical Stats

1,101 total team transactions, $518.6 million in volume, 21.1 days average market time, 100.7% Sale to list price ratio over the past 3 years, & 99.8% Sales to list price ratio overall

2023: $51.3 million in volume, 12.8 days average market time, 101.3% sales-to-list price ratio for all team listings

2022: $74.3 million in volume, 18.4 days average market time, 101% average sales-to-list price ratio for all team listings.

2021: 132 total team transactions, $73.8 million in volume, 26.2 days average market time, 99% average sales-to-list price ratio for all team listings.

2020: 87 total team transactions, $47.3 million in volume, 20.5 days average market time, 98.3% average sales-to-list price ratio for all team listings.

2019: 92 total team transactions, $41.9 million in volume, 29 days average market time, 98.5% average sales-to-list price ratio for all team listings.

2018: 107 total team transactions, $46 million in volume, 12.3 days average market time, 99.5% average sales-to-list price ratio for all team listings.

2017: 88 total team transactions, $40.1 million in volume, 10 days average market time for all team listings.

2016: 85 total team transactions, $37.3 million in volume, 20 days average market time for all team listings.

2015: 58 closed transactions, $22 Million in volume, 19 days average market time for all team listings

2014: $20.5 Million in volume

Client Testimonials

★★★★★
"Lance helped us purchase our first home 5 years ago and then expertly helped us sell this year. He knew how to prep our house, capture beautiful pictures, and hold open houses to maximize price and minimize time on the market. This was especially important to us as we had a deadline and 2 little kids which made showing the house more difficult. His experience and connections in the Chicago area helped us decide which offer was best, and we were under contract in about a week at over list price. After going under contract, everything else went smoothly up until closing and I attribute that to the expertise of our team. Everyone else we worked with in this group was wonderful as well. Lance truly understands the Chicago market and we were so grateful his leadership in this process!" - Michelle

★★★★★
"Nancy and team were great professionals to work with - they are very knowledgeable and provided tons of flexibility. After she suggested some updates and prof. photos for the unit, we started receiving a high number of leads that eventually led to a two year lease! Her team also made the overall process very smooth and seamless! We definitely recommend Nancy and team to anyone needing real estate support! Thank you!"

★★★★★
"Joanne is a treasure! She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home. Once we found it, she met with us every step of the way to make sure we understood all of the paperwork and process. Highly recommend."

★★★★★
"Cristina was super helpful, organized and responsive. She helped me find a place while I was on the process of relocating from Seattle to Chicago, showing me various listings in advance to get a better understanding of what I was looking for. I couldn't be happier with the unit I ended up renting, I highly recommend her!" - Christian

★★★★★
"Laura helped us buy a new home and sell our current condo at the same time and made the entire process much less stressful. She walked us through every step of the negotiations and inspections as well as guided us as first time sellers. I would highly recommend her to anyone!" - Eileen

About LAKE Group


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LAKE Group Team


"Concierge level real estate services with remarkable results" : The LAKE Group is a detail-oriented team that goes above and beyond expectations in order to make sure every client gets personalized service tailored to their specific needs.

Team Leader, Lance Kirshner: An award-winning expert with 18+ years in Chicago real estate, leads the acclaimed LAKE Group at Compass. Lance and his team prioritize enduring relationships, serving as dedicated advisors to empower clients in making informed decisions. This people-centric approach places the group in the top 1 percent of Chicago realtors. Lance's career highlights include closing nearly $400 million in transactions and receiving the prestigious 2019 Industry MVP award from Chicago Agent Magazine, along with multiple accolades from Crain's Chicago.

Team Member, Laura Lando: Listing Specialist with 20 years of Chicago Real Estate experience. Laura is an expert on prepping homes prior to listing on the market in order to show them in their best possible light and appeal to the broadest range of buyers.

Team Member, Nancy Gordon: Buyers Specialist not only has 15 years Chicago experience but is a licensed architect.

Team Member, Cristina Tu: Listing and leasing specialist with 8 years of Chicago Real Estate experience. Former accountant fluent in English, Romanian, and Spanish.

Team Member, Julie Stanczak: Real Estate Broker with 20 years of Chicago Real Estate experience. Julie works with both buyers and sellers and, as a resident of Oak Park, often works with clients of the LAKE Group looking to buy or sell in the Chicagoland suburbs.

Team Member, Stephanie Fedor: Real Estate Broker with 8 years of Chicago Real Estate experience and nearly two decades of Chicago living experience. Today, whether buying, selling, renting, or investing, Stephanie ensures her clients feel informed, supported, and confident ever step of the way.

Team Member, Lauren Gentile: Real Estate Broker specializing in residential rentals throughout Chicago. Lauren works with renters, students, and young professionals, helping clients identify properties that align with their needs and lifestyle. 

Team Member, Lia Scala: Director of Operations. Makes sure every stage of team deals run smoothly and efficiently.

Serving the South Loop to the North Shore and other bordering suburbs. 

The LAKE Group works with all types of properties from condos, townhouses, single family homes as well as multi-unit apartment buildings.

The LAKE Group offers you the the highest level of service available in the very competitive real estate market of today! Whether buying or selling allow us to represent your interests!


Team Agents

LAKE Group’s Listings

a view of a tall building
a view of a balcony with city
a view of a room with furniture and large windows
a living room with furniture and a large window
a dining room with furniture and window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink a stove a refrigerator cabinets and dining table
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a double vanity sink toilet mirror and shower
a bathroom with a bathtub and shower
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a bedroom with a bed and glass window
a bathroom with a double vanity sink toilet mirror and shower
a close view of utility room
a view of city from a balcony
a picture of floor plan
a room with furniture a flat screen tv and a rug
a view of a room with gym equipment
a room with pool table and wooden floor
aerial view of a patio with table and chairs and potted plants
a view of a patio with couches chairs and potted plants
a view of a patio with a table and chairs
$1,099,000 | 225 North Columbus Drive, Unit 6301, Chicago, IL 60601
1/26
Listed By Compass

$1,099,000

3
Bedrooms
1,756
Square Feet

225 North Columbus Drive, Unit 6301, Chicago, IL 60601

$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
$1,049,000 | 515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
1/33
Listed By Compass

$1,049,000

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

515 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304

$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
$550,000 | 2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614
1/25
Listed By CompassContingent

$550,000

2
Bedrooms
1,550
Square Feet

2733 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60614

$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$289,900 | 1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
1/29
Listed By Compass

$289,900

3
Bedrooms
1,047
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

1510 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

LAKE Group’s Transactions

Past Sales
front view of a house with a tree

$3,100,000

5
Bedrooms
0.12
Acres

1755 North Wilmot Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

$2,775,000 | 2659 North Dayton Street, Chicago, IL 60614

$2,775,000

6
Bedrooms
5,000
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

2659 North Dayton Street, Chicago, IL 60614

$2,500,000 | 425 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654

$2,500,000

5
Bedrooms
7,000
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

425 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654

a house view with a garden space

$2,465,000

6
Bedrooms
5,000
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

3633 North Claremont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

a front view of a house with a yard

$2,050,000

5
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

3846 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

a front view of a house with a yard

$1,920,000

6
Bedrooms
4,581
Square Feet
0.43
Acres

714 Turner Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

a front view of a house with a garden

$1,910,000

5
Bedrooms
0.06
Acres

1741 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

$1,875,000 | 340 East Randolph Street, Unit 4806, Chicago, IL 60601

$1,875,000

3
Bedrooms
2,354
Square Feet

340 East Randolph Street, Unit 4806, Chicago, IL 60601

a front view of a house with garden

$1,835,000

4
Bedrooms
0.07
Acres

945 North Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

$1,820,000 | 2421 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

$1,820,000

6
Bedrooms
4,300
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

2421 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

a front view of a house with glass door

$1,799,000

5
Bedrooms
0.06
Acres

2159 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

a view of a building with large windows

$1,760,000

5
Bedrooms
4,200
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

3454 North Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

$1,755,000 | 900 Valley Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

$1,755,000

5
Bedrooms
3,391
Square Feet

900 Valley Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

$1,750,000 | 676 North Kingsbury Street, Unit PH02, Chicago, IL 60654

$1,750,000

4
Bedrooms
4,461
Square Feet

676 North Kingsbury Street, Unit PH02, Chicago, IL 60654

$1,750,000

4
Bedrooms

676 N Kingsbury St, Unit PH02

Chicago

a front view of a house

$1,725,000

5
Bedrooms
4,195
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

1042 Cherokee Road, Wilmette, IL 60091

$1,710,000 | 1251 West Eddy Street, Chicago, IL 60657

$1,710,000

5
Bedrooms
0.09
Acres

1251 West Eddy Street, Chicago, IL 60657

a view of a brick house with a yard and plants

$1,700,000

5
Bedrooms
0.07
Acres

Undisclosed Address, Chicago, IL 60622

Past Rentals
a front view of a house with stainless steel appliances

$15,000

6
Bedrooms
0.06
Acres

1804 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

$7,500 | 468 West 23rd Street, Unit 5R | Chelsea

$7,500

2
Bedrooms

468 West 23rd Street, Unit 5R

Chelsea

a view of a city with tall buildings

$6,500

3
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet

1201 South Prairie Avenue, Unit 3901, Chicago, IL 60605

a front view of a brick building with many windows

$6,250

3
Bedrooms

353 West Chicago Avenue, Unit 4E, Chicago, IL 60654

a view of balcony with a street

$6,250

3
Bedrooms
1,875
Square Feet

1440 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 19BD, Chicago, IL 60610

$5,875 | 514 N Peshtigo Ct, Unit 3607 | Chicago

$5,875

514 N Peshtigo Ct, Unit 3607

Chicago

$5,545 | 255 West 95th Street, Unit 1B | Upper West Side

$5,545

2
Bedrooms

255 West 95th Street, Unit 1B

Upper West Side

a living room with a fireplace

$5,500

3
Bedrooms

2227 West Armitage Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60647

a front view of a building

$5,250

2
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet

758 North Larrabee Street, Unit 701, Chicago, IL 60654

front view of a house with a yard

$5,000

4
Bedrooms
3,700
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

1014 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

a living room with a fireplace

$4,950

3
Bedrooms

2227 West Armitage Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60647

$4,850 | 555 West 23rd Street, Unit S14E | Chelsea

$4,850

1
Bedrooms

555 West 23rd Street, Unit S14E

Chelsea

$4,650 | 758 North Larrabee Street, Unit 701, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,650

2
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet

758 North Larrabee Street, Unit 701, Chicago, IL 60654

a front view of a building

$4,500

2
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet

758 North Larrabee Street, Unit 701, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,500 | 5202 North Oakley Avenue, Unit 3N, Chicago, IL 60625

$4,500

3
Bedrooms
1,700
Square Feet

5202 North Oakley Avenue, Unit 3N, Chicago, IL 60625

a building view

$4,500

3
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet

1250 West Eddy Street, Unit 2W, Chicago, IL 60657

$4,500 | Undisclosed Address, Chicago, IL 60610

$4,500

3
Bedrooms
1,700
Square Feet

Undisclosed Address, Chicago, IL 60610

front view of a building

$4,400

3
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet

3764 North Clark Street, Unit 2N, Chicago, IL 60613