Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting

Education

University of Saint Francis - Bachelor of Science, Nursing


Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Laura was such a pleasure to work with. She was on top of all the details, and kept me fully informed through the entire process. I could not have had a better experience selling a home." - Maryann

★★★★★
"Laura did a great job in helping me find a new home. She researched the various listings and made great selections in finding the right condo that would fit my needs. She was always on time and very flexible in fitting in with my busy schedule. I really appreciate everything she did and would highly recommend her." - Beana

★★★★★
"Laura Gancer helped guide us through the sale of our house during this difficult pandemic. We were first time sellers with a lot of questions on the selling process. Laura was very informative and provided us great advice. She was always ready to take our phone call. She took care of everything. She really looked out for the best interest of our family. She really knows the Oak Park and River Forest home market. We trust Laura and will use her in our future real estate needs."

★★★★★
"Laura Gancer helped us tremendously while we looked for a condo for my soon. She made herself available and was knowledgeable about the area we were looking. This process has taken 6 months because of an issue with selling my son’s previous condo. ( Laura was not involved with that sale) She stuck with us thru thick and thin. She was always upbeat and positive we would be able to work this out. I would definitely recommend her as a realtor" - Judie

★★★★★
"Laura was so helpful throughout the buying and selling process. She stayed in constant communication with me, and went above and beyond - from asking my buyer and seller questions from me - to offering to be present for my AT&T installation when I couldn't be there. I will be forever grateful for her kindness - she made a stressful life event much more manageable!"

★★★★★
"Laura Gancer is a local market expert who helped me buy my dream home before it even went on the public market. I shared with Laura my desire for a very specific historical property that I've always admired. She invested several months in gathering information, inquiring with the current owners on an anonymous basis, and when the owners were ultimately ready to sell, arranging for me to see the property several times before the property was listed. It's because of Laura's connections and knowledge of the Oak Park / River Forest market, and her persistence and dedication, that allow our family to find our forever home. In this area, there is currently very low housing inventory so having a realtor to go to these lengths for you is what it takes to close the deal. We look forward to working with Laura on listing our current home in the near future."

★★★★★
"We met Laura at a local open house and immediately clicked. She is warm, knowledgeable, and persistent without being pushy. At the time we weren't ready to start our search in full earnest. She understood and periodically would send houses on the MLS to us, but with no pressure. When we were ready she came over and helped through the process of selling our house for the first time. She was also fantastic and flexible with our 4 year old daughter who would attend showings with us. We ultimately also ended up selling our home and buying our next house during the pandemic. She was always available to ensure that things went smoothly and safely and was available to answer all of our questions (which there were many). Our family would highly recommend Laura as both a buyer's and seller's agent."


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About Laura
Laura was so pleased to call the Oak Park-River Forest area her home for more than two decades. As a parent raising five children (and one dog!) She is an active member of multiple schools, churches, athletic and social organizations and as such, developed a vast knowledge of the OPRF area and surrounding communities.

Before joining the real estate field, Laura worked as a registered nurse in various hospital settings. She has always desired to help others and as a real estate agent, she is dedicated to helping her clients find the right home for their needs right now and for what's to come, whether it's a growing family or downsizing after an empty nest.

Laura Gancer’s Listings

a front view of a residential apartment building with a yard
a front view of a building
a view of a bathroom with a shower
a view of a bedroom with furniture and windows
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a refrigerator a stove a microwave and cabinets
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator sink stove and microwave
a view of a dining room with furniture and window
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bathroom with a sink a shower and a mirror
a view of a balcony with furniture
a view of entryway
a view of an empty room with a window
a view of front door and porch
a utility room with dryer and washer
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Listed By Compass

$180,000

1
Bedrooms
800
Square Feet

Laura Gancer’s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,415,000

6
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
a view of a brick house with large windows and a yard with plants and large trees

$1,300,000

4
Bedrooms
1.05
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$860,000

5
Bedrooms
3,411
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$770,000

5
Bedrooms
5,731
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
$725,500 | 1519 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$725,500

4
Bedrooms
2,463
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$632,000

3
Bedrooms
2,139
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$569,000 | 140 North Euclid Avenue, Unit 501, Oak Park, IL 60302

$569,000

2
Bedrooms
1,875
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$560,000

3
Bedrooms
2,113
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of fireplace and wooden floor

$552,000

5
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$535,000 | 726 North Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

$535,000

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$527,000 | 738 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$527,000

4
Bedrooms
1,406
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$493,000

3
Bedrooms
2,045
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and trees

$470,000

3
Bedrooms
2,600
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area

$461,000

3
Bedrooms
1,700
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$460,000 | 721 Ontario Street, Unit 211, Oak Park, IL 60302

$460,000

2
Bedrooms
2,441
Square Feet
$442,000 | 1127 Schneider Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

$442,000

3
Bedrooms
1,448
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a patio with a table and chairs under an umbrella

$417,000

3
Bedrooms
a front view of a house with a yard

$406,500

3
Bedrooms
932
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
Past Rentals
a front view of house with yard and green space

$2,400

3
Bedrooms
1,372
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$2,300

3
Bedrooms
925
Square Feet