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★★★★★
Sharon Gillman knows Chicago real estate and she knows people. We were in the market for an additional unit in our existing building. She worked with the realtor on the sale side to make a deal that worked for both sides. It was a no nonsense, quick negotiation that led short turn-around time. Sharon is a "full-service" realtor, helping us find a reasonably priced attorney, inspection person and anything we needed. It was during COVID and we closed within days of acceptance. - Tom & Jennifer
★★★★★
Sharon and her team were terrific to work with. Always provided sound advice both with staging and pricing, but most importantly Sharon was patient and empathetic. We were selling through the Covid summer and fall of 2020 which created all kinds of challenges and set backs. Sharon was a calming force in a very turbulent time. Thoughtful. Proactive. And got the job done. - Hugh
★★★★★
I have worked with Sharon since 2003 -- a total of 4 sales transactions and 5 purchases. She is the consummate professional in tailoring each search to my unique needs. Here's where Sharon really shines: getting a sale contract to the finish line of being a closed deal. It's always such an anxious time. I know I'm in very good hands with Sharon: she has great referrals for inspectors and attorneys, she addresses my buyer's questions, and she is laser-focused on managing all the small details that can derail a deal if not attended to properly. Sharon is market-savvy, and smart, smart, smart. - John B.
★★★★★
I have worked with Sharon for over 30 years. She sold us our first house in Lincoln Park and was fabulous! She helped us negotiate the price, aided at the closing and was a great resource for contractors and tradesmen to do the work once we closed. Through the 25 years we lived there, she sent monthly newsletters to keep in touch. And then when it was time to sell that house and find a condo we contacted her again. She listed the house, did constant marketing and open houses, helped us stage the house and sold it in a few months. Meanwhile she found us the most fabulous condo in Streeterville and we closed and moved in 30 days. She is the BEST and NICEST agent, ANYWHERE!! - Randi W.
★★★★★
Dear Sharon and Marissa - Peter and I want to thank you both for the excellent job you did helping us sell our condo.
Your knowledge of and ability to help us navigate changing markets was invaluable. The marketing tools you employed enabled us to reach large numbers of highly qualified interested buyers. Years of experience in the high end luxury market in our area were evident when we needed to make important decisions along the way. Most importantly, you listened to us. Every showing was conducted at our convenience with your help to make sure we were presenting at our best. The selling of one’s house is an emotional journey with important financial consequences. It is invaluable to have partners that can be trusted to give 100%. You have our sincerest thanks for a successful outcome and an almost stress free Journey. We cannot thank you enough. - Linda & Peter K
★★★★★
Sharon was fabulous. We have used her multiple times and with great success. During the sales process she was very proactive about getting visibility in the market and is always prompt and organized. We will be in need of realtor services again in the next few years and look forward to having Sharon handle our needs. - Steven E.
★★★★★
We have raved to everyone we know about what a great experience we had with Sharon Gillman selling our home. Bottom line, she got us a price we were pleased with. Sharon was a pro in every way, highly motivated, and assiduous in her research. Sharon has a wealth of experience with 30 years in real estate, which is truly what you want from someone selling your home. What’s more, Sharon is simply one of the nicest people we have ever met. She will look around your home with an experienced eye and give you some (much-needed) tough love about what needs to go and what needs to be presented differently in order to attract buyers, but she does so with your own best interests at heart. We learned very quickly that the faster you listen to Sharon and do what she wisely advises, the faster you will successfully sell your home! - Sarah R.
Sharon Gillman has been a trusted name in Chicago real estate since 1987, bringing nearly four decades of experience, market knowledge, and skilled negotiation to every client relationship. Today, she leads the Gillman Group alongside her daughter and partner, Marissa Schaefer, specializing in luxury residential real estate throughout Chicago.
A Chicago resident for more than 50 years, Sharon has a deep, firsthand understanding of the city and the distinct character of its neighborhoods. She raised her family in Lincoln Park, where her roots and relationships remain strong, and now lives in Streeterville, with her office just off Michigan Avenue. Her expertise extends throughout the city, with particular knowledge of the Gold Coast, Streeterville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, North Center and Lincoln Square.
A native New Yorker, Sharon may have gotten her sense of style there—but Chicago has long been home. Her appreciation for architecture, design, and the way people live informs the thoughtful perspective she brings to real estate, whether representing an exceptional luxury residence or helping a client find the neighborhood and home that best fit their life.
With hundreds of millions of dollars in career sales, Sharon has built her business largely on lasting relationships, repeat clients, and referrals. Many clients have worked with her through multiple chapters of their lives—buying, selling, investing, downsizing, and moving within and beyond Chicago.
Known for her accessibility, attention to detail, perseverance, and negotiating skills, Sharon combines a highly personal approach with the experience to manage even the most complex transactions. Her expertise extends beyond buying and selling to preparing properties for market, renovation, design, new construction, and positioning exceptional homes to achieve exceptional results.
Sharon has consistently ranked among Chicago's top real estate professionals, including recognition among the Top 1% of Chicago agents, Top Producers, and the Top Agent Network. Yet regardless of price point, her philosophy remains the same: every client deserves thoughtful advice, candid guidance, and an exceptional level of service.
That philosophy is reflected in the Gillman Group's motto: Live Your Best Life.
Outside of real estate, Sharon is an avid reader and traveler with an appreciation for great design, architecture, food, and all that Chicago has to offer. She loves discovering new restaurants, walking along the lakefront, and, most of all, spending time with her family.
Sharon Gillman’s Listings
$2,599,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5,046
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
Sharon Gillman’s Transactions
$2,848,750
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4.5
- Bathrooms
1838 N Burling St
Lincoln Park
$2,825,000
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
643 W Arlington Pl
Lincoln Park
$2,525,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5.5
- Bathrooms
1858 N Howe St
Lincoln Park
$2,440,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4.5
- Bathrooms
1854 N Burling St
Lincoln Park
$7,500
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,569
- Square Feet
2550 North Lakeview Avenue, Unit S904, Chicago, IL 60614
