With 77 different neighborhoods to choose from, partner with a Chicago relocation expert to determine the best location to fit all of your needs. From finding homes in specific Chicago school districts, to timing your commute to O’Hare or the Downtown Loop, we will there to guide you through a smooth and successful home buying experience.
From the booming tech industry, to being recognized as a culinary capital with a thriving hospitality industry, a robust arts, culture and nightlife scene, and surpassing more than 55 million visitors annually, it’s now wonder why Chicago was rated the #1 Best Big City in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler and #1 for Corporate Growth by Site Selection Magazine for 10 years in a row.
It is an exciting time to move to Chicago and it is now one of the best places to live and work in the world.
Relocating to Chicago - Chicago ranked #1 Metro in 2023
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When you’re talking about big cities in the United States, you typically think of expensive real estate prices, but Chicago is a city that has it all with a relatively low cost of living when compared to other major metropolitan areas. UBS rated Chicago as one of the most undervalued real estate markets in the world. With one of the best public transportation systems on the planet, two major airports, an incredibly beautiful and architecturally significant city skyline, legendary sports franchises galore, thousands of acres of parks, forest preserves and running trails and 21 miles of lakefront bordering the largest surface freshwater system in the world, the quality of life in Chicago is unparalleled compared to other big cities in the United States - and big business is taking notice.
Relocating to Chicago
In 2023, Metropolitan Chicago claimed the top spot on Site Selection magazine’s list of corporate growth for the 10th consecutive year. Site Selection magazine studies corporate relocation and investment and the publication's rankings was based on “77 distinct city neighborhoods in various phases of realizing their potential, 275 municipalities and seven counties comprising the new Chicago Regional Growth Corporation, 10 viable candidate sites for Amazon HQ2 or any other corporate campus, impressive transit-oriented, mixed-use redevelopment and — perhaps best of all — housing stock that people can actually afford,” Adam Bruns, managing editor of Site Selection, said in a press release.
With a burgeoning tech scene at startup hubs like 1871, and some of the best colleges and universities in the world including: University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Rush University, Loyola and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University - there is no shortage of highly educated and talented people in Chicago for your business or corporate relocation.
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“When my wife and I needed to move from Seattle to Chicago for a new job, we came to Mike Samm with only 3 days to view houses to get an offer accepted. Mike helped us out so much by sending us incredible recommendations, fitting us into his schedule with incredible flexibility and using his deep knowledge of the Chicago real estate market to get our offer accepted on our dream condo in Wicker Park. He has a real passion for the area and took great care of us! We highly recommend Mike to anyone considering buying in the Chicago area.”
Top Real Estate Agents for Relocating to Chicago
Michael Samm and Mark Quesada
Chicago Relocation Expert Realtors | Call 312-767-7504
We are Chicago Relocation Specialists at Keller Williams Realty. If you are relocating to Chicago for work, we want to be your #1 choice in real estate services.
Chicago has 77 neighborhoods to choose from, we can help you better understand the layout of Chicago and help you make an informed decision on where to live and the type of home that will suit your needs in a real estate market that is constantly evolving.
With more than 15 years of relocation real estate experience and being proud Chicagoans, WE KNOW THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
Our real estate team will streamline your move to Chicago. Once we find the perfect home for you, we will ensure your real estate transaction is smooth + easy.
We are members of the Top Agent Network (TAN) - a private online community where the verified top 10% of real estate agents in Chicago collaborate & exchange valuable pre-market listings for the benefit of our clients. We also provide our valued relocation clients with access to Zenlist private home listings BEFORE they go public.
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“It was really great to work with Michael. We were out-of-towners looking for a place in the city. Michael did a fabulous job orienting us to the area even before we arrived in town. He was very professional, organized and resourceful throughout the entire buying process. Thank you Michael!”
Helping Clients Relocate to Chicago is a BIG Part of Our Business
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We will take the time to get to know you and/or your family’s real estate + lifestyle needs in order to provide the best customer service in the Chicago home buying and home selling business.
We understand finding the right home in Chicago is more than just putting a roof over your head, that’s why we are Chicago Relocation Specialists! We help you answer the questions:
What is important to you and your family?
What Chicago school district is best for your family’s needs?
Do you want to be close to grocery stores, parks, gyms, child care facilities or other neighborhood amenities?
Do you need easy access to downtown via public transportation or will you be driving a car to work? What about parking your car at home?
What is your moving timeline?
Communication is absolutely critical during every real estate transaction and we make sure to communicate effectively and efficiently with every Chicago relocation home buyer client to answer the question: “what happens next”?
Connect with Chicago Corporate Relocation Experts
(312) 767-7504
Resources for Relocating to Chicago
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We know that every company offers different relocation packages and that relocation packages can vary in size and scale. If you are moving to Chicago for work, we know this is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life, that is why we work hard to ensure you make the right one when it comes to buying a home in Chicago - a city that is constantly evolving.
With a population of more than 2.7 million people and 77 different diverse community neighborhoods, the Chicago home buying decision can seem daunting, but when you work with us, you work with the most knowledgeable people in the Chicago real estate industry.
Questions to Ask Your Employer About Relocating
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Is your company offering mortgage assistance?
Is your company offering down payment assistance or mortgage interest differential allowances?
Are you being reimbursed for any losses on the sale of your old home?
Are you being offered a lump sum relocation payment?
Are you being reimbursed for moving costs?
These are just some of the questions we need to know to help you make the right decision for buying a home in Chicago.
Tools for an Easy Move to Chicago
Fulton Market in the West Loop
ProtectYourMove.gov - Department of Transportation moving resource designed to protect movers and notify them of fraud risks.
MovingScam.com - message board on an independent site with moving company reviews and tools for movers.
GreatSchools.org - Chicago school ratings and reviews.
Other Chicago Home Buyer Resources
