Elm Street Realtors
Elm Street Realtors is a premier, locally owned and managed real estate agency based in Sycamore, Illinois, serving the broader DeKalb County community. With a legacy of over a decade, the firm has established itself as a top-performing office by combining state-of-the-art digital marketing with personalized, traditional client service. Under the leadership of Managing Broker Nancy Edwards, a veteran of the industry since 1991, the agency fosters a team of dedicated professionals, including military veterans and award-winning agents, who share a deep commitment to the local community and its families.
What sets Elm Street Realtors apart is their holistic approach to real estate. They do not just list properties; they provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to simplify the buying and selling process. Their expertise covers residential sales, commercial and industrial properties, new construction, and farmland. Additionally, they offer professional property management services, ensuring that investment properties are maintained and managed with the same care as a personal home.
From luxury estates in sought-after communities to first-time buyer homes and high-potential investment lands, the agency leverages advanced technology and extensive local networking to maximize exposure and close deals faster. Elm Street Realtors prides itself on transparent communication, educational guidance for clients, and a proven track record of positive results, making them the trusted key to your next home in Northern Illinois.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
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A Decade of Local Excellence and Digital Innovation
Elm Street Realtors, based in Sycamore, Illinois, has established itself as a premier agency serving the entire DeKalb County community. With over ten years of experience, the firm has successfully integrated advanced digital marketing strategies with traditional, personalized customer service. Under the leadership of owner and veteran agent Nancy Edwards, who has been in the industry since 1991, the team comprises dedicated professionals, including award-winning agents and military veterans, all united by a strong commitment to local families and community values.
Trusted Advocates and Expert Guidance
Client reviews consistently highlight the exceptional professionalism and advocacy provided by agents like Nancy Edwards, Megan Martin, and Travis. Customers describe these agents as tireless workers who go above and beyond to protect their interests. Megan is particularly praised for her ability to remain calm under pressure, using humor and wit to ease the stress of high-stakes transactions. Travis and his team, often referred to as the "Dream Team," are commended for their thoroughness, honesty, and ability to guide first-time buyers through complex processes with patience and clear communication.
Comprehensive Services and Marketing Mastery
The agency offers a full spectrum of real estate services, including the sale of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. Elm Street Realtors distinguishes itself with its robust marketing approach. Clients appreciate that their agents do not simply list properties on the MLS but actively develop creative strategies to attract qualified buyers. The inclusion of professional staging, high-quality photography, and detailed home preparation advice has helped many clients sell their homes quickly and often above asking price, resulting in a seamless and stress-free experience for sellers.
Personalized Care and Client Satisfaction
Beyond transactions, Elm Street Realtors is celebrated for its genuine care and personal touch. Whether assisting with the emotional sale of a family home, finding a rental for a client with specific needs, or navigating a bidding war, the agents ensure clients feel supported and informed. The agency’s transparency, responsiveness, and dedication to educating clients have fostered long-lasting relationships, with many customers returning for multiple transactions and enthusiastically recommending the agency to friends and family.
Elm Street Realtors: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
4,9 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Fantastic experience: Wonderful! Can’t say enough, professionalism, kindness, listened to what our needs were. Nancy Edwards went above and beyond. Her photographer Denise was fantastic! We would definitely recommend Nancy for the sale of your home. ❤️
Fantastic experience: Our experience with Megan was incredible! We can’t say enough about her professionalism, flexibility and her quick wit humor. HUMOR… is so important when the stress level is so high. Megan put our minds at ease and insured us everything will work out! We found our dream home and can’t be happier!!! I would highly recommend using Elm Street Realtors!!!
Heather, thank you for such kind words about Megan! She does have some comedic timing when things get tense. We want to thank you and David for trusting us with the big decisions and changes you've made, and we are delighted that you're happy in your new home - here's to many years of new memories there!
Fantastic experience: Megan at Elm Street is a great advocate, trusted advisor and experienced realtor! Anyone working with her will get an agent looking out for their best interests. She is a tireless worker and enjoys what she does. Highly recommend Megan and her team.
Thanks for such high praise for Megan, Joe! She takes a great deal of pride in the service she offers, and she knows that you do, as well.
Fantastic experience: Micaela is professional and also a fast friend! She didn’t stop looking until we found the perfect house for us! 10/10-Would use again!
Thank you for the kind words, Hannah! We think Micaela is pretty great, too!
Fantastic experience: Micaela Garcia was wonderful to work with. She is gifted and great being a realtor. She is professional and a terrific listener and communicator too as we listed and then we were able to sell our house with Micaela's help and expertise. She also has a pleasant and fun personality. She was very easy to work with as well.
Suzie, thank you for your kind words. We think the world of Micaela, and are so pleased your experience with her was top notch! Best wishes in your next chapter.
Fantastic experience: Nancy is the best. I have bought and sold several homes over the years and never felt very satisfied with the realtor I was working with. Nancy was on top of every detail - so important! During the negotiation phase of purchasing my new home, she skillfully advocated for me. When the deal started to go south, she carefully navigated the situation despite taking a lot of nastiness from a builder. This was one of the most difficult real estate transactions I have ever been involved in and I am convinced I wouldn't be in this beautiful new home without her. I was very impressed with how she treated each person in the process with kindness and respect. She also sold my former home quickly.
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend Nancy and her team. Nancy is extremely easy to work with and provided sound recommendations and advice throughout the process. Nancy’s knowledge of the market and the Sycamore area is amazing. Due to a new position at work, i was out of town during the weekdays. Nancy took care of everything for me to get the house ready to sell and throughout the selling process. I took a vacation and came home to Nancy and her team staging my house for the pictures and showings.
Fantastic experience: Micaela helped us find a rental that was perfect for us, in our time frame and price range. As efficient and white glove a treatment as any renter could hope for!
Fantastic experience: The agents at Elm Street Realtors are great to work with. They have great personalities & extensive knowledge. Nancy and Travis didn't just throw it on the MLS, they found many ways to list our home to attract the right buyers. They were open to suggestions from us and talked through the pros and cons of each. They worked hard for us and are open to all forms of communication, including calls and in person meetings when requested or needed. It was a stark difference from the company appointed realtors assigned to us for our job relocation - we had 3 deadbeats & lost opportunities before finding one on the same plane as the Dream Team!
Fantastic experience: Nancy made my sale so easy! Professional and personal. All details were taken care of and I did not have to worry about anything. I have now bought and sold with Nancy and I recommend her for your next realtor.
Fantastic experience: Nancy and her team were very friendly and extremely helpful! They made the process so easy. I really appreciated their suggestions on how to improve the property to go on the market and that they offered staging of my home. Thank you Elm Street Realtors! Got an offer on the home in 48 hours for $5000 above asking price!!
Fantastic experience: Nancy and the team at Elm Street Realtors helped us find our first home. Nancy was very helpful in explaining the home buying process to us and never abandoning us. The communication from her and the team was consistent and always appreciated. Nancy worked hard for us to find a home that met our needs and advocated for us all the way through to the end. Would highly recommend her professional and personable touch for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Dear Dylan,
It was a genuine pleasure working with you and Terra on the purchase of your first home. You were both an absolute joy to work with, and I truly enjoyed getting to know you throughout the process.
I'm excited to see how your farmette evolves and all the personal touches you’ll bring to it. Thank you again for your kind review—it’s greatly appreciated.
Warmest regards,
Nancy
Fantastic experience: Nancy genuinely cares about her clients. She goes above and beyond to insure expectations are not just being met, but surpassed. She takes the time to explain market conditions and make sure all questions and concerns are addressed. Throughout the process, Nancy kept us up to date on how things were going. She is an amazing Realtor and I’m lucky to also be able to call her my friend.
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Micaela enough! From the beginning, she made the entire home-buying process feel as easy and stress-free as possible. She was patient with our endless questions and always responsive, even after hours. Micaela was incredibly knowledgeable about the market and kept her eyes peeled for our dream home- and she found us it, even before it went on the market!! If you're looking for a dedicated, professional, and personable realtor, Micaela is the one to call. We couldn't be happier with our experience and are so grateful for all her help!!
Fantastic experience: Nancy worked diligently helping us get our home and farm sold. Interest rates had just gone up when we listed the property so it was a challenge to sell. When we received an offer, she worked closely with the buyer’s agent to work out the terms of the sale. She went over and above by assuming some of the buyer’s agents work to get the sale finalized. In addition, Nancy was extremely easy and enjoyable to work with. She is well versed in the real estate world.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you and helping you sell your home and farm. I appreciate your trust and am so glad I could make the process smoother for you. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! - Nancy L Edwards
Fantastic experience: Micalea Garcia is AMAZING. Having to sell our grandparent's home was extremely emotional. Micalea held our hand every step of the way, connected us with resources, and supported my Mom, the POA throught the whole process. We are so grateful for you!!
Fantastic experience: We had such a wonderful experience working with Nancy to buy our current home and sell our old one. She was patient and informative. Nancy took the time to explain everything so that we knew what our choices/options/or outcomes would be. We saw many houses and she took in what we liked and disliked about each house to eventually lead us to the home we plan to be in for the next 30 years. Nancy went above and beyond to sell our home as well from marketing, listing, and hosting an open house. Nancy is kind and friendly and we had to bring our children to one showing and she made it possible for us to view the home as she played and talked with them which was so sweet. I highly recommend working with Nancy and Elm Street Relators!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure working with you and your family during such an important milestone. I'm so glad I could help guide you through the process and find a home you love for the long term! Your trust and kind words mean the world to me, and I'm grateful to have been a part of your journey. Wishing you many happy years in your new home! - Nancy Edwards
Fantastic experience: Elm Street made the selling process hassle free. I will always recommend them for any future real estate needs!!
Shannon, thank you! We know that selling the home for a passed loved one can be difficult, but we are honored that you entrusted us with the task.
Fantastic experience: Cheri has helped us sell two homes and purchase another over the last seven years. She is always professional and her attention to detail is outstanding. Cheri always makes the process smooth and enjoyable! We definitely recommend Cheri and will call her again if the need arises. Thank you Cheri!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I greatly appreciate your trust and confidence in me. Thank you for being such wonderful clients! - Cheri
Fantastic experience: We worked with Nancy to sell our home. She was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to sell our home. My wife and I highly recommend Elm St Realtors.
It was my pleasure working with you and Marianne on your beautiful home! You both were a delightful couple to work with. Hope you are enjoying your forever home! - Nancy
Fantastic experience: Micaela was and is Awesome for us as a realtor for both buying and selling. We will be in our new house for a year now and couldn't be happier!!! She also helped with the selling of my father in law's house and made it look completely easy when there were things that needed to be addressed. She is the complete package. I highly recommend her and Elm Street Realtors!!!
Thank you Carl! It was so much fun working with you. I am so happy that together we were able to achieve your real estate goals! As always, we certainly appreciate your referrals. - Micaela
Fantastic experience: I couldn't have made a better choice choosing who I'd use to sell my house. From beginning to end, Micaela was there to guide me through the entire process. She made the process simple and easy to understand. Her efficiency was remarkable. She coordinated viewings effectively, leading to a quick sale. I highly recommend Micaela to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home.
Fantastic experience: I want to share what wonderful interactions I've had with Nancy for the last 10 years. I first met Nancy when going through my divorce and needing to find something to rent quickly. She was my landlord for 5 years and I couldn't have asked for a better one. She was always so kind, great with communication, and very quick to respond if I ever had any issues with the house. When I decided it was time to buy, she found me the house of my dreams. The house was in a bidding war, and Nancy helped me get that house. I knew that happened because of her hard work and dedication to me as a client. I believe she always wants what is best for her customers. Almost 3 years ago, I decided to move yet again, and once again Nancy was my realtor, and I couldn't have found my beautiful old home without her. She was patient with me and listened to what my needs were to make sure she found what was best for me. I appreciate her to no end and do believe she is the best in the business.
Fantastic experience: Nancy has been a spectacular landlord in the past 6 years renting with her. The communication is top-notch. She was always quick to respond and address any concerns with genuine care and a swift solution. Very fair, respectful, and always positive, which makes a huge difference in feeling at home. The dedication to creating a positive rental experience is evident, and I'm grateful for having the opportunity to rent here.
Fantastic experience: Megan and Micaela helped us with everything from start to finish. They helped us find the perfect property for our needs!!
Fantastic experience: Best REALTORS around!
Fantastic experience: Megan was incredibly patient and helpful locating a home to purchase. When I eventually found a place I wanted to buy she made the process painless and easy. Also made sure I got a great price in this challenging market.
Fantastic experience: Megan was incredibly thorough and patient in the process of selling a residence. This undertaking was complicated by that fact that I was in a different state for the entirety of the selling process and communication was essential. Megan couldn’t have been more accommodating in her communication throughout this process. Megan was fair, honest, and incredibly professional while guiding me through this process, from some distance away. Having been a party to selling and buying several homes, I couldn’t have been more pleased with the service and professionalism I received from Megan from the beginning to end of this process! Thanks for everything Megan, I can’t express how much it meant to me and my family! Michael Murphy
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Megan Martin we sold our old home and found the home of our dreams. From day one she shared the current market trends, spent time with us planning what we would need to do to prepare our home for sale, and with professional ease got a feel for exactly what we were looking for in our new home. Megan was there any time we had questions and always had options for us when we hit snags. We felt confident in the processes as she prepared us well. As stressful as home buying and selling can be Megan made it fun, and we will not hesitate to call on her again for friends, family, and our next home.
Fantastic experience: Megan Martin was amazing at helping us find our first home! She went above and beyond with making sure she could show us homes whenever we needed her to, even if it was last minute! She helped us deal with a not so efficient seller and had our backs with any difficulties we had! I would recommend Megan Martin at Elm Street Realtors especially for first time home-buyers. It was like having an amazing realtor and a second mom who helped steer us away from any sketchy deals or houses! We were so happy with our experience and if we ever decide to sell our house we would definitely use Megan again!
Fantastic experience: We highly recommend Megan Martin for ALL your home buying & selling needs! We had the pleasure of working with her to sell our last home, buy our current home and sell my mother's home. Megan made all three events as smooth as possible & injected humor to help deal with the hurdles along the way. She was professional, honest & always looked out for our best interest. She also guided two of our daughters through buying their first homes. If you're getting ready for a move, call Megan!
Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about Elm Street Realtor Megan Martin. I have used her on two occasions, first to rent and then to buy. The rental was for my disabled father who had very specific needs in a home and needed a place quickly. Megan found one in the time frame allotted that met every one of them - and at an excellent price. I hired Megan again to buy a condo in a market where they were being bought in a blink of an eye. She was quick, efficient, knowledgeable and on top of every detail through the closing. It made buying a home a breeze. I highly recommend Megan Martin and Elm Street Realtors.
Fantastic experience: Megan was helpful and knowledgeable. First time home buyer here and she helped by suggesting resources available and explained the whole process to me. She made sure she was available to show any house I was interested in and communicated professionally. I will only use her when shopping for real estate
Fantastic experience: Real Estate isn’t simply financial, it’s personal. It’s a family home that is changing hands after 39 years. In 2009, that was the first of six family transactions with Megan Martin at Elm Street Realtors. Megan’s knowledge of the Real Estate industry, her compassion, and desire to do the absolute best for her clients is what makes her special. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Megan’s services again or recommend Megan to anyone needing assistance.
Fantastic experience: Megan Martin of Elm Street Realtors expertly assisted me with the purchase of my current home. She is professional, courteous and has a thorough knowledge of the home buying and selling process. She was never rushed and explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. I wouldn't hesitate to use or recommend her for any realtor needs.
Fantastic experience: Megan Martin at Elm Street is a wonderful agent! She went above and beyond when it came to helping us find and purchase our dream home. She was also excellent in dealing with all the details of listing and selling our first home. Megan is an excellent agent and her knowledge and work ethic along with the team and Elm Street make this a spectacular business to have in Sycamore!
Fantastic experience: I have used Megan Martin of Elm Street Realtors on 3 separate transactions, first was the sale of my first home, she listed my property in June of 2010 and help me get an offer quite quickly on it. Then she showed us approximately 60+ houses until we found that perfect one and it was a short sale. She had to hold my hand and talk me off the ledge several times as that process was crazy and unfamiliar. We finally closed in 2011. Then in 2021 we decided to build our dream/forever home and again reached out to Megan for her sincere and professional guidance to list and sell our current home. Not only did Megan get us an offer that we couldn’t refuse on the first day, but she made sure to handle everything that came after we accepted that offer. Her professionalism and pride in what she does is hands down the best in the business! I wouldn’t hesitate to trust her again with any of our house buying/selling needs.
Negative experience: STAY AWAY form Megan Martin and Elm Street Realtors. They are Not honest and very unpleasant.
Fantastic experience: Evangeline was amazing and extremely supportive while we were selling my elder parents' home. She always went above and beyond the call of duty and Travis, her husband worked as a team with her. Thanks so! Much for all the help keep up the good work.
Fantastic experience: Travis and his team had our backs since day 1. They came over to help me professionally decorate my house and then had a photographer come to take high quality pictures. It took a lot of stress off of me as the seller and I appreciated that it was included in their services. The listing that Travis wrote was eye catching and allowed our home to get an offer within days. Travis was always available by text or phone and kept us in the loop with everything. I couldn’t have had a better team to get the most for our house. Everything was taken care of professionally and with kindness. I recommend Travis and his team the most because of their ability to take stress of the seller. The process could not have felt more seamless, even with bumps in the road at no fault of us or the team but 1 pair of buyers who fell through. If you want to feel supported and need someone to handle your buying or selling process for you, Travis and his team are the best!!
Fantastic experience: Laura Lee was extremely responsive and responsible during the house purchasing process while being friendly and helpful the entire way. We initially connected with Laura while we lived out of state, started to look for houses remotely with her help, then decided to hold off on our search for a year and a half. She was ready and immediately responsive to us when we were ready to search and buy on relatively short notice - even over a holiday period. She stayed ahead of every deadline during the contract period while also remaining easygoing. I never had to ask her to do anything twice or prompt her to do anything. We highly recommend her.
Fantastic experience: Great staff!!
Fantastic experience: Could not have asked for a better experience! I cant say enough about the amazing service Laura provided. She found our dream home and sold our current home within days and made every part of the stressful buying/selling process seamless. She even had a baby in the middle of all this and never missed a beat. She was literally answering my messages in the delivery room! She also referred me to a great attorney and lender and provided referrals to inspectors. I really felt that she put in time and effort and made sure I really understood everything. Laura is a true professional who is dedicated, knowledgeable and keeps her clients best interests in mind. I cant thank her enough for her amazing service!
Fantastic experience: Extremely friendly staff
Fantastic experience: Travis and Evangeline (and the rest of the Dream Team) made the whole process of listing our home incredibly easy and stress free. Their input when staging and prepping the home for sale is top-notch and they get the best photos possible for the listing. They know the DeKalb county and surrounding areas very well.
Fantastic experience: Travis is a knowledgeable, responsive professional supported by a great team. Their goal is exceeding your expectations. Well done & thank you!
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t be happier with the service and expertise that Travis and Evangeline provided when helping us find a house. They are the true “Dream Team” of Sycamore real estate. Besides being extremely knowledgeable about the home buying process they were very honest as well. We took a look at a few homes around the area that were in our budget. We looked at a couple newer homes, a historic home and a brand new development. We kept going back to one house we absolutely loved and I think they knew that but wanted to give us a true experience about what the area had to offer. It’s been 3 weeks since we closed on our home and I couldn’t be happier with all the help they provided to get us into our dream house. I highly recommend calling Travis and Evangeline if you are going to be looking for a house in the area.
Positive experience: Our realtor, Sue, was great. Got us a great house.
Fantastic experience: Travis and Evangeline are great! We put in a ton of bids on different houses when we were searching and every time we were outbid they never lost hope that we'd find the right home - they were right and we ended up closing on our dream house in way less time than we thought. They made it super simple and it felt more like working with friends than hiring realtors.
Fantastic experience: Nancy Edwards and Travis were great to work with. Nancy helped us find our perfect home.
Fantastic experience: They were the selling realors for our home we bought. Very polite and helpful
Fantastic experience: Elm Street Realtors is one of a kind. Our family has worked with Nancy & Travis for a long time. There patience, advice, guidance, and expertise has helped us make the right decisions and proper investments to better our families future. We just love the them, and would recommend anyone who is looking for an honest group of people to steer you in the right direction, to go to Elm Street Realtors!!
Fantastic experience: Second to none!
Fantastic experience: Nancy gave us amazing advice and through Elm Street Realtors we were about to sell our home and purchase our dream home!!
Negative experience: Very unprofessional. We were the potential buyer on a home and the Elm Street Realtor never followed up with the seller. How is that good business? There are much better realtors in Sycamore!!!
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