Daniel Bahena

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
Daniel Bahena has 19 years of real estate experience. He knows how to market properties and negotiate prices effectively, ensuring his clients achieve successful transactions.

Daniel is also a licensed Managing Broker in Illinois. To attain his managing broker's license, Daniel completed additional training and certification beyond the basic requirements for real estate sales. He possesses extensive knowledge of Chicago's neighborhoods and what each location has to offer his clients.

His experience includes the successful sales of all types of properties, including single-family homes, condos, and investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area. As a Chicago native who has lived in both the city and the suburbs, Daniel has developed into a versatile real estate broker. His ability to adapt equally to both the suburban and Chicago markets has become the foundation of his business.
Highlights *
66
Recent sales
$145K - $875K
Price range
$306K
Median price
23
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
206 Ridge Cir
Streamwood, IL 60107
10/16/2026 $380,000 Buyer
7824 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
10/2/2026 $180,000 Buyer
2909 N Sheridan Rd #1310
Chicago, IL 60657
8/20/2026 $180,000 Buyer
642 N Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
5/22/2026 $450,000 Buyer
4242 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60623
5/8/2026 $360,000 Buyer

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
21
Total Value
$7,541,500
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Price Range
$150K - $850K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
45
Total Value
$14,511,999
Median Sale Price
$297,000
Price Range
$145K - $875K

Sales Volume Timeline

Daniel Bahena’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q4 ’23 Q4 2023 (Nov 1–Dec 31, 2023) — Partial quarter: $4.3M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $1M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $1.4M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $2.7M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $1.9M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $2.3M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $2.7M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $990K Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $2.2M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $792K Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $810K Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $180K Q4 ’26 Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Nov 2, 2026) — Partial quarter: $560K Q4 2023 Nov 1–Dec 31, 2023 Partial quarter Total Sales $4.3M Q1 2024 Total Sales $1M Q2 2024 Total Sales $1.4M Q3 2024 Total Sales $2.7M Q4 2024 Total Sales $1.9M Q1 2025 Total Sales $2.3M Q2 2025 Total Sales $2.7M Q3 2025 Total Sales $990K Q4 2025 Total Sales $2.2M Q1 2026 Total Sales $792K Q2 2026 Total Sales $810K Q3 2026 Total Sales $180K Q4 2026 Oct 1–Nov 2, 2026 Partial quarter Total Sales $560K

Lighter, dashed segments indicate partial quarters. Totals include only dates within the displayed period.

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (100)

zuser20170531092249734
Oct 15, 2026

Daniel had helped us in the past with the purchase of our first home so it was an easy decision when we decided it was time to move again to use him.
He was accommodating, helpful and gave insight when we were looking for a new house in a new area. He listened to our wants and pointed things out we may not have noticed ourselves. This time we used Daniel for the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home and was attentive, engaged & made both the purchase and sale happen seamlessly.
I highly recommend Daniel to anyone selling or buying! With him you will find someone who genuinely wants to help with the difficult process of buying / selling.

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Justin
Oct 15, 2026

This was our second time using Daniel and he did a fantastic job helping us sell our current home and buy a new home. We had a lot of questions and he was always available and responsive to answer. I appreciated that he gave us his thoughts throughout the process, but also made it clear that every decision was ultimately ours to make. During the buying process, he really went above and beyond by getting more information on what the seller was motivated by, which helped us make a strong offer, and I believe really helped us land our home. On the selling side, we needed to sell our home quickly and Daniel was very well prepared with comps, open houses, and tours which helped us land an offer quickly. Overall, I highly recommend Daniel and will definitely use him again in the future!

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narekusa24
Sep 14, 2026

I had a great experience working with Daniel during the purchase of my home in Chicago.

What really stood out to me was that Daniel is much more than just a realtor. He has a strong professional network and direct relationships with people in many areas connected with a real estate transaction - people at banks, attorneys, inspectors and other experts, as well as people familiar with city programs that can help buyers with homeownership assistance.

I was especially impressed by how effective those connections were in practice. When something needed to be clarified or moved forward, Daniel often knew exactly who to contact directly. This helped resolve issues quickly and significantly speed up the entire transaction. As a first-time homebuyer, that was extremely valuable to me.

One moment especially impressed me. We had already submitted an offer on a property and were waiting for the seller's response. I assumed that at that point the search was basically over, but Daniel continued looking. He found an even better option, and we ended up withdrawing the first offer and moving forward with the better property.
That was when I realized that Daniel was not simply trying to close a deal as quickly as possible. He genuinely wanted me to find the right home and be happy with my purchase. That really impressed me and said a lot about the way he works.

Daniel knows the Chicago real estate market very well, is responsive, professional, and genuinely works in the best interest of his clients. I felt that I had someone experienced and well-connected on my side throughout the entire process.

I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking to buy a home in Chicago, especially first-time homebuyers.

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armando
May 8, 2026

He was very patient and very helpful in home buying process. He was able to make sure we got the information we needed to buy our very first home. In addition he was super helpful and very calm throughout the process.

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Mar 10, 2026

I cannot say enough great things about Daniel. Thanks to his exceptional negotiation skills and deep knowledge of real estate, he helped me buy a property and get to closing with no money down—something I didn’t think was possible. Through his expertise, Daniel structured a deal with incredibly favorable terms and ultimately saved me close to $40,000.
I’ve worked with Daniel multiple times over the years, and every experience has been outstanding. In fact, I’ve referred everyone I know who is buying or selling a home to him—without hesitation.
One recent example really says it all. A cousin of mine—newly married with a baby on the way—was planning to use a family friend as their agent. I strongly urged them, “Just call my guy. If you don’t like what you hear, that’s that.” Two months later, Daniel helped them close on a beautiful home with extremely favorable terms.
Daniel’s long and successful career has given him an unmatched network and a level of insight that only comes from truly having done it all. Because of that, my entire real estate “team” consists of Daniel and the professionals he refers—I couldn’t ask for a better group.
Daniel, I’m already looking forward to the next deal. Thank you for everything you do and for consistently delivering results that go above and beyond—I apologize for not leaving this review sooner!

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Professional Info

Brokerage

HomeSmart Connect LLC
3030 Salt Creek Ln #150
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Licensed

Licensed Real Estate Agent
IL 471004965

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Luxury properties

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Top Cities *

Chicago

  • 39 sales past 3 years
  • 42 days on market
  • $300K median price

Joliet

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • $250K median price

Justice

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • $320K median price

*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.