Erica Smith

ESM Realty Group

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

About
With more than 25 years of real estate experience, Erica Smith is the Designated Managing Broker and Owner of ESM Realty Group, a boutique brokerage dedicated to turning renters into homeowners through education, guidance, and exceptional service.

Erica began her career in property management and has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for first-time homebuyers, sellers, investors, and families looking to build generational wealth through real estate. She believes buying or selling a home should be an exciting experience and is committed to making every transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Known for her honest advice, strong negotiation skills, and personalized approach, Erica works closely with her clients from the initial consultation through closing. Whether helping a first-time buyer navigate financing, marketing a seller's home for top dollar, or assisting an investor in growing their portfolio, her goal is always the same: to protect her clients' best interests while delivering exceptional results.

As a best-selling author of The Renter's Blueprint, Erica is passionate about educating buyers and empowering families with the knowledge they need to make confident real estate decisions. She is also an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and remains actively involved in the real estate industry through professional leadership and continuing education.

When you work with Erica, you're not just hiring a REALTOR®—you're partnering with an experienced broker who is committed to helping you achieve your real estate goals with integrity, professionalism, and expert guidance.
Highlights *
36
Recent sales
$55K - $510K
Price range
$252K
Median price
26
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
18443 De Jong Ln
Lansing, IL 60438
9/24/2026 $255,000 Buyer
18443 De Jong Ln
Lansing, IL 60438
9/4/2026 $255,000 Buyer
5208 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
8/21/2026 $510,000 Buyer
912 W Roosevelt Rd #1
Broadview, IL 60155
6/3/2026 $60,000 Buyer
912 W. Roosevelt Rd #1
Broadview, IL 60155
6/3/2026 $60,000 Buyer

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
16
Total Value
$3,918,000
Median Sale Price
$259,500
Price Range
$55K - $375K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
20
Total Value
$4,798,000
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Price Range
$60K - $510K

Sales Volume Timeline

Erica Smith’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q4 ’23 Q4 2023 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2023): $250K Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $105K Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $954K Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $1.6M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $683K Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $797K Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $284K Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $698K Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $710K Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $639K Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $1M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $1M Q4 ’26 Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Oct 28, 2026) — Partial quarter: $0 Q4 2023 Total Sales $250K Q1 2024 Total Sales $105K Q2 2024 Total Sales $954K Q3 2024 Total Sales $1.6M Q4 2024 Total Sales $683K Q1 2025 Total Sales $797K Q2 2025 Total Sales $284K Q3 2025 Total Sales $698K Q4 2025 Total Sales $710K Q1 2026 Total Sales $639K Q2 2026 Total Sales $1M Q3 2026 Total Sales $1M Q4 2026 Oct 1–Oct 28, 2026 Partial quarter Total Sales $0

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

Professional Info

Brokerage

ESM Realty Group
P.O. Box 464
Plainfield, IL 60544

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
IL 471.017550

Awards

  • Top Agent in Bellwood and Hillside in 2023,2024,2025

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties

Designations

  • ABR®
  • e-PRO®
  • PSA

Hobbies

  • Family
  • Music
  • Television & Film
  • Theatre

Top Cities *

Chicago

  • 14 sales past 3 years
  • 70 days on market
  • $289K median price

Bellwood

  • 6 sales past 3 years
  • 63 days on market
  • $230K median price

Country Club Hills

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • 114 days on market
  • $254K 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.