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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.
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
*
- 38
- Recent sales
- $55K-$420K
- Price range
- $229K
- Median price
- 26
- Years experience
Recent Listings & Sales
| Address | Sold Date | Sold Price | Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
505 47th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
|
6/1/2026 | $327,000 | Seller |
|
4131 178th St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
|
5/28/2026 | $254,000 | Seller |
|
4940 190th St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
|
5/26/2026 | $318,000 | Buyer |
Transaction History *
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 7
- Total Value
- $1,888,000
- Median Sale Price
- $265,000
- Price Range
- $160K - $352K
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 6
- Total Value
- $1,178,000
- Median Sale Price
- $217,500
- Price Range
- $60K - $318K
Sales Volume Timeline
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 13
- Total Value
- $3,419,000
- Median Sale Price
- $265,000
- Price Range
- $55K - $375K
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 14
- Total Value
- $2,968,000
- Median Sale Price
- $226,500
- Price Range
- $60K - $335K
Sales Volume Timeline
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 17
- Total Value
- $4,028,000
- Median Sale Price
- $254,000
- Price Range
- $55K - $375K
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 21
- Total Value
- $4,490,000
- Median Sale Price
- $222,000
- Price Range
- $60K - $420K
Sales Volume Timeline
Professional Info
Brokerage
ESM Realty Group
P.O. Box 464
Plainfield, IL 60544
P.O. Box 464
Plainfield, IL 60544
Licensed
Licensed REALTOR®
IL 471.017550
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
- 16 sales past 3 years
- 70 days on market
- $223K 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
Service Areas (50 cities)
Alsip, IL
Bellwood, IL
Berkeley, IL
Berwyn, IL
Blue Island, IL
Bolingbrook, IL
Broadview, IL
Calumet City, IL
Calumet Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago Heights, IL
Chicago Ridge, IL
Country Club Hills, IL
Crest Hill, IL
Crestwood, IL
Crystal Lawns, IL
Dixmoor, IL
Dolton, IL
East Hazel Crest, IL
Elgin, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Forest Park, IL
Harvey, IL
Hillside, IL
Joliet, IL
Lansing, IL
Maywood, IL
Melrose Park, IL
Merrionette Park, IL
Midlothian, IL
Naperville, IL
Oak Forest, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Orland Hills, IL
Orland Park, IL
Palos, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Palos Park, IL
Phoenix, IL
Plainfield, IL
River Forest, IL
Riverdale, IL
Romeoville, IL
Seward, IL
Shorewood, IL
South Holland, IL
Thornton, IL
Westchester, IL
Woodridge, IL
Worth, IL
* 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.