Chicago Northside Real Estate

✦ Woman-Owned Business

Because you deserve
an expert in your corner.

There are thousands of real estate agents but not every agent has the same skills.

Since 1981Trusted advisors
1,000+Clients represented
5.0★15 Google reviews
Mary Nack, team lead of The M. Nack Team at Compass

Meet Mary Nack

Your Trusted Advisor Since 1981.

Any agent can make appointments and show property, or fill in the blanks on a contract. But you deserve more — much more — to guide you through a transaction. You want insights that cannot be learned sitting in a classroom, but only learned through experience in the field.

You are making one of the biggest decisions of your life. Choose an agent whose experience, competence, and street smarts give you an edge.

Mary Nack has lived and worked her entire adult life in Chicago's Northside communities. That isn't a marketing line — it's why she knows where the school boundaries fall, where the good hardware store is, and which quiet listing is about to hit the market.

Put these skills to work on your behalf:

  • Expert negotiator
  • Intricate neighborhood information
  • Thorough knowledge of more than a dozen financing options
  • Extensive network and resources for the best professional advice and due diligence
  • Objectivity and awareness of red flags — helping you avoid a decision you'd regret
  • Extensive investment, multi-family, and renovation experience — "Buy & Hold" or "Fix-N-Flip"
  • Certified Luxury Home Specialist
  • CRB — Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
  • CRS — Certified Residential Specialist
  • GRI — Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
  • e-PRO® Certified
  • Charter member of the Heart of Lincoln Square neighborhood association
  • 18 years on Roosevelt University's Marshall Bennett Institute Advisory Board
  • 10 years on the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee

How we help

Whatever side of the table you're on.

Where we work

Chicago's Northside, block by block.

Don't see your neighborhood? We cover the broader Northside — just ask.

Buying or selling?

Straight answers for your move.

Whichever side of the table you're on, we've gathered our best guidance — FAQs, pricing, costs, and more — in one place.

In their words

What clients say.

5.0 from 15 reviews on Google

"We have worked with Mary on buying and selling multiple houses over the years, and she has been amazing in all ways. She is easy to talk to, punctual, quick to respond to emails and phone calls, and just a really nice down to earth person. She knows the market well and is always willing to listen. I would highly recommend working with Mary!"

— Tamara S. · Buyer & Seller

"Mary is the consummate real estate professional. Having worked with her on multiple transactions — both from the buyer's side and the seller's side — I can say categorically that you want Mary working with you. Smart, kind, ethical, organized, responsive… and very tough when she needs to be. I recommend Mary without reservation."

— John N. · Buyer & Seller

"I would highly recommend Mary Nack for any real estate issues. I had an incredibly difficult situation that most realtors would not want to deal with but Mary took it as a challenge. She always returned my calls and emails promptly and was informative and positive. Call Mary — you will be happy. I am."

— Gloria B. · Buyer & Seller

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