Abby Spurlin

When Abby isn’t spending time eating her weight in Italian food, biking on the lake or shopping at local farmer’s markets, she’s sipping on a double espresso (or 2) while she helps her clients navigate the Chicago real estate market.    

Abby’s diverse professional background in hospitality and nonprofit marketing - paired with a nomadic life moving to various cities across the country (and around the world!) - has prepared her for her dream job: helping people buy and sell their own piece of Chicago. Terrible move-in experiences, complex buying and selling situations, disorganized vendors... you name it, she’s waded through it and proactively helps her clients do the same.  

For nearly a decade, Abby and her family lived in the Chicagoland area, but eventually traded in their snow boots for sandals and made their way to Winter Park, Florida. Abby returned to the Midwest for college, graduating from Indiana University, but didn’t stick around for long. After a stint in Indianapolis, she ventured to Italy as an Au Pair, logged miles for a nonprofit in Dallas, before eventually coming back to the city that always felt like home, Chicago.  

It’s not hard to recognize Abby’s operational talent, competitive energy, or propensity for strategic thinking - all qualities that work to her clients’ advantage in the real estate journey (and her advantage on the marathon course!) Whether you’re looking for your first home, your dream home, or you’re a numbers person looking for the perfect investment, Abby will bring balance, understanding, and organization as she guides you across the finish line.  

Testimonials

★★★★★
We were so thrilled to work with Abby this year as we searched for our new home and I simply can't recommend her enough. Abby is thoughtful and thorough when meeting with clients, she takes the time to really understand everything you're looking for in a home and where you're willing to compromise or not. In our search, close proximity to the train was our #1 requirement. If a property came on the market and it was even a block outside the (tiny) ideal radius I had drawn, Abby made sure we knew the exact distance of a property to the train before proposing it to us. It's the little things like that which really set Abby apart from other brokers we've worked with in the past. She truly wants her clients to love the property they choose and will help you find exactly the right fit. We were also so appreciative of the personal expertise and market research that Abby provided to help us understand the landscape surrounding our purchase. If you're searching for a new home in the Chicago area I would highly recommend reaching out to Abby as the first step in your process! " - Janelle & Tom

★★★★★
Abby was wonderful to work with! As a first-time buyer, she walked me through every step and provided a lot of information to make sure I was comfortable from start to finish. And she answered every question I had even if it was a stupid question. She was responsive and stayed on top of the process so I never felt out of the loop or unsure of anything. I would recommend Abby to anyone I know looking for a realtor and wouldn't hesitate to use her in the future." - Kalie W.

★★★★★
Abby was amazing! As a first-time home-buyer I expected a complicated, difficult process but Abby made it so easy. I had a particularly difficult seller that could have soured the process but Abby handled it all with ease, proving not only is she great at her job but great under pressure as well. She helped me get a great deal on a property that I didn't expect to get and I would absolutely recommend! - Jonah L.

★★★★★
I worked with James on the sell side and Abby on the sell and buy side. They made this very stressful experience enjoyable and care free. They had a vision for the sale of my condo and with their vision, we made some strategic updates throughout my duplex up. These updates allowed us to list much higher than previously thought (greatly increasing my proceeds) and sold in the first weekend! Thank you for the great help.
Then on the buy side, Abby was right by our side. Ready to go at a moments notice to find our dream home in the crazy 2021 Q1/Q2 market of the Chicago Suburbs. Once we found our home, Abby was ready with copious amounts of data and a strategy to help our offer stick out among the many others. Abby also spent quality time with the sellers agent to form a relationship and determine the desires of the sellers. This tactic allowed my fiancé and I to have have our bid accepted among the many others and get our dream home. I'm a firm believe that it is because of Abby's actions that we were able to have our bid accepted and it is because of her we have our dream home, thank you Abby! - John H. & Erin Y.

★★★★★
We loved working with Abby to find our condo. Abby was so helpful to us first time home buyers and made us feel really prepared and comfortable every step of the way. Once we started looking at places, Abby was incredibly quick and responsive which made getting into new showings that pop up quickly a breeze. She also crafted our strategy for our first and only offer, which was accepted! I always felt like we had a great ally in our corner when questions would pop up along the way. Highly recommend working with Abby, we certainly would again! - Rachel & Tom W.

★★★★★
I would recommend anyone to work with Abby! As a first-time home buyer, the process of looking for and buying a home can feel daunting. Abby worked with me every step of the way to empower me with information and to make the process fun. Not only was I able to find a beautiful home that I will be spending my next chapter in Chicago in, but I also gained an understanding of the process and knowledge from Abby. She goes above and beyond to help her clients get their dream home. I saw her go above and beyond for me when difficulties came up around figuring out how to install laundry in my new home, and I wouldn’t have been able to resolve these issues without her diligent help and research.
If you choose to work with Abby, you will have someone on your team in this process that is not only knowledgeable but also trustworthy. She truly cares about her clients being happy and finding a home that will make them happy.
The condo that Abby helped me find is above and beyond what I expected to find for my first home. I will be recommending Abby to any of my friends that are looking to buy a home and will also come back to her the next time I’m looking to buy a home! - Jessica M.

★★★★★
I met Abby Spurlin back in March when I was originally looking for a studio apartment. She was so helpful right off the bat, setting up meetings to get to know each other as well as sending me countless listings to browse through every day. Abby helped me understand all of the different neighborhoods and the pros and cons of each area. I am a very picky person and she continued to help me after weeks and weeks of me passing on great places. After many changed plans, I finally wound up finding a two-bedroom for a great price and I would never have been able to sign the lease without Abby. The apartment was highly sought after and many people were looking at it. Abby got me the first tour of the unit and dealt with every aspect of the negotiation. It wound up going into a bidding war and Abby's quick responses and great negotiation skills won us the apartment. My experience with Abby Spurlin was great and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to find a great apartment in Chicago. - Brian R.

★★★★★
Not only did it only take 1 day of tours with Abby to find the perfect apartment, but we had about 3 to choose from. After sending her our preferences she did a great job of finding different places that met all of our requests. I was left with no questions after leaving a tour: I knew about the apartment, pricing, the surrounding area, etc. Quick, easy, and enjoyable to work with, I will recommend Abby and Karly to anyone asking for assistance with apartment hunting. - Mitch E.

★★★★★
I have worked with Abby on multiple occasions to help source units for her clients. She is very professional, highly organized, respectful, knowledgeable & has a true grasp on the best ways to help her clients. If you are looking for a real estate professional here in Chicago I wouldn't hesitate in referring Abby. - Leasing Professional

★★★★★
I had a really great experience working with Abby finding an apartment to rent. I had to move from 14 hours away during a global pandemic and Abby went above and beyond to make sure I found an apartment that fit my budget and lifestyle. 11/10 would recommend. If I could give 6 stars I would. She really made finding an apartment 900 miles away, without being able to tour in person, stress free. Extremely responsive, helpful, and proactive! - Meryl D.

★★★★★
I was lucky to have Abby Spurlin as my agent when I was looking for apartment 2 mos ago. Abby has a lot of experience in the field - she is not only very professional but a lot fun to work with. She did a thorough survey before we started to make sure all the places we visited customized my needs. She also drove me to all the places thus saved me a lot of time. With the help of Abby, apartment hunting becomes a pleasure experience, and I was able to make the decision within a few days. Also she offered a lot of help and resources even after I signed the lease to make sure the smooth and seamless move in/out. I highly recommend Abby as your agent if you are looking for a new place.- Flair L.

★★★★★
Abby Spurlin was an incredible help finding our new apartment. From the jump, she organized our search and provided a strategy to give us the best chance to get what we wanted. We were very picky about the neighborhood we wanted to move to and the budget we wanted to stay within. She listened to us and stayed in touch constantly to ensure that we were ready to go when we found the right place. We're so thankful that we worked with Abby and we will use her the next time we need to move!- Ryan D.

★★★★★
Working with Abby Spurlin was fantastic! She listened to our preferences and was able to curate the listing based on that. Abby thoughtfully organized viewings and answered all our questions about the places we were seeing. Because of her hard work, we are very happy in our new place. She is definitely a pro and we would highly recommend working with her to anyone!"- Meeka & Akash

★★★★★
"Abby Spurlin was simply incredible throughout my entire search and move process. She was exceedingly organized on my behalf, setting up showings and working around my schedule. We found the perfect place for what I was looking to spend and I can't thank her enough for all she did! I wish I could give her more than 5 stars and will recommend her absolutely everyone I know." - B. Hancock

★★★★★
We will always be using Compass for our searches. Abby helped us find our first apartment together and she was able to get us the best deal and the exact size and location we wanted. We were able to make all of our tours in one day and she chauffeured us around and even got us coffee on moving day! She knew all the right questions to ask and protected us throughout the process. She checked in regularly and guided us through each potential risk in the agreement. This was such a special experience with over the top service. We are so happy in our new home and we could not have done it without Abby's help! - Allison D. & Alex H.

★★★★★
I highly recommend using Abby Spurlin when looking for your new home! We couldn’t have asked for someone better to help us find our first apartment. Throughout the process she was always on top of things and super insightful. She also helped us set aside time to get together and make decisions. Even after signing the lease she ensured we got everything we were promised and got moved in okay. - Elle B.

★★★★★
Abby was super helpful throughout the whole process of finding a new apartment. She was easy to work with and was responsive to answering all my questions and concerns. It felt like she genuinely cared about helping me find the perfect place to live and her knowledge and expertise of the neighborhoods I looked at were impressive. If you are looking for a new place - I highly recommend chatting with Abby! - Wai Ming W.

★★★★★
My friends and I had a great experience with Moda Group - Compass! Our realtor, Abby Spurlin, was incredibly knowledgeable about the Chicago area and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience finding our first apartment. She helped us through the process and made sure we found the perfect place for us. We highly recommend using Abby Spurlin. - Abby M.

★★★★★
Definitely request to work with Abby Spurlin, she is a wonderful partner to help find that new chapter with the perfect home. She made a difficult process fun and easy, we found the perfect apartment and everything I wanted and more. - Eric N.

★★★★★
Abby was amazing! Responded so quickly whenever we had questions and really helped us make decisions about what we were looking for in an apartment! So sweet and genuinely wanted to help us. Cannot recommend her enough! - Adina R.

★★★★★
Abby was FANTASTIC to work with. She knew the areas she was taking me to, exactly what details to look for, what questions to ask, and did all the hard work for me. Abby was so great and easy to work with. She found me my current place quickly and I’m in love with it and have had zero problems. She also worked hard to resolve an issue at a place we ultimately didn’t go with. She’s the best and I could not recommend working with her more! - Alison S.

★★★★★
Abby Spurlin helped my friends and I find the most amazing place in Chicago. As a group who had our preferences changing daily, Abby always found great options for us and ensured we were content in our final decision. I would highly recommend using Compass for your search, especially Abby! - Rosie K.