Marc Zale

Marc Zale

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Specialties

High end Luxury representation in Chicago's premier neighborhoods; North Shore and west Suburban markets.  

Education

University of Vermont - Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism

Charity

Chicagoland Ronald McDonald House - Long time volunteer and fund raiser. 

Community Volunteer - Bucktown Community Organization
Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"My husband and I really enjoyed working with Marc. He was patient, trustworthy, and never pushy, even though we were clients that took a long time to make decisions. In fact, his expert opinion was helpful in deciding to walk away from properties on multiple occasions. We really appreciated his analytics; they we key in staying informed. Marc was the consummate professional and went above and beyond in finding a buyer for our city condo. We would highly recommend him!"

★★★★★
"This is the guy you want with you when you are purchasing a property. Marc is very professional, responsive, and always has is mask. He provides great insight to how the property has been built and maintained as well as knowing the areas of interest really well. It was always fun viewing properties with Marc and we definitely felt very comfortable when he was in our corner during negotiations. Moreover, his research and analytics helped us confirm we were making the right choice. I have to mention his purchase/closing checklist as it really helped us navigate the closing phase especially since we were 1st time home buyers. If you are lucky enough to have Marc on your team, I promise you won't be disappointed."

★★★★★
"Marc handled our search with professionalism and care. He got to know our needs very well and leveraged his network to get us first looks on many interesting properties, both on and off market. When he spotted deficiencies he was also candid in bringing them up and advising against them. Definitely would recommend to anyone we know."

★★★★★
"Marc made the complicated process of buying our first home easy and fun. He was always there to answer any question no matter how silly it seemed to me at the time. He was consistently kind, professional, and exceedingly helpful with anything he could reasonably do. Went out of his way during COVID to make us feel safe and comfortable while viewing properties. There was never any pressure and truly felt like he was working for us. We got the home we wanted, at the price we wanted. Marc is a great agent and We cannot recommend Marc enough!"

★★★★★
"Marc Zale has been an excellent agent! We have only worked with a few for rental properties in the past and he is far the best agent we have ever worked with. He helped us through the entire process. His best quality is honesty and being trustworthy. He never pushes his clients to make a decision or sugar coats anything, and he treats it like it’s a decision he is making for himself. He will give you an honest opinion of a property with personal experiences, and give you all the pros and cons to guide you in making the best decision for you and your family. Buying a house is a daunting task and we were first time buyers. Having Marc as our agent put an ease to our minds that no matter what we will find the perfect property for us, which we are very happy to say that we did! Thank you so much Marc!"


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About Marc
Marc is an award-winning broker with over 20 years of experience in real estate. As featured in Chicago Magazine, his resume includes $100M in sold real estate since 2018 - including $20M+ sold in 2024. In 2022, Marc was inducted in Compass's prestigious LEGENDS SOCIETY and has received 7 consecutive Top Producer awards. Marc has an extremely wide client base - from Developers & Builders to traditional home buyers & sellers. Prior to working full time as an agent, he spent ten years in multifamily acquisitions and real estate development. As such, one of his biggest assets is the ability to identify poorly constructed places and guide buyers away from potential money pits - and into safer investments.

Born and raised in Lincoln Park, Marc is a well-connected workhorse broker with a long track record of facilitating high end Real Estate transactions. Clients looking to sell will have access to unrivaled marketing platforms, state of the art technology and a broker with a massive network that few agents in the city can match. 

Marc is a lifelong Chicago resident and currently lives in Irving Park with his wife, Amanda, and their three small boys. Outside of work, Marc enjoys playing soccer in a 40+ Men's league, being active in his kids school & participating in his kids sports leagues. 

Marc Zale’s Listings

a front view of a house with garden
a kitchen with a stove and a sink
a kitchen with a table and chairs in it
a bathroom with a double vanity sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
1/5
Compass Coming Soon

$2,400,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Square Feet
5,100
Acres
0.17
a black and white photo of a house
a picture of a floor plan
a living room with lots of furniture and a large window
a open living room with kitchen island furniture and a chandelier
a view of kitchen island with granite countertop cabinets
a kitchen with kitchen island granite countertop a stove a sink a dining table and chairs
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a picture of floor plan
a bath tub sitting next to a shower
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a view of a bedroom window and front door
a bathroom with a sink a mirror and a bathtub
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a painting on the wall
a bedroom with a bed a window and wall painting
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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a picture of a room with a bench
$1,875,000 | 2427 North Fairfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
1/24
Compass Coming Soon

$1,875,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.07
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,725,000 | 906 West Wolfram Street, Unit PH, Chicago, IL 60657
1/13
Listed By CompassContingent

$1,725,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Square Feet
Unavailable
front view of house with a yard
Listed By CompassContingent

$1,375,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Square Feet
Unavailable
$1,260,000 | 1642 North Orchard Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Listed By CompassContingent

$1,260,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Square Feet
2,417
Acres
0.07
$750,000 | 3514 West Evergreen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
Listed By CompassPending

$750,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.07
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
wooden floor in an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a sink toilet double vanity and shower
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove a refrigerator and island with wooden floor
a view of a house with wooden fence
a black and white photo of a living room
1/7
Listed By CompassContingent

$750,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.07