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Awards
Over 1,000 Successful Sales!
Chicago Association of Realtors Awards:
Top 1% of All Agents
Top 1% of All Teams
Top Producing Teams
Top Producer Units
Top Producer Volume
Chicago Magazine awards: 5 Star Professional Award
Top 1% of All Teams
Top Producing Teams
Top Producer Units
Top Producer Volume
Chicago Magazine awards: 5 Star Professional Award
Other Real Estate Company Awards:
Compass Legends Society
Lifetime Achievement
Hall of Fame Award
Titan Award
Platinum Award
100% Club Award
Hall of Fame Award
Titan Award
Platinum Award
100% Club Award
Press
Crain's Chicago Business: 2021 Notable Residential Real Estate Broker's
Top Agent Magazine Cover: 2022
Chicago Real Producers Cover: 2023
Specialties
Expert representation of buyers and sellers in the Downtown neighborhoods of Chicago and Lakefront neighborhoods, primarily
Expert representation in unique, one-of-a-kind, luxury properties throughout the Downtown, North, and Northwest Chicago neighborhoods, and cities
Expert representation in the sale and purchase of investment properties, primarily in multi-unit and properties for redevelopment
Languages:
Native Spanish Speaker, fully fluent
English, fully fluent
A member of the following real estate groups:
Chicago Association of REALTORS®, an advocate for real estate in business success and economic development in Chicago
Illinois Association of REALTORS®, Excellence in advocacy, education and ethics for real estate in Illinois
National Association of REALTORS®, An empowering organization that helps in preserving, protecting and advancing the rights to real property for all
Gold Coast Neighborhood Association, an organization that works to ensure a safe, beautiful and welcoming community
Rogers Park Builders Group, a residential and commercial property investment, development, and ownership organization
Gold Coast Neighborhood Association, an organization that works to ensure a safe, beautiful and welcoming community
Rogers Park Builders Group, a residential and commercial property investment, development, and ownership organization
Community Involvement:
- El Rincon, Family Services, RINCON
I am always open and ready to contribute to causes with my time and money; please reach out if you find a cause that would make a good match.
About Santiago
Santiago Valdez is a seasoned residential, investment, and luxury broker with 20 years of experience, renowned for his exceptional results and passion for building meaningful connections. Born in Arequipa, Peru, Santiago's diverse life experiences—including leading the nationally ranked Relux Group, expanding his investment portfolio, U.S. Army service, and managing personnel at Loyola University—offer him a unique perspective and execution style in real estate. As a top-ranked broker, Santiago consistently delivers tailored solutions that exceed client expectations, ensuring every real estate journey is extraordinary.