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Santiago Valdez

Realtor I The RELUX Group

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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

Other Real Estate Company Awards:
Compass Legends Society
Lifetime Achievement
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 


Community Involvement:

- Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, DMSF
- National Association of Mental Illness, NAMI
- 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.
Spotlight

Santiago & Elizabeth

Santiago & Elizabeth
Spotlight

Lakefront Living in Edgewater

Welcome to unit 28B, a 1700 sq ft, high floor fully remodeled luxury condo in Chicago's Edgewater Beach! This Northeast corner unit is surrounded by water and natural light, providing a fresh and welcoming atmosphere. Designed with a luxury modern vibe, featuring oversized white marble stones and full floor glass windows that provide great indoor, outdoor living.
Lakefront Living in Edgewater
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Noteworthy Properties

Located steps from the Lake, this home delivers modern amenities in a vintage setting with immense character. This fully reconstructed side-entry American Foursquare allows maximum interior uninterrupted space.
Noteworthy Properties
Spotlight
Modern open concept with clean lines inside and outside elevate this home to a new level of design. Natural light was the guiding principle in the design of this home, achieved by the oversized windows through every room, extra ceiling height, sharp clean interior features and design features like elegant floating stairs to maximize the open effect.
Spotlight
Fabulous all-brick home with impressive curb appeal and a designer's dream interior; a true jewel of a find. 
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Panoramic, City and Water Views with North, East and South Exposures! Highly sought after, corner unit with open, protected views and private balcony in an intimate mid-century building.

Santiago Valdez’s Listings

$1,100,000 | 4544 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
1/79
Listed By Compass

$1,100,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.06
a front view of a building
1/30
Listed By CompassContingent

$445,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,313
$435,000 | 3140 West Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60632
1/65
Listed By CompassContingent

$435,000

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,500
Acres
0.07
a bird view of building
Listed By Compass

$430,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
5.46

Santiago Valdez’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a terrace with sky view

$3,450,000

Bedrooms
37
Bathrooms
31
Acres
0.31
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,900,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,000
Acres
0.12
a front view of a multi story residential apartment building

$1,870,000

Bedrooms
14
Bathrooms
13
Acres
0.17
a front view of a house with a porch

$1,700,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,200
Acres
0.07
a picture of houses with outdoor space

$1,605,000

Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
12
Acres
0.30
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,315,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,900
Acres
0.07
a front view of a building with street

$1,300,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Acres
0.07
a front view of multi story building with retail shop

$1,300,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,320
a view of a brick house with a yard and large trees

$1,295,000

Bedrooms
17
Bathrooms
12
Acres
0.17
a front view of a house with many windows

$1,250,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,485
Acres
0.08
$1,215,000 | 120 Ravine Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521

$1,215,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,993
Acres
0.29
a front view of a building

$1,150,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,900
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,140,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,448
Acres
0.69
a view of a white house with a snow on the road

$1,100,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,905
Acres
4.98
$1,090,329 | 366 W Superior St, Unit 504 | River North

$1,090,329

Bedrooms
3

366 W Superior St, Unit 504

River North

$1,050,000 | 1815 Oakwood Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

$1,050,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,361
Acres
0.49
front view of a brick house with a window

$1,030,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,750
Acres
0.09
Past Rentals
a view of a tall building

$9,750

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,320
$6,100 | 600 North Fairbanks Court, Unit 1301, Chicago, IL 60611

$6,100

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,746
$4,900 | 1616 North Hudson Avenue, Unit 5, Chicago, IL 60614

$4,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,900
a car parked in front of a building

$4,700

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,290
a front view of a house with a tree

$4,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,400
$3,900 | 234 West Polk Street, Unit 2512, Chicago, IL 60605

$3,900

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,165
a front view of a building

$3,725

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,410
a front view of a building

$3,700

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
a sign that is on the side of a building

$3,600

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
front view of house with a tree

$3,600

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
2,000
a front view of a house with iron fence

$3,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,600
a cafe on the corner of a building

$3,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,000
a front view of a house with a garden

$3,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,600
front view of house with a tree

$3,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
2,000
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,595
a view of a large building

$3,450

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,650
$3,400 | 7836 Madison Street, River Forest, IL 60305

$3,400

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,612
a front view of a building

$3,250

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2