Residential & Commercial Real Estate • Chicago

DISCOVER CHICAGO

We Make Dreams Come True

Over two decades guiding Chicagoland clients through residential, commercial, multi-unit and investment transactions — with the negotiating edge that turns listings into closings.

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Why Work With Hanson

A Partner From First Call to Final Signature

Strategic Negotiation

Two decades of deal-making translate into the leverage that protects your bottom line on every transaction.

Local Market Mastery

Deep Chicagoland knowledge means accurate pricing, faster matches, and an edge in competitive submarkets.

Investment Insight

From multi-unit to commercial, we model the numbers so you buy and sell with clear, data-backed confidence.

About Hanson REAL ESTATE

Why Are We Different?

Our real estate services are comprehensive and diverse. Whether you are a first time buyer seeking the dream home and wanting to understand more about the process, or, a buyer trading up to the next property, we are at your service to make the process a breeze. New construction, existing homes and rentals are all within your reach. We have an extensive list of contacts from lenders, to inspectors and attorneys to guide you through the contract to close. Concerned about getting top dollar when selling? We can position your to sell quickly in today’s competitive market. Short sales are also a reality for some of our sellers and we have the procedures in place to help you sell your home, even in the most challenging of situations. If you are looking for investment properties or 1031 exchanges let us tap in to our vast network to find that needle in a haystack.

When it comes to property, we utilize almost 20 years of industry experience, thus gaining a price edge over our competitors. When you work with us, you are using TOP negotiators!

We specialize in providing a wide range of residential properties and investment opportunities in the region offering everything from studios, apartments, duplexes, penthouses, and townhouses to luxury detached residences with private swimming pools, in-home offices and even land to build your dream house on.

What We Do

Services Built Around Your Goals

Buy

Residential, multi-unit and commercial acquisitions guided by local insight and disciplined negotiation.

Sell

Positioning, pricing and marketing that turn your listing into a closed deal at the strongest possible price.

Invest

Income-property and commercial strategy backed by real numbers, market trends and 500+ closed transactions.

Thinking of Selling

As you prepare to move up to bigger and better things, few things are more important than selling your current home for top dollar.

Packing your home into boxes isn’t an easy task, not to mention the cleaning and organization that needs to be done before putting your home on the market. It’s easy to see how this can become overwhelming without a trusted professional helping you get the results you deserve.

I have to tools and experience needed to maximize your equity in any market.

Our Proven Four-Step Selling Process

Strategy & Valuation

We assess your property, study comparable sales, and set a pricing strategy designed to attract serious buyers fast.

Prepare & Position

Staging guidance, professional presentation and targeted marketing put your listing in front of the right audience.

Market & Negotiate

We field offers and negotiate hard on your behalf to protect your equity and your timeline.

Close With Confidence

We manage inspections, paperwork and deadlines so you reach the closing table smoothly — and on your terms.

Thinking of Buying

Finding Your Dream Home Shouldn’t Be a Guessing Game

Square footage, lot size, amenities, location — there’s a lot to juggle as you move up to your dream home. Because it’s likely the biggest financial investment you’ll ever make, expert guidance and strategic negotiation are what ensure your success.

Searching for your dream home should be fun — and I’m here to keep it that way. With experience in over 500 transactions and $60,000,000 in sales volume, I know exactly what it takes to help you reach your goals.

Here’s What You Can Expect

A Clear, Three-Step Path to the Right Home

Initial Phone Call

A brief call to talk through your goals for the move, answer any questions, and schedule your Strategic Home Search Consultation.

Strategic Home Search Consultation

In about 20 minutes we set clear criteria around your wants and needs, then map a step-by-step plan covering financing options and current market trends.

The Search Begins

We tour and identify your areas of interest. With local expertise, I help you zero in on the communities best suited to your next chapter.

Call Today for Your 15-Minute Initial Consultation

Let’s talk about what you’re looking for. With a clear understanding of your goals, we can build the plan that gets you over the finish line.

Get In Touch

Let’s Start the Conversation

Laraine Hanson

Managing Broker • License #471003864

Take the first step toward your goal. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll build a plan to get you there.

Phone

630-935-4955

g@hansoncommercialrealestate.com

Office

2 East Erie Street, Suite 3009
Chicago, IL 60611